Former A’s stars like Matt Olson, Sean Murphy and others are forever grateful for Oakland, but feel bad for the fans.
Author: Bob Nightengale, USA TODAY
Texas Rangers flushed away millions with Jacob deGrom signing
The Texas Rangers have paid Jacob deGrom $30 million for his 2-0 record and 2.67 ERA, covering just six starts this season.
MLB continues to be stricken with nightmare epidemic: Elbow injuries
Pitchers are more dominant than ever, but their frailty has never been worse. Elbow and shoulder injuries have increased 44% from just a year ago.
Diamondbacks exceeding even their own expectations in rapid rise to contention
Just two seasons removed from losing 110 games, the Arizona Diamondbacks are tied for the NL’s second-best record: “This is what we knew we were capable of.”
Former Dodgers great Steve Garvey exploring U.S. Senate bid in California
Former Los Angeles Dodgers great Steve Garvey said he is considering running for the United States Senate in California as a Republican.
David Cone recalls his 1988 ghost-written NLCS column that changed history
David Cone relives the memories at Dodger Stadium when he took the mound in Game 2 of 1988 NLCS vs. L.A. after he ghost-wrote a condemning column.
‘Here to dominate:’ After three torturous seasons, Boston’s Chris Sale is back
Chris Sale, who’s spent the last three years pitching just 48 ⅓ innings, is moving closer to once again being one of the elite pitchers in the AL.
Deja vu in Boston? Celtics’ comeback callback to 2004 Red Sox’s historic rally to title
Boston isn’t fazed by 3-0 deficits. The Red Sox rallied against the Yankees in 2004, and the Celtics are one win away from doing it to the Heat.
Nightengale’s Notebook: Rebuilds test patience, passion for MLB teams, players
A handful of MLB teams, including the downtrodden A’s, are mired in a helpless rebuild. They need not look any further than the Orioles for answers.
Blue Jays, Yankees trade cheating accusations, but Aaron Judge didn’t cheat
Baseball is a game deeply rooted with cheating, but let’s be perfectly clear, Aaron Judge was not cheating, writes columnist Bob Nightengale.