Oakland A's Top-50 Prospects: 25-21

It’s that time of the year when we take stock of the Oakland A’s organization and analyze the top prospects. For the next few weeks, we will profile our top-50 prospect list in groups of five. Today, we continue the series with a review of prospects 25-21.   Full Story

In this latest entry into his BearReport.com Rookie Diary, Jarron Gilbert writes about being active again on game day after a long wait and the work he has been doing every week with his strength coach.   Full Story

While the Chicago Bears are far from thrilled these days at 4-6, the players in the locker room have not lost focus on what is truly important in life. Turkey Day is always a good time to remember.   Full Story

In this latest entry into his BearReport.com Rookie Diary, Jarron Gilbert writes about having both sides of the football on the same page and who has been helping him the most during practice.   Full Story

At 4-5 and facing a difficult seven-game stretch to close out 2009, the Chicago Bears would be smart to start thinking about 2010. Lovie Smith needs to get these two players more snaps immediately.   Full Story

In this latest entry into his BearReport.com Rookie Diary, Jarron Gilbert writes about all those boos at Soldier Field, playing yet again on a short week and heading back home to California.   Full Story

In this latest entry into his BearReport.com Rookie Diary, Jarron Gilbert writes about that unsatisfying win over Cleveland, what he expects from Arizona and how his confidence is doing these days.   Full Story

In this latest entry into his BearReport.com Rookie Diary, Jarron Gilbert writes about that train wreck he witnessed in Cincinnati, finally getting back home to Chicago and Week 8 against the Browns.   Full Story

In this latest entry into his BearReport.com Rookie Diary, Jarron Gilbert writes about having to go back on the inactive list, that noisy crowd in Atlanta and spending time at home during the bye.   Full Story

The Oakland A’s spent last off-season adding veteran players, but they wound-up with a rookie-filled roster for much of the season. Seventeen rookies appeared in games for the A’s this season. We analyze the seasons of all 17 rookies and assess what their future might hold in 2010.   Full Story

Although he was activated for Week 3 at Seattle, Chicago Bears rookie Jarron Gilbert didn't see the field. That was not the case in Week 4 against the Lions, as the youngster finally made a contribution. In the latest installment of his Rookie Diary, Gilbert writes about his first game action in the NFL.   Full Story

In Part Two of our two-part interview with Oakland A's minor league pitching coordinator Gil Patterson, we discuss the rest of the pitchers participating in the Instructional League, including a young Dominican right-hander with dynamic stuff.   Full Story

It took two games of being in street clothes, but DT Jarron Gilbert was finally active in Week 3 at Seattle for the Chicago Bears. In another installment of his Rookie Diary, Gilbert looks back on the crazy-loud noise level at Qwest Field and what he's expecting from Matthew Stafford and the Lions.   Full Story

With the 2009 minor league season finally in the books, it is time for us to bestow our awards on the best individual performances for 2009. In the first of our series, we hand out the awards for the top players and pitchers for the Oakland A's Double-A and Triple-A affiliates.   Full Story

While the Chicago Bears are yet to activate top pick Jarron Gilbert on game day, fifth-round pick Johnny Knox has made a splash in both games. In another installment of his Rookie Diary, Gilbert reflects on a huge win over the Steelers and how he takes a little bit of pride in Knox's early success.   Full Story

We continue our review of the 2009 season for the Oakland A's organization by concluding our look at the 2009 draft. In Part Two of our draft review, we check the performances of the A's picks in rounds 16 through 50.   Full Story

The Chicago Bears didn't ask for much help from their top draft pick in the opener at Green Bay, as Jarron Gilbert was on the inactive list. In another installment of his Rookie Diary, Gilbert looks back at the road trip and the season-long loss of Brian Urlacher on defense.   Full Story

Not that he was in any serious jeopardy, but Jarron Gilbert is officially a member of the Chicago Bears after surviving Saturday's final cuts. In yet another installment of his Rookie Diary, Gilbert writes about going to Green Bay for the first time and talking to his father about life in the NFL.   Full Story

The Chicago Bears play their final preseason game on Thursday, and while Jarron Gilbert is assured of making the final roster, his role on defense is yet to be determined. In another installment of his Rookie Diary, Gilbert writes about a bloodthirsty crowd in Denver and getting used to the travel schedule.   Full Story

The Oakland A's added some left-handed reinforcements to their pitching staff on the first day of September call-ups. Oakland announced on Tuesday that they had recalled Jerry Blevins and Dana Eveland and purchased the contract of Brad Kilby.   Full Story

Tommie Harris and Dusty Dvoracek were a dynamic duo at defensive tackle when they were together at Oklahoma, so the Chicago Bears hoped the combo could recapture that magic they had in college here in the Windy City. Still, four injury-plagued seasons later, Dvoracek is one of the first cuts of 2009.   Full Story

It isn’t that often that players get a chance to suit up for the local big league teams that they followed as kids. For Sonoma native Tom Everidge, that dream came true in August. For Elk Grove native Brad Kilby, the dream is drawing closer with every zero recorded in the books. Both are hoping to contribute to their “hometown” Oakland A’s this September.   Full Story

Mike Ekstrom is making a play to return to San Diego. Anthony Contreras has the hot bat. Craig Italiano has been on point lately. Vince Belnome is a hit in his Midwest League debut. Jerry Sullivan strikes out eight but the offense is depleted.   Full Story

It's not important that Jarron Gilbert is flip-flopping between D-tackle and D-end for the Chicago Bears. What is important is that he's getting lots of action. In another installment of his Rookie Diary, Gilbert writes about getting used to life on the road plus finally having a home of his very own.   Full Story

Not that this should be surprising news for fans of the Chicago Bears, but Dusty Dvoracek ripped his ACL Saturday and is once again gone for the year. His absence will create a ripple effect before final cuts are made, but these five players in particular are most affected. The envelope, please ...   Full Story