May 16, 1950 (Tuesday) - Cleveland, OH

W/L record 13-16

The A's fell to the Cleveland Indians Tuesday night by a score of 9-6 in the first of a three game set at Cleveland stadium. Philadelphia pitching gave up 12 walks on the night. The Indians pulled ahead in the 7th inning scoring five runs on four hits. Cleveland's Early Wynn (3-2) worked eight innings while giving up six earned runs getting his third win of the season.

Elmer Valo continues his...

May 14, 1950 (Sunday) - New York, NY

W/L record 13-15 (.464), 6th place, 4.0 GB, Streak W1, Last10 5-5

The Philadelphia Athletics defeated the New York Yankees Sunday afternoon 6-5 in 11 innings. The A's led early behind the sturdy pitching of Bobby Shantz, but the Yankee bats awoke in the later innings as they stabbed Shantz with three runs in the 7th and then tied the game in the bottom of the 9th forcing the game into overtime. The A's were able to pull it out in the...

May 12, 1950 (Friday) - New York, NY

W/L record 12-14 (.462), 6th place, 4.0 GB, Streak L2, Last10 5-5


RF Tommy Henrich

The Athletics gave up four home runs to the New York Yankees last night in a 12-3 beating at Yankees stadium. Yankees Tommy Henrich hit two on the night, one of which a grand slam in the sixth inning off reliever Hank Wyse....

May 11, 1950 (Thursday) - Philadelphia, PA

W/L record 12-13 (.480), 5th place, 3.5 GB, Streak L1, Last10 5-5

Behind the bat of Hank Bauer and solid relief pitching, the Cleveland Indians defeated the Philadelphia Athletics yesterday by the score of 5-2, preventing a sweep.


Indians RF Hank Bauer

Bauer went three for five driving...

May 10, 1950 - Philadelphia

Trade rumors have recently been stirring around the Athletics clubhouse regarding the outfield. Currently the Athletics are sporting no fewer than seven outfielders on the active roster, and the competition for a starting spot has been fierce.

Barney McCosky and Wally Moses have both been vocal about their desire to be everyday players, however with Elmer Valo producing MVP numbers, Sam Chapman leading the club with 4 HRs, and the recent...