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A’s In The AFL – November 16-19 Final Update

A’s Prospect AFL Highlights (November 16 – 19) Monday, November 16th: Game cancelled due to wet grounds. Tuesday, November 17th: Second baseman Chad Pinder went 0 for 2 with a walk in Mesa’s 4-2 loss on Tuesday. Wednesday, November 18th: Right fielder Jaycob Brugman went 1 for 4 with…

A’s In The AFL – November 9-14 Update

A’s Prospect AFL Highlights (November 9 – 14) Monday, November 9th: Center fielder Jaycob Brugman went 1 for 4, shortstop Chad Pinder went 0 for 5 with 3 strikeouts, and RHP Kris Hall allowed 1 run in 1 inning in Mesa’s 5-3 loss on Monday. Tuesday, November 10th: Third…

A’s In The AFL – November 2-7 Update

A’s Prospect AFL Highlights (November 2 – 7) Monday, November 2nd: Shortstop Chad Pinder went 1 for 4 with a 2-run homer, third baseman Renato Nunez went 0 for 3 with a walk, and starting pitcher Sean Manaea allowed 1 run in 4 innings in Mesa’s 6-3 loss on…

A’s In The AFL – October 26-31 Update

A’s Prospect AFL Highlights (October 26 – 31) Monday, October 26th: No A’s prospects participated in Monday’s game, but former A’s prospect Daniel Robertson went 1 for 4 and scored a run in Mesa’s 10-9 comeback win. Tuesday, October 27th: Third baseman Renato Nunez and left fielder Jaycob Brugman…

A’s In The AFL – October 19-24 Update

A’s Prospect AFL Highlights (October 19 – 24) Monday, October 19th: Third baseman Renato Nunez hit 3 home runs and drove in 5 runs, while second baseman Chad Pinder had 2 doubles, a walk and a stolen base, and center fielder Jaycob Brugman went 2 for 4 in Mesa’s…

A’s In The AFL – October 13-16 Update

A’s Prospect AFL Highlights (October 13 – 16) Tuesday, October 13th: Second baseman Chad Pinder hit 2 home runs, singled and drove in 4 runs in his AFL debut, while third baseman Renato Nunez went 0 for 3 with a walk in Mesa’s 8-7 loss on Tuesday. Wednesday, October…

Renato Nunez Joins Chad Pinder as A’s Top Hitting Prospects in Arizona Fall League while Matt Chapman Is Sidelined with Wrist Injury

While most baseball fans are focused on the drama of postseason play in the fall, it’s also an important time for some of the minor leagues’ top prospects. And starting next Tuesday, some of the A’s most promising young prospects will begin play in the Arizona Fall League. Last year’s…

Tuesday, September 15th: Sean Manaea Pitches Hounds to Victory while Jaycob Brugman Homers & Anthony Aliotti Drives in a Pair as Midland Wins Game #1

TEXAS LEAGUE (Double-A) NW Arkansas Naturals 2 Midland RockHounds 5 WP – S. Manaea HR – J. Brugman Farmhand Of The Game: Pitcher Sean Manaea (8 IP / 7 H / 0 ER / 2 BB / 7 K / Win) LHP Sean Manaea kicked off the Texas…

Saturday, September 12th: Jake Sanchez Pitches Hounds to Victory and Healy, Olson & Brugman all Homer as Midland Moves on to Texas League Championship Series

TEXAS LEAGUE (Double-A) Corpus Christi Hooks 1 Midland RockHounds 4 WP – J. Sanchez HR – R. Healy, M. Olson, J. Brugman Farmhand Of The Game: Pitcher Jake Sanchez (7 IP / 6 H / 1 ER / 0 BB / 5 K / Win) After dropping…

A’s Final 2015 Minor League Hitting & Pitching Leaders

Included: Nashville Sounds (AAA), Midland RockHounds (AA), Stockton Ports (A), Beloit Snappers (A), Vermont Lake Monsters (A), AZL A’s (Rk) –HITS– 167 Joey Wendle 2B (Nas) 157 Brett Vertigan OF (Sto-Bel) 153 Ryon Healy 3B-1B (Mid) 151 Chad Pinder SS (Mid) 148 Jason Pridie OF (Nas) –DOUBLES– 42…

Meet Your 2016 Nashville Sounds!

Of course, we’ve still got just a little ways to go until the opening of the 2016 season. And, of course, there will certainly be some trades, some free agent signings (both major league and minor league), some releases, some injuries and, knowing the A’s, some totally unexpected developments during…

Thursday, September 3rd: Sean Manaea K’s 13 in Hounds Victory while Dylan Covey & Jacob Nottingham Lead Ports to Big Win

TEXAS LEAGUE (Double-A) Midland RockHounds 4 San Antonio Missions 1 WP – Manaea 6-1 / 2.36 Farmhand Of The Game: Pitcher Sean Manaea (6 IP / 4 H / 0 ER / 0 BB / 13 K / Win) LHP Sean Manaea, acquired from Kansas City in the…

Tuesday, September 1st: Tyler Marincov’s 4 RBIs Help Ports Stage Comeback Victory while Dillon Overton K’s 7 in Hounds Win & AFL Rosters Are Set

CALIFORNIA LEAGUE (High-A) Stockton Ports 9 Visalia Rawhide 5 WP – Roberts 5-2 / 3.41 Farmhand Of The Game: Outfielder Tyler Marincov (2 for 4 / Double / 4 RBIs) After being down by 5 runs after just 3 innings on Tuesday, Stockton staged a startling comeback victory…

Sunday, August 30th: Daniel Gossett Pitches Snappers to Victory while Michael Soto Slugs Grand Slam for Stockton and Jason Pridie Homers Twice for Nashville

MIDWEST LEAGUE (Class-A) Beloit Snappers 8 Kane County Cougars 4 WP – Gossett 5-12 / 4.77 Farmhand Of The Game: Pitcher Daniel Gossett (6 IP / 3 H / 0 ER / 0 BB / 2 K / Win) Last year’s 2nd-round draft pick for…

Saturday, August 29th: Sean Manaea’s 7 Shutout Innings & Anthony Aliotti’s 2-Run HR Help Hounds Win while Matt Stalcup Pitches Ports to Victory

TEXAS LEAGUE (Double-A) Frisco RoughRiders 1 Midland RockHounds 2 WP – Manaea 5-1 / 2.68 HR – Aliotti (3) Farmhand Of The Game: Pitcher Sean Manaea (7 IP / 3 H / 0 ER / 3 BB / 7 K / Win) LHP Sean Manaea, acquired…

Tuesday, August 25th: Colin Walsh Helps Hounds Stage Comeback Win while Cody Martin & Junior Mendez Pitch Sounds & Snappers to Victory

TEXAS LEAGUE (Double-A) Corpus Christi Hooks 3 Midland RockHounds 6 WP – Urlaub 1-0 / 1.50 Farmhand Of The Game: Second Baseman Colin Walsh (2 for 2 / 3 Walks / GWRBI) With two outs, two on and the game tied in the bottom of the 8th…

A’s Farm Report for Week of August 17-23: A’s Affiliate Update

Well, with the end of August arriving, there’s now just about two weeks left in the minor league season. So let’s take a quick look at what’s been happening with each of the A’s six affiliates over the past month. You can always check out the latest A’s affiliate…

Tuesday, August 18th: Top TX League Hitter Chad Pinder Has 4 Hits & 3 RBIs for Hounds while Aaron Brooks Makes Nashville Debut & Phil Coke Gets Cut

TEXAS LEAGUE (Double-A) Midland RockHounds 3 Springfield Cardinals 4 LP – McCurry 0-1 / 1.69 Farmhand Of The Game: Shortstop Chad Pinder (4 for 5 / 2 Doubles / 3 RBIs) The A’s organizational RBI and batting average leader, shortstop Chad Pinder, did more to improve his…

Thursday, August 13th: Jake Smolinski’s Big Bat Helps Sounds Win while Parker Frazier Leads Hounds to Shutout Victory

PACIFIC COAST LEAGUE (Triple-A) Nashville Sounds 8 Iowa Cubs 4 WP – Huntzinger 3-2 / 3.73 HR – Roberts (10), Smolinski (9) Farmhand Of The Game: Outfielder Jake Smolinski (3 for 3 / Home Run / Double / Walk / 3 RBIs…

Saturday, August 8th: Ryon Healy Drives in Pair to Help Hounds Win while Dylan Covey Survives Scare in Stockton & Tyler Ladendorf Returns with AZL A’s

TEXAS LEAGUE (Double-A) Midland RockHounds 5 Corpus Christi Hooks 4 WP – Sanchez 10-7 / 4.66 Farmhand Of The Game: Third Baseman Ryon Healy (2 for 4 / 2 RBIs) With two outs, two on and the game tied in the top of the 8th, third baseman…