Photo by Chris Coduto/Getty Images An omen for a .500 season? Another day, another tie. After the Oakland Athletics caught the Chicago White Sox in the 9th inning of yesterday’s game, the team ended their second consecutive game in a 3-3 tie. This time it was against the reigning NL Champions, the Arizona Diamondbacks, for whom Merrill Kelly was excellent, striking out … [Read more...] about A’s game ends in another 3-3 tie
Aledmys Diaz likely to begin season on injured list
Photo by David Durochik/Diamond Images via Getty Images Another A’s veteran will likely miss the start of the season. It has been a tough spring for Oakland Athletics infielder Aledmys Diaz who hasn’t appeared in a Cactus League game since February 26 due to groin and calf strains. Mark Kotsay told MLB.com’s Martin Gallegos Monday that Diaz is slated to begin a running … [Read more...] about Aledmys Diaz likely to begin season on injured list
A’s vs. Diamondbacks game thread
Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images The Oakland Athletics ended yesterday’s contest against the Chicago White Sox in a 3-3 tie yesterday after a clutch 9th inning homer from young first baseman Will Simpson. Today, they’ll look to finish the job and get a win today against the reigning NL champions, the Arizona Diamondbacks. Starting for the A’s is Ross Stripling, … [Read more...] about A’s vs. Diamondbacks game thread
Elephant Rumblings: Soderstrom headlines latest roster cuts
Photo by Chris Coduto/Getty Images MLB news roundup Happy Monday, Athletics Nation! Opening Day is only 10 days away, and the A’s roster continues to be whittled down to reveal the true shape of the big league team we will be watching at the outset of the 2024 regular season. Yesterday, we learned that top prospect Tyler Soderstrom will indeed undergo further … [Read more...] about Elephant Rumblings: Soderstrom headlines latest roster cuts
Simpson’s clutch homer forces tie in Davis’ A’s debut
Jesse Johnson-USA TODAY Sports The Oakland Athletics looked like they were on the verge of their fifth straight preseason loss as they gave up to go-ahead run to the Chicago White Sox in the top of the 9th inning. Now down 3-2 and Mark Kotsay in “empty the bench” mode, little-known low-A first baseman Will Simpson stepped up to the plate to face Chicago’s Jonathano … [Read more...] about Simpson’s clutch homer forces tie in Davis’ A’s debut