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Oakland A’s doing impressive job navigating schedule

by: David Hill — Fansided: White Cleat Beat 11h

Despite several injuries to the pitching staff, and disappointing performances around the roster, the Oakland A's remain atop the AL West. Their victory on...

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... l make a difference in the lineup. And that path will get easier soon. Next: A's welcome Pinder back Want your voice heard? Join the White Cleat Beat team! W ...

Jed Lowrie starting to slow down for Oakland A’s

by: David Hill — Fansided: White Cleat Beat 16 May

Jed Lowrie was one of the greatest stories in baseball over the first few weeks of the 2021 season. After appearing in just nine games over the past two se...

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Matt Chapman shows value to Oakland A’s even when not hitting

by: David Hill — Fansided: White Cleat Beat 16 May

In some ways, Matt Chapman has been a disappointment for the Oakland A's this season. Now that he is healthy once again following surgery for a torn hip la...

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... he is still providing plenty of value in the lineup. Next: Kaprielian gives A's all they could hope for Want your voice heard? Join the White Cleat Beat tea ...

Yusmeiro Petit was the Oakland A’s best free agent signing

by: David Hill — Fansided: White Cleat Beat 15 May

Yusmeiro Petit was not the type of free agent that would generate headlines. A solid middle reliever and bullpen workhorse, he does not have the high octan...

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Oakland A’s: Jack Weisenburger turning heads early in minor league season

by: David Hill — Fansided: White Cleat Beat 15 May

It is understandable that Jack Weisenburger has slipped under the radar. A 20th round selection by the Oakland A's in the 2019 MLB Draft, he had been a set...

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Oakland A’s welcome Chad Pinder back to roster

by: David Hill — Fansided: White Cleat Beat 14 May

The Oakland A's have been waiting somewhat impatiently for Chad Pinder to return. While they were not rushing him back, his presence was desperately needed...

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... days, especially as Pinder settles back in at the major league level. Next: A's could be on the move Want your voice heard? Join the White Cleat Beat team! ...

Oakland A’s: Is relocation just an idle threat?

by: David Hill — Fansided: White Cleat Beat 14 May

It was inevitable that Major League Baseball would become involved in the Oakland A's ongoing quest to get a new stadium. The team had been attempting to g...

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... tting them test those waters as cities are coming out of the pandemic. Next: A's showing their hand with Pinder Want your voice heard? Join the White Cleat B ...

James Kaprielian gave Oakland A’s all they could have hoped for

by: David Hill — Fansided: White Cleat Beat 13 May

James Kaprielian was set to make his first major league start on Wednesday. Although he had been brought up to the Oakland A's out of necessity, he did not...

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Ramon Laureano victimized by horrendous umpiring

by: David Hill — Fansided: White Cleat Beat 13 May

Initially regarded as a negative, and something that no one really wanted, the idea of robo-umps for balls and strikes has become much more popular. After ...

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... ureano was just ejected after arguing this call pic.twitter.com/OMOjGxSHbX — A's on NBCS (@NBCSAthletics) May 13, 2021 Oakland A’s outfielder Ramon Laureano ...

Three possible relocation targets for the Oakland A’s

by: David Hill — Fansided: White Cleat Beat 12 May

The Oakland A's have been the one team to stay. Both the Golden State Warriors and the now Las Vegas Raiders have left the city, making the A's the last te...

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Oakland A’s could be on the move out of town

by: David Hill — Fansided: White Cleat Beat 11 May

When the Raiders moved to Las Vegas, leaving the Oakland A's as the only ticket in town, the team used that status to great effect. Their Rooted In Oakland...

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... he Howard Terminal ballpark does not come to fruition. BREAKING: The Oakland A's will start exploring relocation possibilities after Major League Baseball su ...

Oakland A’s may be showing their hand with Chad Pinder

by: David Hill — Fansided: White Cleat Beat 11 May

There was no question that, when Chad Pinder was ready, he would immediately find his way back into the Oakland A's lineup. The question was where he would...

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Oakland A’s: All Seth Brown needed was a chance

by: David Hill — Fansided: White Cleat Beat 11 May

It was clear that Seth Brown had nothing left to prove in the minors. He had emerged as a dangerous power hitter during his last two years in the minor lea...

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