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Murphy, 28, was the American League's Gold Glove catcher in 2021 and a finalist again last season while being among the A's most reliable hitters in a historically bad 2022 lineup.

Oakland Athletics |
Oakland A’s trade Sean Murphy to Braves in three-team, nine-player deal

December 12, 2022 at 12:46 p.m.

Murphy, 28, was the American League's Gold Glove catcher in 2021 and a finalist again last season while being among the A's most reliable hitters in a historically bad 2022...

Spavital helped run Bears' prolific "Air Raid" offense in 2016.

College Sports |
Cal’s new offensive coordinator is a familiar face in Berkeley

December 7, 2022 at 5:00 a.m.

Spavital helped run Bears' prolific "Air Raid" offense in 2016.

Seth Brown drove in three runs over the eighth and ninth innings, and Tony Kemp sealed the win in the tenth.

Oakland Athletics |
A’s make 4-run comeback to beat Angels in extras

October 3, 2022 at 11:15 p.m.

Seth Brown drove in three runs over the eighth and ninth innings, and Tony Kemp sealed the win in the tenth.

To stave off a 100-loss season, the A's will need to beat Shohei Ohtani on Thursday night.

Oakland Athletics |
A’s fall again, one loss from 100

September 28, 2022 at 10:35 p.m.

To stave off a 100-loss season, the A's will need to beat Shohei Ohtani on Thursday night.

Zach Logue gives up six runs on eight hits to take loss for Oakland.

Oakland Athletics |
McCullers, Astros send A’s to their seventh straight loss

August 13, 2022 at 8:02 p.m.

Zach Logue gives up six runs on eight hits to take loss for Oakland.

A's can't overcome Houston's six-run fifth inning.

Oakland Athletics |
Tucker’s grand slam helps Astros rally past A’s

August 12, 2022 at 10:24 p.m.

A's can't overcome Houston's six-run fifth inning.

A's starter Cole Irvin delivers another solid outing, but team's offense can only muster one run.

Oakland Athletics |
A’s struggles continue in 3-1 series opening loss in Kansas City

June 24, 2022 at 9:31 p.m.

A's starter Cole Irvin delivers another solid outing, but team's offense can only muster one run.

A's beat their AL West rivals for the first time since last July.

Oakland Athletics |
Andrus, Lowrie homer, A’s end 13-game skid against Mariners

May 24, 2022 at 10:46 p.m.

A's beat their AL West rivals for the first time since last July.

Western states as well as those in the Plains are experiencing drier and hotter weather, which dries out vegetation and creates more fuel for fire.

National News |
These are places with highest wildfire risk in the U.S.

May 16, 2022 at 1:28 p.m.

Western states as well as those in the Plains are experiencing drier and hotter weather, which dries out vegetation and creates more fuel for fire.

TV analyst is set to replace Rich Scangarello on San Francisco's staff.

San Francisco 49ers |
Reports: Brian Griese leaving ‘MNF’ to become 49ers’ QB coach

March 4, 2022 at 6:13 p.m.

TV analyst is set to replace Rich Scangarello on San Francisco's staff.

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