Oakland Athletics News

David Fung did a good story on 1/30 about the A's projected wins for 2012 using two different projection systems: MARCEL and Clay Davenport.

Hey all you A's fans, one of your very own has been selected as a finalist for MLB's MLB Fan Cave 2012 ! Taylor Hensley is a self-proclaimed weirdo who loves baseball and more importantly, the Oakland Athletics.

Eric Wedge will be the first major-league manager to get a look at his team when Seattle opens spring training this weekend.

Sep 26, 2011; Seattle, WA, USA; Oakland Athletics first baseman Chris Carter waits for the pitch during the game against the Seattle Mariners at Safeco Field.

The A's hope to sign a designated hitter to anchor the middle of the lineup, general manager Billy Beane said Friday.

The Yankees claim they have just a small amount of money left to spend this offseason, but yet they retain big plans on how they want to use it.

Billy Beane's influence on using baseball statistics and economics in building a team has stretched from the diamond to the silver screen.

By now, we have the image burned into our minds. A No matter whether you read the book or watched the movie , Moneyball A has cemented into our minds the picture of Billy Beane preparing for draft day.

The Oakland A's have been extremely active this offseason, and the club might not be finished yet.A Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle is reporting that the A's are eyeing several free agent hitters such as Manny Ramirez , Magglio Ordonez , Hideki Matsui and Johnny Damon .A Slusser also offered reports on an in-house slugger, Kila ... (more)

The Baltimore Orioles have reached an agreement with free agent first baseman Nick Johnson .A The deal is of the minor league variety and the terms of Johnson's contract have yet to be released.

Last year, in the 59th game of the season, Mark Ellis strained his right hamstring and was sent to the 15-day disabled list.

Tonight your teens can watch Brad Pitt star in the story of the Oakland A's general manager Billy Beane.

Phil Garner says he has agreed to stay on with the Oakland Athletics in a part-time special adviser role.

Oakland Athletics relief pitcher Craig Breslow pitches the ball during the seventh inning against the Tampa Bay Rays at the O.co Coliseum.

September 5, 2011; Oakland, CA, USA; Oakland Athletics starting pitcher Rich Harden walks off the field after the first inning against the Kansas City Royals at O.co Coliseum.

Oct. 27, 2010; Mesa, AZ, USA; Scottsdale Scorpions catcher Derek Norris prior to the game against the Mesa Solar Sox at Hohokam Park.

First of all, don't worry: Fanposts have not undergone any surgeries or embalmings.

Villanova, Pa . - Villanova University School of Law convenes an all-star roster of leading experts from sports and television for its 2012 Villanova Sports and Entertainment Law Journal Symposium, " Moneyball 's Impact on Business and Sports ," Friday, February 10.

Washington Nationals general manager Mike Rizzo traded four top prospects to the Oakland Athletics for right-hander Gio Gonzalez, who was introduced at Nationals Park on Wednesday.

Don't expect the "Moneyball" model to work in the pharmaceuticals industry. One of the movies that will receive attention and possibly some awards on Oscar night is Moneyball , based on the true story of baseball's Oakland Athletics.