Archive for Athletics

In the midst of an onslaught of criticism directed at Oakland that will only get worse, Aaron takes another look at what has everyone so bothered.

Taking a look at Saturday’s games, including two wild division clinchers.

Aaron gears up for the final weekend of the season.

From the hitter’s haven in Colorado to a couple of pitcher’s paradises on the West Coast, Aaron takes a look at how the ballparks around baseball have played this year.

Aaron talks excitement in Boston, playoff positioning, the best non-rookie rookie in the AL, and baseball’s best pitcher.

Bryan sits in an armchair with his crystal ball, recapping the winter that was … 2004-2005.

While pitching depth might carry a team in the regular season, front-line talent is crucial in the playoffs. Aaron examines each contender’s postseason pitching staff for clues about who might be best suited for success in October.

Aaron gets caught up on the news from the weekend.

Aaron dips into his mailbag and talks Little Joe, too much Twins stuff, and what he’s doing with his spare time these days.

Aaron talks disappearing walk rates, swinging and missing, and the seemingly mysterious nature of park factors.