The Arizona Fall League just wrapped up its 31-game schedule this past week. As some of you probably already know, there are six teams in the AFL with each team comprised of prospects from five different organizations. Organizations typically use the AFL as an opportunity to get their top prospects…
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A’s In The AFL – November 11-16 Update
A’s AFL Farmhand Of The Week A’s Prospect AFL Highlights (November 11-16) Monday, November 11th: Shortstop Addison Russell had 2 singles and a double and LHP Omar Duran and RHP Seth Frankoff each tossed 1 scoreless inning in Mesa’s 4-0 shutout win on Monday. Tuesday, November 12th: DH…
View More A’s In The AFL – November 11-16 UpdateA’s In The AFL – November 4-9 Update
A’s AFL Farmhand Of The Week A’s Prospect AFL Highlights (November 4-9) Monday, November 4th: Shortstop Addison Russell, first baseman Max Muncy and catcher David Freitas had 1 hit apiece and Jeff Urlaub, Seth Frankoff and Ryan Dull each tossed 1 scoreless inning in Mesa’s 5-4 win on…
View More A’s In The AFL – November 4-9 UpdateA’s In The AFL – Oct. 28-Nov. 2 Update
A’s AFL Farmhand Of The Week A’s Prospect AFL Highlights (October 28 – November 2) Monday, October 28th: Shortstop Addison Russell went 1 for 4, catcher David Freitas went 0 for 2 with a walk and a run and LHP Jeff Urlaub and RHP Ryan Dull each tossed…
View More A’s In The AFL – Oct. 28-Nov. 2 UpdateA’s In The AFL – October 21-26 Update
A’s AFL Farmhand Of The Week A’s Prospect AFL Highlights (October 21-26) Monday, October 21st: Shortstop Addison Russell and catcher David Freitas both homered and LHP Jeff Urlaub struck out 2 in 1 scoreless inning of relief in Mesa’s 9-6 win on Monday. Tuesday, October 22nd: DH Max…
View More A’s In The AFL – October 21-26 UpdateA’s In The AFL – October 14-19 Update
A’s AFL Farmhand Of The Week A’s Prospect AFL Highlights (October 14-19) Monday, October 14th: Shortstop Addison Russell and first baseman Max Muncy each went 1 for 5 and RHP Seth Frankoff and LHP Omar Duran each tossed 1 scoreless inning in Mesa’s 7-6 win on Monday. Tuesday,…
View More A’s In The AFL – October 14-19 UpdateA’s In The AFL – October 8-11 Update
A’s AFL Farmhand Of The Week A’s Prospect AFL Highlights (October 8-11) Tuesday, October 8th: Shortstop Addison Russell doubled, walked twice and stole a base, catcher David Freitas went 0 for 4 and LHP Jeff Urlaub tossed 1 scoreless inning of relief in Mesa’s 8-8 tie on Tuesday.…
View More A’s In The AFL – October 8-11 UpdatePreview: Top Prospects Russell & Muncy Lead A’s Arizona Fall League Squad
While the fall is an important time for A’s players and fans alike when it comes to post-season play, it’s also an important time for some of the minor leagues’ top prospects. And as the A’s begin Game #4 of their American League playoff series against Detroit on Tuesday, some…
View More Preview: Top Prospects Russell & Muncy Lead A’s Arizona Fall League SquadTuesday, August 27th: Bowman, Banwart & Aviles Pitch Ports, Cats & Snappers to Victory while Hounds Come Up Short on Tuesday
A’s Farmhand Of The Day PACIFIC COAST LEAGUE (Triple-A) Fresno Grizzlies 1 Sacramento River Cats 2 WP – Banwart 10-5 / 4.43 Farmhand Of The Game: Pitcher Travis Banwart (5 2/3 IP / 4 H / 1 ER / 2…
View More Tuesday, August 27th: Bowman, Banwart & Aviles Pitch Ports, Cats & Snappers to Victory while Hounds Come Up Short on TuesdayWednesday, June 5th: Muncy’s 3 HRs Lead Ports to Victory while Hounds & Snappers Both Win
A’s Farmhand Of The Day TEXAS LEAGUE (Double-A) Midland RockHounds 3 Corpus Christi Hooks 1 WP – Leon 3-3 / 3.38 HR – Freitas (8) Farmhand Of The Game: Pitcher Arnold Leon (6 IP / 7 H / 1 ER / 0 BB / 5 K…
View More Wednesday, June 5th: Muncy’s 3 HRs Lead Ports to Victory while Hounds & Snappers Both WinFriday, May 24th: Simmons Stars for Stockton as All Four Affiliates Win on Friday
A’s Farmhand Of The Day PACIFIC COAST LEAGUE (Triple-A) Sacramento River Cats 5 Tucson Padres 2 WP – Ekstrom 1-0 / 4.56 HR – Peterson (4) Farmhand Of The Game: Outfielder Shane Peterson (Home Run / 2 RBIs) Starter…
View More Friday, May 24th: Simmons Stars for Stockton as All Four Affiliates Win on FridayThursday, May 23rd: Billings Pitches Cats to Victory while Snappers Win and Hounds & Ports Fall
A’s Farmhand Of The Day PACIFIC COAST LEAGUE (Triple-A) New Orleans Zephyrs 2 Sacramento River Cats 4 WP – Billings 5-2 / 4.70 Farmhand Of The Game: Pitcher Bruce Billings (6 IP / 5 H / 2 ER / 1 BB / 7 K /…
View More Thursday, May 23rd: Billings Pitches Cats to Victory while Snappers Win and Hounds & Ports FallThursday, May 16th: Russell Homers in Ports Win while Cats, Hounds & Snappers All Fall
A’s Farmhand Of The Day PACIFIC COAST LEAGUE (Triple-A) Oklahoma City RedHawks 7 Sacramento River Cats 2 LP – Gray 4-2 / 2.47 Farmhand Of The Game: Otfielder Jeremy Barfield (Double / RBI) Starter Sonny Gray got off to another good start on Thursday, allowing just 1…
View More Thursday, May 16th: Russell Homers in Ports Win while Cats, Hounds & Snappers All FallMonday, May 6th: Hounds, Ports & Snappers All Win while Rain Halts Cats Game
A’s Farmhand Of The Day PACIFIC COAST LEAGUE (Triple-A) Las Vegas 51s Sacramento River Cats (GAME SUSPENDED) TEXAS LEAGUE (Double-A) Frisco RoughRiders 2 Midland RockHounds 7 WP – Neal 3-0 / 2.14 HR – Barfield (7) Farmhand Of The Game: Pitcher Zach Neal…
View More Monday, May 6th: Hounds, Ports & Snappers All Win while Rain Halts Cats GameSunday, April 28th: Billings Pitches Cats to Victory as Hounds, Ports & Snappers All Fall
A’s Farmhand Of The Day PACIFIC COAST LEAGUE (Triple-A) Salt Lake Bees 2 Sacramento River Cats 7 WP – Billings 1-1 / 9.88 HR – Taylor (5), Weeks (1) Farmhand Of The Game: Pitcher Bruce Billings (6 IP /…
View More Sunday, April 28th: Billings Pitches Cats to Victory as Hounds, Ports & Snappers All FallPreview: #1 Picks Green, Gray and Choice Good To Go for River Cats in 2013
The opening day roster for the Sacramento River Cats, the A’s Triple-A affiliate in the Pacific Coast League, was announced on Monday. And the team will include a remarkable five 1st-round draft picks – Sonny Gray, Michael Choice, Grant Green, Jemile Weeks and James Simmons. Along with Weeks and Green,…
View More Preview: #1 Picks Green, Gray and Choice Good To Go for River Cats in 2013A’s, River Cats’ & RockHounds’ Roster Projections
We’re now less than a week away from opening day, and Jemile Weeks has been optioned to Sacramento, Adam Rosales has been placed on the disabled list, and Hiro Nakajima has been struggling and is now dealing with a strained hamstring. And thanks to these recent developments, it looks like…
View More A’s, River Cats’ & RockHounds’ Roster ProjectionsSpring’s Young Over-Achievers!
Well, we’re a little over three weeks into spring training now, and we’ve had the chance to get a good look at a number of the A’s most promising young hitters. There are 13 hitters who are likely to start the season in the A’s minor league system who’ve gotten…
View More Spring’s Young Over-Achievers!Spring Training Update – 3/18/13
A’s Farm’s update on the third week of spring training and the A’s big round of roster cuts… [youtube=http://youtu.be/SVTugBbmEr0] A’s Spring Training Stats Grant Green Stats Michael Taylor Stats Michael Choice Stats David Freitas Stats Scott Moore Stats Darwin Perez Stats Brian Gordon Stats Be sure…
View More Spring Training Update – 3/18/13Saturday, September 1st: Vermont Notches No-Hitter Behind Menna and 2 Relievers while Cats Win and Hounds & Ports Fall
A’s Farmhand Of The Day PACIFIC COAST LEAGUE (TRIPLE-A) Sacramento River Cats 9 Salt Lake Bees 7 (WP – Accardo 1-0 / 1.17) Farmhand Of The Game: Outfielder Grant Green (Home Run / Double / 3 RBIs) Worth…
View More Saturday, September 1st: Vermont Notches No-Hitter Behind Menna and 2 Relievers while Cats Win and Hounds & Ports Fall