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This makes absolutely no sense. None. No, I am not talking about the Oakland Athletics being on the verge of a playoff spot. I predicted as much back in March. No, it was not in writing. Yes, I may...

The A's and my sister Tonianne. And some other random tidbits.

My interview with Hall-of-Famer, Rickey Henderson.

First of all, I'm jealous. No, not because Mike Luery went to 32 ballparks. Well ok, I am jealous about that, too. But mainly I am green with envy because his adventure came with a sidekick: his...

The Oakland A's turned the baseball world on its ear with a 20-game win streak in 2002.

A young girl, without a father, finds solace in an unlikely place: baseball.

NOTE: Former A's manager Tony La Russa has retired.  Going out the way we all would want to: on top. ***  Butler grounded out (second to pitcher) When Dennis Eckersley secured Tony Phillips'...

As we prepare for a 20th consecutive World Series without the Green and Gold (sigh), you can take comfort that both managers of this year’s finalists bring an Oakland flavor to the party.  For...

My dad called me on the phone Saturday morning. I can count on one hand the times my dad has called me on the phone. Ever. Strangely enough, it’s happened twice in the past week. Last...

Ah, the playoffs.  While I might not share baseballgirl’s volcanic lust for this time of year, we could do a whole lot worse than a few more weeks of baseball.  Even the A’s-less kind.   I...

There isn't a whole lot that the casual fan knows about Ray Fosse; save for the time Pete Rose invaded his personal space at an exhibition game in 1970.  Oh, and apparently he...

A superstar he was not. He was neither flashy nor scrappy. Substance over style. Never rubbed elbows with controversy. The guy simply showed up to work and not once did he cheat the time clock. And all the way to the tear-filled end, Mark Ellis was the consummate professional.

I don't care who you are. If that closing scene of "Field of Dreams" doesn't tug at your heartstrings, you might want to check for a pulse. Since before forever ago, fathers and sons...

A's drop their 12th game in 13 tries.

Victories, these days, come in baby steps for our Oakland Athletics, and a win this afternoon will give Bob Melvin's club a split of this four-game set with the White Sox, which sounds a whole lot...

Well, let’s face it, when your starting pitcher’s line looks this:   IP H R ER BB K HR 2.2 8 6 6 3 1 1     â...

A's down 6-1 after four innings. Different leading actor, same movie. Wanna know how it ends?  Hey, at least you can walk out on this mess if you want.

I don't think I need to get too carried away with an intro.  The Bob Melvin era is upon us.  No one knows what that means yet, but here's to a fresh start. Trevor Cahill and Mark Buehrle take...

#Athletics announce today that Bob Geren has been relieved of his duties and ex-MLB manager Bob Melvin has been named interim manager. Link Also, the new guy's resume.