How the Manny Machado incident(s) occurred, Jose Bautista’s big night, the Tigers’ bullpen problems, and more, plus what to watch today.
Carlos Correa, Francisco Lindor, Addison Russell or Javier Baez? We polled front office types and our prospect staff.
Ben and Sam discuss MLB’s obligation to the Oakland A’s.
The Rays add two outfielders, the Braves look for middle infielders, Kurt Suzuki goes back to Oakland and Matsuzaka is in the Big Apple.
Ben and Sam preview the Athletics’ season with Doug Thorburn, and Pete talks to Bay Area News Group A’s beat writer John Hickey (at 19:07).
Searching for the most-balanced team in the past six decades of baseball history.
The A’s gave up on Tyson Ross, but Ian hasn’t.
Cheering, and lots of it, in the press box.
Ian finds his postseason press pass takes him places he never expected to go.
Ben and Sam bring on Jason Wojciechowski to discuss whether the 2-3 playoff format is the abomination he makes it out to be, then talk about how the A’s Game Three victory changes (or doesn’t change) their odds of beating the Tigers.
On Oakland’s budget, a GM can’t afford to spend $36 million and whiff. WIth Yoenis Cespedes, Billy Beane didn’t.
Ben and Sam discuss whether the A’s all-rookie rotation bodes well for their future, then talk about whether the average strikeout rate has risen too high.
Look at the A’s record. Now look at the Tigers record. Now read this.