Despite being traded away from the Atlanta Braves, outfielder Cristian Paché is thankful for the support he received in the aftermath. Paché was part of the prospect package sent to the Oakland Athletics in return for first baseman Matt Olson, who was deemed a replacement for franchise icon Freddie Freeman. At the time, Paché was
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The Oakland Athletics fall to the bottom of this week’s MLB Power Rankings. (Photo by Jason Miller/Getty Images) This week’s MLB Power Rankings includes a big jump for the sizzling Atlanta Braves and a drop for the ice-cold Milwaukee Brewers. There are some big shakeups in this week’s MLB Power Rankings in comparison to the
The bottom and top of this week’s MLB Power Rankings feature teams that played each other over the weekend. (Photo by Dylan Buell/Getty Images) June has arrived. For the MLB Power Rankings, time is officially running out for the bottom ten to get anywhere near the top ten. On this week’s list, the distance between
The Chicago White Sox need pitching — that much is very clear. While Oakland A’s ace Frankie Montas is available, he’ll come at a high cost. The White Sox do not seem intent on trading Andrew Vaughn — at least not for Montas. Oakland has been unwilling to part with their staff ace so far,
This week’s MLB Power Rankings includes a few changes in the top ten but some major shifts at the bottom. (Photo by Justin K. Aller/Getty Images) This week’s MLB Power Rankings firmly cement several teams as some of the best around. It has officially arrived. It’s Memorial Day. This is the day when the MLB
Sep 29, 2021; Seattle, Washington, USA; Oakland Athletics starting pitcher Frankie Montas (47) throws against the Seattle Mariners during the first inning at T-Mobile Park. Mandatory Credit: Joe Nicholson-USA TODAY Sports Cubs: Jed Hoyer non-answer on Willson Contreras’ future says it all by Mark Powell Celtics: Jaylen Brown blames refs after loss to Heat by
Nearly every team with a winning record should be in the market for Frankie Montas including the Houston Astros. (Photo by Michael Zagaris/Oakland Athletics/Getty Images) The Houston Astros look like one of the best baseball teams yet again in 2022 and should already be scouting these three potential trade deadline targets. The Houston Astros have
This week’s MLB Power Rankings includes lots of praise for the Los Angeles Dodgers and San Diego Padres but not much love for the Detroit Tigers or Washington Nationals. (Photo by Jason Miller/Getty Images) This week’s MLB Power Rankings heaps loads of praise onto the Los Angeles Dodgers and San Diego Padres while giving grief
OAKLAND, CA – MAY 4: Frankie Montas #47 of the Oakland Athletics warms up from the mound before the game against the Tampa Bay Rays at RingCentral Coliseum on May 4, 2022 in Oakland, California. The Rays defeated the Athletics 3-0. (Photo by Michael Zagaris/Oakland Athletics/Getty Images) Frankie Montas of the Oakland Athletics is one
May 18, 2022; New York City, New York, USA; New York Mets starting pitcher Max Scherzer (21) looks out from the dugout in the fifth inning against the St. Louis Cardinals at Citi Field. Mandatory Credit: Wendell Cruz-USA TODAY Sports These three trades could help the New York Mets survive if Max Scherzer misses time
The Detroit Tigers fall to the last-place spot in this week’s MLB Power Rankings. (Photo by Mike Mulholland/Getty Images) This week’s MLB Power Rankings includes a few major changes in the top ten including a new team at number one. Mid-May is a good time to start figuring out exactly which teams have what it
Will the Chicago White Sox make a trade for Oakland Athletics pitcher Frankie Montas? How likely is the possible trade? The Chicago White Sox are dealing with some pretty bad luck right now, but would some rough injury news lead them to enter into a headline-grabbing trade? With Lance Lynn and Lucas Giolito on the sidelines,
Expect New York Yankees rumors about a potential trade for Frankie Montas and these three names to be mentioned as possible assets headed to the Oakland Athletics. (Photo by Duane Burleson/Getty Images) If there are going to be any New York Yankees rumors about a trade for Oakland Athletics pitcher Frankie Montas, these are three
The Kansas City Royals are falling toward the bottom in the MLB Power Rankings for this week. Mandatory Credit: Gregory Fisher-USA TODAY Sports After a full week of May baseball, the MLB Power Rankings have some major changes. More than a month of baseball has now been played which means the MLB Power Rankings are
Jeff Nelson blew another call behind the plate and threw out Toronto Blue Jays skipper Charlie Montoyo over it for good measure. In a tie ballgame late between the Oakland Athletics and the Toronto Blue Jays, home plate umpire Jeff Nelson botched a call and tossed Blue Jays skipper Charlie Montoyo in a power-hungry double-down of
The MLB Power Rankings for the first week of May. Mandatory Credit: Mitch Stringer-USA TODAY Sports This week’s MLB Power Rankings tips a cap to the legitimate Los Angeles Angels and New York Yankees while also acknowledging recent struggles from the Seattle Mariners and Boston Red Sox. The MLB season has made it through April.
Cincinnati Reds pitching coach/director of pitching Derek Johnson (36) visits Cincinnati Reds starting pitcher Hunter Greene (21) at the mound in the first inning during a baseball game against the St. Louis Cardinals, Friday, April 22, 2022, at Great American Ball Park in Cincinnati.St Louis Cardinals At Cincinnati Reds April 22 4445 This is how
The Tampa Bay Rays’ success has largely been built on terrific fundamentals and smart baseball. You wouldn’t know that watching against the A’s, though. After the first weekend of the 2022 MLB season, the only undefeated team remaining in baseball was the Tampa Bay Rays. And with a series coming up against the Oakland A’s,
The Chicago White Sox had been interested in Oakland A’s pitcher Frankie Montas, but those rumors quickly died on Monday night. Montas is one the best remaining trade pieces the Oakland Athletics have. Because of that, though, they’re not about to deal him for pennies on the dollar. The South Siders are without two of
MLB Power Rankings for all 30 teams in the first week of the season. (Photo by Mitchell Layton/Getty Images) In the first week of the 2022 season, this is what the MLB Power Rankings look like. Will your team win it all this year? Did they wave the white flag before the season even began?
The Oakland Athletics continue to ship their best players elsewhere this offseason. This time, the San Diego Padres snagged Sean Manaea. Per Mark Feinsand, the Athletics are dealing Manaea to the Padres, a team that could use some pitching depth considering lingering injuries to the likes of Mike Clevinger. San Diego intends to contend this
The Atlanta Braves have agreed to trade for Oakland Athletics first baseman Matt Olson. Here’s what it means for Freddie Freeman and the franchise. Atlanta are parting ways with a franchise icon (likely) after trading for Oakland Athletics first baseman Matt Olson, who is from the state of Georgia. Olson is an All-Star caliber first
Twitter reacts to the news that the Oakland A’s are trading Matt Olson to the Atlanta Braves, meaning Atlanta are no longer signing Freddie Freeman. In another massive day for MLB free agency, the Oakland A’s are trading first baseman Matt Olson to Atlanta. Of course, this means that the Braves are no longer pursuing
Atlanta Braves general manager Alex Anthopoulos having to address the media after trading for Freddie Freeman’s replacement Matt Olson in a deal with the Oakland Athletics was hard to watch. It was a tough day for Atlanta Braves fans, as general manager Alex Anthopoulos traded for Freddie Freeman’s replacement at first base in a blockbuster deal with
ESPN’s Mina Kimes, an avid Seattle Seahawks fan, clapped back at the Arizona Cardinals for poking fun at the Russell Wilson trade to the Denver Broncos. To say that the NFL dominated the sports news cycle was an understatement. First, it was revealed that Aaron Rodgers would be returning to the Green Bay Packers. But
DENVER, COLORADO – JULY 12: Matt Olson #28 of the Oakland Athletics looks on during the 2021 T-Mobile Home Run Derby at Coors Field on July 12, 2021 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Dustin Bradford/Getty Images) PGA Tour golf power rankings: Stock up, stock down after Sepp Straka wins The Honda Classic by Cody Williams
The latest offseason Texas Rangers rumors suggest the team could make a run at a trade for Oakland Athletics first baseman Matt Olson. Matt Olson might just be the best player traded this offseason. The Oakland Athletics first baseman has been linked to several teams, mostly those who also have a goal to add Freddie
5 Sep 2001: Jeremy Giambi #7 of the Oakland Athetics looks on during the game against the Baltimore Orioles at the Network Associates Coliseum in Oakland, California. The Athletics defeated the Orioles 12-6.Mandatory Credit: Jed Jacobsohn /Allsport 2022 NFL Draft rumors: Panthers have eyes for top QB by Alicia de Artola Saints star skeptical that
The Atlanta Braves have a Freddie Freeman replacement in mind — Oakland Athletics first baseman Matt Olson. He’s expensive, though. Olson could be acquired via trade if Atlanta fails to sign Freeman once the lockout ends. With the players and owners meeting more frequently, the front office must be ready to act on the Freeman
Chris Bassitt, Oakland Athletics. (Mandatory Credit: Joe Nicholson-USA TODAY Sports) Cubs congratulate Jon Lester on ‘remarkable’ career after announcing retirement by John Buhler With the Oakland Athletics rebuilding, the Chicago White Sox should take advantage of the opportunity and bring back one of their own in right-hander Chris Bassitt. The Chicago White Sox deal with the Oakland Athletics