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Oakland Athletics offseason: A's try to build on promising season
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December 19, 2012
A's introduce Nakajima
Oakland signed Japanese shortstop Hiroyuki Nakajima to a two-year, $6.5 million contract
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December 19, 2012
A's check in at No. 5 in offseason power rankings
Offseason MLB power rankings are out and the Athletics checked in at No. 5.
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December 7, 2012
Stephen Drew still high on Athletics' list
The Athletics are looking to bring back Stephen Drew after the shortstop provided some solid production following his mid-season acquisition.
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December 5, 2012
Athletics taking their time with shortstop hunt
The Athletics are still evaluating their options in the hunt for a shortstop and don't expect to have a deal in place by the end of the Winter Meetings.
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December 5, 2012
A's don't get Yunel Escobar
Miami shortstop Yunel Escobar, a reported A's target, is on his way to Tampa Bay. Stephen Drew continues to be a possibility for Oakland at shortstop next season.
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December 4, 2012
A's targeting Japanese shortstop Nakajima?
The Oakland A's might be interested in veteran Japanese shortstop Hiroyuki Nakajima, according to a report.
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December 4, 2012
A's still considering bringing back Stephen Drew
The Oakland Athletics are in the market for a shortstop and will try to bring back Stephen Drew at a reasonable price.
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December 4, 2012
A's target shortstops
Billy Beane and the Oakland Athletics are looking for a shortstop like Stephen Drew or Hiroyuki Nakajima.
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December 3, 2012
Diamondbacks eying starter McCarthy
The Arizona Diamondbacks are looking to bolster their starting rotation by possibly adding Brandon McCarthy, who will have a normal offseason after having brain surgery.
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November 30, 2012
Yankees steal from Athletics
But they do it in a legal way as the Yankees claimed recently DFA'd pitcher Jim Miller on Friday.
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November 25, 2012
McCarthy to begin throwing again in December
After suffering an epidural hemorrhage, Brandon McCarthy will begin throwing again in December.
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November 21, 2012
Athletics add four to 40-man roster
The Oakland Athletics added four players to their 40-man roster to protect them from the Dec. 6 Rule 5 draft.
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November 21, 2012
Gomes nearing a deal with Red Sox
Former A's outfielder and designated hitter Jonny Gomes is in negotiations on a two-year deal with Boston
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November 14, 2012
A's Melvin named AL Manager of the Year
On Tuesday, the Oakland A's Bob Melvin was named the AL Manager of the Year. He won the award by edging out Baltimore's Buck Showalter.
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November 8, 2012
Beane named MLB Executive of the Year by peers
Oakland Athletics general manager Billy Beane has been selected by his peers as the Sporting News Major League baseball Executive of the Year, according to a report. The 50-year-old Beane masterminded the A's remarkable turnaround in 2012.
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November 7, 2012
A's manager Melvin named AL MOY finalist
Oakland A's manager Bob Melvin could be rewarded next week for his role in leading the A's into the postseason against all odds.
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November 2, 2012
A's announce 2013 spring training schedule
For those Oakland Athletics fans that are already in desperate need of baseball, there's good news: spring training is right around the corner as the team announced their schedule today.
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November 1, 2012
A's prospect James Simmons on Rising Stars roster
Oakland Athletics prospect James Simmons was selected to the Arizona Fall League Rising Stars contest.
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October 31, 2012
A's Josh Reddick awarded Gold Glove
Oakland Athletics right fielder Josh Reddick was named as a Gold Glove winner.
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October 30, 2012
A's outright Braden, Devine to free agency
Oakland Athletics' pitchers Dallas Braden and Joey Devine have elected to become free-agents this offseason after clearing waivers and declining the A's outright assignments to Tripe-A Sacramento.
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October 30, 2012
A's exercise option on Grant Balfour, decline Drew
The Oakland Athletics exercised their option on closer Grant Balfour while declining their option on shortstop Stephen Drew.