Melissa Lockard is a Senior Editor at The Athletic. She covers a range of topics within the sports realm, with a particular focus on baseball, MLB, and the Oakland Athletics, as well as football and the NFL. Her work has been featured in notable publications such as BVM Sports, The New York Times, NewsBreak, and Lone Star Ball.
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Melissa Lockard has a clear focus on local sports, particularly baseball with an emphasis on Oakland and San Francisco teams. She also covers industry-specific topics related to MLB drafts, minor league baseball, and investment analysis in the sports sector.
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By: Melissa Lockard
From No. 4 to No. 21, these are the most memorable, non-retired jersey numbers in Oakland A's franchise history.
By: Melissa Lockard
There is a saying, "Oakland against the world," that speaks to what it has meant to be an A’s fan.
By: Melissa Lockard
The A's finished off their 57 years in Oakland with a 3-2 win in front of 46,886 fans. "It means more. You feel it in the stadium."
By: Melissa Lockard
Every player in the AFL is there for a reason, but some will draw more attention from scouts. Here are more than 30 names to watch.
By: Melissa Lockard
A look at the performances from the most notable prospects for each organization this AFL season.
Noah Furtado writes about Texas Rangers pitching prospect Josh Stephan garnering notice for a standout Arizona Fall League stint which could have clinched an elevation to the 40-man roster.
By: Melissa Lockard
A look at the most notable prospects protected from this year's Rule 5 draft.
A look at Sammy Siani, Damon Keith, A.J. Vukovich, Logan Workman and other intriguing Rule 5-eligible players.
By: Melissa Lockard
Henderson left an indelible mark on the city of Oakland, where he grew up and thrived as the best player to wear an Oakland A's uniform.
By: Melissa Lockard
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