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Inbox: Did the '09 A's need better pitching?
Why didn't the A's go after pitching before last season? Also, are they going to re-sign Adam Kennedy? -- Danny S., Alta Loma, Calif.
The A's made 107 errors in 2003, then made fewer than 100 in each of the next five seasons.
A's rookie pitchers shine in 2009
General manager Billy Beane offered a vote of confidence for manager Bob Geren on Monday, saying the skipper deserves credit for his creativity and patience with a beat-up roster.
Coach Alejo has impact on A's health
The A's brought back Bob Alejo for a second stint as their strength and conditioning coach in part to stem the tide of injuries that had washed away any hope of contention in 2007 and '08. Oakland used the disabled list 22 times in '07, tying a dubious club record, then shattered the mark by using the DL 25 times in '08. Alejo, who held the same ...
LA Angels of Anaheim (95-65) at Oakland Athletics (75-85),
Scott Kazmir makes his final start before the postseason this evening when the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim continue their series against the Oakland Athletics at the Coliseum.
Jered Weaver sharp, Kevin Jepsen shaky in Angels victory
Jered Weaver's spark plugs, air filter and brake fluid look fine. The right-hander looked sharp in his final tuneup for the playoffs Friday night, throwing five shutout innings with five strikeouts and no walks in the Angels' 5-2 victory over the Oakland Athletics.
Is A's hot month omen or mirage?
In the A's ideal world, their terrific stretch of play in September won't go to waste.
Game thread, Mariners vs. A's, Sept. 29
Update 9:51 p.m.: Mariners win 6-4, Hernandez raises his record to 18-5. But David Aardsma made everyone sweat in the ninth, giving up two runs.
A's core is secure, but decisions remain
The A's take comfort knowing that several of this season's core players are locked into the picture for next year as well.
Athletics switch focus to Mariners
The A's are done tormenting both contending teams in the American League West -- at least for now.
Athletics beat Angels 15-10 with 6-run 8th inning
Jack Cust homered and doubled in the go-ahead run during a six-run eighth inning, Kurt Suzuki and Mark Ellis also went deep, and the Oakland Athletics rallied from a seven-run deficit to beat the Los Angeles Angels 15-10 on Saturday night.
A's second baseman Mark Ellis began the season flanked by an accomplished group of infielders in Eric Chavez, Orlando Cabrera and Jason Giambi.
OAKLAND, Calif. a ' With the Athletics scoring runs at their current pace, they have plenty of margin for error.
Millwood guarantees his 2010 contract with Texas Rangers
Kevin Millwood hit his magic number Monday night when Oakland second baseman Mark Ellis bounced into a double play in the fifth inning.
A's Aim For Four-Game Sweep Of Tribe
The Oakland Athletics take aim at their seventh straight win this afternoon when they try and complete a four-game sweep of the Cleveland Indians at the Coliseum.
A's sweep Indians for their seventh straight victory
Cleveland Indians Michael Brantley, #23, dives and fails to catch a single hit by Adam Kennedy, #29, in the 2nd inning of their game on Sunday, Sept.
Athletics use plenty of bloops to bust out to a big lead
The A's lead the Indians, 5-0, today after three innings at the Coliseum. Fly by: The Indians couldn't catch a fly ball and the A's wouldn't stop sending bloop hits into the outfield as they scored five runs in the second inning to take a 5-0 lead against Fausto Carmona.
Anderson's gem gives A's fifth straight win
Less than a week after watching veteran teammate Brett Tomko reach a milestone with his best start of the season, A's rookie Brett Anderson just about matched that feat.
A's stretch winning streak to six games
The A's ran their winning streak to six with an 8-4 victory over the Cleveland Indians on Saturday at the Oakland Coliseum.
Anderson tosses six scoreless innings as A's edge Indians
Brett Anderson pitched six shutout innings to win his third consecutive start, as the Oakland A's won their fifth straight game with a 2-1 win over the Cleveland Indians.
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