Wolff: Beane, Crowley to sign extensions

7 February 2012, 2:00 pm

The Oakland Athletics will extend the contract of general manager Billy Beane through the 2019 season, club owner Lew Wolff said Tuesday in an interview with Bloomberg Television.... Read More »

Cardenas claimed off waivers by Cubs

6 February 2012, 3:19 pm

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A's stockpile candidates, but DH still a concern

6 February 2012, 9:30 am

Magglio Ordonez and Manny Ramirez could potentially give the A's yet another option at the designated hitter spot, an area that is already plenty crowded but still of concern.... Read More »

With clear mind, Taylor focused on competition

2 February 2012, 2:12 pm

A congested outfield scene has again descended upon Oakland, and normally that would equate to an equally crowded atmosphere in Michael Taylor's mind. But the 26-year-old A's outfield prospect, whom many expected would already have cemented his place on a Major League roster by now, is done ... Read More »

Inbox: Will Parker be ready in 2013?

31 January 2012, 12:23 pm

A's beat reporter Jane Lee answers fans' questions about prospect Stephen Parker, the team's outlook in 2013 and the stadium issue.... Read More »

A's owner Wolff addresses Manny, stadium

29 January 2012, 7:55 pm

Fresh off a handful of one-on-one meetings with select fans, A's managing partner Lew Wolff took his turn with the media at FanFest on Sunday, addressing a number of issues in a small room housed in Oracle Arena.... Read More »

Barton won't be at full strength by start of camp

29 January 2012, 5:40 pm

Daric Barton will have to outplay three other candidates this spring in order to regain first-base duties in Oakland. And for a few weeks, he'll have to do it while still rehabbing his surgically-repaired right shoulder.... Read More »

Melvin: McCarthy favorite for nod in Opener

29 January 2012, 5:40 pm

A's manager Bob Melvin hinted at FanFest on Sunday that Brandon McCarthy will start the club's Opening Series contest against the Mariners on March 28 in Japan.... Read More »

Braden progresses to throwing from mound

29 January 2012, 3:44 pm

Leave it to A's lefty Dallas Braden to shake up the holiday calendar. "Tomorrow's Christmas for me," Braden said Sunday. "Get to bed early, leave cookies and milk out on the table, see what happens."... Read More »

Outfielder Gomes reaches deal with A's

26 January 2012, 10:08 am

The A's have added yet another veteran to their outfield mix in right-handed-hitting Jonny Gomes.... Read More »