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Women's baseball players could soon have a league of their own again
For nearly every highlight of Julie Croteau's trailblazing baseball career — all except her time as a double in “A League of Their Own,” really — she shared the field with men. Frequently as teammates. Always as foes. That's mostly how it's been for generations of female players. ...
The A's trade infielder Nick Allen to the Braves for a minor league pitcher
WEST SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — The Atlanta Braves acquired infielder Nick Allen from the Athletics on Monday in exchange for minor league right-hander Jared Johnson. Allen batted .175 with a homer, four RBIs and a .463 OPS in 41 games with the A’s last year. He hit .345 with...
For MLB teams chasing October glory, building a bullpen is a vital — and confounding — exercise
SAN ANTONIO (AP) — For a World Series that was supposed to feature an epic battle between sluggers Aaron Judge and Shohei Ohtani, guys like Mark Leiter Jr., Luke Weaver, Alex Vesia and Anthony Banda sure got a lot of face time. This year's Fall Classic provided further proof that a...
Orioles acquire Daz Cameron from the Athletics for cash; the OF hit .200 last season for the A's
BALTIMORE (AP) — The Baltimore Orioles acquired outfielder Daz Cameron from the Athletics on Thursday for cash. Cameron hit .200 in 66 games with the A's last season. He was a non-roster invitee to spring training with the Orioles in 2023 and spent that season with Baltimore's...
The Athletics are scheduled for 60 night games during first season playing in Sacramento
OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — The Athletics are scheduled to play 60 night games as they relocate from Oakland to Sacramento beginning next season. That would match the franchise record for most night games in a season with the 1968 club. Sacramento typically has far hotter temperatures...
Union head Tony Clark: MLB teams are 'blowing out' pitchers, risking injuries and limiting innings
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Players' association head Tony Clark said teams are encouraging pitchers to throw as hard as possible, leading to more injuries and minimizing the importance of starting pitchers. Speaking before Friday's World Series opener, Clark criticized how the game has...
A's temporary home in Sacramento will have grass instead of artificial turf
NEW YORK (AP) — The nomadic Athletics will play home games on grass as they move from Oakland to Sacramento next season rather than the artificial turf initially planned at Sutter Health Park. The team announced in April 2023 it will move from Oakland to a new ballpark to be built...
Athletics slugger Brent Rooker undergoes surgery on right forearm for elbow issue
OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — Oakland Athletics outfielder Brent Rooker underwent surgery on his right forearm after being bothered by an elbow issue that limited him to playing primarily designated hitter this season. Rooker's arthoscopic procedure was performed Tuesday by Dr. Michael...
The final day for the Oakland Athletics arrives ahead of next season's move away from the Bay
SEATTLE (AP) — When manager Mark Kotsay removed his Oakland jersey for the final time Sunday, it was bound for the Baseball Hall of Fame. Brent Rooker? His final jersey with the name Oakland across the front will be preserved in a frame and displayed on his wall at home. ...
Logan Gilbert nearly perfect as Mariners top A's 6-4 in final game in Oakland jerseys
SEATTLE (AP) — Logan Gilbert took a perfect game into the sixth inning to cap the best season of his career and Cal Raleigh hit a record-setting two-run homer as the Seattle Mariners beat the Athletics 6-4 on Sunday in their final game representing Oakland. The final time for the...
