Category Archives: Pro Baseball
Athletics Notes: Braves Series
By Tim Byrnes At the conclusion of the series with the Blue Jays, one thing was clear. The A’s bats, with the exception of Shea Langeliers, were non-existent. Fans were hoping it was just because the team travelled out of the country, and the opponent was the defending American League Champions. Unfortunately the struggles continued […]
Athletics Notes: Blue Jays Series
By Tim Byrnes I had about 2/3 of today’s column written before Sunday’s 5-2 loss to Toronto, but after the game, I think I need an intervention AND a revision. This was one of the ugliest series at the plate that I have ever witnessed. So how bad? Swept!
Athletics Notes: 2026 Spring Training Question Marks & Decisions
By Tim Byrnes The Amazing A’s finished up Spring Training with a 10-9 shootout win over the White Sox on Monday afternoon. The A’s concluded Cactus League play with a 14-16 record, but as with many teams, Manager Mark Kotsay stuck to making sure minor leaguers got playing time before being sent back down.
Athletics Notes: 3/13/2026
By Tim Byrnes The A’s have enjoyed a resurgence at the plate and it has resulted in a recent 5-game winning streak. The hitting barrage has lifted the Athletics to the best batting average in the American League at (.284).
Athletics Notes: Latest Signings
By Tim Byrnes The Athletics continue to upgrade its roster this off-season, picking up much needed pitching as the pitchers and catchers report to 2026 Spring Training.
Athletics Notes: 2026 Off-Season Update
By Tim Byrnes The Athletics continue to revamp the mantra of the franchise, making off-season moves that historically, the team has avoided. 2025 AL All-Star shortstop Jacob Wilson and the Athletics have reached an agreement on a seven-year/ $70,000,000 contract with a club-option for an eighth season in 2033, should the A’s choose to do […]
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By Tim Byrnes The Athletics have been busy shoring up deficiencies and extending core players this off-season and fans aren’t used to the focus. Could it be the possible future investments of the Buss family (Lakers longtime ownership) is changing the atmosphere?
Athletics Notes: 12/7/25
Tim Byrnes After an amazing season for the Game of Baseball, where the Los Angeles Dodgers won their ninth World Series, the 2026 Draft Lottery was conducted on Tuesday, with teams hoping for high picks to acquire exciting, young talent.
Dodgers Notes: 10/6/2025
By Those Deferred Benchwarmers With the wacky MLB Schedule, the Dodgers have played exactly one game since our previous article, and it was a good one. We’ll take a quick look back and take stock of the other Division Series.
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By Those Deferred BenchWarmers The Wild Card Series went as expected if you’ve followed the Dodgers as of late: The offense was awesome, the starters pitched incredibly well, and the bullpen was awful. Luckily, Blake Treinen and Roki Sasaki held it down on the back end and the Dodgers now move on to Philadelphia.
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