Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images Pitching prospect Brady Basso is also getting the callup to make his major league debut. The Oakland Athletics announced today that Zack Gelof and pitching prospect Brady Basso will get added to the major league roster with young outfielder Lawrence Butler and reliever Easton Lucas getting sent down to Triple-A Las Vegas. Gelof … [Read more...] about Athletics reinstate Zack Gelof, option Lawrence Butler
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A’s vs. Astros game thread
Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images After a disappointing game one in the series, the third-place Oakland A’s are hoping to bounce back in their second match against the fourth-place Houston Astros. They’re also trying to halt their recent skid from turning into a downward spiral as they’ve dropped seven of their last nine. Taking the mound for the A’s is their … [Read more...] about A’s vs. Astros game thread
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Elephant Rumblings: starting pitching depth being tested
Photo by Tim Warner/Getty Images MLB news roundup Welcome to another new week, AN! The A’s dropped their series opener against the division-rival Houston Astros yesterday, getting pummeled 9-2 in an embarrassing loss. The Astros have struggled this year to a 16-25 record and could end up being sellers if they don’t start turning things around, possibly putting Star … [Read more...] about Elephant Rumblings: starting pitching depth being tested
Athletics Prospects: Jacob Wilson solid in Triple-A debut
Photo by John E. Moore III/Getty Images Wilson was part of a busy week of transactions at the upper levels The Las Vegas Aviators made a number of roster moves, but settled in with Jacob Wilson in their starting lineup and he has had a few good games to start. Elsewhere in the Oakland Athletics system the Midland Rockhounds got great weeks from Colby Thomas and Brennan … [Read more...] about Athletics Prospects: Jacob Wilson solid in Triple-A debut