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Matthew Kalinowski

Matthew Kalinowski

Joined: Jul 2, 2024

Sep 26, 2024; Oakland, California, USA; Oakland Athletics pitcher T.J. McFarland (48) high fives outfielder Lawrence Butler (4) after defeating the Texas Rangers at Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Ed Szczepanski-Imagn Images
News

A's Lawrence Butler Ignited His Rise as MLB's Next Young Star

The Athletics have a special talent on their hands in Lawrence Butler

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Jul 23, 2024; Oakland, California, USA; General view of an Oakland Athletics helmet after defeating the Houston Astros at Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Stan Szeto-Imagn Images
Prospects

A's Prospects Dominate in Arizona Fall League's Opening Night

A's prospects showed up big in the Arizona Fall League opener

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Sep 26, 2024; Oakland, California, USA; Oakland Athletics pitcher Mason Miller (19) celebrates after defeating the Texas Rangers at Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Ed Szczepanski-Imagn Images
Column

How Should the A's Build Their Bullpen for 2025?

The Athletics bullpen was solid in 2024; they ranked T-15 in many statistics and were called upon a lot this season with all of the inconsistencies from the A's

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Sep 15, 2024; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Oakland Athletics outfielder Brent Rooker (25) celebrates with teammates after hitting a two-run home run against the Chicago White Sox during the fifth inning at Guaranteed Rate Field. Mandatory Credit: Kamil Krzaczynski-Imagn Images
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A's Brent Rooker Was One of the MLB's Best Hitters in 2024

Brent Rooker has become known around the league, from journeyman to All-Star to now one of baseball's best offensive players, there are no signs of slowing down

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Jul 27, 2024; Anaheim, California, USA; Oakland Athletics catcher Shea Langeliers (23) celebrates teammates after hitting a three-run home run against the Los Angeles Angels during the first inning at Angel Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jonathan Hui-USA TODAY Sports
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Shea Langeliers Continuing His 2024 Breakout At The Plate

A's catcher Shea Langeliers has always been great defensively behind the plate. Going back to his promotion to the big leagues in 2022, Langeliers has had high

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Jul 13, 2024; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Oakland Athletics infielder Zack Gelof (20) celebrates with teammates after hitting a home run against the Philadelphia Phillies in the third inning at Citizens Bank Park. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Ross-USA TODAY Sports
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Oakland's Zack Gelof Still Has the Tools to Become a Franchise Cornerstone

Zack Gelof was the Oakland A's best bat in the second half of the 2023 season, so why has he struggled so much in his sophomore season?

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Aug 7, 2024; Denver, Colorado, USA; New York Mets starting pitcher Paul Blackburn (58) delivers a pitch in the first inning against the Colorado Rockies at Coors Field. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-USA TODAY Sports
News

New York Mets Starter Paul Blackburn Slated to Pitch Against Oakland A's

Paul Blackburn, the Oakland A's 2022 All-Star, is slated to pitch against his former team tomorrow, two weeks after being traded to the New York Mets.

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Apr 14, 2024; Oakland, California, USA; An Oakland Athletics baseball cap is seen in the dugout before the game between the Oakland Athletics and the Washington Nationals at Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Robert Edwards-USA TODAY Sports
Prospects

Gunnar Hoglund, Chen Zhong-Ao Zhuang Promoted

Gunnar Hoglund and Chen Zhong-Ao Zhuang have been the A's best pitchers in the minor leagues this season.

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Jul 9, 2024; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Oakland Athletics right fielder Lawrence Butler (4) rounds the bases after hitting a three run home run against the Boston Red Sox in the sixth inning at Fenway Park. Mandatory Credit: David Butler II-USA TODAY Sports
News

Lawrence Butler Should Win AL Player of the Month

Lawrence Butler has arguably been the best player in the league since the start of July, let alone the American League.

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May 8, 2024; Seattle, Washington, USA; Oakland Athletics starter Paul Blackburn (58) delivers a pitch during the second inning against the Seattle Mariners at Lumen Field. Mandatory Credit: Stephen Brashear-USA TODAY Sports
News

Bay Area Native, Paul Blackburn, Traded to the New York Mets

The New York Mets added a solid right-hander in a deal with the Oakland A's on Tuesday

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Apr 28, 2024; Baltimore, Maryland, USA; Oakland Athletics relief pitcher Lucas Erceg (70) reacts to a strikeout to end the game during the ninth inning against the Oakland Athletics at Oriole Park at Camden Yards. Mandatory Credit: James A. Pittman-USA TODAY Sports
News

Oakland A's Receive Royals No. 4 and No. 18 Prospects in Lucas Erceg Trade

The Oakland A's traded away Lucas Erceg at the Trade Deadline, receiving three interesting prospects from the Kansas City Royals.

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Jun 19, 2023; Omaha, NE, USA; Wake Forest Demon Deacons first baseman Nick Kurtz (8) celebrates after defeating the LSU Tigers at Charles Schwab Field Omaha. Mandatory Credit: Dylan Widger-USA TODAY Sports
Prospects

Oakland A's Sign 2024 First Round Pick Nick Kurtz

The Oakland A's have signed their 2024 first round pick, Nick Kurtz.

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