Charlie Finley was an innovative, and often ridiculous, owner who brought a modern twist to the game. Through his antics, the A's saw some of its most successful years with 3 consecutive World Series.
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As the year winds down, I've caught up on my reading list and was was inspired to write about Catfish Hunter. And I decided to learn a bit more.
With the question marks surrounding the Oakland, it's comforting to see the A's coaching staff set for the 2023 season. Changes were certainly expected.
A lot is still up in the air right now in Oakland and it's unclear what the team will look like next year. Of these questions marks is Sean Murphy.
It's already been 20 years since the Oakland A's, against all odds, broke the then-AL record for most consecutive wins - 20 straight games won in 2002.
There have been under-the-radar rumors floating around Paul Blackburn and his potential as a young, team-controlled starter that can bolster playoff teams.
The Oakland A's were just swept during their trip to New York, but not without solid outings from the starters. Which makes the losses even harder to watch.
With 50 games done for the season, Paul Blackburn has 5 wins and no losses, with his ERA sitting at 1.70. That's 5 wins that the A's desperately needed.
Paul Blackburn, after being designated for assignment before the 2021 season, currently sits at the top of the list of pitchers with the best ERA in the AL.
Here is a complete and quick guide for everything you need to know about RHP Ryan Cusick after the trade from the Braves for Matt Olson.
Let's take a look back at Vida Blue's career, and how his pitching dominance took over America's pastime while he was with the Oakland A's.