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Bob Melvin is set to manage at least two more years for the Oakland Athletics, with his latest extension announced Thursday set to take him through the 2019 season. He had been signed through 2018 in a deal he reached in September 2015. In late July, the 55-year-old former catcher earned his 1,000th managerial win. "Excited to continue being part of a great organization," Melvin said. "With our younger group of players, I believe we are headed in the right direction. Very appreciative to Billy (Beane), David (Forst) and ownership for their continued support." The A's have repeatedly expressed their commitment to having the Bay Area native as their on-field leader, and he has handled the challenge Continue to Article

September 28, 2017 7:31:pm EST

When the A's boarded their flight Wednesday for a road trip to Texas, they likely drew a few looks. The A's dressed up their rookies in ridiculous outfits for the travel. Check 'em out...Off to Texas! #RootedInOakland pic.twitter.com/c4sfmYQyrl— Oakland Continue to Article

September 28, 2017 11:20:am EST

The Oakland Athletics have spent most of the season mired in last place in the American League West, so as this season comes down to a close, the team had a little fun with its annual rookie dress up day. The rookies certainly came through, with Babe Continue to Article

September 28, 2017 6:46:am EST

Oakland Athletics catcher Bruce Maxwell made quite the statement Saturday, becoming the first Major League Baseball player to take a knee during the national anthem. Maxwell appeared in a game for the first time since his protest Monday against the Seattle Mariners. When he walked to the plate for his first at-bat in the second inning, the Oakland fans cheered for him. Continue to Article

September 26, 2017 1:33:am EST

Yankees outfielder Aaron Judge made history today, hitting his 49th and 50th home runs, tying and then breaking the rookie record previously held by Mark McGwire of the Oakland Athletics. Judge’s first dinger came in the third inning of this afternoon Continue to Article

September 25, 2017 3:46:pm EST