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athleticsnation. com > athletics-analysis > 104375 > as-about-to-have-a-nice-problem-thats-still-a-problem

A's About To Have A Nice Problem " That's Still A Problem

1+ hour, 55+ min ago  (761+ words) Great news " Brent Rooker's recovery from an oblique strain is way ahead of schedule, so much so that the A's hinted he could be activated as soon as during this season. With the day off Monday, perhaps the more likely…...

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athleticsnation. com > athletics-scores-and-standings > 104343 > athletics-take-first-place-beat-rangers-8-1

Athletics Take First Place, Beat Rangers 8-1

14+ hour, 49+ min ago  (77+ words) Back in first, baby The A's sure needed that day off apparently. They marched into Texas this evening and looked like the better team in every facet of the game against the Rangers. That allowed the A's to romp to…...

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athleticsnation. com > athletics-discussion > 104211 > elephant-rumblings-as-establishing-early-reputation-as-comeback-kings-and-road-warriors

Elephant Rumblings: A's Establishing Early Reputation as Comeback Kings and Road Warriors

3+ day, 3+ hour ago  (253+ words) Happy Wednesday A's fans! Today the team vies for the sweep against the Seattle Mariners, aiming to extend its road winning streak to eight games. Following a loss on Sunday, the team regrouped and opened its three-game series at the…...

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athleticsnation. com > athletics-discussion > 104162 > as-roster-moves-basso-recalled-barnett-optioned

A's roster moves: Basso recalled, Barnett optioned

4+ day, 21+ hour ago  (150+ words) Swapping out a righty for a lefty The A's announced a small roster move on Monday morning hours before their series with Seattle kicks off. The team is bringing up left-hander Brady Basso to the big league squad for the…...

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athleticsnation. com > athletics-discussion > 104193 > elephant-rumblings-nothing-but-grey-jerseys

Elephant Rumblings: Nothing But Grey (Jerseys)

4+ day, 3+ hour ago  (223+ words) The A's came in second (easy first imo) behind the St. Louis Cardinals and this was their overall slashline: Grey " 67; White " 59; Yellow " 23; Kelly Green " 13 At the pace we're moving, grey will remain the dominant jersey. 67 times out of 81 opportunities is…...

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athleticsnation. com > athletics-scores-and-standings > 104174 > athletics-beat-mariners-in-seattle-6-4

Athletics Beat Mariners in Seattle 6-4

4+ day, 13+ hour ago  (67+ words) Great win all around The A's came into Seattle on Monday evening and used some late-game offense to take the first of this three-game set. Back in the win column, and back atop the AL West with sole possession of…...

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athleticsnation. com > athletics-analysis > 104150 > do-overs-for-almost-everyone-in-the-al-west

Do-Overs For (Almost) Everyone In The AL West

5+ day, 14+ hour ago  (478+ words) Have regrets? That roster you meant to construct carefully but finished the job while on far too many weed gummis? Did you fritter away a couple games you know you would have won if you had it to play again…...

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athleticsnation. com > athletics-analysis > 103252 > an-exclusive-blogfather-catches-up-with-starting-pitcher-jacob-lopez

AN Exclusive: Blogfather Catches Up With Starting Pitcher Jacob Lopez

1+ mon, 1+ week ago  (517+ words) Fans have been wondering, with bated breath and bitten nails, whether Jacob Lopez is fully healthy following his season-ending IL stint from the dreaded "forearm tightness. Turns out fans weren't the only one expelling bricks though orifices. I sat down…...

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athleticsnation. com > athletics-discussion > 103986 > elephant-rumblings-as-minor-league-check-in-on-jackie-robinson-day

Elephant Rumblings: A's Minor League Check-in on Jackie Robinson Day

1+ week, 3+ day ago  (364+ words) Happy Wednesday, A's fans. Today, the Athletics'and every other MLB team'will wear No. 42 in honor of the legendary Jackie Robinson. Gelof may not be the last call-up from Las Vegas. Outfielder Colby Thomas and catcher Brian Serven are also hitting…...

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athleticsnation. com > athletics-analysis > 103901 > saturday-potpourri-as-as-reach-for-500

Saturday Potpourri As A's Reach For. 500

2+ week, 2+ hour ago  (519+ words) Not just that they started out 3-7, but the way they did it, made it seem like. 500 was at the top of the Eiffel Tower while the elevator was being renovated. 3 days later here are the A's at 6-7 with their pitchers…...