Oakland A’s

MLB Says Umpires Blew Home Run Call, Won’t Reverse It

MLB executive vice president Joe Torre said an “improper call” was made in the ninth inning of Wednesday’s game between the Indians and Athletics.

2013/05/09

Verlander Pitches Tigers Past A’s, Back To ALCS

The reigning AL Cy Young Award winner and MVP backed up his credentials in the biggest moment of the season Thursday night, throwing a four-hitter in the decisive Game 5 to get the Tigers back to the AL championship series for a second straight year with a 6-0 victory over the overachieving Oakland Athletics.

2012/10/12

A’s Rally Past Tigers 4-3 To Force Game 5

Seth Smith hit a game-tying, two-run double off closer Jose Valverde in the ninth inning, Coco Crisp capped Oakland’s rally with a two-out RBI single, and the A’s staved off elimination for a second straight night with a 4-3 victory over the Detroit Tigers in Game 4 Wednesday night.

2012/10/11

Penn’s Voiro Nabbed in MLB Draft by Oakland

Tuesday proved to be a special day for University of Pennsylvania RHP Vince Voiro as he was selected in the 15th round (469th overall) of the MLB Draft by the Oakland A’s.

2012/06/06