Samantha Riley

Joined: Jun 17, 2015

Samantha has been blogging about the Oakland Athletics since 2013 for a couple different sites before joining the FanSided team. A native Bostonian, Samantha spent much of her youth attending Boston Red Sox games at Fenway Park and has grown into a baseball fanatic. Since graduating from Santa Clara University with a B.A. in Communications, Samantha currently works in marketing for a technology company in Silicon Valley.

Apr 6, 2016; Oakland, CA, USA; Oakland Athletics designated hitter Billy Butler (16) reacts in the game against the Chicago White Sox in the fourth inning at O.co Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: John Hefti-USA TODAY Sports

Oakland Athletics: It’s Time For Billy Butler To Go

In 1978 the Oakland A's debuted two 18-year-olds, fresh out of high school, on their pitching staff. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-USA TODAY Sports

Oakland Athletics: Three MiLB Earned Recognition for Outstanding Play in April

Mar 3, 2015; Mesa, AZ, USA; San Francisco Giants starting pitcher Tim Lincecum (55) throws in the third inning against the Oakland Athletics at HoHoKam Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Rick Scuteri-USA TODAY Sports

Oakland Athletics: Would Tim Lincecum Be A Good Fit For A’s?

Nov 7, 2015; Phoenix, AZ, USA; Oakland Athletics pitcher Sean Manaea during the Arizona Fall League Fall Stars game at Salt River Fields. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports

Oakland Athletics: It’s Time To Call Up Starter Sean Manaea

Apr 4, 2016; Oakland, CA, USA; Oakland Athletics shortstop Marcus Semien (10) breaks his bat against the Chicago White Sox during the fourth inning at the Oakland Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Kelley L Cox-USA TODAY Sports

Oakland Athletics: Marcus Semien’s Bat Will Stay Hot the Entire Season

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

Oakland Athletics: Jed Lowrie’s Offensive Production is Pleasantly Surprising

Oakland Athletics 2016 Preview: Starting Pitcher Eric Surkamp

Apr 4, 2016; Oakland, CA, USA; Oakland Athletics relief pitcher Ryan Madson (44) pitches the ball against the Chicago White Sox during the eighth inning at the Oakland Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Kelley L Cox-USA TODAY Sports

Do the Oakland Athletics Have a New Closer?

Apr 5, 2016; Oakland, CA, USA; Oakland Athletics relief pitcher Sean Doolittle (62) leaves the field after allowing a home run by the Chicago White Sox during the ninth inning at the Oakland Coliseum. The White Sox defeated the Athletics 5-4. Mandatory Credit: Kelley L Cox-USA TODAY Sports

Oakland Athletics: Will 2016 Be A Repeat of 2015?

Mar 29, 2016; Mesa, AZ, USA; Oakland Athletics pitcher Sonny Gray against the Chicago Cubs during a spring training game at Sloan Park. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports

Oakland Athletics’ Rotation Dwindling: Gray Scratched From Start, Doubront Lands on DL

Mar 18, 2016; Tampa, FL, USA; Baltimore Orioles starting pitcher Miguel Gonzalez (50) pitches against the New York Yankees during the game at George M. Steinbrenner Field. The Orioles defeat the Yankees 11-2. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports

Oakland Athletics Rumors: A’s Interested in Starting Pitcher Miguel Gonzalez

Oakland Athletics’ Starting Rotation a Concern Heading into 2016 Season

Oct 27, 2015; Kansas City, MO, USA; Kansas City Royals relief pitcher Ryan Madson throws a pitch against the New York Mets in the 11th inning in game one of the 2015 World Series at Kauffman Stadium. Mandatory Credit: John Rieger-USA TODAY Sports

Oakland Athletics: Veteran Ryan Madson Primed To Have All Star Season

Sep 28, 2015; Anaheim, CA, USA; Oakland Athletics starting pitcher Felix Doubront (53) in the first inning of the game against the Los Angeles Angels at Angel Stadium of Anaheim. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-USA TODAY Sports

Oakland Athletics: Felix Doubront Could Earn Spot in 2016 Starting Rotation

Jun 20, 2015; Oakland, CA, USA; Oakland Athletics pitcher Jesse Hahn (32) prepares to deliver a pitch against the Los Angeles Angels in the second inning at O.co Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Cary Edmondson-USA TODAY Sports

Oakland Athletics 2016 Preview: Jesse Hahn Looking To Rebound After Injury In 2015

Oakland Athletics Recap: A’s Comeback Falls Short, Lose to Los Angeles Angels