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In the division series, the teams with three good starters are the ones who stand the best chance to advance.

Story | Conversation | October 01, 2008

It's extremely hard to figure out why the A's decided to generously give Esteban Loaiza a three-year, $21 million contract.

Story | Conversation | November 29, 2005

There are some April stats you might not have noticed (such as Marco Scutaro's walk total).

Story | Conversation | May 02, 2005

Just looking at the Oakland Athletics' roster, you might not guess it. But Billy Beane is playing moneyball again.

Story | Conversation | January 07, 2005

The A's went as far as their starting pitching took them. In the end, it wasn't far enough.

Story | Conversation | October 03, 2004

Should quality of hitters faced count in the Cy Young race? Or postseason performances for Hall consideration?

Story | Conversation | August 26, 2004

Johan Santana is the best pitcher in the AL, but he's far from a lock to win the league's Cy Young Award.

Story | Conversation | August 25, 2004

Denigrating Billy Beane as just a stats "genius" is absurd and ridiculously off base.

Don't blame the A's formula for another early playoff exit. They just need to keep their heads in the game.

A's assistant GM Paul DePodesta discusses his job along with the challenges of remaining a contender year in and year out in Oakland.