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Athletics

  1. @makeawishmom great question! Hope to see you next week!
  2. #AthleticsTweetup is one week from today! Who are you looking forward to seeing most? Get your tix here: oaklandathletics.com/tweetup
  3. Wondering what it takes to be a relief pitcher? Now’s your chance to ask @JerryBlevins_13 @jazleen77 @ryancook_48 at the #AthleticsTweetup
  4. Congrats @FraggsMedia! Bob Melvin went to Cal and the mascot is…Oski the bear. Pick up the next A’s Magazine featuring @BMcCarthy32!
  5. Giveaway time! What's the name of Melvin’s college mascot? 10th fan w/ correct reply wins Melvin signed copy! Rules: mlb.mlb.com/ticketing/lega…
  6. Hey fans we are giving away a Bob Melvin signed Athletics Magazine in 15 minutes. Stay tuned for details... mlb.mlb.com/ticketing/lega…
  7. You know the players. You know the teams. Prove it & win 1 MILLION DOLLARS! (Yes, you can pick the A's every time!) atmlb.com/LYupKM
  8. #Athletics added that Ramirez is not allowed to play tomorrow but can work out. He will be on the River Cats’ 25-man roster Wednesday.
  9. #Athletics said the 10 days of his rehab assignment are over, and he will not be reinstated by MLB until Wednesday (after the A's 50th game)
  10. #Athletics announced that Manny Ramirez will remain with Triple-A Sacramento for the time being and will be monitored on a day by day basis
  11. RECAP: Reddick, Ka'aihue go deep in loss to Twins atmlb.com/LZdGXZ
  12. FINAL: Twins 5, #Athletics 4.
  13. Watch Kurt Suzuki come up with a clutch single in the 8th: atmlb.com/LZ3VZC
  14. RBI single for @kurtsuzuki scores Jonny Gomes, puts the #Athletics ahead 4-3 in the 8th.
  15. That's back-to-back three-hit games for @Ccowgill12 for the first time in his career.
  16. The pitching line on @Travis_Blackley ... 5.0 ip, 3 h, 1 r, 1 er, 1 bb, 3 so, 1 hr. #Athletics 3, #Twins 1.
  17. Aloha! Ka'aihue extends the lead with this solo HR: atmlb.com/LYFxHJ
  18. #Athletics right-handed pitcher Neil Wagner has been claimed off waivers by the #Padres.
  19. Another two-out HR for the #Athletics, this time from Kila Ka'aihue. #Athletics 2, #Twins 0 in the 2nd.