Category Archives: Oakland Athletics

Pictures: Oakland A’s Rookie Hazing Bumble Bees and Wolverines, Oh My!

Posted on September 25, 2011 by

After dealing the Los Angeles Angels a crushing defeat, the Oakland Athletics decided it was time for a little rookie hazing! Susan Slusser, who covers the A’s for sfgate.com, posted the whole gallery here. (BTW – If the bumble bee costume … Continue reading →

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Video: Foul Ball Gets Stuck in Catcher’s Mask

Posted on September 5, 2011 by

During a battle between two disappointing teams Saturday, the afternoon was saved by one funny moment when the Oakland Athletics Cliff Pennington hit a foul ball that sticks in Seattle Mariners catcher Josh Bard’s facemask. Bard, who was a little … Continue reading →

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Videos: Touch ‘em All: Bronx Bombers Set MLB Record with Three Grand Slams

Posted on August 25, 2011 by

The New York Yankees became the first team in major league history to hit three grand slams in a game, with Robinson Cano, Russell Martin and Curtis Granderson connecting Thursday in a wet, wild 22-9 romp over the Oakland Athletics at Yankee Stadium. Believe it or not, several … Continue reading →

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Video: Oakland A’s Host MC Hammer Bobblehead Day!

Posted on July 18, 2011 by

As part of their 80s Day promotion, the Oakland A’s honored Stanley Burrell, more commonly known as MC Hammer, prior to their series finale with the Los Angeles Angels on Sunday. Hammer, who has sold more than 50 million records worldwide, … Continue reading →

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Video: Reds Johnny Cueto Snag v. Athletics Mark Ellis Barehanded Grab – Who’s the Winner?

Posted on May 15, 2011 by

Web Gem Battle! Saturday Cincinnati Reds pitcher Johnny Cueto helps himself by making a superb backhanded catch off a liner hit by the St. Louis Cardinals Albert Pujols. Today, ESPN asks whether it’s better than the Oakland A’s Mark Ellis’ barehanded … Continue reading →

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Picture: St. Louis Cardinals Manager’s Daughter is a Raiders Cheerleader

Posted on April 25, 2011 by

Bianca LaRussa’s dream to be an Oakland Raiders cheerleader came true when she found out she was selected to be on the Raiderette squad. If her last name seems familiar, it’s because she is the daughter of famed St. Louis … Continue reading →

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Funny Video: Oakland Athletics Reliever Andrew Bailey Can Close [Almost] Anything

Posted on March 16, 2011 by

The Oakland Athletics have launched a fun campaign. Here’s A’s reliever Andrew Bailey playing the role of “The Closer” in one of the ads. On Tuesday, the A’s got great news after a potentially devastating arm injury Bailey suffered during … Continue reading →

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Giants Tie Live-Ball Era Pitching Record, But Offense Can’t Keep Up

Posted on September 23, 2010 by

Even though the San Francisco Giants only gave up a pair of runs to the Chicago Cubs, they still lost 2-0 Wednesday night at Wrigley Field. As a result, the Giants’ ace pitching staff matched the live-ball era (since 1920) record for surrendering less than … Continue reading →

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White Sox Starters Can’t Get A Win — Set Franchise Record

Posted on September 22, 2010 by

It’s bad enough the Chicago White Sox lost their eight straight game Tuesday night to hand the AL Central crown to the Minnesota Twins. Even worse, the 7-2 loss to the Oakland Athletics marked the 16th consecutive game the ChiSox failed to get their starting pitcher … Continue reading →

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Bobby Cramer’s First MLB Win a Lesson in Perseverance

Posted on September 13, 2010 by

A month shy of his 31st birthday, the Oakland Athletics’ Bobby Cramer became the oldest starter to make his debut in A’s history since 1945 when they were in Philadelphia. The lefty earned his first major league win by holding the Kansas City Royals … Continue reading →

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