Mark Kotsay reflects on 2006 ALDS while A's announce player moves
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 29, 2026, 12:20 AM
Last updated Aug 29, 2026

Mark Kotsay shared memories from the 2006 American League Division Series against the Minnesota Twins during a bobblehead night in Sacramento. He highlighted his inside-the-park home run in Game 2 that secured a series sweep for the Oakland Athletics, their first postseason win since 1990. Meanwhile, the A's reinstated left-handed reliever José Suarez from the injured list after he dealt with a hip strain. The team also hopes catcher Shea Langeliers can return as a designated hitter after knee surgery, while shortstop Jacob Wilson is slated for shoulder surgery later next month.
- •Kotsay celebrates bobblehead night in Sacramento
- •2006 team was first to win postseason series since 1990
- •José Suarez returns from injured list after hip strain
- •Shea Langeliers aims for return as designated hitter
- •Jacob Wilson to undergo shoulder surgery on September 16
- 12:20 AMYahoo Sports — A's Notes: Mark Kotsay's ALDS Memories
"Frank Thomas hit two home runs in Game 1 of the 2006 ALDS in Minnesota to give the A's an early series lead. Mark Kotsay's inside-the-park home run broke the late tie in Game 2, leading the club to a series sweep.
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