They used to call him “Keebs” but I always thought Simon was a pretty good comp too. A.134/.241/.165 with the Brewers in the early part of last year earned him the rest of the summer in Colorado Springs and his eventual release. The Jays brought him to camp as an NRI and he was called ...

Site Down for most of the day, back on after a horrible outing by Fiers. He is earning that non tender from late last year. Everyone seems excited about Edwin Jackson. Chris townsend can’t stop talking about golf.

The stop in Baltimore should be a break after the misery of Houston, but the last couple days reminded us that the A’s are more than capable of stringing together a run of lousy, bullpen-killing starting pitching performances. Three night games and a day game before what I’d expect to be Marlins Park-like crowds at ...

Beats August. Catching the Astros while they’re down. Step on their necks! Frankie Magic vs McHugh Aaron Brooks vs not Keuchel Mike Fiers vs Peacock "Kraut will get you through times of no money better than money will get you through times of no kraut."

The Red Sox pitching staff staggers into Oakland having given up 34 runs on 42 hits, including 11 home runs, and 19 walks in their four-game series in Seattle. I haven’t read any of the Boston media but I bet there’s some concern/worry/panic. Let’s hope the A’s can add to it. Monday night: Brooks vs. ...

Nothing better than baseball in Oakland, California.