Colin Kaepernick began kneeling during the national anthem in 2016. Who was the first MLB player to kneel during the anthem?
Miguel Tejada Earned $100 Million in the Majors and Still Became a Bankrupt Chicken Farmer
Miguel Tejada was one of baseball’s best shortstops in his prime. The former Athletics star became a bankrupt chicken farmer in retirement.
Oakland’s Stephen Piscotty Homered in His First At-Bat After His Mother’s Death
Oakland Athletics outfielder Stephen Piscotty mourned his beloved mother after her death in 2018. Piscotty honored her in the perfect way.
The Oakland Athletics Couldn’t Afford the $1.2 Million April Rent Payment
The Oakland Athletics aren’t a financially stable team. If the current state of things keeps going, they’ll be another victim of COVID-19.
Pat Neshek Pitched in the ALDS Just Days After the Death of His Newborn Son
Pat Neshek has been an excellent relief pitcher over the years. His most memorable performance, though, came after his son’s death.
How Close Have Sammy Sosa and Mark McGwire Come to the Hall of Fame?
In 1998, St. Louis Cardinals first baseman Mark McGwire and Chicago Cubs right fielder Sammy Sosa took baseball fans on a wild ride in pursuit of Roger Maris’ single-season home run record, a season that some still say saved baseball. The story of the legendary home run race is the subject of ESPN’s latest documentary, …
Claudell Washington Went From Undrafted to a World Series Champion in 2 Years
The Oakland A’s made one of the greatest undrafted free-agent finds ever in Claudell Washington, who would go on to play 17 MLB seasons.
Mark McGwire and Sammy Sosa: Who Has a Higher Net Worth?
Mark McGwire and Sammy Sosa both made the 1998 MLB season one to remember. Both Sammy Sosa and Mark McGwire have a high net worth too.
Michael Jordan Declined an MLB Contract From the Oakland A’s for the Most MJ Reason Ever
Michael Jordan’s baseball career is now the stuff of legends. But part of Jordan’s baseball career often gets overlooked, why?
Jose Canseco Helped Clean up MLB’s Steroids Problem, but Could He Help Save America?
Former Oakland Athletics slugger Jose Canseco helped clean up Major League Baseball’s steroids problem, but can he help save America?
Jason Giambi Relied on a Golden Thong To Make $130 Million in Major League Baseball
Jason Giambi spent 20 years in the pros and made more than $130 million in the process with the help of a golden thong.
Derek Jeter’s ‘Flip’ Against the Athletics Still One of the Best Defensive Plays Ever
New York Yankees Hall-of-Famer Derek Jeter’s flip against the Oakland Athletics remains one of the best defensive plays ever.
Kyler Murray Looks Like Genius Choosing Football After Oakland A’s Awful Announcement
Kyler Murray passed on the Oakland A’s to sign for millions more with the Arizona Cardinals. His move looks genius now with the A’s cutting out payments to its minor leaguers.
The Awesome Connection Between Kyler Murray and Scott Burrell
Arizona Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray and one-time NBA champion Scott Burrell share an amazing piece of history in professional sports.
The Many Misdeeds of MLB’s Jose Canseco and His Twin Brother Ozzie
Jose Canseco and his brother Ozzie were not strangers to trouble during their time in professional baseball. What were their worst misdeeds?
Art Howe Will Always Be Associated With Oscar-Winning Actor Philip Seymour Hoffman
Art Howe was not happy with the way he was portrayed in ‘Moneyball,’ but he was complimentary toward the work of Philip Seymour Hoffman.
Whatever Happened to Fan-Favorite Mickey Tettleton and His Love of Froot Loops?
Whatever happened to MLB fan-favorite and power-hitting catcher Mickey Tettleton and his love of Froot Loops?
Jose Canseco Earned More than $45 Million But ‘Divorce and Taxes’ Destroyed His Net Worth
Jose Canseco made $45 million during his baseball career, but saw ‘divorce and taxes’ devastate his net worth.
Jason Giambi Earned Nearly $140 Million and Is Now an Internet Meme
Former New York Yankees first baseman Jason Giambi had a successful and rich MLB career. So why is Giambi now an internet meme?
Mark McGwire Made $128,000 For Every Home Run
Mark McGwire hit home runs at a prolific rate for the Athletics and Cardinals. He got paid quite well in the process.
The Best Players Not Named Jackie Robinson to Wear No. 42 in MLB
A look back at notable MLB players not named Jackie Robinson that wore No. 42.
The Oakland A’s Once Had a Full-Time Designated Runner
Herb Washington was a world-class sprinter when the Oakland A’s employed him as a full-time pinch-runner. He had one of the weirdest stat lines in MLB history.
Whatever Happened to Oakland A’s Cy Young Pitcher Barry Zito?
Barry Zito’s baseball career peaked with a Cy Young Award, but dropped off after signing a huge deal with the San Francisco Giants.
Rollie Fingers’ Mustache Began as a Joke, Then He Chose It Over Baseball
MLB Hall of Fame pitcher Rollie Fingers grew his mustache as a joke, but he wound up choosing his facial hair over baseball.
How Jose Canseco Nearly Blew His Finger Off His Hand
Jose Canseco is famous for being the face of the steroid era in Major League Baseball, but the story of his lost finger might be even better.
Ken Griffey Jr. Made Successful MLB Debut on This Day in 1989
Before he was arguably baseball’s biggest star in the 1990s, Ken Griffey Jr. was simply a 19-year-old hoping to make an immediate impact with the Seattle Mariners. In a time before service time debates, the Mariners chose to open the 1989 season with a young minor league player who gave them the best chance at …
Rickey Henderson Could Have Been an NFL Star, If Not for His Mother
While we all know Rickey Henderson as a Hall of Fame Baseball player, he could have been an NFL star. His mother, however, intervened.
Ichiro Suzuki Recorded First MLB Hits on This Day in 2001
Japanese outfielder Ichrio Suzuki arrived in America with high expectations. Suzuki began a legendary MLB career when he debuted on April 2, 2001.
Angels’ Shohei Ohtani Dazzles in Pitching Debut on This Day in 2018
Los Angeles Angels two-way star Shohei Ohtani made his pitching debut on April 1, 2018. How did the Japanese rookie fare on the mound?
World Series Champion and Former Yankee Nick Swisher Has Hopes of Being a Manager or GM One Day
Nick Swisher was big for the New York Yankees during the team’s 2009 World Series run. What is Swisher up to now?
This Day in Baseball: Manny Ramirez Lifts Red Sox to Earliest Opening Day Win in History
On this day 12 years ago, Boston Red Sox left fielder Manny Ramirez had four RBIs in the earliest Opening Day in MLB history.
The Number of Female Coaches in Major League Baseball Is Growing
Female coaches in men’s sports leagues has been a thing for years and Major League Baseball is finally catching up.
Mark McGwire Left MLB For High School Baseball… Now What?
Mark McGwire surprised MLB fans by leaving the Padres to attend his sons’ baseball games. His exit seemed so simple it was hard to believe.
Did You Know These Crazy Facts About the MLB Wild-Card Game?
No other sport features anything quite like the MLB wild-card games. Here are some crazy facts about the history of the wild-card teams
Pitcher Liam Hendriks and the A’s Won’t Miss the Warriors and Raiders at All
The Oakland Raiders and the A’s share a stadium, but pitcher Liam Hendriks can’t wait for the Raiders and neighboring Warriors to leave town.
MLB Standings Update: 3 AL Teams Fighting For Their Postseason Lives
With less than a month left in the 2019 regular season, these three teams are trying to improve their positions in the MLB standings.
How the Oakland a’s Found a Pitcher Thanks to Social Media
Making it to MLB typically takes years of high school and college baseball, combined with countless hours of training. Or in this case, just going viral.
Can the Oakland Athletics Make it Back to the MLB Playoffs in 2019?
Can the Oakland Athletics pull it together after a slow start to the season and make it back to the MLB playoffs? Let’s find out.
10 MLB Stadiums You Should Avoid at All Costs
Baseball stadiums are a unique experience, unlike what you can experience in any other sport. Here are the 10 worst MLB stadiums currently in use.
The MLB Stadiums Fans Refuse to Attend
While bad teams won’t draw many fans, some good clubs have the same problem. Here are the 7 MLB stadiums with the worst attendance.
5 Worst MLB Teams of the Modern Era
Fans might be annoyed by their tanking teams, but today’s clubs are no match for the 5 worst MLB teams in modern history.
MLB: The 5 Greatest Throwback Jerseys of All Time
Baseball is all about tradition and history. With that in mind, here’s a look at the 5 Best MLB throwback jerseys the sport has ever seen.
5 MLB Teams With the Most World Series Titles
Got rings? Here are the 5 Major League Baseball teams with the most World Series titles.
MLB: 5 Managers Who Could Be Fired After the 2016 Season
5 MLB managers are in the hot seat and could be fired at the end of the 2016 season. Here are the need-to-know details about each situation.
MLB: 4 Most Overrated Starting Pitchers
Pitching is a unique commodity in Major League Baseball. You need it to win a championship. Here are the 5 most overrated starting pitchers in baseball.
MLB: 5 Teams That Won Over 100 Games But Fizzled in the Playoffs
Triple-digit wins doesn’t mean you’ll succeed in the postseason. Here are 5 MLB teams that won 100-plus games, and then fell flat in the playoffs.
MLB History: The Rollie Fingers Handlebar Mustache Is Born
Every baseball fan knows Rollie Fingers for the handlebar ‘stache that defines a generation of players. Here’s how the legend began in Oakland.
MLB: Where Do the Oakland A’s Go After 2014 Collapse?
After a crushing first-round playoff exit, here’s where the Oakland A’s are headed.
The 5 MLB Players With the Most Strikeouts Ever
When Adam Dunn retired in 2014, he didn’t see a single second of playoff time. He was, however, the most strikeout-friendly player of the modern era.
5 MLB Players Performing Way Above Their 2014 Salaries
Here are 5 MLB players who are delivering value well beyond their 2014 paychecks.
