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 PlaceTag: Jesus Luzardo
Thursday, August 15th: White & Kaprielian Help Hounds Win while Luzardo Suffers Loss for Las Vegas
TEXAS LEAGUE (Double-A) Midland RockHounds 16 Amarillo Sod Poodles 3 WP: Jefferies 1-2 / 3.66 HR: Deichmann (8), White (7), Motter (6), Ramirez (4) Prospect Of The Game: Second Baseman Mikey White (2 for 5 / Grand Slam / Double / Walk / 5 RBIs) The RockHounds…
View More Thursday, August 15th: White & Kaprielian Help Hounds Win while Luzardo Suffers Loss for Las VegasA’s Farm Report: August Minor League News & Notes – Puk, Kap, Cotton, Luzardo & More
by Bill Moriarity / A’s Farm Editor It’s time to catch up on some of the latest news and notes from around the A’s minor league system… But first…if you haven’t already, be sure to check out our latest A’s Farm podcast featuring an inside look at this year’s Stockton…
View More A’s Farm Report: August Minor League News & Notes – Puk, Kap, Cotton, Luzardo & MoreSaturday, August 10th: Barreto’s Big Bat Leads Vegas to Victory while Puk & Kaprielian Pick Up Wins and Luzardo Leads Stockton to Shutout Win
PACIFIC COAST LEAGUE (Triple-A) Las Vegas Aviators 6 Omaha Storm Chasers 5 WP: Puk 4-1 / 4.82 HR: Brown (32), Barreto (13) Prospect Of The Game: Second Baseman Franklin Barreto (2 for 4 / Home Run / Walk / 3 RBIs) Second baseman Franklin Barreto led Las…
View More Saturday, August 10th: Barreto’s Big Bat Leads Vegas to Victory while Puk & Kaprielian Pick Up Wins and Luzardo Leads Stockton to Shutout WinMonday, August 5th: Payton Hits Pair of HRs in Aviators’ Walk-Off Win while Puk, Kaprielian & Luzardo All Make Appearances on Monday
PACIFIC COAST LEAGUE (Triple-A) Oklahoma City Dodgers 9 Las Vegas Aviators 10 WP: Puk 3-1 / 3.86 HR: Brown (30), Payton 2 (23), Campbell (15), Taylor (8) Prospect Of The Game: Outfielder Mark Payton (2 for 4 / 2 Home Runs / 3 RBIs) Las Vegas notched…
View More Monday, August 5th: Payton Hits Pair of HRs in Aviators’ Walk-Off Win while Puk, Kaprielian & Luzardo All Make Appearances on MondayA’s Farm Podcast Talks Prospects with Asst Farm Director Ed Sprague and Checks In with Barreto, Melvin & Forst
On this week’s episode, A’s Assistant Director of Player Development Ed Sprague joins A’s Farm Editor-in-Chief Bill Moriarity to talk about some of the A’s youngest prospects currently playing in the Arizona League. After that, we check in with A’s infielder Franklin Barreto and also get A’s manager Bob Melvin’s…
View More A’s Farm Podcast Talks Prospects with Asst Farm Director Ed Sprague and Checks In with Barreto, Melvin & ForstA’s Farm Podcast Talks Top Prospects with A’s Special Assistant Grady Fuson
A’s Special Assistant Grady Fuson joins A’s Farm Editor-in-Chief Bill Moriarity for an in-depth conversation about some of the A’s top prospects, including Jesus Luzardo, A.J. Puk, James Kaprielian, Jorge Mateo and many more. Find out why A.J. Puk has stopped throwing his changeup, what Franklin Barreto needs to do…
View More A’s Farm Podcast Talks Top Prospects with A’s Special Assistant Grady FusonFriday, July 5th: Martini’s Big Bat Leads Vegas to Victory while Ward’s HR Helps Snappers Snap Skid
PACIFIC COAST LEAGUE (Triple-A) Las Vegas Aviators 16 Albuquerque Isotopes 3 WP: Naile 1-0 / 2.57 HR: Neuse (15), Bolt (9), Taylor (6), Martini (3) Prospect Of The Game: Designated Hitter Nick Martini (3 for 6 / Home Run / Double / 2 RBIs) The Aviators notched their fifth…
View More Friday, July 5th: Martini’s Big Bat Leads Vegas to Victory while Ward’s HR Helps Snappers Snap SkidTop 5 Aviators of the Month for June
by Brian Fonseca / A’s Farm Contributor The Aviators finished June with a record of 15-12 for the month. Up and down the lineup, the team continues to produce at the plate as Las Vegas boasts the best batting average (.301) and on-base percentage (.374) in the 16-team Pacific Coast…
View More Top 5 Aviators of the Month for JuneTuesday, July 2nd: Howard Pitches Hounds to Victory while Luzardo & Kaprielian Take the Hill for Vegas & Stockton
TEXAS LEAGUE (Double-A) Amarillo Sod Poodles 1 Midland RockHounds 7 WP: Howard 7-5 / 2.92 Prospect Of The Game: Pitcher Brian Howard (7 IP / 7 H / 1 ER / 1 BB / 3 K / Win) RHP Brian Howard turned in his third straight quality start…
View More Tuesday, July 2nd: Howard Pitches Hounds to Victory while Luzardo & Kaprielian Take the Hill for Vegas & StocktonA’s Farm Podcast’s Midseason Minor League Roundup Talks Top Prospects with A’s Nation Editor Alex Hall
On this week’s podcast, A’s Farm Editor-in-Chief Bill Moriarity is joined by Athletics Nation Editor-in-Chief and San Francisco Examiner correspondent Alex Hall for a midseason look at the A’s minor league system and the organization’s top prospects. The two offer updates on top pitching prospects Jesus Luzardo, A.J. Puk and…
View More A’s Farm Podcast’s Midseason Minor League Roundup Talks Top Prospects with A’s Nation Editor Alex HallThursday, June 27th: Howard Pitches Hounds to Shutout Win while Fowler’s Big Bat Leads Vegas to Victory
TEXAS LEAGUE (Double-A) Midland RockHounds 1 Frisco RoughRiders 0 WP: Howard 6-5 / 3.04 Prospect Of The Game: Pitcher Brian Howard (7 IP / 6 H / 0 ER / 2 BB / 7 K / Win) RHP Brian Howard turned in another outstanding start to lead…
View More Thursday, June 27th: Howard Pitches Hounds to Shutout Win while Fowler’s Big Bat Leads Vegas to VictorySaturday, June 22nd: Friedrichs Pitches Hounds to Victory while Luzardo & Kaprielian Make Starts for Vegas & Stockton
TEXAS LEAGUE (Double-A) Arkansas Travelers 1 Midland RockHounds 3 WP: Friedrichs 2-3 / 3.80 HR: Barrera (4) Prospect Of The Game: Pitcher Kyle Friedrichs (6 IP / 8 H / 0 ER / 1 BB / 10 K / Win) RHP Kyle Friedrichs turned in an…
View More Saturday, June 22nd: Friedrichs Pitches Hounds to Victory while Luzardo & Kaprielian Make Starts for Vegas & StocktonSunday, June 16th: Barreto’s Big Bat Leads Vegas to Victory while Puk & Luzardo Help Ports Prevail
PACIFIC COAST LEAGUE (Triple-A) Las Vegas Aviators 11 Memphis Redbirds 8 WP: Wendelken 4-1 / 6.75 HR: Barreto (10) Prospect Of The Game: Second Baseman Franklin Barreto (3 for 5 / Home Run / 2 Doubles / RBI / 3 Runs) Franklin Barreto helped lead Las Vegas…
View More Sunday, June 16th: Barreto’s Big Bat Leads Vegas to Victory while Puk & Luzardo Help Ports PrevailTuesday, June 11th: Bride Wields Big Bat as Puk & Luzardo Make Solid Debuts for Stockton
CALIFORNIA LEAGUE (High-A) San Jose Giants 3 Stockton Ports 4 WP: Charles 1-0 / 2.89 HR: Bride (5) Prospect Of The Game: Third Baseman Jonah Bride (2 for 4 / Home Run / HBP / 2 RBIs / 2 Runs) On a night in which A.J. Puk and…
View More Tuesday, June 11th: Bride Wields Big Bat as Puk & Luzardo Make Solid Debuts for StocktonSaturday, June 8th: Milburn Pitches Hounds to Victory while McDonald Helps Ports Prevail
TEXAS LEAGUE (Double-A) Frisco RoughRiders 1 Midland RockHounds 3 WP: Milburn 3-4 / 4.78 HR: Deichmann (7) Prospect Of The Game: Pitcher Matt Milburn (8 IP / 8 H / 0 ER / 0 BB / 6 K / Win) RHP Matt Milburn turned in his best…
View More Saturday, June 8th: Milburn Pitches Hounds to Victory while McDonald Helps Ports PrevailFriday, June 7th: Ports Prevail behind Lazaro’s Big Bat while Barrera Helps Hounds Win & Alexander Pitches Vegas to Victory
CALIFORNIA LEAGUE (High-A) San Jose Giants 3 Stockton Ports 8 WP: Gilbert 2-0 / 3.32 HR: Armenteros (10), Hargrove (3) Prospect Of The Game: Outfielder Lazaro Armenteros (3 for 5 / Home Run / Triple / 3 RBIs) Lazaro Armenteros had a big night at the plate to…
View More Friday, June 7th: Ports Prevail behind Lazaro’s Big Bat while Barrera Helps Hounds Win & Alexander Pitches Vegas to VictoryA’s Farm Podcast Talks Top Prospects with Minor League Pitching & Hitting Coordinators Gil Patterson & Jim Eppard
On this week’s podcast, A’s minor league pitching and hitting coordinators Gil Patterson and Jim Eppard join A’s Farm Editor-in-Chief Bill Moriarity to share their insights on some of the team’s top prospects including A.J. Puk, Jesus Luzardo, James Kaprielian, Sean Murphy, Jorge Mateo, Franklin Barreto and many more. Pitching…
View More A’s Farm Podcast Talks Top Prospects with Minor League Pitching & Hitting Coordinators Gil Patterson & Jim EppardA’s Farm Report: Dunshee, Cotton, Kaprielian & More Pitchers on the Move
by Bill Moriarity / A’s Farm Editor The position player rosters for each of the A’s minor league affiliates have remained remarkably stable so far this year, with very few hitters moving around the system too much during the first quarter of the minor league season. But the same certainly…
View More A’s Farm Report: Dunshee, Cotton, Kaprielian & More Pitchers on the MoveA’s Player Development Supervisor Rick Magnante Talks About Team’s Top Prospects on A’s Farm Podcast
On this week’s podcast, former Stockton Ports manager and the A’s current Supervisor of Player Development Rick Magnante joins A’s Farm Editor-in-Chief Bill Moriarity to talk about his career in baseball and his current role with the A’s and to discuss some of the team’s top prospects like A.J. Puk,…
View More A’s Player Development Supervisor Rick Magnante Talks About Team’s Top Prospects on A’s Farm Podcast