Tag Archives: Oakland A’s

Hit the Deck! Oakland A’s Josh Reddick’s Twitter scavenger hunt!

Even though Oakland Athletics outfielder, and on-again, off-again beard-off challenger, Josh Reddick is on the DL with a sprained wrist, it didn’t stop him from organizing an impromptu scavenger hunt in Walnut Creek, Calif., for his tweeps last week. Watch … Continue reading

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Video: Foul Ball Gets Stuck in Catcher’s Mask

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

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?

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

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

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

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

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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