Isringhausen, Damon, Matsui off Hall ballot
Craig TaylorThree former A’s players appeared on the 2018 National Baseball Hall of Fame ballot, each drawing little support in their first — and subsequently last — attempt into Cooperstown. OAK Homepage News
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Stairs gets 1st shot on HOF ballot
The big names on the Hall of Fame ballot can obscure some of the others who are eligible for the first time. While it’s likely that none of them will wind up in Cooperstown they still have accomplishments that are worth celebrating. OAK Homepage News
McGwire not voted in last year on ballot
Former A’s slugger Mark McGwire’s last chance to get elected into the National Baseball Hall of Fame passed quietly Wednesday. OAK Homepage News
Gray, Burns on ballot for Esurance MLB Awards
A’s ace Sonny Gray, battery mate Stephen Vogt and speedy outfielder Billy Burns have earned nominations for Esurance MLB Awards. Gray is among 12 pitchers in the running for Best Starting Pitcher, while Burns will duke it out with 11 other nominees for Best Rookie. OAK Homepage News