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Photo by David J. Griffin/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images Updates from the latest round of labor negotiations The MLB lockout began on the first of December, and we’re now around eight weeks in. There’s still no end in sight, at least in terms of any kind of specific date when we might expect the offseason to resume. What’s more, there’s still no guarantee that spring … [Read more...] about MLB lockout: At least the two sides are talking

Kelley L Cox-USA TODAY Sports Coming Thursday, comments will look different. Hey everyone. I’m Tanya, and I oversee all of our baseball communities for SB Nation. This Thursday will be a big day for our community: we’re moving our comments to a new platform, developed especially for SB Nation. All of our MLB communities will be moving to the new platform, and I’m … [Read more...] about Announcement: A new commenting system is coming to Athletics Nation

Clockwise: Dennis Eckersley, Rollie Fingers, Goose Gossage, Catfish Hunter, Bill King, and Dick Williams | Photo by John M. Burgess//Time Life Pictures/Getty Images Follicular analysis The Oakland A’s are here to do two things: win some baseball games, and grow some mustaches. Over the years, they’ve been excellent at both. The A’s probably didn’t invent the mustache, … [Read more...] about What are the best mustaches in A’s history?

Celebrate good times, come on! | Photo by Lachlan Cunningham/Getty Images The near future looks dark, but the big picture is much brighter The Oakland A’s aren’t perfect. They haven’t won a World Series title in over three decades. They don’t pay to keep star players. Their stadium situation is a mess. Their owner is an embarrassment. Hold on, I’m pretty sure I was … [Read more...] about A’s lead AL West standings since 2010

Photo by Daniel Shirey/Getty Images Mark Canha signed with the Mets this winter, but he made an impact over 7 years in Oakland Don’t panic, Athletics Nation. Far in the uncharted backwaters of the unfashionable end of the eastern side of the Bay Area lies a small unregarded green-and-gold baseball team. Their roster is scheduled for demolition this winter, but due to a … [Read more...] about So long Canha, and thanks for all the bat flips

Giving Pitt a run for his money | Photo by John McCoy/Getty Images An official science fact A decade ago, Hollywood visited the Coliseum to film a baseball movie starring Brad Pitt. Now there’s another handsome Brad in town. The Oakland A’s hired Brad Ausmus as their new bench coach this winter, as part of a larger shakeup of their coaching staff. Ausmus brings tons of … [Read more...] about A’s bench coach Brad Ausmus is 4-time Most Handsome Manager in baseball

Photo by Michael Zagaris/Oakland Athletics/Getty Images Oakland Planning Commission vote is a success In a journey of a thousand steps, the Oakland A’s Howard Terminal stadium project took another one forward on Wednesday. The Oakland Planning Commission voted unanimously to recommend the project’s Environmental Impact Report for certification by the City Council, … [Read more...] about A’s stadium news: Another step forward for Howard Terminal in Oakland

Hi Chris! | Rob Schumacher/The Republic via Imagn Content Services, LLC Cron isn’t the only ballplayer in his family The Oakland A’s have a couple new faces on their coaching staff this year, including two external hires from outside the organization. One of the arrivals is Chris Cron, who came over from the D’Backs and will serve as Oakland’s assistant hitting … [Read more...] about MLB family tree of Chris Cron, new A’s assistant hitting coach

Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty Images Warriors superstar shows some love for the MLB team he once shared a parking lot with There’s not much happening in baseball right now during the MLB lockout, but basketball is going strong for those who also follow the NBA. In particular, Bay Area fans have been able to enjoy the resurgent Golden State Warriors, who hold the … [Read more...] about Stephen Curry looks great in an A’s beanie