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The Oakland Athletics finally snapped their losing streak with a spirited 7-3 win over the Rangers, showcasing a potent offense that scored six runs in just the first two innings. Jack Perkins was electric on the mound, delivering two perfect innings to set the tone for the game. Meanwhile, the front office is clearly thinking long-term, as they’ve made an extension offer to first baseman Nick Kurtz, who expressed interest in a deal. With spring in full swing, and players like Brent Rooker flexing their muscles,both on the field and in their amateur meteorology endeavors,the vibe around Hohokam Stadium is a refreshing change from the previous losses. It feels like the A’s are ready to turn the page and make this season one to remember.
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A’s Net Their First Win Of The Spring, Beat Rangers 7-3
Vibes were high at Hohokam Stadium today. After four straight losses and an off day, the A’s came out of the gate hot, scoring six of their seven runs in the just the first two innings! On the pitching side, Jack Perkins was a standout. His two innings to start the game were perfect. No […]
Athleticsnation
Spring Training Game #5: A’s vs. Rangers Game Thread
With their being no A’s baseball yesterday, my afternoon was spent cranking out all four episodes of FX’s Love Story. Not sure if any of you are tuning in to the dramatized retelling of JFK Jr. and Carolyn Bessette’s relationship, but I must admit – – not terrible. Definitely not great by any means, but […]
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Athletics Have Made Extension Offer To Nick Kurtz
2:30pm: Kurtz tells Tyler Kepner of The Athletic that he is “Definitely open and interested” in a long-term deal but added that “It’s just about timing.” 1:10pm: The Athletics have made an extension offer to first baseman Nick Kurtz, reports Joel Sherman of The New York Post. No specifics of the offer have been reported […]
MLB.com
Who is the Ultimate Bandwagon Team for 2026? We investigate
A year ago, we conducted an exercise to identify the Ultimate Bandwagon Team for 2025 – a team for those without a specific rooting interest to coalesce behind for the season. What does it take to be an Ultimate Bandwagon Team? As I put it then, you want a team
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Forecast calls for more Rooker power in '26 ... and maybe more meteorology analysis
MESA, Ariz. -- Like most people back home in Memphis preparing for a frigid winter storm over the offseason, Brent Rooker engaged in a little amateur meteorology by following the weather, sharing shared his findings on social media.
Little did he know that he was about to stir up his