Susan Slusser

About the Author

Susan Slusser is a distinguished sports journalist with over three decades of experience covering Major League Baseball, particularly the Oakland Athletics. As a former columnist for the San Francisco Chronicle and current national baseball columnist for The Athletic, she has earned acclaim for her insightful reporting and deep connection to the game. Slusser's passion for the A's shines through in her writing, capturing the essence of the team's history, triumphs, and challenges. Her book, If These Walls Could Talk: Oakland A's: Stories from the Oakland A's Dugout, Locker Room, and Press Box, offers an intimate look at the franchise's inner workings, drawing from her unparalleled access and personal anecdotes. A trailblazer as one of the few women to cover MLB full-time, Slusser continues to influence sports journalism with her engaging narratives and commitment to authenticity.