Ken Holtzman, who threw two no-hitters and was a four-time World Series champion, died Sunday at the age of 78. Holtzman was battling heart issues and was hospitalized before his death. Born on November 3, 1945, Holtzman played for the University of Illinois in the same year he made his major league debut. It began a 15-year career where helped the Oakland Athletics win three … [Read more...] about Four-Time World Series Champion Dies at 78
The Dominance Of This Oakland Athletics Flamethrower
Believe it or not, the Oakland Athletics have an exciting young flamethrower dominating out of the bullpen. A former top starting prospect, Mason Miller made four starts before experiencing right forearm tightness in May. Oakland shut him down from throwing after an MRI revealed a mild ulnar collateral ligament sprain. Many expected the worst, as forearm tightness tends to be … [Read more...] about The Dominance Of This Oakland Athletics Flamethrower
An Ace Is Emerging in the Athletics Rotation
Off the field distractions have dominated the headlines surrounding the Oakland Athletics in recent years. However, positive developments are happening on the field, even if not everyone is paying attention. Mason Miller and his Chapman-like fastball have started to gain attention, but it’s time to notice another arm on the A’s staff. Specifically, starter Paul Blackburn and … [Read more...] about An Ace Is Emerging in the Athletics Rotation
SF Giants Pitcher Return to a Starter’s Role Has Been a Success
When the San Francisco Giants signed Jordan Hicks this past offseason, many thought Hicks would serve in a bullpen role. Instead, his return to a starter’s role has been one of the early success stories of 2024. As a starter, Hicks has dialled down the velocity of his ground ball-inducing sinker (95.6 mph, after it was hovering around 100 mph in relief in the past) while … [Read more...] about SF Giants Pitcher Return to a Starter’s Role Has Been a Success
2019 World Series Champion Comments on A’s Relocation
The arm injuries to pitchers and the Oakland Athletics relocation dilemma are at the forefront of the baseball world. The latter has made some speak out about how discussions went down before the A’s leaving for Sacramento. Now Sean Doolittle, who spent the first six seasons of his career in Oakland, was asked about how he feels about the entire situation on Foul Territory. … [Read more...] about 2019 World Series Champion Comments on A’s Relocation