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Assistant Sports Editor
Laurence Miedema
Laurence has held a variety of roles with the Bay Area News Group sports deparment since arriving in 2000. He is a former A's beat writer who has helped cover MLB, NFL, NBA, NHL as well as college and high schools in addition to serving as the Sports copy desk director.
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![Jacob Wilson has climbed the Oakland Athletics' organization with a batting average over .400 for his minor-league career. Jacob Wilson has climbed the Oakland Athletics' organization with a batting average over .400 for his minor-league career.](https://www.mercurynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/BNG-L-OAKAS-0719.jpg?w=119)
A’s to call up top prospect Wilson, No. 6 overall pick last year: report
Jacob Wilson has climbed the Oakland Athletics' organization with a batting average over .400 for his minor-league career.
![Cleveland Guardians leadoff man Steven Kwan, a product of Fremont-Washington High in the East Bay, will start in the outfield for the American League for the MLB All-Star Game on July 16. Cleveland Guardians leadoff man Steven Kwan, a product of Fremont-Washington High in the East Bay, will start in the outfield for the American League for the MLB All-Star Game on July 16.](https://www.mercurynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/SJM-OAKAS-0331_1353da.jpg?w=132)
Fremont-Washington High’s Kwan joins Yankees’ Judge and Soto as A.L’s starting outfielders for All-Star Game
Cleveland Guardians leadoff man Steven Kwan, a product of Fremont-Washington High in the East Bay, will start in the outfield for the American League for the MLB All-Star Game on...
![The A's franchise moved from Kansas City to Oakland in 1968 under similar circumstances to the ones driving them from the East Bay now. The A's franchise moved from Kansas City to Oakland in 1968 under similar circumstances to the ones driving them from the East Bay now.](https://www.mercurynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/BNG-L-AS-0614-13-1.jpg?w=132)
Oakland A’s fans have a lot in common with Kansas City cousins when it comes to watching their team leave
The A's franchise moved from Kansas City to Oakland in 1968 under similar circumstances to the ones driving them from the East Bay now.
![Zack Gelof continued to shake off his slow start by extending his hitting streak to six -- and provide Estes and Co. the only runs they'd need -- with a a home run in the bottom of the third. Zack Gelof continued to shake off his slow start by extending his hitting streak to six -- and provide Estes and Co. the only runs they'd need -- with a a home run in the bottom of the third.](https://www.mercurynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/BNG-L-AS-0606-2.jpg?w=132)
Oakland A’s flirt with perfect game in win over Seattle Mariners
Zack Gelof continued to shake off his slow start by extending his hitting streak to six -- and provide Estes and Co. the only runs they'd need -- with a...
![Fan voting for Major League Baseball's All-Star Game later this summer is underway. Fan voting for Major League Baseball's All-Star Game later this summer is underway.](https://www.mercurynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/BNG-L-OAKAS-0606-01.jpg?w=132)
2024 MLB All-Star Game voting: Oakland A’s fans have to wait and see about Miller, but a vote for starting lineup is click away
Fan voting for Major League Baseball's All-Star Game later this summer is underway.
![Among the highlights during her Baumgartner's tenure include the SCU women's soccer team winning a national title and the men's basketball team producing consecutive first-round NBA draft picks. Among the highlights during her Baumgartner's tenure include the SCU women's soccer team winning a national title and the men's basketball team producing consecutive first-round NBA draft picks.](https://www.mercurynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/BNG-L-SCU-0522-01-e1716334337183.jpg?w=119)
Santa Clara University’s Renee Baumgartner stepping down after nine years as athletic director
Among the highlights during her Baumgartner's tenure include the SCU women's soccer team winning a national title and the men's basketball team producing consecutive first-round NBA draft picks.
![Unique connection to the A's was fun while it lasted in Oakland, but it won't mean the same when the team moves to Sacramento. Unique connection to the A's was fun while it lasted in Oakland, but it won't mean the same when the team moves to Sacramento.](https://www.mercurynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/BNG-L-MIEDEMA-0508-01_b6533e.jpg?w=117)
Mother’s Day: The A’s connected me and my mom for 56 years, starting with Hunter’s perfect game
Unique connection to the A's was fun while it lasted in Oakland, but it won't mean the same when the team moves to Sacramento.
![The Oakland A's opened a three-game series at A.L. East-leading Baltimore with a comeback win that saw Mason Miller earn another save and Shea Langeliers homer. The Oakland A's opened a three-game series at A.L. East-leading Baltimore with a comeback win that saw Mason Miller earn another save and Shea Langeliers homer.](https://www.mercurynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/BNG-L-AS-0426.jpg?w=113)
Miller, Oakland A’s take down another A.L. East power, rally past Orioles in 10 innings
The Oakland A's opened a three-game series at A.L. East-leading Baltimore with a comeback win that saw Mason Miller earn another save and Shea Langeliers homer.
![Bay FC is 2-3-0 and in eighth place in the NWSL. The team has 21 regular-season matches remaining, including Saturday night at San Diego Wave FC. Bay FC is 2-3-0 and in eighth place in the NWSL. The team has 21 regular-season matches remaining, including Saturday night at San Diego Wave FC.](https://www.mercurynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/BNG-L-BAYFC-0415-12.jpg?w=120)
Bay FC star Alex Loera out with season-ending knee injury
Bay FC is 2-3-0 and in eighth place in the NWSL. The team has 21 regular-season matches remaining, including Saturday night at San Diego Wave FC.
![Cal Bears finish second in NCAA women's gymnastics championships to LSU Cal Bears finish second in NCAA women's gymnastics championships to LSU](https://www.mercurynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/BNG-L-CAL-0421.jpg?w=132)
Cal Bears cap most successful gymnastics season in program history with runner-up finish at NCAA Championships
Cal Bears finish second in NCAA women's gymnastics championships to LSU