The San Francisco Chronicle reports that A's starting pitcher Dallas Braden, who is recovering from shoulder surgery, is aiming to make his regular season debut on April 16 at the Angels. Braden will be on a restricted throwing schedule early in spring...

The “WAR” part — which, ideally, means real wins — has to come from somewhere, and that’s where the need for elite talent comes from. Even in their down years, the Athletics have done a fine job of producing good, affordable pitching — Gio Gonzalez,...

Grandal from the Padres’ vaunted minor league system may be donning a complimentary Fifty cap during the season. Among those who left: Trevor Cahill, Gio Gonzalez, Andrew Bailey, Craig Breslow… You get the picture. If the A’s want to compete this...

There's no reason not to expect a big season. McCarthy returned in 2011 after missing 2010 and had a career season by throwing strikes -- 25 walks in 25 starts. Now he has to prove he can hold up for 30-plus starts and 200 innings. No. 2 starter 1. Dan...

The forgotten man in Oakland due to injuries, no one has ever questioned Anderson's potential as a front of the rotation starter. Still only 24, there's plenty of time for Anderson to come back from Tommy John surgery and compete at the level the A's...

Unfortunately in seven opportunities to save a game, Balfour was only successful twice. Other options include Fautino de los Santos (0-2 on save opportunities), Joey Devine (0-1) and Jerry Blevins. The move to make: Give it to Balfour consistently. ...