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TAMPA, FLORIDA - FEBRUARY 26: A MLB baseball rests on the mound prior the spring training game between the New York Yankees and the Washington Nationals at Steinbrenner Field on February 26, 2020 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Mark Brown/Getty Images)

Reid Birlingmair: Professional athlete, friend, and coach

Oakland A’s giving Jonah Heim an opportunity

Frankie Montas showed baseball IQ with 8-1 putout

Oakland A’s finally win a game without hitting a home run

OAKLAND, CALIFORNIA - AUGUST 23: Mark Canha #20 of the Oakland Athletics is congratulated by Robbie Grossman #8 after he hit a sacrifice fly that scored the winning run in the 10th inning against the Los Angeles Angels at RingCentral Coliseum on August 23, 2020 in Oakland, California. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)

Oakland A’s take series win over Angels with 5-4 extra inning victory

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 the perfect player introductions on Saturday

DENVER, CO - AUGUST 20: Josh Reddick #22 of the Houston Astros is congratulated by George Springer #4 after making a diving catch to end the game in the ninth inning at Coors Field on August 20, 2020 in Denver, Colorado. The Astros defeated the Rockies for the fourth straight game, winning 10-8. (Photo by Justin Edmonds/Getty Images)

Oakland A’s still need to be wary of Houston Astros

PHOENIX, ARIZONA - AUGUST 17: Matt Olson #28 of the Oakland Athletics watches from the dugout during the MLB game against the Arizona Diamondbacks at Chase Field on August 17, 2020 in Phoenix, Arizona. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)

Oakland A’s: Matt Olson’s odd 2020 season continues

OAKLAND, CA - AUGUST 07: A detailed view of Official Rawlings baseball sitting on the field prior to the game between the Chicago Cubs and Oakland Athletics at the Oakland Coliseum on August 7, 2016 in Oakland, California. (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images)

Oakland A’s provide update on bear hit by ball

OAKLAND, CA - AUGUST 7: Robbie Grossman #8 of the Oakland Athletics hits a home run during the game against the Houston Astros at RingCentral Coliseum on August 7, 2020 in Oakland, California. The Athletics defeated the Astros 3-2. (Photo by Michael Zagaris/Oakland Athletics/Getty Images)

Robbie Grossman: The Oakland A’s best hitter thus far

OAKLAND, CA - JULY 18: A.J. Puk #31 of the Oakland Athletics pitches during summer workouts at RingCentral Coliseum on July 18, 2020 in Oakland, California. (Photo by Michael Zagaris/Oakland Athletics/Getty Images)

Oakland A’s: A.J. Puk getting closer to making his return

ARLINGTON, TEXAS - AUGUST 18: Fernando Tatis Jr. #23 of the San Diego Padres at Globe Life Field on August 18, 2020 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)

Jose Canseco has Fernando Tatis Jr.’s back

PHOENIX, ARIZONA - AUGUST 18: Starting pitcher Frankie Montas #47 of the Oakland Athletics pitches against the Arizona Diamondbacks during the first inning of the MLB game at Chase Field on August 18, 2020 in Phoenix, Arizona. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)

Oakland A’s not concerned about Frankie Montas yet

SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA - AUGUST 14: Jesus Luzardo #44 of the Oakland Athletics pitches against the San Francisco Giants in the bottom of the first inning at Oracle Park on August 14, 2020 in San Francisco, California. (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images)

Jesus Luzardo looking to bounce back from adversity

OAKLAND, CA - AUGUST 6: Mike Fiers #50 of the Oakland Athletics pitches during the game against the Texas Rangers at RingCentral Coliseum on August 6, 2020 in Oakland, California. The Athletics defeated the Rangers 6-4. (Photo by Michael Zagaris/Oakland Athletics/Getty Images)

Oakland A’s: Mike Fiers quietly having rough season

SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA - AUGUST 16: Chad Pinder #18 of the Oakland Athletics is congratulated by Sean Murphy #12 after Pinder hit a two-run home run against the San Francisco Giants in the top of the fifth inning at Oracle Park on August 16, 2020 in San Francisco, California. (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images)

Oakland A’s getting some love in the power rankings

OAKLAND, CA - AUGUST 5: Tony Kemp #5 of the Oakland Athletics bats during the game against the Texas Rangers at RingCentral Coliseum on August 5, 2020 in Oakland, California. The Athletics defeated the Rangers 6-4. (Photo by Michael Zagaris/Oakland Athletics/Getty Images)

Oakland A’s: The white hot Tony Kemp

OAKLAND, CA - JULY 19: James Kaprielian #56 of the Oakland Athletics pitches during summer workouts at RingCentral Coliseum on July 19, 2020 in Oakland, California. (Photo by Michael Zagaris/Oakland Athletics/Getty Images)

Oakland A’s: James Kaprielian shows promise in MLB debut

SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA - AUGUST 14: Stephen Piscotty #25, Khris Davis #2, Sean Murphy #12 and Robbie Grossman #8 of the Oakland Athletics celebrates after Piscotty hit a game tying grand slam against the San Francisco Giants in the top of the ninth inning at Oracle Park on August 14, 2020 in San Francisco, California. (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images)

There is something special going on with the Oakland A’s

MESA, ARIZONA - MARCH 10: Mark Canha #20 of the Oakland Athletics hits a RBI double against the Kansas City Royals during the first inning of the MLB spring training game at HoHoKam Stadium on March 10, 2020 in Mesa, Arizona. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)

Red hot Oakland A’s secure 7-6 victory with late inning heroics

OAKLAND, CA - JULY 24: Sean Murphy #12 of the Oakland Athletics bats during the game against the Los Angeles Angels at RingCentral Coliseum on July 24, 2020 in Oakland, California. The Athletics defeated the Angels 7-3. (Photo by Michael Zagaris/Oakland Athletics/Getty Images)

Oakland A’s: The hits will come for Sean Murphy

OAKLAND, CALIFORNIA - AUGUST 05: Starting pitcher Sean Manaea #55 of the Oakland Athletics leaves the game in the top of the fourth inning against the Texas Rangers at Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum on August 05, 2020 in Oakland, California. (Photo by Lachlan Cunningham/Getty Images)

Oakland A’s do not need to trade for a starting pitcher

OAKLAND, CALIFORNIA - AUGUST 06: Stephen Piscotty #25 of the Oakland Athletics hits an RBI sacrifice fly ball in the bottom of the fourth inning against the Texas Rangers at Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum on August 06, 2020 in Oakland, California. (Photo by Lachlan Cunningham/Getty Images)

Stephen Piscotty slam once again gives A’s extra inning win

OAKLAND, CALIFORNIA - AUGUST 09: Burch Smith #46 of the Oakland Athletics pitches against the Houston Astros in the top of the seventh inning at RingCentral Coliseum on August 09, 2020 in Oakland, California. (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images)

Oakland A’s Burch Smith proves money was well spent

ANAHEIM, CA - AUGUST 12: Ramon Laureano #22 is congratulated as he returns to the dugout after reaching over the wall for a ball hit by Brian Goodwin #18 of the Los Angeles Angels in the eighth inning of the game at Angel Stadium of Anaheim on August 12, 2020 in Anaheim, California. (Photo by Jayne Kamin-Oncea/Getty Images)

Ramon Laureano has suspension reduced to four games

OAKLAND, CALIFORNIA - AUGUST 08: Josh Reddick #22 of the Houston Astros chases after a foul ball off the bat of Matt Chapman #26 of the Oakland Athletics in the bottom of the six inning at RingCentral Coliseum on August 08, 2020 in Oakland, California. (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images)

Oakland A’s: Coming to terms with hating Josh Reddick

ANAHEIM, CA - AUGUST 12: Ramon Laureano #22 of the Oakland Athletics singles in two runs in the eighth inning of the game against the Los Angeles Angels at Angel Stadium of Anaheim on August 12, 2020 in Anaheim, California. (Photo by Jayne Kamin-Oncea/Getty Images)

Joe Kelly appeal bodes well for Ramon Laureano

OAKLAND, CALIFORNIA - AUGUST 05: Starting pitcher Sean Manaea #55 of the Oakland Athletics leaves the game in the top of the fourth inning against the Texas Rangers at Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum on August 05, 2020 in Oakland, California. (Photo by Lachlan Cunningham/Getty Images)

Oakland A’s: The Sean Manaea problem