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  • Browns failures, blame game: First to go could surprise
    • Browns failures, blame game: First to go could surprise
    Photo by Nick Cammett/Diamond Images via Getty Images Kevin Stefanski and Andrew Berry have been talked about but Paul DePodesta’s future is also up in the air Usually, when an NFL team crumbles and isn’t very good, the first head-to-roll is one of the coaches. Or two. The 2-7-0 Las Vegas Raiders have already let go of three of their offensive assistant coaches. The New Orleans Saints and...2024
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  • • A’s Not Discussing Rotation Move For Mason Miller
    Last offseason, the Athletics moved Mason Miller from the rotation to the closing job. General manager David Forst said at the time that the A’s were open to building the right-hander back up as a starter after one season in relief. That doesn’t seem to be on the table for now. “We’re not talking about moving…...2024
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  • • A’s GM: “We’re Going To Keep [Brent Rooker]”
    Athletics slugger Brent Rooker was one of the most sought-after candidates on the summer trade market, but the A’s were reluctant to move him then and are similarly unwilling to move him now. General manager David Forst candidly told Jon Heyman of the New York Post at today’s GM Meetings (X link): “We’re going to…...2024
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  • • GM David Forst: A’s Focused On Trades, Upgrading MLB Roster
    While the Athletics’ rebuild isn’t over, it does appear that the club has moved out of purely a selling phase as the 2024-25 offseason begins (and the team’s temporary tenure in Sacramento begins).  A’s general manager David Forst told The San Francisco Chronicle’s John Shea that his front office has already at least touched base…...2024
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  • • GM David Forst: Athletics Aim To Raise Payroll, Retain Coaching Staff
    While the Athletics’ move from Oakland to Sacramento will naturally dominate the headlines this season, general manager David Forst will have his hands full just with the normal trappings of the baseball offseason.  Forst told reporters (including radio broadcaster Jessica Kleinschmidt and the San Francisco Chronicle’s Susan Slusser) that the team plans to spend more…...2024
  • • Brent Rooker Undergoes Forearm Surgery, Expected To Be Ready For Spring Training
    A’s general manager David Forst announced on Friday that star designated hitter Brent Rooker underwent extensor repair surgery on his right elbow/forearm (X link via Martín Gallegos of MLB.com). Rooker, who had a partial tear in the tendon, is expected to be fully recovered by the start of Spring Training. Forst indicated that the slugger was…...2024
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  • • Brent Rooker Undergoes Forearm Surgery, Expected To Be Ready For Spring Training
    2024
  • Washington Nationals news & notes: Sean Doolittle announces retirement; talks 2019 World Series run + career highlights...
    • Washington Nationals news & notes: Sean Doolittle announces retirement; talks 2019 World Series run + career highlights...
    Notes and quotes from the Nationals’ loss to the Braves — Sean Doolittle’s retirement press conference... DOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!: “I hope people saw how much I enjoyed playing this game,” Sean Doolittle said, as the now-36-year-old reliever announced his retirement on Friday, after eleven seasons in the majors, over which the lefty made 463 appearances and saved 112 games, with a 3.20 ERA and 2.94 FI...2023
  • • A’s Notes: A.J. Puk, Jake Diekman
    Tantalizing left-hander A.J. Puk is on track to to return from shoulder surgery and take his place in the A’s 2021 starting rotation, per MLB.com’s Martín Gallegos (via Twitter). GM David Forst places Puk alongside Frankie Montas, Jesus Luzardo, Sean Manaea, and Chris Bassitt in their projected rotation. At the tail end of games, however,…...2020
  • • AL Notes: Olson, Semien, Athletics, Red Sox, Swihart
    Here’s the latest from around the American League… In an interview with Jim Bowden and Jim Duquette on MLB Network Radio on SiriusXM (link to Bowden’s Twitter feed), Athletics GM David Forst said that Matt Olson is expected back in the lineup within the next two weeks.  Olson underwent surgery to move his hamate bone…...2019
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  • • A's expect Matt Olson back in their lineup within two weeks
    Here’s the latest from around the American League… In an interview with Jim Bowden and Jim Duquette on MLB Network Radio on SiriusXM (link to Bowden’s Twitter feed), Athletics GM David Forst said that Matt Olson is expected back in the lineup within the next two weeks. Olson underwent surgery to remove his hamate bone from his right hand back on March 22, and while no timeline was given, MLBTR’s J...2019
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  • • Athletics shut down Luzardo for four-six weeks; Olson to be evaluated for hand injury
    The Athletics have received some unwelcome injury news in the past 12 hours or so, as general manager David Forst revealed prior to Tuesday’s game against the Mariners in Tokyo that top pitching prospect Jesus Luzardo will be shut down for four to six weeks due to a strain in the rotator cuff of his left shoulder (link via the San Francisco Chronicle’s Susan Slusser). That’s not all, however, as O...2019
  • • Athletics Shut Down Luzardo For 4-6 Weeks; Olson To Be Evaluated For Hand Injury
    The Athletics have received some unwelcome injury news in the past 12 hours or so, as general manager David Forst revealed prior to Tuesday’s game against the Mariners in Tokyo that top pitching prospect Jesus Luzardo will be shut down for four to six weeks due to a strain in the rotator cuff of his…...2019
  • • Athletics plan to discuss Bob Melvin extension after season
    The Athletics have been baseball’s most unexpected success story in 2018, and on the heels of a playoff berth and at least 96 wins, the front office plans to sit down with manager Bob Melvin to discuss a contract extension after the season, Fancred’s Jon Heyman reports.Regardless of how the 2018 season had played out, it seemed like the organization had Melvin in its long-term plans. The Yankees r...2018
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  • • Billy Butler Injury: Updates on Athletics DH's Concussion and Return
    2016
  • • A’s Notes: Alvarez, Doolittle, Crisp, Parker
    A’s starter Henderson Alvarez is unlikely to pitch for the team before May, according the GM David Forst (via ESPN). The 25-year-old is recovering from shoulder surgery. Oakland signed the right-hander to a one-year, $4.25MM guarantee with up to $1.6MM in incentives back in December. The Marlins had previously non-tendered Alvarez. Here’s more injury-related notes…...2016

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  • 2024
    "While the Athletics’ move from Oakland to Sacramento will naturally dominate the headlines this season, general manager David Forst will have his hands full just with the normal trappings of the baseball offseason."

  • 2023
    "The Athletics could deploy a six-man rotation this year, with general manager David Forst discussing the situation with Matt Kawahara of the San Francisco Chronicle."

  • 2022
    "Athletics first baseman Matt Olson headlines a deep class of trade targets and serves as the focal point of a prospective Athletics fire sale, which GM David Forst alluded to back in November when acknowledging that…"

  • 2021
    "General manager David Forst spoke with John Shea of the San Francisco Chronicle and…"

  • 2020
    "Amidst much speculation about the future of the Athletics’ front office, the team’s chief baseball officials (executive VP of baseball operations Billy Beane, GM David Forst, and assistant GM Billy Owens) are expected to continue working in Oakland for the 2021 season."

  • 2019
    "Athletics general manager David Forst discussed the team’s offseason direction with multiple outlets Monday, including A’s Cast (hat tip to Martin Gallegos of MLB."

  • 2018
    "She cites “increasing speculation in baseball circles and among those who know the A’s higher-ups” that the existing combination of VP of baseball ops Billy Beane, GM David Forst, and manager Bob Melvin may not be maintained past the 2019 campaign."

  • 2017
    "OaDespite recent allegations of aggravated assault and disorderly conduct, Bruce Maxwell is still viewed by the Athletics as their catcher next season, GM David Forst told John Shea of the San Francisco Chronicle at this week’s GM Meetings."

  • 2016
    "Oakland general manager David Forst was among the crowd of 300 scouts and executives on the first day of MLB's International Showcase at Estadio Quisqueya Juan Marichal on Wednesday."

  • 2015
    "Her duties will include "a little bit of everything," according to Athletics assistant general manager David Forst, per Slusser, ranging from hitting infield practice to offering her sports psychology knowledge in meetings."

  • 2014
    "  After that, A's assistant GM David Forst told FanGraphs' Eno Sarris it was time for some soul-searching: "We decided very early on that we needed to take a similar route that we did in 2011, in November in December, and work hard on increasing our depth, getting younger and getting healthier."

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David Forst trade rumors, contract, salary rumors

  • • Browns failures, blame game: First to go could surprise
    2024
  • • Washington Nationals news & notes: Sean Doolittle announces retirement; talks 2019 World Series run + career highlights...
    2023
  • • Offseason In Review: Oakland Athletics
    Even before general manager David Forst kicked off the offseason by acknowledging a need to listen to trade offers on his core players, a large-scale teardown wasn’t hard to see coming. The A’s spent the bulk of the winter in trade talks that resulted in four fan favorites being dealt for prospects, and the lack…...2022
  • • Rangers Expected To Explore Matt Olson Deal Post-Lockout
    Whenever the lockout ends, transactions — both on the trade and free agent fronts — figure to pile up in a hurry. Among the likelier names to change hands is star Oakland first baseman Matt Olson, who has been the subject of rumors for several months. That’s only natural after A’s GM David Forst plainly…...2022
  • • Athletics’ GM David Forst On Deadline Approach
    Athletics’ general manager David Forst recently spoke to Matt Kawahara of the San Francisco Chronicle to discuss the state of the team coming out of the All-Star break and moving towards the July 30 trade deadline. The club is planning on making additions, which is unsurprising given that they are currently holding down a wild…...2021
  • • Latest On Bob Melvin’s Future
    There is a chance that this will be longtime manager Bob Melvin’s last season at the helm of the Athletics. This is the final guaranteed year of Melvin’s contract, which includes a team option for 2022, and he and general manager David Forst have publicly addressed his status this week. “His option at this point…...2021
  • • Athletics Hope To Retain Marcus Semien
    With the Athletics’ season having ended in disappointing fashion in an ALDS loss to the Astros, they’re turning their focus to important winter matters. The A’s have multiple notable pending free agents, including Marcus Semien, and they hope to retain the shortstop, general manager David Forst informed Martin Gallegos of MLB.com and other reporters on…...2020
  • • A’s Notes: Treinen, Middle INF, Barreto, Mateo
    Athletics general manager David Forst discussed the team’s offseason direction with multiple outlets Monday, including A’s Cast (hat tip to Martin Gallegos of MLB.com) and Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle. Let’s take a look at a few of the highlights… Although the A’s non-tendered right-hander Blake Treinen before Monday’s deadline, that doesn’...2019
  • • A's expect Matt Olson back in their lineup within two weeks
    2019
  • • For Oakland A’s general manager, no regrets drafting Kyler Murray
    The Oakland A’s will likely never have anything to show for drafting Kyler Murray with the No. 9 overall pick, but that does not mean the A's regret taking a chance on the two-sport star. Murray officially announced Monday he is fully committed to pursuing a career in the NFL, meaning he will not be reporting to training camp with the A’s later this week.  He’ll have to repay the portion of his si...2019
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David Forst stats and results

  • • Browns failures, blame game: First to go could surprise
    2024
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  • • Offseason In Review: Oakland Athletics
    2022
  • • A's working on convincing Kyler Murray to forego NFL Draft
    Kyler Murray has until tomorrow to declare his eligibility for the NFL Draft, and a contingent from the A’s front office (including Billy Beane and David Forst) is meeting with the two-sport star and his camp today to try and convince him to remain in the Athletics’ farm system rather than pursue a pro football career.  The situation could result in a unique resolution between the two sides and th...2019
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  • • Oakland Athletics: impact of Billy Beane’s promotion
    The Oakland Athletics fell to a disappointing 5th place in the AL West this year with a record of 68-94. This marked the first time in four seasons that the A’s weren’t able to fight their way into the playoffs. Although Oakland doesn’t always fair well in the postseason, they still outperform most of their division by coming in 1st or 2nd place in 12 out of the last 17 seasons. Much of this has t...2015
  • • Michael Nolan, Former A's Draft Pick, Dies at 23 After Drive-by Shooting
    2015
  • • A's Promote Billy Beane to VP of Baseball Operations, David Forst to GM
    2015
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  • • Ben Zobrist Trade Transforms A's from Winter Enigma to AL West Threat
    2015
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David Forst parents, kids, wife / husband, girlfriend / boyfriend

  • • Browns failures, blame game: First to go could surprise
    2024
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  • • Michael Nolan, Former A's Draft Pick, Dies at 23 After Drive-by Shooting
    2015
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Top David Forst news

  • • Justine Siegal Hired by Athletics, Becomes 1st Female MLB Coach
    2015
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  • • Rangers, Yankees Resuming Pursuit Of Athletics’ Matt Olson
    The lockout is over, and in the coming days, the dam will break on a historic flood of transactions. Athletics first baseman Matt Olson headlines a deep class of trade targets and serves as the focal point of a prospective Athletics fire sale, which GM David Forst alluded to back in November when acknowledging that…...2022
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  • • Athletics Appear Set For Significant Payroll Reduction
    The Athletics’ stunning decision to let manager Bob Melvin leave to sign a three-year deal as the Padres’ new manager served as a portent for a bleak winter in Oakland, only increasing prior expectations that a payroll reduction was on the horizon. General manager David Forst spoke with John Shea of the San Francisco Chronicle and…...2021
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  • • Rangers Expected To Explore Matt Olson Deal Post-Lockout
    2022
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  • • Billy Beane Moves To Advisory Role With Athletics; GM David Forst To Oversee Baseball Operations
    The A’s announced Friday that longtime executive vice president of baseball operations Billy Beane is transitioning into a new role — a senior advisor to managing partner John Fisher. He’ll “work closely with Fisher on strategic decisions,” per the press release, and will also “support the work of baseball operations now headed by general manager…...2022
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  • • International showcase draws VIP crowd
    2016
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  • • The Problem(s) With Trading Elvis Andrus
    The Athletics were quiet in the pre-lockout portion of the 2021-22 offseason, but by all accounts they’re readying for a teardown that will see the core of their 2017-21 teams dispersed throughout the league as they look to retool and stockpile young talent. General manager David Forst readily acknowledged this reality, telling reporters early in…...2021
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  • • GM David Forst: Athletics Aim To Raise Payroll, Retain Coaching Staff
    2024

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David Forst schedule, game

  • • Browns failures, blame game: First to go could surprise
    2024
    Read about Billy Beane
  • • Washington Nationals news & notes: Sean Doolittle announces retirement; talks 2019 World Series run + career highlights...
    2023
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  • • Sorting Through The Athletics’ Rotation Options
    The A’s formally announced newly signed right-hander Shintaro Fujinami at a press conference last week, where general manager David Forst confirmed that Fujinami is indeed viewed as a starting pitcher. That’s the role he’s held in Japan’s Nippon Professional Baseball for the bulk of his career, so perhaps it’s not a surprise, but Fujinami is…...2023
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  • • Pitching Notes: Puk, Kluber, Pagan, Britton
    When discussing the Athletics’ 2023 rotation, general manager David Forst told reporters that reliever A.J. Puk will prepare for the season as a starter and enter spring training with a chance to earn a spot on Oakland’s staff, per Matt Kawahara of the San Francisco Chronicle. Forst noted how Puk “got through a season healthy,”…...2022
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  • • A’s Notes: A.J. Puk, Jake Diekman
    2020
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  • • A’s Rotation Options For 2021
    The Oakland A’s have grown accustomed to finding year-by-year stopgaps to fill their starting rotation. Flyball pitchers fair well in the spacious dimensions of the Coliseum, and Executive Vice President of Baseball Operations Billy Beane and General Manager David Forst apply their ballpark as an advantage by targeting under-market contact veterans like Mike Fiers, Homer Bailey,…...2020
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  • • AL Notes: Olson, Semien, Athletics, Red Sox, Swihart
    2019
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  • • A's expect Matt Olson back in their lineup within two weeks
    2019
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  • • For Oakland A’s general manager, no regrets drafting Kyler Murray
    2019
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  • • Luzardo eyed as potential member of A's rotation
    A's general manager David Forst mentioned five candidates Friday for the season-opening starting rotation before he named Jesus Luzardo as part of the competition....2019
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David Forst rumors, scandals

  • • A’s Don’t Expect To Trade Paul Blackburn, Seth Brown
    A’s general manager David Forst chatted with reporters on Monday evening, discussing a few areas of the roster. Perhaps most notably, the GM said he didn’t expect to trade either starter Paul Blackburn or outfielder Seth Brown this offseason (relayed by John Shea of the San Francisco Chronicle). Blackburn has been the subject of trade speculation as…...2023
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  • Billy Beane expected to return to A's front office in 2021
    • Billy Beane expected to return to A's front office in 2021
    2020
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  • • Beane, Forst, Owens Expected To Return To A’s Front Office In 2021
    Amidst much speculation about the future of the Athletics’ front office, the team’s chief baseball officials (executive VP of baseball operations Billy Beane, GM David Forst, and assistant GM Billy Owens) are expected to continue working in Oakland for the 2021 season, Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle writes.  In addition to Slusser’s sources,…...2020
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  • • A's filed complaint with MLB over Astros' sign-stealing before public allegations
    Oakland Athletics pitcher Mike Fiers received criticism in some circles for going public as the whistleblower in the Houston Astros sign-stealing scandal, but it sure looks like there was an attempt to handle things quietly behind the scenes first. A’s manager Bob Melvin and general manager David Forst confirmed Wednesday that the organization filed a complaint with Major League Baseball about the...2020
  • • Athletics extend contracts of Billy Beane, Bob Melvin and David Forst following shocking 97-win season
    The A's braintrust is going nowhere for the foreseeable future...2018
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  • • Report: Future uncertain for Athletics' baseball operations
    Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle takes an interesting look at the future of the Athletics’ baseball operations and field leadership. She cites “increasing speculation in baseball circles and among those who know the A’s higher-ups” that the existing combination of VP of baseball ops Billy Beane, GM David Forst, and manager Bob Melvin may not be maintained past the 2019 campaign. The cl...2018
  • • AL West Notes: Athletics, Ohtani, Luhnow, Rangers Infield
    Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle takes an interesting look at the future of the Athletics’ baseball operations and field leadership. She cites “increasing speculation in baseball circles and among those who know the A’s higher-ups” that the existing combination of VP of baseball ops Billy Beane, GM David Forst, and manager Bob Melvin may not…...2018

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