In this edition of our series focusing on the rivalries of MLB, we’ll be looking at a geographic rivalry; the annual Bay Bridge Series between the Oakland Athletics and the San Francisco Giants. I, along with Bat Flips & Nerds
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2023 Trade Deadline: Manic Week of Trades
Well, that was fun! One of the consequences of expanded playoffs is greater activity at the trade deadline, and 2023 saw all 30 teams in action on the trade market. Here is a recap of the comings and goings in
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The 2023 MLB trade deadline: reactions and analysis
Last week, a selection of Bat Flips & Nerds’ top contributors shared their predictions for what they thought their teams would do at the trade deadline. Following the deadline passing at 11pm BST last night, here are some reactions to
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Only the possum comes to every game now – Oakland A’s 2023 Mid-Season Report
While most teams played their 81st game in late June or the first weekend of July, the All-Star break is a good time to take stock and assess how each team is doing midway through the season. It would be
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The Curious Case of Selecting an A’s All-Star – The 2023 edition
On Thursday evening, MLB will be announcing this year’s MLB All Star Game selections. Yet again, the A’s social media channels, along with Dallas Braden, Vince Cotroneo and Johnny Doskow during the A’s game broadcasts on NBC Sports California, have
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Last Week in Atlanta – Week 9
I asked last week whether the Braves bats were coming alive – well, from this week’s evidence it looks like they’re flatlining again. Atlanta’s slump continues, but there is a little light in the dark courtesy of two big wins
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Less shock, more ‘aww’: The A’s finally confirm the move to Las Vegas
At the start of April, I wrote an article calling for the Athletics’ front office to make their stadium plans clear. A couple of weeks ago, they finally seemed to hear the call, announcing that the organisation had entered into
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Episode 313 – Oakland No More and Early Overreactions
John, Rob and Ben talk about two of the biggest stories of the week: the Oakland A’s long-awaited announcement of their departure for Las Vegas and Madison Bumgarner’s release from the Diamondbacks. They then dive into some early season overreactions
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Stick or Twist? : We’re no closer to knowing if the A’s are leaving for Las Vegas
Last week, I shared my preview of the Oakland Athletics ahead of the 2023 season. However, I didn’t address one very important issue; hanging over the start of yet another season is the continuing uncertainty over where the Athletics will
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Gav’s 30 Boldish Predictions: One for each MLB Team (2023 edition)
Before we start, I want to make it clear that I will not be using this article just to remind everyone that in this post last year, I predicted Aaron Judge would win AL MVP. Although I will remind you
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