Oakland Athletics News & Updates

The number one reason the Athletics suffered a fourth straight losing season last year was run prevention. Both the starting rotation and bullpen struggled, particularly at home in Sacramento. But it wasn’t solely the pitchers’ fault. The A’s finished 2025 with -34 defensive runs saved — the fifth-worst mark in MLB — and committed 88 […]

*In an effort to make the nomination voting easier for everyone, I will comment, “NOMINATIONS”, and you may reply to that with your picks and upvote the player you’d like to see on the next nominee list. We have our third straight right-handed pitcher winning another round of voting, with 20-year-old Cole Miller taking the 15th […]

The offseason has more or less come to a close at this point. While a handful of players remain available in free agency and there’s always a chance of a surprise trade or two throughout Spring Training, the vast majority of the heavy lifting has been done. As Spring Training begins, it’s worth checking in…

The A’s are bringing longtime manager Bob Melvin back to the organization, albeit in a new role. The team announced Thursday that Melvin is returning as a special assistant in the baseball operations department. Details regarding these types of roles are typically vague but often include working with young players in camp and serving as…

MESA, Ariz. -- Bob Melvin’s love for the Athletics runs deep. It began as a kid when he frequented the Coliseum to cheer on his hero, Sal Bando, with the Swingin’ A’s of the 1970s and only grew over a 10-year run from 2011-21 that saw him leave a legacy

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