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Matt George

Athletics Ace Sean Manaea Has Rotator Cuff Tendinitis, Possibly Out for Season

The A's have now lost all five starting pitchers from their season-opening rotation.
6 years ago
MIAMI, FL - OCTOBER 25:  Manu Ginobili (20) of the San Antonio Spurs shoots during a game against t...
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Announcing Presence With Authority – The Drive – 8/28

Carmichael Dave and Kyle discuss the A's place in the American League hierarchy, Manu Ginobili's retirement, and Odell Beckham Jr.'s contract.
6 years ago
MINNEAPOLIS, MN - AUGUST 26: Jed Lowrie #8 of the Oakland Athletics congratulates teammate Matt Cha...
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Stan Honey Stans – The Drive – 8/27

Carmichael Dave is back! Dave and Kyle chat about some of the things Dave missed during his vacation, and they get into some other ridiculous shenanigans.
6 years ago
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Digit Al

Athletics Week In Review: 8/20-8/26

The Oakland Athletics had another successful week going 5-2 against the Texas Rangers and Minnesota Twins, along with a hot month of August going 16-6 with five games left in the month.
6 years ago
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Digit Al

Athletics Place Sean Manaea On Disabled List

The Oakland Athletics have placed LHP Sean Manaea on the 10-day disabled list with a left shoulder impingement and have recalled RHP Emilio Pagan from Triple-A Nashville.
6 years ago
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Jason Ross

J.Ross: 50 in 50, the Top 10

We have made it to the top 10.  It has been fun all week long sharing our top 50 athletes over the last 50 years.  Again this is my list, you can debate and enjoy!
6 years ago
ALAMEDA, CA - JANUARY 30:  Raiders general manager Reggie McKenzie looks on during a press conferen...
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Running Out Of Leash – The Drive – 8/24

Kyle Madson and Charles T. Hamilton talk about the NBA's rule changes, what Obi Melifonwu's release means for Reggie McKenzie, and the fear of an Oakland A's swoon. Sean Salisbury and Eno Sarris join the show.
6 years ago
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Jason Ross

J.Ross: 50 in 50, Numbers 20-11

Today's list we get take you to just outside the top 10 with numbers 20-11 on the all-time greatest athletes over the last 50 years.
6 years ago
HOUSTON, TX - AUGUST 18:  Jimmy Garoppolo #10 of the San Francisco 49ers tosses the ball during a p...
Matt George

Chuck Better – The Drive – 8/23

Kyle Madson and Matt George fill in for Carmichael Dave and discuss the Urban Meyer suspension, the A's place in the AL playoff hunt, and continue previewing the Raiders and 49ers. Mike Renner and Chris Biderman join the show.
6 years ago
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Jason Ross

J.Ross: 50 in 50, #’s 30-21

Today's list is numbers 30-21 of the greatest athletes over the last 50 years.
6 years ago
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Matt George

If You Sign Him, They Will Come: Time for the A’s to Lock Up Khris Davis

Billy Beane promised A's fans they would be committed to holding on to talent. Khris Davis is the first real test.
6 years ago
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Digit Al

Oakland Athletics And Seattle Mariners To Play In Tokyo 2019

Major League Baseball announced the schedule for its 2019 regular season. The campaign will begin with a series between the AL West rival the Oakland Athletics and the Seattle Mariners in Tokyo on March 20-21.
6 years ago
OAKLAND, CA - AUGUST 21:  Khris Davis #2 and Jed Lowrie #8 of the Oakland Athletics celebrates afte...
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Al-most Wonderful Time Of The Year – The Drive – 8/22

Kyle Madson and Charles T. Hamilton fill in for Carmichael Dave, and talk about the MLB playoff picture, a close race in the AL West, and preview the 49ers and Raiders seasons.
6 years ago
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Jason Ross

J.Ross: 50 in 50, Today 40-31

Another day, another portion of the list is revealed.  Yesterday Damien and I started a list of the top 50 athletes over the last 50 years.  Here is today’s list which is numbers 40-31.  Debate and enjoy. 40. Randy Johnson 39. Pete Sampras 38. Cheryl Miller 37. Ken Griffey Jr. 36. Alex Rodriguez 35. Floyd […]
6 years ago
OAKLAND, CA - AUGUST 20:  Ramon Laureano #22 and Marcus Semien #10 of the Oakland Athletics celebra...
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If You Win, You Can’t Lose – The Drive – 8/21

Carmichael Dave and Kyle chat about the A's win over the Rangers and look at the team's future and various scenarios for their long-term success. They also chat about the NFL's new helmet rule and the college football preseason poll. Mike Pereira joins the show.
6 years ago
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Jason Ross

JRoss: 50 in 50, the Greatest Athletes of the last 50 Years

Today we give you numbers 50-41, as part of the 50 greatest athletes over the last 50 years.
6 years ago
LOS ANGELES, CA - AUGUST 18:  Paul Butler #84 of the Oakland Raiders leaps for a pass as Ramon Rich...
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Running Beach Hugs – The Drive – 8/20

Carmichael Dave and Kyle chat about the A's series win over the Astros, debate dogs vs. cats, and discuss the NFL's flag problem in the preseason. Kyle reviews Rocky III. Jason Ross hops on the show to introduce KHTK Sportsfest.
6 years ago
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Digit Al

Athletics Week In Review: 8/13-8/19

It was the biggest week of the season and the Oakland Athletics passed the test. Three with the Mariners. Three with the Astros. The A's were able to manage a 4-2 record and tighten their grip on the AL Wild Card and were able to close the gap in the AL West.
6 years ago
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Digit Al

The A’s Are Now Tied For First Place In The AL West

With today's 7-1 victory over the Houston Astros, the Oakland Athletics are now tied with Houston atop the American League West.
6 years ago
OAKLAND, CA - AUGUST 10:  DeAndre Washington #33 of the Oakland Raiders carries the ball against th...
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Are You Not Entertained?! – The Drive – 8/17

Carmichael Dave and Kyle chat about the weekend's NFL preseason games, the A's big series vs. the Astros, and 3,200-year-old cheeses. Kyle reviews the Gladiator, and Sean Salisbury joins the show.
6 years ago
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Digit Al

Marlins’ Jose Ureña’s Dirty Pitch Beaned Braves’ Rookie Ronald Acuña Jr

On Wednesday night, Miami Marlins righty Jose Ureña found a way to stop Atlanta Braves' Ronald Acuña Jr. When Braves' rookie strode to the plate, Ureña beaned him on the left elbow with a fastball during his first pitch of the game.
6 years ago
ATLANTA, GA - AUGUST 15: Ronald Acuna Jr. #13 of the Atlanta Braves is hit by the first pitch of th...
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Trash Takes – The Drive – 8/16

Carmichael Dave and Kyle talk about the A's loss, the Giants loss, the aftermath of Jose Urena hitting Ronald Acuna, and the sports takes they will not argue about.
6 years ago
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Stephen Piscotty Joins The Drive – 8/15

Oakland A's outfielder Stephen Piscotty joins Carmichael Dave and Kyle to chat about his transition from St. Louis to Oakland, the A's success this season, and what his career would be outside of baseball. 
6 years ago
OAKLAND, CA - AUGUST 14:  Matt Chapman #26 of the Oakland Athletics dives over the tarp to catch a ...
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Long Walks On The Pier – The Drive – 8/15

Carmichael Dave and Kyle celebrate Kyle's birthday, and discuss Kyle's Twitter suspension, the A's big win over the Mariners, and some sports opinions they won't argue about. Stephen Piscotty joins the show.
6 years ago