Photo by Rob Carr/Getty Images MLB news roundup It’s Thursday, Athletics Nation! Going from a Rockies Rule 5 draftee that was immediately traded to the A’s in 2014, to a reliable face in the Athletics lineup for seven years, to signing a two-year deal with the Mets this offseason, Mark Canha has had a success story of an MLB career so far. But moving from the tightly … [Read more...] about Elephant Rumblings: Mark Canha details the differences between New York and Oakland
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Pinder brings new meaning to 'super-utility' with pitching appearance
A's player has now played every position except for catcher in the big leagues … [Read more...] about Pinder brings new meaning to 'super-utility' with pitching appearance
A’s roster moves: Zach Logue optioned, Nick Allen called up
Logue | Photo by Nic Antaya/Getty Images Preparing for the imminent return of Cole Irvin The Oakland A’s have somebody coming off the injured list soon, and they’ve already begun preparing for his return. The A’s optioned pitcher Zach Logue to Triple-A Las Vegas, the team announced Wednesday morning. To take his place on the active roster, infielder Nick Allen was … [Read more...] about A’s roster moves: Zach Logue optioned, Nick Allen called up
Game #40: A’s throttled by Twins in series finale 14-4
Neville E. Guard-USA TODAY Sports A few bright spots, though! Oakland had no answer for the Minnesota Twins today, losing by a final of 14-4 in the final regular-season game against these guys. The pitching couldn’t hold down the Twins lineup this afternoon, walking 10 batters and giving up 14 total hits. Most of the damage was done against just two pitchers, but it was … [Read more...] about Game #40: A’s throttled by Twins in series finale 14-4
A’s Bats Show Life in Detroit and Start Rolling
If you’ve followed the Oakland Athletics at all this year, you’d know that the A’s bats have been a glaring weakness of the team. The A’s came into Monday’s action in Detroit as losers of nine straight–with a team batting average of .200. The team’s OBP hadn’t faired much better. The A’s packed their bags to leave Minnesota on Sunday with a staggering .264 OBP. While the … [Read more...] about A’s Bats Show Life in Detroit and Start Rolling
Game Thread #40: A’s vs. Twins
Neville E. Guard-USA TODAY Sports Series win? The A’s go for the series win today, facing off against the Minnesota Twins on a beautiful day at the Coliseum in the finale of the three-game series. Sheldon Neuse is back in there today after missing the previous three games with groin tightness. It’s good that he didn’t need an IL placement, because this offense can use … [Read more...] about Game Thread #40: A’s vs. Twins
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Elephant Rumblings: Weekend highlights in A’s minor league system
D. Ross Cameron-USA TODAY Sports MLB news roundup Happy Wednesday, Athletics Nation! And g’day, Bjay! Welcome to the Oakland Athletics organization! With the phenomenal success of Shohei Ohtani as a two-way player, we shouldn’t be surprised to see more aspiring stars follow suit going forward. On Monday, the A’s picked up their own two-way prospect, Bjay Cooke. He … [Read more...] about Elephant Rumblings: Weekend highlights in A’s minor league system