Athletics History

NEW YORK - CIRCA 1985: Pitcher Phil Niekro #35 of the New York Yankees pitches during a Major League Baseball game circa 1985 at Yankee Stadium in the Bronx borough of New York City. Niekro played for the Yankees from 1984-85. (Photo by Focus on Sport/Getty Images)

Phil Niekro versus the Oakland A’s

Oakland A’s: Remembering Rickey Henderson’s greatness

Athletics history: Remembering Jack Coombs

Former Oakland A’s reliever Fernando Rodney has a shot at 1000 games

DETROIT, MI - AUGUST 12: Mike Piazza of the Oakland Athletics bats during the game against the Detroit Tigers at Comerica Park in Detroit, Michigan on August 12, 2007. The Tigers defeated the Athletics 11-6. (Photo by Mark Cunningham/MLB Photos via Getty Images)

Oakland A’s were last stop for many Hall of Fame players

OAKLAND, CALIFORNIA - OCTOBER 01: Liam Hendriks #16 of the Oakland Athletics reacts after he strikes out Nomar Mazara #30 of the Chicago White Sox to end the game and win Game Three of the American League Wild Card Round at RingCentral Coliseum on October 01, 2020 in Oakland, California. The Athletics won the game 6-4. (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images)

Oakland A’s: Liam Hendriks makes history with Game Three save

OAKLAND, CALIFORNIA - AUGUST 08: Frankie Montas #47 of the Oakland Athletics pitches against the Houston Astros in the top of the first inning at RingCentral Coliseum on August 08, 2020 in Oakland, California. (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images)

Oakland A’s: From Ben Grieve to Frankie Montas

OAKLAND, CALIFORNIA - AUGUST 06: Oakland Athletics players Chad Pinder #18, Ramon Laureano #22, Marcus Semien #10 and Mark Canha #20 celebrate after a win against the Texas Rangers at Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum on August 06, 2020 in Oakland, California. (Photo by Lachlan Cunningham/Getty Images)

Streaking Oakland A’s used to long runs during regular season

ANAHEIM, CALIFORNIA - SEPTEMBER 24: Marcus Semien #10 of the Oakland Athletics jogs back to the dugout after the third inning of the MLB game against the Los Angeles Angels at Angel Stadium of Anaheim on September 24, 2019 in Anaheim, California. The Angels defeated the Athletics 3-2. (Photo by Victor Decolongon/Getty Images)

Marcus Semien has rare distinction in explosive fifth inning

OAKLAND, CA - SEPTEMBER 20: First baseman Erubiel Durazo #44 of the Oakland A's swings at the pitch against the Seattle Mariners during the game at the Network Associates Coliseum on September 20, 2003 in Oakland, California. The Mariners defeated the A's 9-3. (Photo by Jed Jacobsohn/Getty Images)

Oakland A’s Opening Day history: Erubiel Durazo says hello

2 APR 2001: Tim Hudson of the Oakland A's delivers a pitch against the Seattle Mariners on opening night at Safeco Field in Seattle Washington. Mandatory Credit: Otto Greule/ALLSPORT

Tim Hudson and the Hall of Fame

CHICAGO - UNDATED 1984: Joe Morgan of the Oakland A's poses before a MLB game at Comiskey Park in Chicago, Illinois. Morgan played with the Oakland A's in 1984. (Photo by Ron Vesely/MLB Photos via Getty Images)

Five Historic Oakland A’s Players We Have Forgotten About

KANSAS CITY, MO - SEPTEMBER 10: (L to R) General manager Hank Peters signs pitcher Satchel Paige to a major league contract with the Kansas City Athletics on September 10, 1965 at Municipal Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri. (Photo by: John Vawter Collection/Diamond Images/Getty Images)

Athletics history: Remembering Satchel Paige

OAKLAND, CA - JULY 6: Mark Ellis of the Oakland Athletics fields during the game against the Seattle Mariners at the McAfee Coliseum in Oakland, California on July 6, 2007. The Mariners defeated the Athletics 7-1. (Photo by Michael Zagaris/MLB Photos via Getty Images)

Oakland A’s history: Remembering Mark Ellis

Oakland Athletics pitcher Barry Zito delivers a pitch to the Detroit Tigers during the second inning at Comerica Park in Detroit 04 August 2001. 2001. AFP Photo/Jeff KOWALSKY (Photo by JEFF KOWALSKY / AFP) (Photo credit should read JEFF KOWALSKY/AFP via Getty Images)

Oakland A’s best 60 game stretch in past 20 years

UNSPECIFIED - CIRCA 1990: Carney Lansford #4 of the Oakland Athletics goes down to field a ground ball during an Major League Baseball game circa 1990. Lansford played for the Athletics from 1983-92. (Photo by Focus on Sport/Getty Images)

Oakland A’s history: Remembering Carney Lansford

SEATTLE - JULY 23: Manager Ken Macha #39 of the Oakland A's breaks up a dispute between home plate umpire Larry Poncino #39 and catcher Ramon Hernandez (not pictured, who was not happy with the strike zone being called) during the game against the Seattle Mariners on July 23, 2003 at Safeco Field in Seattle, Washington. The Mariners won 6-0. (Photo by Otto Greule Jr/Getty Images)

Oakland A’s history: The underrated Ken Macha

OAKLAND, CA - SEPTEMBER 21: Former first baseman Mark McGwire of the Oakland Athletics stands on the field during the team"u2019s Hall of Fame ceremony before the game against the Texas Rangers at the RingCentral Coliseum on September 21, 2019 in Oakland, California. The Oakland Athletics defeated the Texas Rangers 12-3. (Photo by Jason O. Watson/Getty Images)

Oakland A’s: The overrated Mark McGwire

OAKLAND, CA - JUNE 3: A sign is posted in the Oakland Athletics draft room, during the opening day of the 2019 MLB draft, at the Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum on June 3, 2019 in Oakland, California. (Photo by Michael Zagaris/Oakland Athletics/Getty Images)

Oakland A’s history: Remembering Danny Goodwin

LOS ANGELES, CA - CIRCA 1978: Outfielder Rick Monday #16 of the Los Angeles Dodgers bats against the New York Mets during an Major League Baseball game circa 1978 at Dodgers Stadium in Los Angeles, California. Monday played for the Dodgers from 1977-84. (Photo by Focus on Sport/Getty Images)

Athletics history: Remembering Rick Monday

OAKLAND, CA - SEPTEMBER 3: Yonder Alonso #17 of the Oakland Athletics bats during the game against the Boston Red Sox at the Oakland Coliseum on September 3, 2016 in Oakland, California. The Red Sox defeated the Athletics 11-2. (Photo by Michael Zagaris/Oakland Athletics/Getty Images)

Oakland A’s history: Yonder Alonso’s sudden power surge

1986: Dave Kingman #26 of the Oakland Athletics swings at the pitch during a 1986 season game. Dave Kingman played for the Athletics from 1984-1986. (Photo by: Otto Greule Jr/Getty Images)

Oakland A’s history: Remembering Dave Kingman

BALTIMORE, MD - AUGUST 15: An Oakland Athletics hat and glove on the steps of the dugout during the game against the Baltimore Orioles at Oriole Park at Camden Yards on August 15, 2015 in Baltimore, Maryland. (Photo by G Fiume/Getty Images)

Athletics history: Remembering Harry O’Neill

OAKLAND, CA - MAY 17: Khris Davis #2 of the Oakland Athletics celebrate after he hit a walk off grand slam home run against the Texas Rangers in the bottom of the ninth inning at O.co Coliseum on May 17, 2016 in Oakland, California. The Athletics won the game 8-5. (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images)

Oakland A’s history: Remembering Khris Davis’ three home run game

OAKLAND, CA - SEPTEMBER 17: David DeJesus #12 of the Oakland Athletics bats against the Detroit Tigers during the game at O.co Coliseum on September 17, 2011 in Oakland, California. (Photo by Brad Mangin/MLB Photos via Getty Images)

Oakland A’s: From David DeJesus to Matt Olson

OAKLAND, CA - JULY 28: Bobby Crosby #7 of the Oakland Athletics field the ball during the game against the Seattle Mariners at Network Associates Coliseum on July 28, 2004 in Oakland, California. The A's defeated the Mariners 3-2. (Photo by Brad Mangin/MLB Photos via Getty Images)

Oakland A’s run of Rookie of the Year winners in 2000s

CLEVELAND - 1913. Detroit Tiger stars Ty Cobb, left, and Sam Crawford, right, talk with Joe Jackson of the Cleveland Indians before a game at League Park in Cleveland in 1913. (Photo by Mark Rucker/Transcendental Graphics, Getty Images)

Athletics history: When Shoeless Joe Jackson was sent to Cleveland

OAKLAND, CA - August 13: Frank Thomas #35 of the Oakland Athletics bats during the game against the Tampa Bay Devil Rays at the Network Associates Coliseum in Oakland, California on August 13, 2006. The Athletics defeated the Devil Rays 3-1. (Photo by Don Smith/MLB Photos via Getty Images)

Oakland A’s history: Appreciating Frank Thomas