Blackburn gets win, but his season-opening scoreless streak ends
OAKLAND -- Paul Blackburn had a date with destiny. No pitcher in the Modern Era has begun a season with four consecutive scoreless starts. Entering Wednesday, the runs allowed column on Blackburn’s stat line remained spotless through his first three outings of 2024. Blackburn came up short in his pursuit.
McCann gets long look at first HR: 'Bit of a moonshot'
OAKLAND -- About halfway toward first base, after elevating a full-count fastball from right-hander Lance Lynn on Tuesday night, Kyle McCann looked up at the right-field Coliseum scoreboard and began doing math in his head. Based on the exit velocity reading of 106.3 mph, McCann knew he struck it well
Butler's very special Jackie Robinson Day
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Miller makes first Rookie Hot List of 2024
It's nearly a month since the 2024 season opened in South Korea, so it's time to take a look at the campaign's early top rookie performers, also known as the April edition of MLB Pipeline's Rookie Hot List. Each month, MLB.com will look at which rookies performed best over the
After helpful stint in Minors, Ruiz showcases power in return
OAKLAND -- Esteury Ruiz was essentially on standby for most of Monday. He arrived to the A’s clubhouse earlier in the afternoon and partook in pregame workouts while the club mulled over whether to place J.D. Davis on the injured list. About 20 minutes before first pitch, Davis landed on
The Caray family broadcast legacy continues with Chip and Chris
OAKLAND -- Chris Caray stood inside the NBC Sports California broadcast booth delivering the introduction for Monday night’s game between the A’s and Cardinals. The voice of his father, Chip, who just two doors down was providing pregame commentary for Bally Sports Midwest, echoed through the booth. A new milestone
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Holtzman, author of 2 no-hitters and a 4-time champ, dies at 78
Ken Holtzman, a former pitcher who threw two no-hitters with the Cubs and won three straight World Series championships with the Athletics from 1972-74, died Sunday at the age of 78. Holtzman was battling heart issues and was hospitalized for three weeks before his death, his brother, Bob, told the
Erceg rolls ball to first with glove for absolutely bonkers 1-3 putout
OAKLAND -- It wasn’t long ago that A’s reliever Lucas Erceg was a top prospect as a third baseman in the Brewers’ organization. So when the opportunity arose for him to play some defense on Sunday afternoon, those natural infield instincts kicked in for one of the craziest 1-3 putouts
A's ride 6-run 6th to 3rd straight series win
OAKLAND -- Mark Kotsay is not huge on giving in-game pep talks. After observing some lackadaisical vibes inside the A’s dugout on Sunday afternoon, however, the skipper felt a need to make his voice heard. The A’s were trailing the Nationals by three runs through four innings, and their struggling
'He did his job really well': How Boyle showed growth vs. Nats
OAKLAND -- Even though Joe Boyle worked five shutout innings in an A’s victory over the Tigers last week, manager Mark Kotsay tempered his praise for the scoreless performance. “He’s got to do a better job getting ahead of hitters,” Kotsay said of Boyle that day. “Getting into the strike
Gritty Butler beginning to reap rewards for his work
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Blackburn sets Oakland record for scoreless stretch to start season
OAKLAND -- After getting a late start to his 2023 campaign due to injury, Paul Blackburn was excited to get through this spring healthy for a chance to prove he can still be the All-Star pitcher from two years ago. Three starts into the season, Blackburn sure looks to be
Sears takes no-hitter into 7th as A's shut out Rangers
ARLINGTON -- In one of the best of his 46 career Major League starts, A’s lefty JP Sears flirted with a no-hitter for six-plus innings as the A’s edged the Rangers 1-0 in their series finale at Globe Life Field on Thursday. Sears tossed 6 1/3 scoreless, hitless innings before
Rooker placed on 10-day IL with rib injury
After a breakout 2023 campaign in which he hit 30 homers and was the Athletics’ only All-Star, DH/outfielder Brent Rooker's 2024 season is off to a rougher start. He started the season 6-for-30 (.200) with 16 strikeouts before having to leave Oakland’s game in Detroit on April 7 with abdominal
Wilson introduces himself at Double-A in grand fashion
"Jacob Wilson, how do you do?!” That was the greeting from longtime Double-A Midland broadcaster Bob Hards to the A’s top prospect late Thursday night over the airwaves from Momentum Bank Ballpark. A fitting intro, given how Wilson had just introduced himself to the team in grand style.
A's No. 4 prospect Hernaiz hopes first hit is start of great things
ARLINGTON -- Two weeks must've felt like forever to A's infielder Darell Hernaiz as he awaited his first Major League hit. Often a late-game defensive substitution, the 22-year-old rookie had no hits in his first 10 MLB games dating back to Opening Day. Finally, in the seventh inning of the
Oakland's most stacked Minor League affiliate
All four full-season affiliates are in full swing now and there are many ways prospect fans can watch their favorite players in Minor League locales. Nothing beats going in person, of course. Be sure to check out our complete set of Minor League Ballpark Guides for good travel intel. Of
Langeliers right at home with Texas-sized 3-HR night
ARLINGTON -- Before Tuesday’s game at Globe Life Field was an impromptu college reunion, with three former Baylor University baseball teammates taking pictures together in their big league uniforms. On the field -- roughly 100 miles north of their alma mater -- were A's catcher Shea Langeliers, Rangers pitcher Cody
Rookie Hernaiz enjoys moment with idol Báez
This story was excerpted from Martín Gallegos’ A’s Beat newsletter. To read the full newsletter, click here. And subscribe to get it regularly in your inbox. DETROIT -- A few hours before Friday’s series opener at Comerica Park, A's infielder Darell Hernaiz emerged from the visitors' clubhouse. Leaning against the
Finding his rhythm, Gelof has monster day vs. Tigers
DETROIT -- Zack Gelof’s stellar 2023 rookie campaign was a gift and a curse. The hot start to his Major League career garnered the A’s second baseman plenty of preseason buzz as a potential breakout star. Because of that sky-high expectation level, Gelof’s slow start this season has been magnified.
Blackburn extends scoreless streak to 13 IP vs. Tigers
DETROIT -- There was some speculation this spring that Paul Blackburn would be named the A’s Opening Day starter. He is a former All-Star and the club’s longest-tenured player, so the honor would have been merited. Though a strong candidate, Blackburn’s name was not called. But while he may not