Davis’ heads-up play sparks A’s to win
The A's took advantage of some sloppy defense by the visiting Royals and got an electric bit of baserunning from outfielder Rajai Davis on the way to an 8-5 victory Monday.
Archive for August, 2009
Gonzalez joins rotation to face Royals
Edgar Gonzalez has been a starter most of his career. This year, he's primarily been a reliever, but will move to the starting rotation to face the Royals.
Oakland A’s MLN: Carter’s Big Night
End-of-season awards were handed out on Monday to a number of members of the Oakland A's system. Chris Carter was one of those players who was honored, and he celebrated his award with a big effort for the Sacramento River Cats. We have the news from the around the A's system inside...
Cust is hot hand for A’s
Jack Cust was on a cold streak from late July through mid August, but turned it around rapidly and is now one of the A's hottest hitters. Bob Geren put him in the cleanup spot Monday.
Carson Starting To Gain Notice
The Sacramento River Cats have been consistent winners throughout the season despite the fact that their roster configuration has changed almost by the day. One constant for the entire season has been outfielder Matt Carson, who has quietly put together a solid campaign for the River Cats. Carson, who was named PCL Player of the Week on Monday, spoke to OaklandClubhouse over the weekend…
Everidge, Kilby Hoping For Sept. Homecoming
It isn’t that often that players get a chance to suit up for the local big league teams that they followed as kids. For Sonoma native Tom Everidge, that dream came true in August. For Elk Grove native Brad Kilby, the dream is drawing closer with every zero recorded in the books. Both are hoping to contribute to their “hometown” Oakland A’s this September.
RockHounds Lead Trimmed To One
At first glance, it would be easy ... and understandable ... to think Sunday's 7-0 Frisco win over the RockHounds was a blowout. It was. For the last three outs, anyway.
RockHounds Lead Trimmed To One
At first glance, it would be easy ... and understandable ... to think Sunday's 7-0 Frisco win over the RockHounds was a blowout. It was. For the last three outs, anyway.
Oakland A’s Prospect Q&A: Shawn Haviland, SP
Right-hander Shawn Haviland made a strong first impression on the Oakland A’s last season when he posted a 3.48 ERA for short-season Vancouver after being selected in the 33rd round of the draft out of Harvard University. Haviland is continuing to show promise in 2009 with Low-A Kane County. David Malamut spoke with the right-hander over the weekend…
Athletics happy to head home
After going 2-5 on a seven-game road trip, the Athletics will be happy to be back at home at the Coliseum when they host the Royals in a three-game series beginning Monday.
A’s have to settle for split with Angels
Left-hander Brett Anderson tossed six solid innings, but he was hurt by a three-run homer by Torii Hunter in the fifth inning in the A's 9-1 loss to the Angels on Sunday at Angel Stadium.
Kane County Notebook: Back On Winning Track
After a brief slump, the Kane County Cougars back to playing playoff-level baseball only a week before the start of the post-season. David Malamut has a report on the Cougars’ week.
A’s to add pitchers when rosters expand
With a young rotation and a bullpen that has thrown the fourth-most innings in the Majors, the A's are looking for pitching reinforcements when rosters expand on Tuesday.
A’s expect to activate Crosby soon
Utility man Bobby Crosby, who has been on the disabled list since Aug. 18 with a strained left calf, is expected to be activated on Wednesday, A's manager Bob Geren said Sunday.
A’s will employ six-man rotation
A's manager Bob Geren named right-hander Edgar Gonzalez the starter for Tuesday's game against the Royals, meaning the club will employ a six-man rotation down the stretch.
Sacramento Photos: Champs Past & Present
Only two nights after the Sacramento River Cats extended their dynastic run in the Pacific Coast League with their eighth division title in 10 years, the team honored another dynasty, welcoming three key members of the 1989 World Champion Oakland A's. Fittingly, the River Cats also came away with a win over rival Fresno. We have the photos inside...
RockHounds Leave Too Many On Base In Loss
One big Frisco inning and 14 stranded RockHounds added up to a 4-2 RoughRiders win in the opener of a key, 3-game series between the clubs Saturday night at Dr Pepper Ballpark in Frisco.
RockHounds Leave Too Many On Base In Loss
One big Frisco inning and 14 stranded RockHounds added up to a 4-2 RoughRiders win in the opener of a key, 3-game series between the clubs Saturday night at Dr Pepper Ballpark in Frisco.
A’s rally late to top Angels
Trailing by three runs after six innings, the Athletics rallied for three runs in the seventh and another in the eighth to defeat the Angels, 4-3, before 43,011 in Anaheim on Saturday night.
Anderson on way to being A’s ace
Over his past 11 starts, Brett Anderson, who will start Sunday's series finale, is 4-2 with a 3.01 ERA, and the left-hander has given up more than three earned runs only twice.
