Oakland Athletics News
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- A's looking to secure alternate training siteon July 4, 2020 at 12:56 am
- MLB, MLBPA reveal first COVID-19 test resultson July 3, 2020 at 8:51 pm
- Here's the most electrifying star at each positionon July 3, 2020 at 1:38 am
These are the summer blockbusters of ballplayers
- 1 future star to watch from the 30 player poolson July 2, 2020 at 10:12 pm
- 2020 Power Rankings are here. Who's No. 1?on July 2, 2020 at 1:30 am
News from Around MLB
ESPN Sports
- Freeman among four Braves to test positiveon July 4, 2020 at 6:56 pm
Freddie Freeman, a four-time All-Star who batted .295 last season and set career highs with 38 homers and 121 RBIs, is one of four Braves players to test positive for the coronavirus. The others are Will Smith, Touki Toussaint and Pete Kozma.
- Royals' Perez positive, 'can't wait to be back'on July 4, 2020 at 6:49 pm
Royals catcher Salvador Perez has tested positive for the coronavirus but told reporters he is asymptomatic and could play baseball today if needed.
- The 2020 MLB season is a series of tests -- and the first big one came Fridayon July 4, 2020 at 5:21 pm
Friday's release of initial COVID-19 testing numbers as training camps open is an important first step for Major League Baseball's return, but it is just the beginning.
- Indians to examine 'best path forward' for nameon July 4, 2020 at 2:31 pm
The Cleveland Indians will "determine the best path forward" regarding their team name amid renewed calls for racial equality and social justice, the team announced in a statement Friday.
- Mike Trout has his doubts about the 2020 MLB season. He isn't aloneon July 4, 2020 at 2:07 pm
Baseball's best player is the public face of private concerns many in the game are grappling with as summer camp starts during a pandemic.
CBS Sports
- How COVID-19 is impacting MLB: Tracking teams with positive cases and players who have opted outon July 4, 2020 at 6:27 pm
Here are the latest coronavirus updates for MLB teams
- Miguel Sano among four Twins players to test positive for COVID-19on July 4, 2020 at 6:05 pm
Sano will remain away from the Twins for the time being
- Royals' Salvador Perez asymptomatic and in good spirits after testing positive for COVID-19on July 4, 2020 at 5:53 pm
Perez still has 12 days remaining in his quarantine
- KBO DFS: Top DraftKings, FanDuel daily Fantasy baseball picks, advice, player pool for July 5on July 4, 2020 at 5:14 pm
SportsLine's Mike McClure, a DFS pro with nearly $2M in winnings, gives optimal lineup advice.
- Braves' Freddie Freeman has COVID-19 and it is 'going to be a while' until he can join the teamon July 4, 2020 at 4:57 pm
Three other Braves tested positive as well
Fox Sports
- Atlanta Braves give no indication of considering name changeon July 4, 2020 at 6:29 pm
Atlanta Braves give no indication of considering name change
- Braves star Freeman, 3 others test positive for viruson July 4, 2020 at 4:10 pm
Atlanta Braves four-time All-Star Freddie Freeman, premier reliever Will Smith and two teammates have tested positive for the coronavirus
- This Date in Baseballon July 4, 2020 at 3:07 pm
This Date in Baseball for July 5
- Cleveland Indians look into changing name amid pressureon July 4, 2020 at 12:49 am
The Cleveland Indians are reviewing their contentious nickname
- 31 MLB players, 7 staff test positive for COVID-19on July 4, 2020 at 12:49 am
Thirty-one Major League Baseball players and seven staff members tested positive for COVID-19 during intake for the resumption of training, a rate of 1.2%.
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History of Franchise
League: American League
Division: West Division
| Front office | |
|---|---|
| Owner(s) | John J. Fisher |
| Manager | Bob Melvin |
| General Manager | David Forst |
| President of Baseball Operations | Billy Beane |
Arena/Stadium: RingCentral Coliseum
Major league titles
World Series titles: (9)
1910 1911 1913 1929 1930 1972 1973 1974 1989
AL Pennants: (15)
1902 1905 1910 1911 1913 1914 1929 1930 1931 1972 1973 1974 1988 1989 1990
West Division titles: (16)
1971 1972 1973 1974 1975 1981 1988 1989 1990 1992 2000 2002 2003 2006 2012 2013
Wild card berths: (4)
2001 2014 2018 2019
Oakland Athletics Podcasts
- A's Cast - A's Cast Live - Best of the Week 6/29on July 2, 2020 at 7:26 pm
Chris Townsend discussed the first trade of 2020 and what power hitting second baseman Franklin Barreto can become (1:00). He was joined by Paul Hembekides of ESPN (19:50), Richard Justice of MLB.com (58:00), Chris Rose of MLB Network (1:12:30), Brad Lidge of MLB Network Radio (1:26:05), Ray Fosse (1:43:45), Ken Korach (2:08:25) and the President of the Negro Leagues Baseball Museum, Bob Kendrick (2:38:00).
- A's Cast - A's Unfiltered - Ep. 118 Ft. Will Clark, Dave Dravecky, Ray Fosse and Matt Vasgersianon July 2, 2020 at 6:38 pm
Hosted by Chris Townsend, Towny recaps A's Cast Live interviews from: 1989 NLCS MVP, Will Clark, Dave Dravecky, Ray Fosse and MLB Network's Matt Vasgersian.
- A's Cast - A's Unfiltered - Ep. 117 Ft. Dennis Eckersley, Dave Stewart, Terry Steinbach and Walt Weisson July 2, 2020 at 6:19 pm
Hosted by Chris Townsend, Towny recaps A's Cast Live interviews from: Hall of Famer, Dennis Eckersley, A's Hall of Famer, Dave Stewart, Terry Steinbach and Walt Weiss.
- A's Cast - A's Unfiltered - Ep. 116 Ft. Tim Kurkjian, Sarah Langs, Jared Diamond and Eno Sarrison July 2, 2020 at 6:08 pm
Hosted by Chris Townsend, Towny recaps A's Cast Live interviews from: Tim Kurkjian of ESPN, Sarah Langs of MLB.com, Jared Diamond of the Wall Street Journal and Eno Sarris of the Athletic
- A's Cast - Green & Gold History - Ep. 34 Ft. David Feldmanon July 2, 2020 at 12:32 am
Chris Townsend and A's historian David Feldman break down the top ten 60 game starts in Oakland A's history. Let us know your top ten 60 game starts by tweeting your list to @AthleticsCast24.
Oakland Athletics All Time Home Runs
1. Mark McGwire 363
2. Jimmie Foxx 302
3. Reggie Jackson 269
4. Jose Canseco 254
5. Bob Johnson 252
6. Eric Chavez 230
7. Al Simmons 209
8. Jason Giambi 198
9. Sal Bando 192
10. Gus Zernial 191
Oakland Athletics All Time Runs Batted In
1. Al Simmons 1179
2. Jimmie Foxx 1075
3. Bob Johnson 1040
4. Mark McGwire 941
5. Sal Bando 796
6. Jose Canseco 793
7. Eric Chavez 787
8. Reggie Jackson 776
9. Jimmy Dykes 762
Bing Miller 762
Oakland Athletics All Time Batting Average
1. Al Simmons .356
2. Jimmie Foxx .339
3. Eddie Collins .337
4. Nap Lajoie .324
5. Barney McCosky .322
6. Home Run Baker .321
Mickey Cochrane .321
Bill Lamar .321
9. Stuffy McInnis .313
10. Bing Miller .311
Oakland Athletics All Time Wins
1. Eddie Plank 284
2. Lefty Grove 195
3. Chief Bender 193
4. Eddie Rommel 171
5. Catfish Hunter 161
6. Rube Walberg 134
7. Rube Waddell 131
8. Vida Blue 124
9. Dave Stewart 119
10. Jack Coombs 115
Oakland Athletics All Time Strikeouts
1. Eddie Plank 1985
2. Rube Waddell 1576
3. Chief Bender 1536
4. Lefty Grove 1523
5. Catfish Hunter 1520
6. Vida Blue 1315
7. Dave Stewart 1152
8. Barry Zito 1098
9. Rube Walberg 907
10. Tim Hudson 899
Oakland Athletics All Time Earned Run Average
1. Rube Waddell 1.97
2. Cy Morgan 2.15
3. Chief Bender 2.32
4. Eddie Plank 2.39
5. Harry Krause 2.42
6. Andy Coakley 2.51
7. Jack Coombs 2.60
8. Jimmy Dygert 2.65
9. Dennis Eckersley 2.74
10. Lefty Grove 2.88
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