Oakland A’s MLN: Carter, Watson Lead ‘Cats
Offense has been hard to come by for Oakland A's minor league hitters in 2010, but the A's minor leaguers had their hitting shoes on on Memorial Day 2010. We have the details inside...
Archive for May, 2010
2010 MLB Draft Q&A UPDATES
This Memorial Day weekend I’ve been checking in with some of the prospects that I did interviews with earlier in the year. Out of the entire group of players, Casey Mulholland has had one of the most interesting journeys since we last spoke.
A's edge Tigers in Memorial Day matinee
A's starter Trevor Cahill edged out the Tigers' Justin Verlander in the finale of a four-game set at Comerica Park, guiding Oakland to a 4-1 victory over Detroit on Monday.
Geren not worried about Kouzmanoff's slump
For a team that entered its current 10-game road trip with one of the worst road records in the Majors, the A's 4-2 mark through their first six contests represents something of a shift in road momentum.
Ellis gets the day off on Monday
Veteran Mark Ellis was awarded a day off on Monday, his first since coming off the disabled list May 21, as the A's battled the host Tigers in the final contest of a four-game set.
Braden not surprised by Halladay's perfecto
Dallas Braden was in his Detroit hotel room when he found out that the Phillies' Roy Halladay was throwing a perfect game. The A's lefty, who just 20 days prior had pitched his way into baseball history with a perfect game, wasn't all that surprised.
A's bats silenced by Scherzer in loss
A dominating 14-strikeout performance from Detroit starter Max Scherzer left the A's on the losing end of a 10-2 Sunday afternoon contest at Comerica Park.
Mazzaro's career as a starter uncertain
Nine games have passed without an appearance from Vin Mazzaro, whose role as a starter may be diminishing -- at least for the time being.
Powell spells Suzuki for Sunday matinee
These days, it's hard not to get all giddy when catcher Landon Powell is in the lineup and playing battery mate with Dallas Braden.
Oakland A’s MLN: Major Changes
Transactions continued at a record pace throughout the Oakland A's system. For the second time in three days, we go affiliate-by-affiliate to detail the myriad roster changes.
MLB Rankings: Starting Rotations
A strong rotation is the single most deterministic trait of playoff teams. An ace with contributing players can shutdown even the best offenses. Finding pitching is every team’s want and desire. It isn’t easy to assemble. Here is a look at the best and worst rotations in baseball.
Duchscherer to miss rest of season
The Oakland Athletics announced on Saturday that right-handed pitcher Justin Duchscherer will undergo left hip surgery and is expected to miss the rest of the season.
Anderson's strong return lifts A's into first
In his first start in more than a month, A's lefty Brett Anderson put together 5 2/3 shutout innings en route to garnering a win in a 6-0 A's victory over host Detroit on Saturday to move Oakland into first place in the American League West.
Anderson's return bolsters rotation
As anticipated all week, the A's activated lefty Brett Anderson from the disabled list Saturday so he could make his start against the host Tigers at Comerica Park.
An Education In Pitching
GENEVA, IL - The pitchers of the Kane County Cougars meet together before each series to discuss their upcoming opponent. However, the pitching staff’s meetings closely resemble kindergarten story time rather than a staff meeting.
A's rally for two in ninth to top Tigers
A two-run ninth inning allowed the A's to squeak by the host Tigers with a 5-4 victory in the first of a four-game set Friday.
Taylor’s Tales: On Rehabs And Rain Delays
May has been a month filled with two things unusual for Oakland A's prospect Michael Taylor: rehab and rain delays. As Taylor works his way back from his calf injury and Northern California begins to dry out from a rare late-May rain pattern, Taylor discusses the difficulty of rehabbing during the season and being ready to play when the rain drops are falling.
Suzuki in DH role; Sweeney not in lineup
Even Ryan Sweeney and Kurt Suzuki need days off every once in awhile. The dynamic defensive duo, which has provided the A's a consistent glove at their respective positions this season, was nowhere to be found behind starter Ben Sheets on Friday.
Pennington takes day off in opener
The A's lineup on Friday boasted a rather different look, one that -- for the second consecutive day -- did not include Cliff Pennington.
Anderson to get the start Saturday
Manager Bob Geren confirmed on Friday that rehabbing left-hander Brett Anderson, on the mend from elbow inflammation and a strained forearm, will return to the A's rotation Saturday and start against host Detroit.
