Mariners Will Start 45-Year-Old Ichiro Suzuki in Opening Season Series

As speculated last year, 45-year-old Ichiro Suzuki will start for the Seattle Mariners when the 2019 MLB season starts Wednesday in Tokyo, Japan. Mariners manager Scott Servais confirmed the news Monday, telling reporters that the plan is for Ichiro to start both games against the Oakland Athletics on March 20th and the 21st. This isContinue reading “Mariners Will Start 45-Year-Old Ichiro Suzuki in Opening Season Series”

Athletics Agree to Deal With Veteran Catcher Jonathan Lucroy

Jonathan Lucroy will once again be on a different MLB team in 2018. ESPN’s Jerry Crasnick is reporting that Lucroy and the Oakland Athletics have reached agreement on a one-year deal that is pending a physical exam and could potentially be finalized at some point this week. Lucroy is expected to become the team’s startingContinue reading “Athletics Agree to Deal With Veteran Catcher Jonathan Lucroy”

Report: Brewers Most Interested Team in RHP Sonny Gray

While several MLB clubs have expressed interest in Oakland Athletics right-handed pitcher Sonny Gray, none of them are as interested the Milwaukee Brewers. Here’s what Nick Cafardo of the Boston Globe noted about the Brewers interest in Gray:  The Brewers have shown the most interest and they have the prospects to make it happen. TheContinue reading “Report: Brewers Most Interested Team in RHP Sonny Gray”

Report: Athletics Interested in Free Agent Mark Trumbo

The Oakland Athletics have expressed interest in free agent power-hitter Mark Trumbo after losing out on Edwin Encarnacion, according to Jon Heyman of FanRag Sports. Heyman notes that Trumbo’s 2016 team, the Baltimore Orioles are also still in on Trumbo, while the Colorado Rockies are monitoring Trumbo’s situation after signing Ian Desmond earlier this winter.Continue reading “Report: Athletics Interested in Free Agent Mark Trumbo”

Report: Royals Expressing Interest in Josh Reddick

Talks about a possible contract extension between the Oakland Athletics and outfielder Josh Reddick have not yet resumed, making a possible trade before the August 1st trading deadline more likely. Oakland currently sits at 38-51 on the season, 15.5 games back of first place in the American League West, and 12 games back of theContinue reading “Report: Royals Expressing Interest in Josh Reddick”

A’s Josh Reddick Likely Out 4-6 Weeks With Fractured Left Thumb

Oakland Athletics outfielder Josh Reddick will be sidelined for 4-6 weeks after fracturing his thumb in Oakland’s 4-1 loss versus the New York Yankees on Thursday night. Reddick sustained the injury in the 7th inning of the game when he tried to steal second base. His left hand got caught in Starlin Castro‘s spike, andContinue reading “A’s Josh Reddick Likely Out 4-6 Weeks With Fractured Left Thumb”

Brewers Continue Rebuild, Send OF Khris Davis to A’s in Three-Player Deal

The Milwaukee Brewers continued their busy off-season earlier tonight, as the team announced via Twitter that they have traded power-hitting left fielder Khris Davis to the Oakland Athletics in-exchange for prospects Jacob Nottingham and Bubba Derby. The #Brewers have acquired two young prospects, C Jacob Nottingham and RHP Bubba Derby, from Oakland in exchange for OF KhrisContinue reading “Brewers Continue Rebuild, Send OF Khris Davis to A’s in Three-Player Deal”

Five Potential Landing Spots for Former MVP Candidate Jonathan Lucroy

Jonathan Lucroy had himself a career year for the Milwaukee Brewers in 2014. The catcher finished 4th in National League MVP voting, receiving a 40% share of the vote, slashing .301/.373/.465 with 13 home runs and 69 runs batted in. Lucroy was also a doubling machine that year. He doubled a total of 53 times,Continue reading “Five Potential Landing Spots for Former MVP Candidate Jonathan Lucroy”

Zack Greinke Scratched From Start vs. Mets, Placed on Paternity List

Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Zack Greinke has been one of baseball’s best pitchers this year, and he’s been really hot over the past 42 1/3 innings, not allowing one earned run. He was scheduled to pitch today versus the New York Mets. The Mets rank 29th in total offense in baseball, so it wouldContinue reading “Zack Greinke Scratched From Start vs. Mets, Placed on Paternity List”

Yoenis Cespedes on A’s Personal Moves: “Don’t they want to win a championship?”

Last season, the Athletics were one of baseball’s better teams until they fell off towards the end of season and losing to the eventual American League Champions the Kansas City Royals in the American League Wild Card game. The Athletics lost Jeff Samardzija, Jon Lester, Jason Hammel, Derek Norris, Josh Donaldson, Brandon Moss and John Jaso. The Athletics traded Yoenis CespedesContinue reading “Yoenis Cespedes on A’s Personal Moves: “Don’t they want to win a championship?””

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