Heat ’16! Swing into ’17 with fastest-pitch HRs
Craig TaylorThere’s a reason high velocity is prized in pitchers. It’s not easy to square up heat that approaches or reaches triple digits. OAK Homepage News
American League West
A’s will be patient piecing together young core
An Oakland club that enjoyed three consecutive postseason appearances is now mired in one of its worst stretches in franchise history, having compiled fewer than 70 wins in each of the last two seasons. The A’s hope for better in 2017, though contending could be tough. Rather, the A’s are expected to remain patient with…
Khrushed it: Davis a bright spot for A’s in 2016
The A’s endured more difficulties in 2016, sustaining their second consecutive last-place American League West finish in a season marred by injuries and inconsistencies, with few bright spots chronicled along the way. OAK Homepage News
Most amazing American League games of 2016
The American League champion Indians were just one of 15 teams in the AL, and each one had its own Game of the Year. In consultation with the MLB.com beat reporters for every team, here are the best individual games for each AL club during another fantastic year in Major League Baseball. OAK Homepage News
A’s, Cuban righty Ruiz agree to Minors deal
The A’s agreed to a Minor League deal with Cuban international free agent Norge Ruiz on Friday, the team announced. OAK Homepage News