What’s behind the new-look 2024 Oakland Athletics?

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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