Oakland Athletics

Lou Brissie was a promising college pitcher when he entered the US Army in 1942. In December 1944, his unit, the 88th Infantry, was in fighting in Italy. He suffered a dreadful injury to his left leg shattering several bones. Two years later--following 23 surgeries--Brissie began his big league career. In the 1948 season he won 14 games for the Philadelphia Athletics and in 1949 he won 16 and made the All-Star team. He gave his reminiscences in 2008 to an oral history project for veterans. For... more, read Ira Berkow's book on Brissie, "The Corporal Was a Pitcher."more>>

Davis belts a homer to put the A's on top

Now we know why he cost so much $$

Gar Ryness showed off some of the stances from famous Major Leaguers like Big Papi, Joe Morgan, etc. (His Derek Jeter stance sucks)check out thebattingstanceguy.com

MLB.com goes over the top five plays for August 1, 2009.

David Ortiz's 3-run homer in the bottom of the 7th gave the Red Sox a 6-5 lead over the As.

Enter Description Here

Rajai Davis and Jack Cust homered as the Athletics slide past the Dodgers

The Oakland As are last in their division and played one of their worst defensive games of the season, yet they still somehow managed to win against the LA Dodgers who have a strong hold on first place in the NL West.

It took 10 innings, but Matt Kemp sent the Dodgers home happy with a game-winning single over the A's

Kubel ties it in 8th, Young wins it in 9th for Twins

Tthe first weekend of Interleague Play in 2009 provided some interesting highlights:* Michael Cuddyer hit for the cycle*Jason Giambi hits # 400*NY Mets Omir Santos hits in-park home run

Mazzaro impresses in second start as A's drop Orioles to extend streak

Mazzaro holds White Sox to three hits in 6 1/3 innings in his major league debut

Kennedy's late home run helps A's beat AL West-leading Rangers