Oakland Athletics
Ex-Boston slugger Ramirez heads to Taiwan
Mar 12, 2013 01:04 EDT
Former Boston Red Sox slugger Manny Ramirez has joined Taiwanese outfit EDA Rhinos in a major boost to the island's favourite sport.
Japanese slugger Hideki Matsui retires
Dec 27, 2012 21:31 EST
Japanese slugger Hideki Matsui, the Most Valuable Player of the 2009 World Series, has announced his retirement.
Red Sox acquire Hanrahan in six-player swap
Dec 26, 2012 15:30 EST
The Boston Red Sox acquired closing pitcher Joel Hanrahan from the Pittsburgh Pirates on Wednesday in a six-player trade.
Japan's Nakajima signs with A's
Dec 18, 2012 20:31 EST
Japanese slugger Hiroyuki Nakajima has signed a two-year contract with the Oakland Athletics.
Melvin, Johnson win top MLB manager awards
Nov 13, 2012 20:24 EST
Oakland Athletics Bob Melvin and Washington Nationals Davey Johnson have been named Managers of the Year for the second time in their Major League Baseball careers.
Trout, Harper earn rookie honors
Nov 12, 2012 19:22 EST
Los Angeles Angels center fielder Mike Trout was the unanimous choice on Monday as Major League Baseball's American League Rookie of the Year, beating out finalists Yoenis Cespedes and Yu Darvish.
Weiss gets nod as Rockies manager
Nov 08, 2012 02:24 EST
The Colorado Rockies named former shortstop Walt Weiss as the sixth manager in club history.
Reds reward Baker with two-year extension
Oct 15, 2012 15:31 EDT
Dusty Baker, who this year guided the Cincinnati Reds to their winningest Major League Baseball season since 1976, was rewarded with a two-year contract extension, the team announced on Monday.
Tigers advance, Orioles stay alive in AL playoffs
Oct 12, 2012 02:33 EDT
Justin Verlander posted his first career playoff shutout as the Detroit Tigers advanced to the second round of the Major League Baseball playoffs with a 6-0 win over the Oakland Athletics.
Yankees, A's rally late to win MLB layoff thrillers
Oct 11, 2012 03:04 EDT
Historic home runs by Raul Ibanez rallied the New York Yankees to an unlikely Major League Baseball playoff triumph while Coco Crisp's last-inning heroics kept Oakland's title dreams alive.
Athletics tame Tigers to avoid MLB playoff sweep
Oct 10, 2012 00:48 EDT
Seth Smith blasted a solo home run to help spark the Athletics over the Detroit Tigers 2-0 and sustain Oakland's hopes of winning their Major League Baseball playoff series.
Yankees, Tigers post wins in AL Division Series
Oct 08, 2012 02:15 EDT
Catcher Russell Martin helped ignite a five-run ninth inning with a leadoff home run as the New York Yankees beat Baltimore 7-2 in game one of their American League Division Series.
Tigers edge A's to reach brink of playoff win
Oct 07, 2012 16:17 EDT
Detroit's Don Kelly hit a sacrifice fly to score Omar Infante with the winning run as the Tigers beat Oakland 5-4 on Sunday to seize command of their Major League Baseball playoff series.
Tigers down A's in playoff opener
Oct 06, 2012 22:57 EDT
Detroit's Justin Verlander struck out 11 batters and surrendered only one run in seven innings to spark the Tigers over Oakland 3-1 in a Major League Baseball playoff game.
Orioles rip Rangers to book series with Yankees
Oct 06, 2012 12:03 EDT
Baltimore pitcher Joe Saunders allowed only one run in 5 2/3 innings and the Orioles ripped Texas 5-1 Friday to book a Major League Baseball divisional playoff series against the New York Yankees.
Braves, Cards kick off postseason
Oct 04, 2012 21:26 EDT
Atlanta's Kris Medlen will throw the first pitch of the playoffs while Braves' teammate Chipper Jones could be appearing in his final game as the Major League Baseball postseason begins Friday.
Athletics rout Rangers to clinch AL West title
Oct 04, 2012 02:22 EDT
The Oakland Athletics routed the Texas Rangers 12-5 to secure Major League Baseball's American League West title for the first time in six years.
Athletics rout Rangers to clinch AL West title
Oct 03, 2012 22:48 EDT
The Oakland Athletics routed the Texas Rangers 12-5 to secure Major League Baseball's American League West title for the first time in six years.
Division titles up for grabs on season's last day
Oct 03, 2012 02:58 EDT
Jonny Gomes smacked a solo home run and Oakland beat Texas 3-1, leaving the playoff-bound clubs deadlocked for a division lead entering the last day of the Major League Baseball season.
Yankees, Orioles take divisional fight to last day
Oct 03, 2012 00:14 EDT
Raul Ibanez hit a game-tying two-run homer and knocked in the winning run with a single in the 12th inning to give the New York Yankees a crucial 4-3 Major League Baseball victory over Boston.
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| Oakland Athletics Established 1901 Based in Oakland since 1968 | |||
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| Retired Numbers | 9, 24, 27, 34, 42, 43, (A's) | ||
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| World Series titles (9) | 1989 • 1974 • 1973 • 1972 1930 • 1929 • 1913 • 1911 1910 | ||
| AL Pennants (15) | 1990 • 1989 • 1988 • 1974 1973 • 1972 • 1931 • 1930 1929 • 1914 • 1913 • 1911 1910 • 1905 • 1902 | ||
| West Division titles (14) [1] | 2006 • 2003 • 2002 • 2000 1992 • 1990 • 1989 • 1988 1981 • 1975 • 1974 • 1973 1972 • 1971 | ||
| Wild card berths (1) | 2001 | ||
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[1] - In 1994, a players' strike wiped out the last eight weeks of the season and all post-season. Oakland was one game out of first place in the West Division (despite being 12 games under .500) behind Texas when play was stopped. No official titles were awarded in 1994. | |||
| Owner(s): Lewis Wolff | |||
| Manager: Bob Geren | |||
| General Manager: Billy Beane | |||
