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February 29, 2016; Mesa, AZ, USA; Oakland Athletics relief pitcher John Axford (61) poses for a picture during photo day at Hohokam Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports

John Axford finds more success on Oscar night in 2017

Gray will not play for Team USA in World Baseball Classic

A’s hold their own against World Champion Cubs in first game of ’17

2017 and beyond: An A’s shortstop preview

Jul 27, 2016; Arlington, TX, USA; Oakland Athletics catcher Stephen Vogt (21) and relief pitcher Ryan Madson (44) celebrate the victory against the Texas Rangers at Globe Life Park in Arlington. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-USA TODAY Sports

A 2017 Oakland A’s bullpen preview: Closer by Committee?

Mar 12, 2016; Lake Buena Vista, FL, USA; Atlanta Braves left fielder Nick Swisher (23) walks onto the field during the first inning of a spring training baseball game against the Washington Nationals at Champion Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Reinhold Matay-USA TODAY Sports

Former A’s fan favorite Nick Swisher announces retirement

Trevor Plouffe. Mandatory Credit: Brad Rempel-USA TODAY Sports

2017 A’s pre-spring training third base preview

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

2017 A’s pre-spring training second base preview

Mar 17, 2016; Mesa, AZ, USA; Oakland Athletics first baseman Yonder Alonso (17) at bat during the third inning against the Seattle Mariners at HoHoKam Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jake Roth-USA TODAY Sports

2017 A’s pre-spring training first base preview

Aug 28, 2016; St. Louis, MO, USA; Oakland Athletics starting pitcher Andrew Triggs (60) pitches against the St. Louis Cardinals during the second inning at Busch Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Curry-USA TODAY Sports

Triggs was a lock for the rotation before Mengden’s injury

MLB Network to air “Swingin’ A’s” documentary Tuesday night

May 23, 2016; Seattle, WA, USA; Oakland Athletics catcher Stephen Vogt (21) hits a solo home run against the Seattle Mariners during the seventh inning at Safeco Field. Mandatory Credit: Joe Nicholson-USA TODAY Sports

2017 A’s pre-spring training catching preview

A’s to name playing field at Coliseum after Rickey Henderson

Mandatory Credit: Bob Stanton-USA TODAY Sports

A’s add two more international free agents out of Cuba

Khris Davis. Mandatory Credit: Matt Kartozian-USA TODAY Sports

A’s lose to Khris Davis in arbitration and rightfully so

The 1981 Oakland A's were a one-hit wonder sandwiched by non-post season years of 1976-1980 and 1982-1987 Credit: Kelley L Cox-USA TODAY Sports

A’s Fan Fest a huge success for all involved

Sep 2, 2015; Oakland, CA, USA; Oakland Athletics starting pitcher Sonny Gray (54) pitches the ball against the Los Angeles Angels during the fourth inning at O.co Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Kelley L Cox-USA TODAY Sports

Gray will pitch in WBC, but what are the end-game scenarios?

May 30, 2016; Oakland, CA, USA; Oakland A's fans in the stands honor the entrance of Oakland Athletics relief pitcher Sean Doolittle (not pictured) against the Minnesota Twins while heavy metal music plays at Oakland Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Kenny Karst-USA TODAY Sports

ICYMI: Athletics’ Fan Fest Details!!

Oct 2, 2015; Seattle, WA, USA; Oakland Athletics relief pitcher Sean Doolittle (62) throws out a pitch in the ninth inning against the Seattle Mariners at Safeco Field. Mandatory Credit: Jennifer Buchanan-USA TODAY Sports

Do the A’s need another left-hander in the bullpen?

Adam Rosales returns to the green and gold

Jul 22, 2016; Oakland, CA, USA; Oakland Athletics third baseman Ryon Healy (48) celebrates after a walk-off win on hit by Oakland Athletics left fielder Coco Crisp (not shown) against the Tampa Bay Rays in the thirteen inning at O.co Coliseum. Oakland won 1-0. Mandatory Credit: John Hefti-USA TODAY Sports

The A’s don’t need a complete tear-down to be able to rebuild

Tim Raines. Mandatory Credit: Eric Bolte-USA TODAY Sports

Tim Raines, baseball’s second greatest leadoff-hitter, deserves HOF nod

Athletics avoid arbitration with three of four key players

Athletics give thousands to Oakland fire victims and families

Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY

A’s most recent free agent signings just don’t add up

Aug 24, 2016; Oakland, CA, USA; Oakland Athletics second baseman Max Muncy (12) throws to first for the ground out against the Cleveland Indians during the seventh inning at Oakland Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Kenny Karst-USA TODAY Sports

A’s outright Max Muncy to Triple-A

Aug 29, 2016; Cleveland, OH, USA; Minnesota Twins designated hitter Trevor Plouffe (24) runs out his single in the sixth inning against the Cleveland Indians at Progressive Field. Mandatory Credit: David Richard-USA TODAY Sports

Maybe A’s should move on from Trumbo, Plouffe

Sep 30, 2016; Bronx, NY, USA; Baltimore Orioles right fielder Mark Trumbo (45) hits a 2-run home run during the fifth inning against the New York Yankees at Yankee Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Adam Hunger-USA TODAY Sports

Could the Athletics actually land Mark Trumbo?