Former A’s stars like Matt Olson, Sean Murphy and others are forever grateful for Oakland, but feel bad for the fans.
Author: Bob Nightengale, USA TODAY
Texas Rangers flushed away millions with Jacob deGrom signing
The Texas Rangers have paid Jacob deGrom $30 million for his 2-0 record and 2.67 ERA, covering just six starts this season.
Diamondbacks exceeding even their own expectations in rapid rise to contention
Just two seasons removed from losing 110 games, the Arizona Diamondbacks are tied for the NL’s second-best record: “This is what we knew we were capable of.”
‘Here to dominate:’ After three torturous seasons, Boston’s Chris Sale is back
Chris Sale, who’s spent the last three years pitching just 48 ⅓ innings, is moving closer to once again being one of the elite pitchers in the AL.
Deja vu in Boston? Celtics’ comeback callback to 2004 Red Sox’s historic rally to title
Boston isn’t fazed by 3-0 deficits. The Red Sox rallied against the Yankees in 2004, and the Celtics are one win away from doing it to the Heat.
Nightengale’s notebook: What we know and what we don’t at Memorial Day weekend
It’s Memorial Day weekend, one-third of the way through the 2023 season. Here is what we know and what we don’t know at this point.
Nightengale’s Notebook: Rebuilds test patience, passion for MLB teams, players
A handful of MLB teams, including the downtrodden A’s, are mired in a helpless rebuild. They need not look any further than the Orioles for answers.
Blue Jays, Yankees trade cheating accusations, but Aaron Judge didn’t cheat
Baseball is a game deeply rooted with cheating, but let’s be perfectly clear, Aaron Judge was not cheating, writes columnist Bob Nightengale.
Nightengale’s Notebook: Brandon Crawford, lifelong Giant, ‘not too worried’ about future
Starting shortstop for the World Series champion Giants in 2012 and 2014, Brandon Crawford wants to wait until the offseason to make any decisions.
Underrated Diamondbacks pitcher Zac Gallen no longer a fringe player
Diamondbacks pitcher Zac Gallen, who is 5-1 with a 2.26 ERA, has been the most underrated pitcher in baseball this season.