Oakland Athletics News
Athletics News
- One weird fact you may not know for every teamon March 31, 2020 at 2:18 am
- A's Top 5 first basemen: Gallegos' takeon March 30, 2020 at 9:54 pm
- Each team's WAR leader over the past 50 yearson March 30, 2020 at 5:03 am
- A's Minor League coach positive for COVID-19on March 29, 2020 at 2:32 am
- MLB, players reach deal addressing key issueson March 27, 2020 at 9:55 pm
News from Around MLB
ESPN Sports
- Choo donating funds to Rangers minor leaguerson April 1, 2020 at 8:50 pm
Veteran Shin-Soo Choo is giving $1,000 each to about 190 players in the Rangers' farm system.
- DirecTV to carry Dodgers games on SportsNet LAon April 1, 2020 at 7:01 pm
DirecTV has reached a deal to carry the Los Angeles Dodgers' network, SportsNet LA.
- MLB cancels Cubs-Cards London series in Juneon April 1, 2020 at 3:34 pm
MLB has canceled the London series between the Cubs and Cardinals due to the coronavirus pandemic.
- From Mays to Trout: What lost career time means for the legacies of MLB greatson April 1, 2020 at 1:57 pm
As the COVID-19 shutdown keeps today's biggest stars off the field, here's what Willie Mays, Ted Williams and other Hall of Famers show us about how it could alter baseball history.
- How Phil Niekro tossed his brother aside in his 300th winon April 1, 2020 at 1:03 pm
The idea was for Phil Niekro and his brother, Joe, to both pitch on the day Phil was going to win his 300th game. But once Phil had a chance to make history, he scrapped the plan.
CBS Sports
- Shin-Soo Choo donates $1,000 to every Rangers minor leaguer during coronavirus shutdownon April 1, 2020 at 6:59 pm
Choo, 37, is entering his seventh season in the organization
- Coronavirus: Oakland A's minor-league manager hospitalized with COVID-19on April 1, 2020 at 6:22 pm
Webster Garrison is 'turning the corner,' according to his fiance
- Howie Kendrick's Game 7 homer shouldn't be overlooked; neither should his potential for the 2020 Nationalson April 1, 2020 at 5:12 pm
Kendrick could be a vital piece for the defending World Series champs
- MLB players open to wearing masks to return to field after coronavirus shutdown, D-Backs infielder sayson April 1, 2020 at 4:58 pm
The 2020 MLB season remains on hold
- Boston Red Sox all-time team: Big Papi, Pedro, Pedroia in history-rich lineupon April 1, 2020 at 4:22 pm
We're picking a 'Baseball Stars' lineup for each team during April
Fox Sports
- Dodgers TV network reaches deal to show games in LA areaon April 1, 2020 at 6:10 pm
Dodgers TV network reaches deal to show games in LA area
- Jason Heyward is donating $200,000 to the fight against COVID-19 in Chicagoon April 1, 2020 at 3:52 pm
Chicago Cubs right fielder Jason Heyward is joining forces with two Chicago organizations to provide for those in-need during the COVID-19 pandemic.
- This Date in Baseballon April 1, 2020 at 2:57 pm
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- MLB cancels Cardinals-Cubs series in London in Juneon April 1, 2020 at 2:41 pm
Major League Baseball has canceled a two-game series in London between the Chicago Cubs and the St. Louis Cardinals because of the pandemic.
- Cubs-Cardinals series in London in June canceled by MLBon April 1, 2020 at 2:29 pm
Major League Baseball has canceled a two-game series in London between the Chicago Cubs and the St. Louis Cardinals because of the coronavirus pandemic
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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 - March 30on March 30, 2020 at 11:00 pm
On the March 30 edition of A's Cast Live, Chris Townsend discussed how the cut down of the MLB Draft affects college and high school seniors (5:25), the 2020 MLB Jersey Rankings (21:40) and previewed the 2020 season for the Colorado Rockies (1:20:35). He was joined by Paul Hembekides of ESPN (39:10), ESPN Insider Kiley McDaniel (1:05:35) and Rockies TV voice Drew Goodman (1:28:20).
- A's Cast - A's Cast Live - March 27on March 28, 2020 at 4:00 pm
On the March 27 edition of A's Cast Live, Chris Townsend discussed the new deal between the players and the league (:56), potentially expanding the playoffs (18:30) and previewed the season for the San Diego Padres (1:10:50). He was joined by A's Historian Dave Feldman, discussing the top ten one-season wonders in A's History (32:20), Luis Tiant (1:00:05) and Padres Broadcaster, Tony Gwynn Jr (1:22:30).
- A's Cast - A's Cast Live - Best of the Week 3/23on March 27, 2020 at 11:41 pm
Chris Townsend discussed if the defensive shift is hurting the game (1:45), which players will see a decrease In home runs in 2020 (27:50) and if we could see expanded playoffs in 2020 (36:05). He was joined by Dallas Braden (59:05), Dick Callahan (1:11:10), Ray Fosse (1:20:30), Luis Tiant (1:46:45), Mike Ferrin (1:57:10), Dave Flemming (2:16:20) and Tony Gwynn Jr (2:29:20).
- A's Cast - Green & Gold History - Ep. 24 Ft. David Feldmanon March 27, 2020 at 10:45 pm
Chris Townsend and A's historian David Feldman break down the top ten 1 season wonders in Oakland A's History. Let us know who your top ten 1 season wonders in A's history are by tweeting your list to @AthleticsCast24.
- A's Cast - A's Unfiltered - Ep. 92 Ft. Scott Emerson, Paul Hembekides, Sarah Langs and Mike Bacsikon March 26, 2020 at 7:32 pm
Hosted by Chris Townsend, Towny recaps A's Cast Live interviews from: Scott Emerson, Paul Hembekides of ESPN, Sarah Langs of MLB.com and former Rangers pitcher now Rangers pre & postgame host, Mike Bacsik.
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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