by Bill Moriarity / A’s Farm Editor December 9, 2020 Major League Baseball unveiled a large portion of its minor league reorganization plan on Wednesday. And as part of that restructuring, the A’s extended invitations to four minor league teams to serve as their affiliates. The teams are the…
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A’s To Stop Paying Minor Leaguers: Players React
by Bill Moriarity / A’s Farm Editor After word broke early on Tuesday that the A’s would be furloughing much of their baseball operations staff, including most of their player-development employees and pro and amateur scouts, news came later in the day that the organization would also stop paying its…
View More A’s To Stop Paying Minor Leaguers: Players ReactA’s Release 24 Minor Leaguers
by Bill Moriarity / A’s Farm Editor In March, the A’s released two dozen minor league players before the MLB-mandated roster freeze went into effect at the end of the month. 14 of the players released were pitchers, while 10 were position players. The vast majority of them never played…
View More A’s Release 24 Minor LeaguersA’s 2020 Minor League Staff
LAS VEGAS AVIATORS (Triple-A) Manager: Fran Riordan Pitching Coach: Rick Rodriguez Hitting Coach: Todd Steverson Coach: Hiram Bocachica Fran Riordan will be at the helm for his third season with the Triple-A club. Last season, Riordan led Las Vegas to a first-place finish in the PCL South division with an 83-57 record…
View More A’s 2020 Minor League StaffA’s Farm’s 8th Annual Post-Season Organizational All-Star Team for 2019
by Bill Moriarity / A’s Farm Editor With the 2019 minor league season now complete, it’s the perfect time to take a step back and determine who the true standouts on the field really were in the A’s system in 2019. And with that in mind, it’s time to name…
View More A’s Farm’s 8th Annual Post-Season Organizational All-Star Team for 2019A’s Final 2019 Minor League Hitting & Pitching Leaders
With the regular season now complete for all the A’s affiliates, it’s time to take a quick look at the A’s minor league statistical leaders this season. Includes Las Vegas Aviators (AAA), Midland RockHounds (AA), Stockton Ports (A), Beloit Snappers (A), Vermont Lake Monsters (A) and AZL A’s Green &…
View More A’s Final 2019 Minor League Hitting & Pitching LeadersMonday, September 2nd: Mateo Leads Vegas to Victory as Cotton Makes 1st Start for Aviators & Theroux Helps Hounds Win Finale
PACIFIC COAST LEAGUE (Triple-A) Tacoma Rainiers 2 Las Vegas Aviators 3 WP: McNutt 5-2 / 4.99 HR: Mateo (19) Prospect Of The Game: Shortstop Jorge Mateo (2 for 4 / Home Run / Double) One day after clinching the division title and a playoff berth, the…
View More Monday, September 2nd: Mateo Leads Vegas to Victory as Cotton Makes 1st Start for Aviators & Theroux Helps Hounds Win FinaleSunday, September 1st: James Kaprielian Makes Triple-A Debut & Matt Harvey Closes Things Out as Las Vegas Secures Playoff Spot
PACIFIC COAST LEAGUE (Triple-A) Tacoma Rainiers 1 Las Vegas Aviators 8 WP: Finnegan 3-1 / 2.89 HR: Rupp (9), A.Rivas (1), White (1) Prospect Of The Game: Pitcher James Kaprielian (4 IP / 6 H / 1 ER / 0 BB / 6 K) In the…
View More Sunday, September 1st: James Kaprielian Makes Triple-A Debut & Matt Harvey Closes Things Out as Las Vegas Secures Playoff SpotSaturday, August 31st: Deichmann’s HR Helps Hounds Win while Holmes Makes Solid Debut for Vegas
TEXAS LEAGUE (Double-A) Midland RockHounds 4 Springfield Cardinals 3 WP: Alexander 1-1 / 0.56 HR: Deichmann (11) Prospect Of The Game: Outfielder Greg Deichmann (1 for 2 / Home Run / 3 RBIs / 2 Walks) The RockHounds recorded their second straight one-run win over Springfield on Saturday…
View More Saturday, August 31st: Deichmann’s HR Helps Hounds Win while Holmes Makes Solid Debut for VegasFriday, August 30th: Luzardo K’s 10 for Vegas while Hounds Clinch Playoff Spot and Stockton & Vermont Win in Extras
PACIFIC COAST LEAGUE (Triple-A) Tacoma Rainiers 4 Las Vegas Aviators 2 LP: Lobstein 6-3 / 4.80 Prospect Of The Game: Pitcher Jesus Luzardo (6 IP / 6 H / 1 ER / 0 BB / 10 K) Even though Las Vegas suffered a late-inning loss, LHP…
View More Friday, August 30th: Luzardo K’s 10 for Vegas while Hounds Clinch Playoff Spot and Stockton & Vermont Win in ExtrasThursday, August 29th: Harris Is Solid in Stockton’s Near No-No while Vermont Splits Twinbill
CALIFORNIA LEAGUE (High-A) Stockton Ports 1 Modesto Nuts 2 LP: Duno 0-2 / 4.32 Prospect Of The Game: Pitcher Hogan Harris (4 IP / 0 H / 0 ER / 2 BB / 4 K) The Ports no-hit the Nuts for 7 1/3 innings on Thursday before ultimately…
View More Thursday, August 29th: Harris Is Solid in Stockton’s Near No-No while Vermont Splits TwinbillWednesday, August 28th: Milburn Pitches Hounds to Victory while Mengden & Anderson Lead Vegas to 1-Run Win
TEXAS LEAGUE (Double-A) Midland RockHounds 4 NW Arkansas Naturals 2 WP: Milburn 8-9 / 4.90 HR: Motter (8) Prospect Of The Game: Pitcher Matt Milburn (7 IP / 8 H / 2 ER / 1 BB / 4 K / Win) RHP Matt Milburn turned in his third straight…
View More Wednesday, August 28th: Milburn Pitches Hounds to Victory while Mengden & Anderson Lead Vegas to 1-Run WinTuesday, August 27th: Kaprielian Leads Hounds to Shutout Win while Beloit Gets Blanked in No-Hitter
TEXAS LEAGUE (Double-A) Midland RockHounds 2 NW Arkansas Naturals 0 WP: S.Martinez 3-1 / 1.33 HR: Motter (7) Prospect Of The Game: Pitcher James Kaprielian (4.2 IP / 2 H / 0 ER / 2 BB / 5 K) RHP James Kaprielian led the RockHounds to a shutout win…
View More Tuesday, August 27th: Kaprielian Leads Hounds to Shutout Win while Beloit Gets Blanked in No-HitterMonday, August 26th: Rupp Rips Pair of HRs for Vegas while Jordan Impresses for Ports
PACIFIC COAST LEAGUE (Triple-A) Las Vegas Aviators 7 Albuquerque Isotopes 8 LP: Wendelken 6-3 / 5.75 HR: Payton (30), Rupp 2 (8) Prospect Of The Game: Designated Hitter Cameron Rupp (2 for 3 / 2 Home Runs / 3 RBIs / Walk) On a day when there wasn’t…
View More Monday, August 26th: Rupp Rips Pair of HRs for Vegas while Jordan Impresses for PortsSunday, August 25th: Martini & Luzardo Lead Vegas to 9th Straight Victory while Friedrichs Helps Hounds Win
PACIFIC COAST LEAGUE (Triple-A) Las Vegas Aviators 2 Tacoma Rainiers 0 WP: T.Anderson 8-5 / 6.16 HR: Martini (8) Prospect Of The Game: Outfielder Nick Martini (2 for 4 / Home Run / 2 RBIs) Las Vegas shut out Tacoma on just five hits to win…
View More Sunday, August 25th: Martini & Luzardo Lead Vegas to 9th Straight Victory while Friedrichs Helps Hounds WinSaturday, August 24th: Dunshee Pitches Vegas to 8th Straight Victory while Murphy & Barreto Both Homer Again and Howard Helps Hounds Win
PACIFIC COAST LEAGUE (Triple-A) Las Vegas Aviators 4 Tacoma Rainiers 2 WP: Dunshee 4-4 / 4.90 HR: Barreto (19), Murphy (10) Prospect Of The Game: Pitcher Parker Dunshee (5.2 IP / 3 H / 0 ER / 0 BB / 9 K / Win) RHP Parker…
View More Saturday, August 24th: Dunshee Pitches Vegas to 8th Straight Victory while Murphy & Barreto Both Homer Again and Howard Helps Hounds WinFriday, August 23rd: Manaea Impresses in Shutout Victory for Vegas while Milburn & Heim Help Hounds Win
PACIFIC COAST LEAGUE (Triple-A) Las Vegas Aviators 3 Tacoma Rainiers 0 WP: Manaea 3-1 / 3.21 HR: Fowler (25) Prospect Of The Game: Pitcher Sean Manaea (7 IP / 2 H / 0 ER / 1 BB / 12 K / Win) Rehabbing LHP Sean Manaea…
View More Friday, August 23rd: Manaea Impresses in Shutout Victory for Vegas while Milburn & Heim Help Hounds WinThursday, August 22nd: Kaprielian & Harvey Lead Hounds & Vegas to Victory while Payton, Neuse & Barreto All Homer Again for Aviators
TEXAS LEAGUE (Double-A) NW Arkansas Naturals 1 Midland RockHounds 9 WP: Kaprielian 2-1 / 1.96 HR: Ramirez (5) Prospect Of The Game: Pitcher James Kaprielian (5 IP / 1 H / 0 ER / 1 BB / 6 K / Win) RHP James Kaprielian turned in his best start…
View More Thursday, August 22nd: Kaprielian & Harvey Lead Hounds & Vegas to Victory while Payton, Neuse & Barreto All Homer Again for AviatorsWednesday, August 21st: Murphy Hits 2 HRs in Vegas Victory while Holmes Leads Hounds to Shutout Win
PACIFIC COAST LEAGUE (Triple-A) Reno Aces 4 Las Vegas Aviators 18 WP: Blackburn 11-3 / 4.08 HR: Payton (28), Neuse (26), Fowler (24), Murphy 2 (9), Martini (7), Loehr (2) Prospect Of The Game: Catcher Sean Murphy (2 for 4 /…
View More Wednesday, August 21st: Murphy Hits 2 HRs in Vegas Victory while Holmes Leads Hounds to Shutout WinTuesday, August 20th: Martini, Neuse & Luzardo Lead Vegas to Victory as Aviators Take Sole Possession of 1st Place
PACIFIC COAST LEAGUE (Triple-A) Reno Aces 4 Las Vegas Aviators 10 WP: Lobstein 6-2 / 4.62 HR: Payton (27), Neuse (25), Martini (6) Prospect Of The Game: Outfielder Nick Martini (2 for 4 / Home Run / Walk / 3 Runs)…
View More Tuesday, August 20th: Martini, Neuse & Luzardo Lead Vegas to Victory as Aviators Take Sole Possession of 1st Place