The American League has 15 teams, and over the decades the Oakland A’s have authored memorable moments — both good and bad — against most of them. From divisional battles, to wild card races, to postseason matchups, the road has gone through many different clubs during various eras.
The theme on SB Nation this week is sports rivalries, and what better way to start than with a simple question: Who are the Oakland A’s biggest AL rivals?
Before we get on to the AL options, let’s have a quick look at the NL. The obvious answer there would be the Giants, who stand as extremely local geographic rivals.