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Giants go for 2-game sweep of crosstown rival A's

Giants go for 2-game sweep of crosstown rival A's

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April 27 The San Francisco Giants will look to further close the gap in their all-time rivalry with the visiting Oakland Athletics when they seek a second straight win Wednesday night in the finale of a two-game interleague series between the San Francisco Bay Area neighbors. FULL STORY

Blue Jays open set against upstart Athletics

Blue Jays open set against upstart Athletics

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April 15 After winning their series with the Tampa Bay Rays, the visiting Oakland Athletics hope to carry the momentum into a three-game set against the Toronto Blue Jays starting Friday night. FULL STORY

Stripped-down A's open season vs. loaded Phillies

Stripped-down A's open season vs. loaded Phillies

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April 05 Distant cousins on opposite ends of the offseason spending spectrum put their new looks on display for Opening Day when the Oakland Athletics visit the Philadelphia Phillies on Friday afternoon. FULL STORY

Padres acquire LHP Sean Manaea from Athletics

Padres acquire LHP Sean Manaea from Athletics

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April 04 The San Diego Padres acquired left-hander Sean Manaea from the Oakland Athletics on Sunday. FULL STORY

Blue Jays land 3B Matt Chapman in deal with A's

Blue Jays land 3B Matt Chapman in deal with A's

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March 16 Third baseman Matt Chapman was traded to the Toronto Blue Jays on Wednesday as the Oakland Athletics continue to dramatically reshape their roster as spring training opens. FULL STORY

A's trade Olson to Braves; Freeman's future up in air

A's trade Olson to Braves; Freeman's future up in air

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March 14 The Oakland Athletics are sending first baseman Matt Olson to the Braves for four prospects, signaling first baseman Freddie Freeman's time in Atlanta is over. FULL STORY

Reports: Mets get All-Star RHP Bassitt from A’s

Reports: Mets get All-Star RHP Bassitt from A’s

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March 13 The New York Mets acquired All-Star right-handed pitcher Chris Bassitt on Saturday from the Oakland A's for two minor league pitchers, ESPN and the New York Post reported. FULL STORY

A's lose SS Elvis Andrus to fractured fibula

A's lose SS Elvis Andrus to fractured fibula

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September 26 The Oakland Athletics placed shortstop Elvis Andrus on the 10-day Injured List on Sunday with a broken left fibula, suffered when he scored the game-winning run on Saturday night. FULL STORY

A's, White Sox hoping to improve playoff positioning

A's, White Sox hoping to improve playoff positioning

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September 06 The Chicago White Sox could play a role in determining a future playoff opponent when they kick off an important six-game sequence with the opener of a three-game series against the host Oakland Athletics on Tuesday night. FULL STORY

Yanks visit A's in key series for wild-card contenders

Yanks visit A's in key series for wild-card contenders

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August 26 Two teams that have flip-flopped positions in the American League wild-card race and currently are streaking in opposite directions open a critical four-game series when the Oakland Athletics host the New York Yankees on Thursday night. FULL STORY