MLB Trade Grades: Reds acquire much-needed left handed reliever
The Oakland Athletics traded their expiring southpaw reliever, Sam Moll, to the Reds for Top 30 prospect Joe Boyle. Who won the trade?For the better part of the season, Reds fans and media have been calling for Cincinnati to add another lefty to their bullpen.That wish has finally come true ...
2023-08-01 11:56
MLB rumors: Oakland's Mark Kotsay taking trade deadline, rumors in stride as A's continue to flounder
DENVER — As the Oakland A's began a six-game road trip that will keep them on the road during the MLB trade deadline, manager Mark Kotsay took a calm approach toward what could be a very interesting few days ahead.Speaking to reporters before the Oakland Athletics and Colorado Rockies...
2023-07-29 07:59
Former Northwestern University athletes allege 'toxic culture' of hazing and sexual assault in the athletic department, attorneys say
Attorneys representing at least 15 former Northwestern University student athletes announced plans Wednesday to sue the university over allegations that its athletics department fostered a "toxic culture" that facilitated harassment and sexual abuse.
2023-07-20 14:52
MLB Trade Grades: Orioles roll dice on Shohei Ohtani's old rival
The Orioles have traded for pitcher Shintaro Fujinami from the Oakland A's, rolling the dice on an old NPB rival of Shohei Ohtani.In Japan playing in the Nippon Professinal Baseball league, one of the biggest rivals once upon a time for the ineffable Shohei Ohtani was the flamethrowing righ...
2023-07-20 08:23
Do Not Draw a Line After Umpire Emil Jimenez Makes the Right Call
Ryan Noda got tossed.
2023-07-18 21:18
Braves: Matt Olson trade has gotten even worse for A's in the last 24 hours
Did the Braves win the Matt Olson trade? Absolutely, and it's not even close.Matt Olson hit a grand slam on Friday night. For any other player, that would be a monumental achievement. It's certainly nice, but it's also what we've come to expect from Olson this season.http...
2023-07-16 03:16
Twins Hitting Coach David Popkins Gets Ejected, Curses Out Umpire After Terrible Strike Three Call
The umps are at it again.
2023-07-15 23:15
Immaculate Grid baseball: Answers, connections, hints for Grid 102 (July 13)
Immaculate Grid baseball answers, clues, hints and connections for Grid 102 on July 13th featuring the Rockies, Tigers, Padres, Giants and A's.Good morning one, good morning, all. Baseball-Reference is back with another day of the Immaculate Grid, providing baseball fans with an exciting an...
2023-07-13 13:24
Rob Manfred Couldn't Understand Why MLB Draft Crowd Was Booing Him
Rob Manfred was flustered by the vicious boos he received during the MLB Draft.
2023-07-11 06:28
Immaculate Grid baseball: Answers, connections, hints for Grid 96 (July 8)
July 8th's Immaculate Grid features the Oakland A's, Pittsburgh Pirates, Toronto Blue Jays, San Francisco Giants, and stat rows/columns of 20+ win seasons pitching and an MVP.A grid featuring the Pittsburgh Pirates and San Francisco Giants has most people knee-jerking for Barry Bonds, ...
2023-07-08 20:50
Immaculate Grid baseball: Answers, connections for Grid 91 (July 3)
Here are hints and answers on the 91st Immaculate Grid baseball game for July 3rd, 2023, including the Cardinals, Reds, Orioles, and more.Well, folks, I have a confession to make. Immaculate Grid has made me realize that, as a self-proclaimed sports fan, I am completely embarrassed of my sports ...
2023-07-03 20:52
White Sox vs. Athletics prediction and odds for Friday, June 30 (Don’t trust either staff)
The 2023 season has been a disappointing one for the Chicago White Sox, but they have a favorable weekend series against the Oakland Athletics starting on Friday night.Oakland is coming off back-to-back tough losses to the New York Yankees where the team also had a perfect game thrown against it...
2023-07-01 04:27