Fans, Elden Auker pitched in the American League during the 1930’s and early 40’s for the Detroit Tigers, Boston Red Sox, and St. Louis Browns. Auker started game seven of the 1934 World Series against Dizzy Dean. Auker is 91 years old, now living in Vero beach, Florida and a tremendous interview. He was my guest on Right Off The Bat. You’ll enjoy it. [Read more →]

The A’s have played this town before as they roll on behind the best starting rotation in baseball.

Last year after the break Oakland won 58 while losing 17, a winning percentage of .775. The second best second half mark in major league history.

With an offense that has been asleep for most of 2002, the pitchers better not miss a step along the way. Today it’s Cory Lidle continuing his comeback from early season troubles against Rodrigo Lopez for Baltimore.

The Red Sox hear footsteps and it’s not just the Angels, but the A’s are 1 1/2 back of the wild card leaders.

Here’s how I see the games today. [Read more →]

Hall of Fame program chairman Bruce Markusen who is also a nationally known authority on the 1972 Oakland Athletics team, having authored a leading book on Charlie Finley’s champions, is my guest on Right Off The Bat Sunday at 9:20 AM right here on loveofthegameproductions.com, the A’s web site, and 610 AM KFRC in Northern California. [Read more →]

If you want the lowdown on all the trade possibilities and more tune in Saturday to Right Off The Bat at 2:50 PM Pacific right here on loveofthegameproductions.com, the A’s web site, or 610 AM KFRC in Northern California as The Rocky Mountain News’ national baseball writer Tracy Ringolsby joins me to look at the grand old game. [Read more →]

The tie in the recent All Star Game in Milwaukee was part of destiny, It had to happen. It was not ‘Miller time’ but

Bud time. It perfectly reflects todays

situation in baseball.

By Amaury Pi-González [Read more →]

Another day at the ball park with the Yankees, Red Sox, A’s, Mariners, Angels, and Twins winning second half openers in the American League.

The Braves, Astros, Giants, and Diamondbacks won their first games as well.

Trade rumors were flying around last night also.

Here are a few thoughts on today’s games and what I heard last night. [Read more →]

Toby Harrah was just a youngster when he made the Washington Senators team out of spring training in 1969. Harrah recalls playing for the great Ted Williams in a very enjoyable interview with me on Right Off The Bat Friday, heard at 2:50 PM Pacific right here on loveofthegameproductions.com, the A’s web site, or 610 AM KFRC in Northern California. [Read more →]

Marty Lurie writes:
Here is an interview I did with Cincinnati’s All Star closer Danny Graves on Right Off The Bat. Graves is the only major leaguer ever born in Vietnam. He is a tireless worker in what many people consider the major league’s best bull pen. Graves shares the secret to his success in the pen. [Read more →]

It’s amazing what a difference three days makes.

Prior to the All Star break, the second half of the season seemed so far away. Today, the marathon takes a turn and if you are a player, you can sense the change.

The games become more important because there is less room for error. Having 100 games to play is a lot different than the 72-75 games most teams have remaining in the schedule.

Go on a 10 game winning streak now and you may win a division. Go on a 10 game losing streak and I’ll see you in spring training.

Read on for some of the challenges facing the contenders. [Read more →]

Rick Dempsey, a four decade player, is my guest today on Right Off The Bat beginning at 2:50 PM Pacific right here on love of thegameproductions.com, the A’s web site, or KFRC 610 AM in Northern California. Dempsey was MVP in the 1983 World Series as well as one of the foils for Orioles manager Earl Weaver. [Read more →]