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BLOOMINGTON, MN - FEBRUARY 05: The Vince Lombardi Trophy is seen during Super Bowl LII media availa...
Carmichael Dave

From The Drive: Rank The Playoffs By Sport

Earlier today on The Drive, one of our Threefer Madness questions (brought to you by those plastic thingies at the end of shoelaces that keep them from fraying) was how we would rank the playoffs (mainly major American sports). The way I interpreted the question led me to look at not just MLB and NFL, […]
6 years ago
An Oakland A's fan cheers before the start of the Opening Day game of the Oakland Athletics and The...
Carmichael Dave

It’s Time For A’s Baseball!!!!

As I write this, Kyle and I are on our way to beautiful Mesa, AZ to broadcast from Oakland A’s spring training Thursday and Friday. I wish we could take you all with us, but since that’s slightly over our budget, we will do our best to paint all the sights and sounds possible. Obviously […]
6 years ago
PHILADELPHIA, PA - DECEMBER 25: Marquette King #7 of the Oakland Raiders looks on from the tunnel p...
Matt George

WATCH: Raiders Punter Marquette King Takes Batting Practice with the Oakland A’s

Everyone knew Marquette King had a big boot but what about his bat?
6 years ago
PHOENIX, AZ - OCTOBER 04:  Jonathan Lucroy #21 of the Colorado Rockies hits a RBI double during the...
Matt George

Oakland A’s Land Jonathan Lucroy

The two-time MLB All-Star is expected to be Oakland's new everyday catcher.
6 years ago
LONDON, ENGLAND - AUGUST 03: The Facebook app logo is displayed on an iPad next to a picture of the...
Digit Al

Facebook Will Be Streaming 25 MLB Games This Year

Financial terms were not disclosed.
6 years ago
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Digit Al

Seattle Mariners Are Bringing Back Ichiro Suzuki

Seattle finalized a one-year deal with 44-year-old Japanese star on Wednesday after several outfielders got hurt. Suzuki spent the first 11 major league seasons with the Mariners, earning 2001 AL Rookie of the Year and MVP, winning a pair of batting titles and becoming a 10-time All-Star.
6 years ago
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Digit Al

Oakland Athletics Welcome Rollie Fingers Back To The Team

The Oakland Athletics have announced they are welcoming Hall Of Famer and former player Rollie Fingers back to the team, but he won't be back on the field. Fingers has been named as the teams Special Assistant to the President and is now joining Rickey Henderson and Dennis Eckersley in the alumni ambassador roles.
6 years ago
MESA, AZ - FEBRUARY 22: Brandon Moss #37 of the Oakland Athletics poses for a portrait during photo...
Matt George

Oakland A’s Release Brandon Moss

The 34-year-old slugger is considering retirement after being let go by the Oakland A's.
6 years ago
MESA, AZ - FEBRUARY 22: Brandon Moss #37 of the Oakland Athletics poses for a portrait during photo...
Digit Al

Oakland Designates Moss For Assignment

The Oakland Athletics designated Brandon Moss for assignment Sunday and claimed left-hander Jairo Labourt off waivers from the Cincinnati Reds.
6 years ago
during the spring training game at Sloan Park on February 28, 2018 in Mesa, Arizona....
Matt George

Oakland A’s To Hold Opening Day and Opening Night Celebrations

A unique double-promotion to kick off the A's 50th anniversary season in Oakland.
6 years ago
SEATTLE, WA - AUGUST 05:  Starting pitcher Tim Lincecum #55 of the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim pi...
Matt George

Tim Lincecum, Texas Rangers Reportedly Agree To Deal

The two-time Cy Young winner and three-time World Series Champion is taking his talents to Arlington.
6 years ago
MIAMI - MARCH 26: The Japanese flag is shown in support of Ai Sugiyama of Japan during her match ag...
Digit Al

Oakland Athletics To Play Seattle Mariners In Japan

The Oakland Athletics are set to open the season against the Seattle Mariners in Japan in 2019. 
6 years ago
<> at Oakland Alameda Coliseum on April 3, 2017 in Oakland, California....
Matt George

A’s Respond to Raiders Coach Jon Gruden’s Oakland Comments

Jon Gruden says it is "kind of sad" that the Raiders were leaving Oakland. "What will they have once we go?"
6 years ago
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Digit Al

San Francisco Giants Legend Orlando Cepeda Hospitalized

San Francisco Giants Hall Of Famer Orlando Cepeda, 80, was admitted into a Bay Area hospital on Monday night, his reasoning for being hospitalized has yet to be disclosed.
6 years ago
OAKLAND, CA - SEPTEMBER 05: A general view of the Athetics logo durring the game between the Oaklan...
Digit Al

Oakland Athletics Lean On Young Talent

The often-rebuilding Oakland Athletics are leaning on young talent again in 2018.
6 years ago
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Digit Al

Former MLB All-Star Esteban Loaiza Arrested On Drug Charges

Former MLB pitcher Esteban Loaiza was arrested in San Diego and faces felony drugs charges for possessing 20 kilos of what appeared to be cocaine or heroin.
6 years ago
SAN FRANCISCO - MAY 23: Barry Bonds #25 of the San Francisco Giants hits against the Cinninnati Red...
Digit Al

Giants Announce Barry Bonds Number To Be Retired

The San Francisco Giants announced today they would retire 7-time MVP (5 with SF) Barry Bond's number "25"
6 years ago
28 Feb 2002: A picture of the Cleveland Indians logo printed on a bag during the spring training ga...
Digit Al

Cleveland Indians Getting Rid Of Chief Wahoo Logo In 2019

MLB confirms this news, saying the logo was "no longer appropriate for on-field use."
6 years ago
ANAHEIM, CA - SEPTEMBER 29: Mike Trout #27 of the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim drops his bat as he...
Digit Al

Mike Trout Is MLB’s Highest-Paid Player For 2018

Los Angeles Angels outfielder Mike Trout is having a great 2018.
6 years ago
PITTSBURGH, PA - SEPTEMBER 26:  Andrew McCutchen #22 of the Pittsburgh Pirates hits a grand slam ho...
Matt George

San Francisco Giants Acquire 5-Time All-Star Andrew McCutchen

The San Francisco Giants have traded a right-handed pitcher, a minor league outfielder, and international signing bonus allocations to the Pittsburgh Pirates for former NL MVP Andrew McCutchen
6 years ago
LAS VEGAS, NV - OCTOBER 08: De'Aaron Fox #5 of the Sacramento Kings handles the ball against the Lo...
Digit Al

Rocky Start Has Kings Entering The Youth Movement

Sitting out won't be easy for their veteran players but with their current five consecutive losses, some changes have to be made for the Sacramento Kings.
6 years ago
OAKLAND, CA - SEPTEMBER 22: Marcus Semien #10 of the Oakland Athletics catches a line drive off the...
Digit Al

Report: A’s Resign Hendriks, Treinen, Phegley And Semien

The Oakland Athletics have reportedly re-signed four players on Friday.
6 years ago
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Digit Al

Joe Panik Gets $3.45M From Giants

The San Francisco Giants and Joe Panik have agreed upon a one-year contract and a $3.45M arbitration salary.
6 years ago
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Digit Al

REPORT: Josh Donaldson Sets MLB Arbitration Record With $23M

Josh Donaldson has reportedly agreed to a $23M contract with the Blue Jays for next season, according to Sports Illustrated. 
6 years ago