What’s behind the new-look 2024 Oakland Athletics?
May 13, 2024, 12:03 PM | Updated: 12:28 pm
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The difference between the 2024 and 2023 Oakland Athletics seasons has been notable thus far.
One year ago, the A’s held a record of 9-33 through 42 games. Entering play on Monday night, Oakland (19-23) sits just 3.5 games behind the first-place Seattle Mariners in the American League West standings.
What has been behind the Athletics’ rise from a laughingstock to becoming the near-500 team they are today?
MLB.com’s Oakland Athletics beat reporter Martín Gallegos joined Stiles & Watkins on Monday to break down what has been behind the A’s return to relevancy as they hover around the .500 mark and set their sights on more.
Topics Discussed
- The A’s have been one of baseball’s early-season surprises thus far
- Which Oakland players have impressed the most so far in 2024?
- Hard-throwing closer Mason Miller and infielder Zack Gelof are young players that the team could build around
- “They feel like if not this year, in the near future, they’ll be back in playoff contention.”
- What has been the big difference between this year and last year?
- “All of these guys came up together and were winning games together… They were used to winning throughout their minor league careers.”
- How unique is it to cover the Athletics amid the ongoing relocation efforts?
- What do the Oakland players think about playing in Sacramento come next season?
- Will the A’s look to move young talent like Mason Miller at the deadline?
- Gallegos says it “would take a lot” in return for Oakland to move Miller
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Upcoming schedule for the Oakland Athletics
- Monday, May 13th-Thursday, May 16th – @ Houston Astros
- Friday, May 17th-Sunday, May 19th – @ Kansas City Royals
- Tuesday, May 21st-Thursday, May 23rd – vs. Colorado Rockies
- Friday, May 24th-Sunday, May 26th – vs. Houston Astros
- Tuesday, May 28th-Thursday, May 30th – @ Tampa Bay Rays
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