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May 10, 2022; Detroit, Michigan, USA; Oakland Athletics relief pitcher Adam Kolarek (57) pitches during the ninth inning against the Detroit Tigers at Comerica Park. Mandatory Credit: Raj Mehta-USA TODAY Sports

Another Oakland A’s depth piece opts for free agency

Mark Kotsay earned high marks in difficult first season

Luis Barrera latest Oakland A’s minor leaguer to test free agency

Billy Beane not planning on leaving Oakland A’s

Aug 17, 2022; Arlington, Texas, USA; Oakland Athletics manager Mark Kotsay (7) walks off the field during the ninth inning against the Texas Rangers at Globe Life Field. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports

Do not expect changes to Oakland A’s coaching staff

Jul 21, 2022; Oakland, California, USA; Oakland Athletics right fielder Ramon Laureano (22) hits a single during the sixth inning against the Detroit Tigers at RingCentral Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Stan Szeto-USA TODAY Sports

Health could make a difference for Ramon Laureano in 2023

Jun 15, 2022; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Oakland Athletics first baseman Matt Davidson (4) watches the ball after hitting a solo home run against the Boston Red Sox during the sixth inning at Fenway Park. Mandatory Credit: Brian Fluharty-USA TODAY Sports

Matt Davidson gets jump on free agency

Oct 5, 2022; Oakland, California, USA; Oakland Athletics pitcher Ken Waldichuk (64) delivers a pitch against the Los Angeles Angels during the first inning at RingCentral Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: D. Ross Cameron-USA TODAY Sports

Oakland A’s land four players in Fangraphs top 100 prospects

Jun 5, 2022; Oakland, California, USA; Oakland Athletics third baseman Kevin Smith (1) walks back to the dugout after stiking out with the bases loaded during the seventh inning against the Boston Red Sox at RingCentral Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Robert Edwards-USA TODAY Sports

One stat that shows how bad Oakland A’s offense was in 2022

Sep 25, 2022; Oakland, California, USA; Oakland Athletics catcher Sean Murphy (12) hits a double against the New York Mets during the first inning at RingCentral Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Darren Yamashita-USA TODAY Sports

Handing out hardware to the 2022 Oakland A’s

Sep 25, 2022; Oakland, California, USA; Oakland Athletics catcher Sean Murphy (12) hits a double against the New York Mets during the first inning at RingCentral Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Darren Yamashita-USA TODAY Sports

3 players Oakland A’s should trade this offseason

Oct 5, 2022; Oakland, California, USA; Oakland Athletics catcher Stephen Vogt acknowledges the cheers of the crowd as he is honored before a game against the Los Angeles Angels at RingCentral Coliseum. Vogt is retiring after 10 years in the majors after this game. Mandatory Credit: D. Ross Cameron-USA TODAY Sports

Stephen Vogt writes perfect script for final major league game

Sep 13, 2022; Arlington, Texas, USA; Oakland Athletics left fielder Chad Pinder (10) singles in the first inning against the Texas Rangers at Globe Life Field. Mandatory Credit: Tim Heitman-USA TODAY Sports

The end of the Oakland A’s journey for Chad Pinder

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Nate Mondou gets brief chance to make impression on Oakland A’s

Aug 31, 2022; Washington, District of Columbia, USA; Oakland Athletics starting pitcher James Kaprielian (32) throws to the Washington Nationals during the first inning at Nationals Park. Mandatory Credit: Brad Mills-USA TODAY Sports

James Kaprielian on cusp of putting it all together

Sep 30, 2022; Seattle, Washington, USA; Seattle Mariners center fielder Julio Rodriguez (44) celebrates on the field following a 2-1 victory against the Oakland Athletics to clinch a wild card playoff berth at T-Mobile Park. Mandatory Credit: Joe Nicholson-USA TODAY Sports

Oakland A’s can use games against Mariners as motivation

OAKLAND, CA - JULY 22: General view of the Oakland Athletics logos in the dugout before the game against the San Francisco Giants at the Oakland Coliseum on July 22, 2018 in Oakland, California. The Oakland Athletics defeated the San Francisco Giants 6-5 in 10 innings. (Photo by Jason O. Watson/Getty Images)

Oakland A’s have clean slate for 2023

Aug 4, 2022; Anaheim, California, USA; Oakland Athletics starting pitcher Paul Blackburn (58) sits in the dugout in the third inning against the Los Angeles Angels at Angel Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-USA TODAY Sports

Paul Blackburn an odd rebound candidate for Oakland A’s

Jul 24, 2022; Oakland, California, USA; Oakland Athletics left fielder Chad Pinder (10) hits a two-run double against the Texas Rangers during the eighth inning at RingCentral Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: John Hefti-USA TODAY Sports

Mark Kotsay hoping Chad Pinder returns to Oakland A’s in 2023

OAKLAND, CALIFORNIA - SEPTEMBER 11: A detailed view of the cap and Wilson baseball glove belonging to Tony Kemp #5 of the Oakland Athletics sitting on top of the dugout steps against the Chicago White Sox in the bottom of the seventh inning at RingCentral Coliseum on September 11, 2022 in Oakland, California. (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images)

Oakland A’s need to be more like Pittsburgh Pirates

Sep 21, 2022; Oakland, California, USA; Oakland Athletics third baseman Sheldon Neuse (26) throws the baseball during the seventh inning against the Seattle Mariners at RingCentral Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Stan Szeto-USA TODAY Sports

Sheldon Neuse sticking in Oakland A’s organization for now

Sep 24, 2022; Oakland, California, USA; Oakland Athletics center fielder Seth Brown (15) hits a one-run home run to center field against the New York Mets during the third inning at RingCentral Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Robert Edwards-USA TODAY Sports

Oakland A’s could have plenty of power next year

OAKLAND, CA - JULY 1: Jason Giambi #16 of the Oakland Athletics swings at a pitch during the game against the Detroit Tigers at the Oakland Coliseum on July 1, 2009 in Oakland, California. The Athletics defeated the Tigers 5-1. (Photo by Michael Zagaris/Getty Images)

Oakland A’s announce 2023 Hall of Fame class

Sep 8, 2022; Oakland, California, USA; Oakland Athletics relief pitcher Sheldon Neuse (26) walks off the field after the top of the ninth inning against the Chicago White Sox at RingCentral Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Kelley L Cox-USA TODAY Sports

Oakland A’s make surprising move in Sheldon Neuse DFA

Jul 2, 2022; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Cleveland Guardians infielder Ernie Clement (28) throws a pitch during the ninth inning against the New York Yankees at Progressive Field. Mandatory Credit: Ken Blaze-USA TODAY Sports

Oakland A’s go back to the waiver wire for Ernie Clement

Sep 22, 2022; Oakland, California, USA; Oakland Athletics third baseman Vimael Machin (31) scores a run against the Seattle Mariners during the third inning at RingCentral Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Kelley L Cox-USA TODAY Sports

Vimael Machin making positive impression heading into offseason

Sep 4, 2022; Baltimore, Maryland, USA; Oakland Athletics catcher Stephen Vogt (21) reacts after doubling against the Baltimore Orioles at Oriole Park at Camden Yards. Mandatory Credit: Tommy Gilligan-USA TODAY Sports

Stephen Vogt announces retirement at end of 2022 campaign

Sep 1, 2022; Washington, District of Columbia, USA; Oakland Athletics pitcher Norge Ruiz (63) throws to the Washington Nationals during the tenth inning at Nationals Park. Mandatory Credit: Brad Mills-USA TODAY Sports

Norge Ruiz pitching better than ERA would indicate