Jennifer Rainwater

Joined: May 15, 2014

Jen has a BA in Communications and Media Studies from Saint Mary's College of California. She is an avid MLB fan with a particular fondness for the Oakland Athletics. Growing up near Oakland, she has been attending games for over 30 years and for two of those decades as a season ticket holder. She has worked in all aspects of sports media from print to television and radio, and now on the web. You may have seen her work on a variety of outlets including SI.com, FOX Sports and the FanRag Sports' Network or heard her doing the occasional radio or podcast interview. She currently resides in the quiet mountain town of Pioneer, CA with her fiance, their dog and two catsYou can most often find her talking sports (mainly baseball) & politics on Twitter @Baseball_Jen.

Mar 26, 2016; Surprise, AZ, USA; Oakland Athletics third baseman Matt Chapman (36) hits a pitch during the second inning Kansas City Royals at Surprise Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Joe Camporeale-USA TODAY Sports

A’s bats get wild in game vs. Diamondbacks

Ike Davis. Mandatory Credit: Joe Camporeale-USA TODAY Sports

Former Athletics help Team Israel to two wins in 2017 WBC

Mar 3, 2017; Mesa, AZ, USA; Oakland Athletics center fielder Alejandro De Aza (57) double in the first inning against the San Francisco Giants during a spring training game at HoHoKam Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matt Kartozian-USA TODAY Sports

More 2017 A’s outfield previews: Has a new candidate emerged?

Sep 4, 2016; Oakland, CA, USA; Oakland Athletics left fielder Khris Davis (2) double on a line drive to left field scoring first baseman Danny Valencia (26) against the Boston Red Sox during the ninth inning at Oakland Coliseum the Oakland Athletics defeated the Boston Red Sox 1 to 0. Mandatory Credit: Neville E. Guard-USA TODAY Sports

2017 A’s outfield preview: Left field

Matt Joyce. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports

Signing Matt Joyce already working out for Athletics

February 29, 2016; Mesa, AZ, USA; Oakland Athletics relief pitcher John Axford (61) poses for a picture during photo day at Hohokam Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports

John Axford finds more success on Oscar night in 2017

Sonny Gray. Mandatory Credit: John Hefti-USA TODAY

Gray will not play for Team USA in World Baseball Classic

August 4, 2016; Anaheim, CA, USA; Oakland Athletics starting pitcher Jesse Hahn (32) throws in the first inning against Los Angeles Angels at Angel Stadium of Anaheim. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports

A’s hold their own against World Champion Cubs in first game of ’17

Sep 30, 2016; Seattle, WA, USA; Oakland Athletics shortstop Marcus Semien (10) participates in batting practice before a game against the Seattle Mariners at Safeco Field. Mandatory Credit: Joe Nicholson-USA TODAY Sports

2017 and beyond: An A’s shortstop preview

Jul 27, 2016; Arlington, TX, USA; Oakland Athletics catcher Stephen Vogt (21) and relief pitcher Ryan Madson (44) celebrate the victory against the Texas Rangers at Globe Life Park in Arlington. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-USA TODAY Sports

A 2017 Oakland A’s bullpen preview: Closer by Committee?

Mar 12, 2016; Lake Buena Vista, FL, USA; Atlanta Braves left fielder Nick Swisher (23) walks onto the field during the first inning of a spring training baseball game against the Washington Nationals at Champion Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Reinhold Matay-USA TODAY Sports

Former A’s fan favorite Nick Swisher announces retirement

Trevor Plouffe. Mandatory Credit: Brad Rempel-USA TODAY Sports

2017 A’s pre-spring training third base preview

Apr 5, 2016; Oakland, CA, USA; Oakland Athletics second baseman Jed Lowrie (8) hits an RBI single against the Chicago White Sox during the third inning at the Oakland Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Kelley L Cox-USA TODAY Sports

2017 A’s pre-spring training second base preview

Mar 17, 2016; Mesa, AZ, USA; Oakland Athletics first baseman Yonder Alonso (17) at bat during the third inning against the Seattle Mariners at HoHoKam Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jake Roth-USA TODAY Sports

2017 A’s pre-spring training first base preview

Aug 28, 2016; St. Louis, MO, USA; Oakland Athletics starting pitcher Andrew Triggs (60) pitches against the St. Louis Cardinals during the second inning at Busch Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Curry-USA TODAY Sports

Triggs was a lock for the rotation before Mengden’s injury

MLB Network to air “Swingin’ A’s” documentary Tuesday night