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Oakland Athletics' Chad Pinder strikes out with the bases loaded to end the sixth inning of a baseball game against the Miami Marlins in Oakland, Calif., Tuesday, Aug. 23, 2022. (AP Photo/Godofredo A. Vásquez)

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Historically challenged A’s offense shows life in 9th, but it’s another L

In Tuesday night’s 5-3 loss to the lowly Miami Marlins, the Oakland Athletics continued to be historically challenged offensively. They scored their first runs of the series in the ninth inning, but it hardly mattered.

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Oakland police investigating alleged lewd act in seats at A’s game
Oakland police are investigating an incident at Sunday’s A’s game at the Coliseum as a possible lewd act in public. A social media video clip shows two people involved in a possible sexual act in the top row of a section in the upper deck. By Matt Kawahara
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Rookies JP Sears, Shea Langeliers lead A’s to 5-3 win over Mariners
JP Sears worked five one-run innings and Shea Langeliers notched three hits as rookies helped the Oakland Athletics to a 5-3 win Sunday and series victory over the Mariners. By Matt Kawahara
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The last to know he’d made team, A’s Domingo Acevedo a top bullpen option
A key part of the Oakland Athletics bullpen this season, Domingo Acevedo learned late in spring training he’d made the team — since manager Mark Kotsay figured Acevedo already knew. By Matt Kawahara
John Shea
A’s John Fisher fits right in among rogue’s gallery of AL West owners
John Fisher of the Oakland Athletics is not alone. MLB has plenty of owners with suspect track records for investments in their teams or actions toward their fans and communities, but the AL West is full of them. By John Shea
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A’s score a run in 10th to end Mariners’ Coliseum win streak at 10
The Oakland Athletics scored a run in the 10th inning to beat Seattle 4-3, ending the Mariners’ Coliseum win streak at 10 games. By Steve Kroner
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Former soccer goalie David MacKinnon shows defensive prowess with A’s
David MacKinnon, a rookie corner infielder for the Oakland Athletics, credits his background as a soccer goalie in college with his defensive success on the diamond. By Steve Kroner
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Mariners extend dominance of A’s and Cole Irvin in 10-2 rout
For the past two seasons, the Mariners have owned the Oakland Athletics in general and lefty Cole Irvin in particular. That dual domination continued in Seattle’s 10-2 romp at the Coliseum on Friday night. By Steve Kroner
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Making history for A’s, Veronica Alvarez embraces her ability to inspire
In Veronica Alvarez’s run as manager of the High-A Lansing Lugnuts for the Oakland Athletics’ organization, she’s simultaneously delivering on her years of experience as a player and coach and aiming to inspire. By Matt Kawahara
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A’s Paul Blackburn discusses season-ending finger injury
The Oakland Athletics’ Paul Blackburn met with the media Friday and talked about the finger injury that has ended the All-Star’s 2022 season. By Steve Kroner
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A’s end transitional road trip with 10-3 loss to Rangers
The Oakland A’s 10-3 loss to Texas on Thursday finished a road trip through Texas that brought significant changes to their transitioning roster. By Matt Kawahara
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A’s organization history: Veronica Alvarez managing at High-A Lansing
Veronica Alvarez, a coach in the Oakland Athletics’ organization, is managing their High-A Lansing affiliate this week. Alvarez is believed to be the first woman to manage a game in the A’s system, the team said. By Matt Kawahara
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As shortstop door opens for Nick Allen, A’s beat Rangers
In releasing veteran Elvis Andrus, before Wednesday’s 7-2 win at Texas, the Oakland Athletics also opened the door at shortstop for rookie Nick Allen. Said manager Mark Kotsay: “This is Nick’s chance to go earn it.” By Matt Kawahara