Baseball

Kyle Muller #39 of the Oakland Athletics pitches during the second inning of a spring training exhi...
Amiliano Fragoso

Kyle Muller announced as opening day starter for the A’s

The Oakland Athletics have announced pitcher Kyle Muller as the opening-day starter next week. He will face the Los Angeles Angels.
3 days ago
Philadelphia Phillies First base Rhys Hoskins (17) lays on the ground in pain during the spring tra...
Joseph Jarosz

Sacramento native Rhys Hoskins tears ACL in spring training game for Phillies

Philadelphia Phillies first baseman and Sacramento native Rhys Hoskins tore his ACL Thursday, likely ending his 2023 season before it began.
4 days ago
Starting pitcher Logan Webb #62 of the San Francisco Giants pitches during the first inning against...
Joseph Jarosz

Logan Webb only Bay Area representative on ESPN’s top 100 list of 2023 MLB players

Only one baseball player between the Oakland A’s and San Francisco Giants enters 2023 as one of the best in the game. Logan Webb, pitcher for the San Francisco Giants, made ESPN’s MLB Rank list of the top 100 players heading into the regular season. No members of the Oakland A’s made the list. Webb […]
4 days ago
Jed Lowrie #8 of the Oakland Athletics celebrates after hitting a walk-off RBI single scoring Crist...
Joseph Jarosz

Former Oakland A’s infielder Jed Lowrie announces retirement

After 14 years, seven of which were spent with the Oakland A's, Jed Lowrie announced his retirement from baseball on social media Thursday.
4 days ago
Sergio Romo #54 of the San Francisco Giants delivers a pitch in the ninth inning against the Chicag...
Joseph Jarosz

Sergio Romo set to retire as a member of the San Francisco Giants

Sergio Romo is returning to San Francisco, but only for spring training. He'll retire as a Giant on Monday, March 27, against the A’s.
8 days ago
Logan Webb #62 of the San Francisco Giants delivers a pitch in the third inning against the Colorad...
Joseph Jarosz

Rocklin’s Logan Webb announced as opening day starter for Giants

The San Francisco Giants have announced Logan Webb as the team's opening-day starter against the New York Yankees on March 30.
13 days ago
Brandon Crawford #35 of the San Francisco Giants prepares for a Spring Training exhibition game aga...
Joseph Jarosz

Brandon Crawford out a week for Giants with left knee discomfort

On Monday, the San Francisco Giants placed shortstop Brandon Crawford on the injury report with left knee discomfort. The team announced he is expected to miss at least a week of baseball activities before being evaluated. The team’s website says this is the same knee injury that landed the 36-year-old on the injured list twice […]
14 days ago
Pitcher Shintaro Fujinami #17 of Japan throws to first base in the top of the fourth inning during ...
Joseph Jarosz

A’s Shintaro Fujinami to make spring training debut against Shohei Ohtani

A’s Manager Mark Kotsay announced Shintaro Fujinami will make his Cactus League debut against Shohei Ohtani and the Los Angeles Angels
1 month ago
The Colorado Rockies practice during the 2023 Colorado Rockies Spring Training at Salt River Fields...
Amiliano Fragoso

How to watch Giants & A’s spring training openers

The Giants & A's kick off Spring Training 2023 in Arizona this weekend. If you're not planning to make the trip, here's how you can catch the games.
1 month ago
Kyle Muller #66 of the Atlanta Braves pitches in the first inning against the Washington Nationals ...
Joseph Jarosz

New A’s pitcher Kyle Muller receiving high praise from coaching staff

A's Manager Mark Kotsay said Kyle Muller faced off against hitters from the mound on Wednesday for the first time, saying he looked as good.
1 month ago
Heart Health Park, home of the Sacramento River Cats....
Joseph Jarosz

Sacramento River Cats name Zack Bayrouty as the team’s new voice of the franchise

The Sacramento River Cats have announced Zack Bayrouty as the new voice of the franchise. Bayrouty spent the last 14 seasons with the Stockton Ports.
1 month ago
Matt Olson #28 of the Atlanta Braves celebrates on second base against the Houston Astros during th...
Joseph Jarosz

Report: MLB’s extra-inning, extra-runner rule returning for 2023, beyond

Baseball’s extra-inning, extra-runner rule is returning not just for the 2023 season, but for many seasons to come. ESPN’s Jesse Rogers reports MLB’s joint competition committee unanimously voted to adopt the rule for the 2023 season and beyond. The rule was first introduced during the pandemic-shortened season in 2020 and approved on a season-by-season basis […]
1 month ago
General view as a rainbow forms behind Oracle Park during the fourth inning between the San Francis...
Frankie Cartoscelli

2023 MLB rules changes: what are they and what makes them different?

Significant changes are on the horizon for baseball. MLB will roll out several new rules this year, including a pitch count and larger bases.
1 month ago
JJ Bleday has been traded to the Oakland Athletics. The former #67 of the Miami Marlins takes a swi...
Joseph Jarosz

Oakland Athletics trade former prospect to Marlins for JJ Bleday

According to a press release from the Oakland Athletics, the team has acquired outfielder JJ Bleday from the Marlins for pitcher A.J. Puk.
1 month ago
Catcher Joey Bart #21 of the San Francisco Giants during the MLB spring training game against the T...
Joseph Jarosz

MLB Spring Training: Important dates to know for Giants, A’s

We're officially days away from when a majority of MLB pitchers and catchers report for Spring Training. Here are important dates to know.
1 month ago
Oakland A's souvenir hats sit at a concession stand inside the stadium before a game....
Joseph Jarosz

A rookie at 56: Former River Cats announcer talks move to Oakland A’s

Longtime River Cats announcer Johnny Doskow is set to join the Oakland A's broadcast team this season. He talks to Dave and Jason about the move.
2 months ago
Nicky Lopez #8 of the Kansas City Royals is tagged out at home plate by Roberto Perez #55 of the Cl...
Joseph Jarosz

Report: Giants agree to contract with catcher Roberto Pérez

According to a report over the weekend by Chris Cotillo of MassLive.com, veteran catcher Roberto Pérez and the Giants have reached an agreement.
2 months ago
Johnny Doskow...
Joseph Jarosz

Oakland A’s add Sacramento River Cats announcer to broadcasting team

The Oakland A's announced Friday that longtime River Cats announcer Johnny Doskow is joining their broadcast team in Oakland.
2 months ago
Cole Irvin #19 of the Oakland Athletics pitches against the Los Angeles Angels during the second in...
Joseph Jarosz

Oakland A’s acquire infielder Darell Hernaiz from the Baltimore Orioles for two pitchers

The Oakland the A's traded pitchers Cole Irvin and Kyle Virbitsky to the Baltimore Orioles for minor league infielder Darell Hernaiz.
2 months ago
Jesus Aguilar #99 of the Baltimore Orioles records the last out of a triple play on Bo Bichette #11...
Joseph Jarosz

Report: Oakland A’s agree to 1-year contract with Jesús Aguilar

According to MLB.com's Mark Feinsand, the Oakland A's and first baseman Jesús Aguilar have agreed to a one-year deal.
2 months ago
Sal Bando #6 of the Oakland Athletics is safe at second as Ron Cey #10 of the Los Angeles Dodgers t...
Joseph Jarosz

Former Oakland A’s World Series champion Sal Bando dies at 78

Three-time Oakland A's World Series champion Sal Bando passed away over the weekend. He was 78 years old. He played 3rd base for the A's.
2 months ago
Nick Allen #2 of the Oakland Athletics celebrates after scoring a run in the ninth inning against t...
Joseph Jarosz

Oakland Athletics announce dates for giveaway items, fireworks and drone shows

The Oakland Athletics kick off their season against the Los Angeles Angels on Thursday, March 30, with fans receiving a free schedule.
2 months ago
A San Francisco Giants hat sits in a bucket of baseballs during a Cactus League game between the Gi...
Joseph Jarosz

San Francisco Giants sign 23 international prospects

The San Francisco Giants announced they have signed 23 international prospects, with outfielder Arias Rayner leading the group.
2 months ago
Pitcher Shintaro Fujinami #17 of Japan signals in the top of the fourth inning during the World Bas...
Joseph Jarosz

Oakland A’s agree to one-year contract with Shintaro Fujinami

The Oakland A’s continue to add to their rotation, agreeing to a one-year contract with Japanese pitcher Shintaro Fujinami. ESPN’s Jeff Passan reports the A’s plan to use the 28-year-old pitcher in their rotation. Fujinami joins Oakland after 10 seasons with the Hanshin Tigers where he amassed a 57-54 record with a 3.41 ERA. In […]
2 months ago