http://mlb.mlb.com/news/index.jsp?c_id=oak&partnerId=rss_oak Oakland Athletics News http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20091118&content_id=7684886&vkey=news_oak&fext=.jsp&c_id=oak&partnerId=rss_oak Thu, 19 Nov 2009 03:00:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20091118&content_id=7684886&vkey=news_oak&fext=.jsp&c_id=oak&partnerId=rss_oak Beane looking to go young in offseason The 15-day window in which teams hold exclusive negotiating rights with their own free agents closes at 9 p.m. PT on Thursday, at which point the A's will be free to start their holiday shopping. Mychael Urban http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20091118&content_id=7683024&vkey=news_oak&fext=.jsp&c_id=oak&partnerId=rss_oak Wed, 18 Nov 2009 15:34:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20091118&content_id=7683024&vkey=news_oak&fext=.jsp&c_id=oak&partnerId=rss_oak A's Lieppman wins 'Chief' Bender Award Keith Lieppman, who turns 61 in January, has been named the recipient of the second annual Sheldon "Chief" Bender Award, presented by Minor League Baseball. Mychael Urban http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20091117&content_id=7678504&vkey=news_oak&fext=.jsp&c_id=oak&partnerId=rss_oak Tue, 17 Nov 2009 17:27:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20091117&content_id=7678504&vkey=news_oak&fext=.jsp&c_id=oak&partnerId=rss_oak Patience pays off in honors for Bailey A day after being named the American League's 2009 Rookie of the Year, Bailey on Monday spent the better part of a news conference at Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum on Tuesday espousing the power of self-faith. Mychael Urban http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20091117&content_id=7675666&vkey=news_oak&fext=.jsp&c_id=oak&partnerId=rss_oak Tue, 17 Nov 2009 10:00:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20091117&content_id=7675666&vkey=news_oak&fext=.jsp&c_id=oak&partnerId=rss_oak Virtual Catalog kicks off holiday season The launching of the Virtual Catalog at the MLB.com Shop signals the official start to another season of holiday shopping. Mark Newman http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20091115&content_id=7669396&vkey=news_oak&fext=.jsp&c_id=oak&partnerId=rss_oak Mon, 16 Nov 2009 15:24:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20091115&content_id=7669396&vkey=news_oak&fext=.jsp&c_id=oak&partnerId=rss_oak Bailey captures AL rookie award A's reliever Andrew Bailey, who posted an Oakland rookie-record 26 saves and a 6-3 record with a 1.84 ERA, was named the American League Rookie of the Year on Monday. Mychael Urban http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20091113&content_id=7664880&vkey=news_oak&fext=.jsp&c_id=oak&partnerId=rss_oak Fri, 13 Nov 2009 19:41:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20091113&content_id=7664880&vkey=news_oak&fext=.jsp&c_id=oak&partnerId=rss_oak Weeks' patience paying off in AFL Former first-round pick Jemile Weeks hit a tiebreaking two-run homer in the eighth inning Friday as Phoenix outslugged Mesa, 9-7. Robert Emrich http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20091115&content_id=7668704&vkey=news_oak&fext=.jsp&c_id=oak&partnerId=rss_oak Sun, 15 Nov 2009 09:08:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20091115&content_id=7668704&vkey=news_oak&fext=.jsp&c_id=oak&partnerId=rss_oak Bailey honored by Philly sportswriters A's rookie closer Andrew Bailey has been selected as the winner of the Philadelphia Sportswriters Association's Native Son Award. Ed Eagle http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20091111&content_id=7653748&vkey=news_oak&fext=.jsp&c_id=oak&partnerId=rss_oak Wed, 11 Nov 2009 16:15:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20091111&content_id=7653748&vkey=news_oak&fext=.jsp&c_id=oak&partnerId=rss_oak Breslow helps kids through foundation Craig Breslow doesn't shy away from discussing his intellect, and he graciously plays along with any tongue-in-cheek queries that come his way. But he's dead serious when it comes to his passion for helping children through medicine through his Strike 3 Foundation. Mychael Urban http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20091113&content_id=7661420&vkey=news_oak&fext=.jsp&c_id=oak&partnerId=rss_oak Fri, 13 Nov 2009 00:17:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20091113&content_id=7661420&vkey=news_oak&fext=.jsp&c_id=oak&partnerId=rss_oak Brown's adjustments lead to success Oakland '07 first-round pick Corey Brown homered and drove in three runs as the Phoenix Desert Dogs defeated the Mesa Solar Sox, 11-5, on Thursday night. Robert Emrich http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20091109&content_id=7643228&vkey=news_oak&fext=.jsp&c_id=oak&partnerId=rss_oak Mon, 09 Nov 2009 17:27:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20091109&content_id=7643228&vkey=news_oak&fext=.jsp&c_id=oak&partnerId=rss_oak Inbox: Compensation for free agents? In the latest inbox, beat reporter Mychael Urban tackles questions regarding the A's free agents, the chances of signing a pair of Angels, and what it takes to break into journalism. Mychael Urban http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20091105&content_id=7628230&vkey=news_oak&fext=.jsp&c_id=oak&partnerId=rss_oak Thu, 05 Nov 2009 23:55:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20091105&content_id=7628230&vkey=news_oak&fext=.jsp&c_id=oak&partnerId=rss_oak Crosby doesn't expect to return Infielders Adam Kennedy, Bobby Crosby and Nomar Garciaparra, and right-handed starters Justin Duchscherer and Brett Tomko are Oakland's other free-agent eligibles, and all of them are expected to file during the 15-day window that opened Thursday. Mychael Urban http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20091104&content_id=7618992&vkey=news_oak&fext=.jsp&c_id=oak&partnerId=rss_oak Wed, 04 Nov 2009 16:00:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20091104&content_id=7618992&vkey=news_oak&fext=.jsp&c_id=oak&partnerId=rss_oak Ascending A's: Donaldson waits his turn The latest edition of "Ascending A's," a regular offseason feature on various top prospects in the organization, looks at catcher Josh Donaldson. Mychael Urban http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20091109&content_id=7643352&vkey=news_oak&fext=.jsp&c_id=oak&partnerId=rss_oak Mon, 09 Nov 2009 19:11:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20091109&content_id=7643352&vkey=news_oak&fext=.jsp&c_id=oak&partnerId=rss_oak Bailey may cap fine debut with AL ROY One the eve of MLB's awards season, A's closer Andrew Bailey was focused on his offseason workouts, not the AL Rookie of the Year Award for which he was in the running. Mychael Urban http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20091114&content_id=7666756&vkey=news_oak&fext=.jsp&c_id=oak&partnerId=rss_oak Sun, 15 Nov 2009 10:00:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20091114&content_id=7666756&vkey=news_oak&fext=.jsp&c_id=oak&partnerId=rss_oak Bailey hopes to pull ROY upset Andrew Bailey's rise from Minor League obscurity to Major League limelight is a story that won't soon be forgotten. It'll turn historic if the A's closer upsets Rangers shortstop Elvis Andrus when the AL Rookie of the Year Award is handed out on Monday. Mychael Urban http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20091102&content_id=7605020&vkey=news_oak&fext=.jsp&c_id=oak&partnerId=rss_oak Mon, 02 Nov 2009 15:16:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20091102&content_id=7605020&vkey=news_oak&fext=.jsp&c_id=oak&partnerId=rss_oak Inbox: Did the '09 A's need better pitching? Why didn't the A's pursue pitching before last season and are they going to re-sign Adam Kennedy? Beat reporter Mychael Urban tackles this and other fan questions in the latest installment of the A's Inbox. Mychael Urban http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20091102&content_id=7603984&vkey=news_oak&fext=.jsp&c_id=oak&partnerId=rss_oak Mon, 02 Nov 2009 12:50:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20091102&content_id=7603984&vkey=news_oak&fext=.jsp&c_id=oak&partnerId=rss_oak Weeks, Veal win weekly AFL honor Infielder Jemile Weeks of the A's organization and left-hander Donnie Veal of the Pirates were named Arizona Fall League hitter and pitcher of the week on Monday. Adam McCalvy http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20091030&content_id=7583792&vkey=news_oak&fext=.jsp&c_id=oak&partnerId=rss_oak Fri, 30 Oct 2009 17:19:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20091030&content_id=7583792&vkey=news_oak&fext=.jsp&c_id=oak&partnerId=rss_oak Henderson working with A's prospect Rickey Henderson recently spent three days at Oakland's Minor League complex working with Jemile Weeks, whom the A's selected in the first round in the 2008 First-Year Player Draft. Mychael Urban http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20091028&content_id=7567236&vkey=news_oak&fext=.jsp&c_id=oak&partnerId=rss_oak Wed, 28 Oct 2009 19:48:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20091028&content_id=7567236&vkey=news_oak&fext=.jsp&c_id=oak&partnerId=rss_oak Desme strikes again, homers twice Grant Desme homered for the 10th time in 10 games to lead the Phoenix Desert Dogs past the Peoria Javelinas, 11-6, on Wednesday afternoon. Danny Wild