The A’s are such a roller coaster of a team.
Ten days ago they were just getting started on a five-game losing streak in which they scored only five runs. It was maddening; it was pathetic. Then the Mariners came to town and they kicked them around to the tune of 14 runs over two games. [...]

A few weeks ago I said that Eric Patterson is lucky to be a major league roster. Last night I had a dream that Eric Patterson finished the season with 26 home runs.
The reality is the happy medium of the two, in that Patterson is playing regularly and playing well, including his golf shot home [...]

Today was the first of many Saturday A’s games that I will miss, thanks to FOX’s Game of the Week. Because it’s a national broadcast, all of mlb.tv’s games are blacked out while that game is airing.
So unfortunately I missed the big walkoff win. However, I was able to watch the final inning once it [...]

I’ve been waiting all day and the moment is finally here!
8:53 p.m. CDT: I’ve got MLB.tv loaded after a frustrating hour of not getting to work at all. Watched the final inning of the Giants/Astros game and now I’m just waiting to see my green and gold buddies!
9:05 p.m. CDT: Yay! The game is starting [...]

The A’s made their final roster moves as we head into Opening Day on Monday. And there were definitely a few surprises.
Designated Hitter
This was the biggest surprise move as the A’s designated Jack Cust for assignment, passing over him in favor of Eric Chavez as the team’s left-handed DH.
Cust will have to clear waivers (he [...]