Oakland Athletics starting pitcher Ken Waldichuk will be having elbow surgery on Wednesday. The A’s will decline to comment on any details until after the surgery. In a corresponding move, the A’s have selected right-handed pitcher Aaron Brooks to the major league roster. Brooks isn’t currently on the 40-man roster and will need to be added. A’s injuries: – Ken Waldichuk is … [Read more...] about Oakland A’s Starter to Undergo Elbow Surgery
2018 Home Run Leader Announces Retirement
Khris Davis, 36, has officially announced his retirement from Major League Baseball. He last played in the majors in 2021 and played nine years in the bigs. Davis spent time with the Brewers, and Rangers, but will be most fondly remembered for his time with the Oakland Athletics. Khris Davis Announces Retirement https://t.co/veb4B275OP pic.twitter.com/Rcy1S3mkYl — MLB Trade … [Read more...] about 2018 Home Run Leader Announces Retirement
Remembering Dallas Braden’s Mother’s Day Perfect Game
Fourteen years ago, almost to the day, we saw the most epic Mother’s Day baseball performance in MLB history. Dallas Braden pitched the sport’s 19th perfect game while on the bump for the Oakland Athletics against the Tampa Bay Rays. Dallas Braden’s Mother’s Day perfect game on May 9, 2010, was not only an electric performance, but it was also straight out of a storybook. May … [Read more...] about Remembering Dallas Braden’s Mother’s Day Perfect Game
Giants Trade Hard-Luck Pitcher to Pirates
The San Francisco Giants have traded pitcher Daulton Jefferies to the Pittsburgh Pirates in exchange for outfielder Rodolfo Nolasco. The Giants designated Jefferies for assignment on Monday, giving them a week to trade or release him or try to pass him through waivers. Apparently, the Pirates think highly enough of Jefferies to take a flyer on the hard-luck pitcher. Giants … [Read more...] about Giants Trade Hard-Luck Pitcher to Pirates
Athletics Third Round Draft Pick Making Baseball History
Closer Mason Miller is not only giving Athletics fans something to be excited about, but he’s also making history. The Oakland Athletics have had the best bullpen in baseball over the past week, and closer Mason Miller’s historic start is a big reason for this. The 25-year-old right-hander recorded his eighth save of the season on Tuesday and made baseball history. Mason Miller … [Read more...] about Athletics Third Round Draft Pick Making Baseball History