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A's release reliever Angel Felipe

The Athletics released reliever Angel Felipe.

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A’s game ends in another 3-3 tie

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An omen for a .500 season?

Another day, another tie.

After the Oakland Athletics caught the Chicago White Sox in the 9th inning of yesterday’s game, the team ended their second consecutive game in a 3-3 tie. This time it was against the reigning NL Champions, the Arizona Diamondbacks, for whom Merrill Kelly was excellent, striking out 7 batters in just 3 1?3 scoreless innings.

Ross Stripling wasn’t as dominant for the A’s but it was a much...

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A’s vs. Diamondbacks game thread

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The Oakland Athletics ended yesterday’s contest against the Chicago White Sox in a 3-3 tie yesterday after a clutch 9th inning homer from young first baseman Will Simpson. Today, they’ll look to finish the job and get a win today against the reigning NL champions, the Arizona Diamondbacks.

Starting for the A’s is Ross Stripling, who’s had a rough run in Spring Training. He comes into this outing with 10 1?3 innings of 11.32 ball,...

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Aledmys Diaz likely to begin season on injured list

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Another A’s veteran will likely miss the start of the season.

It has been a tough spring for Oakland Athletics infielder Aledmys Diaz who hasn’t appeared in a Cactus League game since February 26 due to groin and calf strains. Mark Kotsay told MLB.com’s Martin Gallegos Monday that Diaz is slated to begin a running program later this week, but likely won’t be ready for the start of the season.

Aledmys Díaz will most...

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Elephant Rumblings: Soderstrom headlines latest roster cuts

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Happy Monday, Athletics Nation!

Opening Day is only 10 days away, and the A’s roster continues to be whittled down to reveal the true shape of the big league team we will be watching at the outset of the 2024 regular season.

Yesterday, we learned that top prospect Tyler Soderstrom will indeed undergo further development in Triple-A to start the 2024 season. Sodie hasn’t appeared any more MLB-ready this spring than he did in his...

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A’s option Soderstrom, reassign four NRIs to minors

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Roster contenders Max Schuemann and Armando Alvarez were among the other notable preseason cuts.

The Oakland Athletics young catcher Tyler Soderstrom to Triple-A today and reassigned four non-roster invitees to minor league camp: Max Schuemann, Armando Alvarez, Max Muncy, and Daz Cameron.

The Oakland A’s optioned C Tyler Soderstrom to Triple-A Las Vegas. The A’s also reassigned four non-roster invitees to their minor league camp, including INFs Armando...

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Simpson’s clutch homer forces tie in Davis’ A’s debut

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The Oakland Athletics looked like they were on the verge of their fifth straight preseason loss as they gave up to go-ahead run to the Chicago White Sox in the top of the 9th inning.

Now down 3-2 and Mark Kotsay in “empty the bench” mode, little-known low-A first baseman Will Simpson stepped up to the plate to face Chicago’s Jonathano Cannon, who’d been rolling with 3 straight scoreless innings. The A’s drafted Simpson in the 15th round of...

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A’s vs. White Sox game thread

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The Oakland A’s lost both games yesterday and are now riding a four-game losing streak into their matchup against the Chicago White Sox today.

Alex Wood will be starting for the A’s as he hopes to build momentum as the likely third man in the rotation. Meanwhile, the White Sox, after trading their ace Dylan Cease and moving top prospect Michael Kopech, are auditioning a few different guys for the last spot in their rotation, including today’s...

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Elephant Rumblings: A’s 2024 pitching fortunes

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Good morning A’s nation, happy St. Patrick’s Day.

To stay on par with today’s festivities, I decided to dedicate this morning's Elephant Rumbling to a position group whose fortune will have everything to do with the A’s 2024: pitching.

Coming off a 2023 season where A’s pitching came dead last in ERA at 5.48, the A’s doubled down this offseason on veteran arms such as Scott Alexander, Ross Stripling, Alex Wood and Trevor Gott....

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A’s drop both games in split squad double header

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Not a great day all around

Oakland got double the taste of defeat today as the split squad matchup with the Rockies annd Brewers ended up with two losses.

Game 1:

The starting pitcher against the Rockies was Kyle Muller, last year’s Opening Day starter and a main piece of the return package for Matt Olson. Things did not go smoothly for him today as he allowed six runs (five earned) in his three innings of work. Because he is out of options he’s...

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A’s designate Angel Felipe for assignment

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The obvious roster casualty of the Davis signing

The A’s designated right-handed reliever Ángel Felipe for assignment yesterday to make room on the 40-man roster for the recently signed JD Davis, per the team:

To clear a spot on the 40-man roster the A’s designated Angel Felipe for assignment.

— Oakland A's Communications (@AthleticsPR) March 16, 2024

Felipe was only just claimed off waivers from the San Diego Padres in June of last year. It...

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A’s vs. Rockies game thread(s)

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Muller on the mound

The Athletics are set for a split squad day today, having two games against the Rockies at the same time.

Lefty Kyle Muller is getting the ball for his fourth appearance of the spring in one of the games. It’s been a solid spring from Muller so far with the only run allowed being a solo home run in his first game. Last year’s Opening Day starter is still a possible candidate for a rotation job but he’s got some competition and...

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Elephant Rumblings: Spring Breakout game cancelled, won’t be rescheduled

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If you were excited to see the Oakland Athletics’ top prospects on TV — a David Forst vs. Farhan Zaidi minor league showdown — you’re out of luck. After rain wiped out both of Fridays’ games, the San Francisco Giants confirmed that neither will be rescheduled.

Both #SFGiants games against the Athletics today, including Spring Breakout, have been cancelled due to inclement weather, and they will not be made...

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Athletics sign JD Davis

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Third base is finally settled

The A’s made one final major addition to the club just weeks away from Opening Day, signing third baseman JD Davis to a 1-year contract for $2.5 million:

Free agent J.D. Davis in agreement with A’s on one-year, $2.5M contract with $1M in incentives. Will play third base. First with agreement: @ByRobertMurray

— Ken Rosenthal (@Ken_Rosenthal) March 15, 2024

The questions regarding who will play third base for the A’s are...

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Assessing Spring Training Performances As Roster Decisions Loom

“OK so I’m not good at dress rehearsals...” | Photo by Lachlan Cunningham/Getty Images

It’s really difficult to look at spring training results and try to draw conclusions around who is ready for prime time and who suited to the 2am slot on Peacock Apple Plus or whatever new fangled “station” has cropped up since last night.

Are you mashing against some “back of the book” pitchers or are you spraying liners all over the field because your rebuilt stance is paying dividends?...

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Athletics to sign veteran third baseman

The A’s are in agreement with free agent third baseman J.D. Davis, pending a physical.

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A’s vs Giants rained out x2

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Big leaguers and Spring Breakout game cancelled

Both of today’s games vs the San Francisco Giants have been canceled due to rain. The first game between the major league squads made it through the second inning after surviving the first hour-plus rain delay. As part of MLB’s inaugural Spring Breakout event, the Oakland Athletics top...

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A’s vs Giants Game Thread

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Hometown rivals face off in Mesa

The Oakland Athletics will take on their hometown rival, the San Francisco Giants today at Hohokam Stadium in Mesa, AZ. Taking the mound for Mark Kotsay’s A’s will be righty Paul Blackburn. Blackburn is making his third start of the spring and enters today’s game with a 2-0 record in six innings. Starting for...

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Injury update: Scott Alexander to begin season on IL

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Opens a spot for Sean Newcomb

The Athletics will be without their top lefty reliever to open the season as manager Mark Kotsay announced that Scott Alexander is likely going to begin the year on the IL:

Mark Kotsay said it’s probably a long shot for LH reliever Scott Alexander (left rib stress reaction) to get off a mound again before the end of spring. That opens the door for a lefty reliever like Sean Newcomb to make the roster.

— Martín...

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Spring Breakout: How to Watch the Athletics vs Giants

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Jacob Wilson and the Oakland prospects will face Bryce Eldridge and the Giants this afternoon

For fans of the Oakland Athletics minor league system today is a big day, as it is finally time for the inaugural Spring Breakout game. Spring Breakout is a new concept for MLB, which pits the top prospects from two organizations against each other.

When: Friday, March 15th at 4:05 PM PST

Where: Hohokam Stadium - Mesa, AZ

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