Oakland Athletics

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - OCTOBER 07: Liam Hendriks #16 of the Oakland Athletics reacts to striking out Josh Reddick #22 of the Houston Astros to end the eighth inning in Game Three of the American League Division Series at Dodger Stadium on October 07, 2020 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Kevork Djansezian/Getty Images)

Oakland Athletics: Three options at closer

Oakland A’s: Potential landing spots for Liam Hendriks

Jose Canseco wants to box one of the Paul brothers

Oakland A’s: Jake Diekman wants lifetime ban for PED users

GLENDALE, ARIZONA - SEPTEMBER 08: Kyler Murray of the Arizona Cardinals celebrates. Murray was drafted by the Oakland Athletics. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)

Arizona Cardinals QB Kyler Murray staying optimistic about baseball

OCTOBER 08: Tommy La Stella #3 of the Oakland Athletics hits a double against the Houston Astros during the eighth inning in Game Four of the American League Division Series at Dodger Stadium on October 08, 2020 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Kevork Djansezian/Getty Images)

Oakland A’s: MLB Trade Rumors predicts just 1 top free agent to Oakland

OAKLAND, CALIFORNIA - SEPTEMBER 20: Chris Bassitt #40 celebrates with Sean Murphy #12 of the Oakland Athletics after beating the Texas Rangers at Ring Central Coliseum on September 20, 2019 in Oakland, California. (Photo by Daniel Shirey/Getty Images)

Oakland A’s: Chris Bassitt has names for Reliever of the Year finalists

OAKLAND, CALIFORNIA - SEPTEMBER 05: Marcus Semien #10 of the Oakland Athletics reacts after being hit by a pitch from Luke Bard of the Los Angeles Angels in the bottom of the first inning at Ring Central Coliseum on September 05, 2019 in Oakland, California. (Photo by Lachlan Cunningham/Getty Images)

Oakland A’s focused on keeping Marcus Semien this offseason

Relief pitcher Daniel Mengden #33 of the Oakland Athletics pitches against the Arizona Diamondbacks during the MLB game at Chase Field on August 18, 2020 in Phoenix, Arizona. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)

Oakland Athletics: Daniel Mengden, sliced, diced, and designated

PHOENIX, ARIZONA - AUGUST 17: Jake Lamb #22 of the Arizona Diamondbacks gets ready in the batters box against the San Francisco Giants at Chase Field on August 17, 2019 in Phoenix, Arizona. (Photo by Norm Hall/Getty Images)

Oakland Athletics replacing injured Matt Chapman with Jake Lamb

BALTIMORE, MD - SEPTEMBER 08: Texas Rangers starting pitcher Mike Minor (23) sends one down during a MLB game between the Baltimore Orioles and the Texas Rangers on September 08, 2019, at Oriole Park at Camden Yards, in Baltimore, Maryland. (Photo by Tony Quinn/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

Oakland A’s land rotation help Mike Minor trade

MESA, ARIZONA - MARCH 10: Infielder Franklin Barreto #1 of the Oakland Athletics warms up before the MLB spring training game against the Kansas City Royals at HoHoKam Stadium on March 10, 2020 in Mesa, Arizona. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)

Oakland Athletics: the Franklin Barreto experiment is finally over

A T-shirt celebrating the 1989 World Series between the San Francisco Giants and the Oakland A''s. Mandatory Credit: Otto Greule/ALLSPORT

1989 Oakland Athletics greatness lost in the rubble

OAKLAND, CALIFORNIA - AUGUST 09: Ramon Laureano #22 of the Oakland Athletics charges towards the Houston Astros dugout after he was hit by a pitch in the bottom of the seventh inning at RingCentral Coliseum on August 09, 2020 in Oakland, California. (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images)

Ramon Laureano, Alex Cintron suspended for actions on Sunday

MESA, AZ - February 17: Bench Coach Ryan Christenson #29 of the Oakland Athletics goes over signs during a workout at Hohokam Stadium on February 17, 2020 in Mesa, Arizona. (Photo by Michael Zagaris/Oakland Athletics/Getty Images)

Oakland Athletics bench coach apologizes for insensitive gesture

OAKLAND, CA - JULY 30: Matt Olson #28 of the Oakland Athletics bats against the Milwaukee Brewers in the bottom of the eighth inning at Ring Central Coliseum on July 30, 2019 in Oakland, California. (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images)

Oakland Athletics: Matt Olson set for a big 2020

OAKLAND, CA - MARCH 28: A view from outside the stadium on Opening Day prior to the start of a Major League Baseball game between the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim and the Oakland Athletics at Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum on March 28, 2019 in Oakland, California. (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images)

Oakland Athletics: If you build it, they will stay

MESA, ARIZONA - FEBRUARY 19: Pitcher Luis Miguel Romero #65 of the Oakland Athletics poses for a portrait during photo day at HoHoKam Stadium on February 19, 2019 in Mesa, Arizona. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)

Oakland Athletics: Miguel Romero is ready to win bullpen spot

Oakland Athletics: Lázaro Armenteros could be the next Yoenis Céspedes

MESA, ARIZONA - MARCH 10: General view of action as starting pitcher Mike Fiers #50 of the Oakland Athletics pitches against the Kansas City Royals during the third inning of the MLB spring training game at HoHoKam Stadium on March 10, 2020 in Mesa, Arizona. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)

The Oakland Athletics are broke, and continue to be a joke

OAKLAND, CA - AUGUST 18: Former manger Art Howe is introduced during a ceremony honoring the 2002 Oakland Athletics 20 game win streak before the game against the Cleveland Indians at O.co Coliseum on August 18, 2012 in Oakland, California. The Oakland Athletics defeated the Cleveland Indians 8-5. (Photo by Jason O. Watson/Getty Images)

Oakland Athletics: Art Howe puts another one in the win column, the best yet

OAKLAND, CA - MAY 09: Dallas Braden #51 of the Oakland Athletics celebrates after pitching a perfect game against the Tampa Bay Rays with his grandmother Peggy Lindsey during an MLB game at the Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum on May 9, 2010 in Oakland, California. Braden is seen kissing his mother's wedding ring who passed away. (Photo by Jed Jacobsohn/Getty Images)

Oakland Athletics: Dallas Braden hurls perfect game, and possibly between innings

MILWAUKEE, WI - APRIL 24: A Philadelphia Phillies baseball hat sits in the dugout during the game against the Milwaukee Brewers at Miller Park on April 24, 2016 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. (Photo by Dylan Buell/Getty Images) *** Local Caption ***

Philadelphia Phillies, A’s: 1914-19, 1929, 1941, 2020

CHICAGO, IL - FEBRUARY 7: American basketball star Michael Jordan takes batting practice 07 February 1994 with the Chicago White Sox in a bid to play with their baseball team. (Photo credit should read EUGENE GARCIA/AFP/Getty Images)

The Last Dance in Oakland? Michael Jordan playing for the A’s almost happened….

Oakland Athletics: The franchise all-time bracket

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MESA, AZ - MARCH 3: A.J. Puk #30 of the Oakland Athletics pitches during the game against the San Diego Padres at Hohokam Stadium on March 3, 2018 in Mesa, Arizona. (Photo by Michael Zagaris/Oakland Athletics/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** A.J. Puk

Oakland Athletics: time to be delicate with pitcher A.J. Puk

OAKLAND, CA - SEPTEMBER 16: Sean Murphy #12 of the Oakland Athletics at bat against the Kansas City Royals during the eighth inning at the RingCentral Coliseum on September 16, 2019 in Oakland, California. The Kansas City Royals defeated the Oakland Athletics 6-5. (Photo by Jason O. Watson/Getty Images)

Oakland Athletics: putting all the eggs in the Sean Murphy basket