A number of players recently on A’s minor league rosters have elected to become free agents and are now eligible to sign with other organizations. They are listed below with the A’s minor league affiliate they most recently played for also noted. In addition, LHP Dean Kiekhefer, who made four…
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A’s In The AFL – October 21-26 Final Update
A’s Prospect AFL Highlights (October 21 – October 26) Monday, October 21st: Center fielder Greg Deichmann went 1 for 4 with his league-leading 9th home run, while first baseman Alfonso Rivas went 2 for 4 with an RBI double, and LHP Jhenderson Hurtado threw 1 scoreless inning in Mesa’s 4-0…
View More A’s In The AFL – October 21-26 Final UpdateA’s In The AFL – October 14-20 Update
A’s Prospect AFL Highlights (October 14 – October 20) Monday, October 14th: First baseman Alfonso Rivas went 2 for 3 with a walk and scored twice, while right fielder Greg Deichmann and third baseman Nick Allen each went 0 for 4, and RHP Brady Feigl struck out 2 in 1…
View More A’s In The AFL – October 14-20 UpdateA’s In The AFL – October 7-13 Update
A’s Prospect AFL Highlights (October 7 – October 13) Monday, September 7th: No games scheduled. Tuesday, October 8th: Second baseman Nick Allen went 1 for 3, while left fielder Greg Deichmann went 0 for 4, and RHP Jesus Zambrano allowed 2 runs, 1 earned, in 1 inning of relief as…
View More A’s In The AFL – October 7-13 UpdateA’s In The AFL – September 30-October 6 Update
A’s Prospect AFL Highlights (September 30 – October 6) Monday, September 30th: No games scheduled. Tuesday, October 1st: Center fielder Greg Deichmann went 2 for 5 with a double and scored a run, while RHP Jesus Zambrano tossed 1 scoreless inning in Mesa’s 4-0 shutout win on Tuesday. Wednesday, October…
View More A’s In The AFL – September 30-October 6 UpdateA’s In The AFL – September 23-29 Update
A’s Prospect AFL Highlights (September 23 – 29) Monday, September 23rd: No games scheduled. Tuesday, September 24th: Starter Daniel Gossett allowed 1 run and struck out 3 in 3 innings of work to earn the win, while LHP Jhenderson Hurtado tossed 2 scoreless innings in relief. RF Greg Deichmann went…
View More A’s In The AFL – September 23-29 UpdateA’s In The AFL – September 18-22 Update
A’s Prospect AFL Highlights (September 18 – 22) Wednesday, September 18th: Right fielder Greg Deichmann went 1 for 3 with a walk and stole a base, while first baseman Alfonso Rivas went 1 for 4 with a double and scored a run. LHP Jhenderson Hurtado struck out 3 over 2…
View More A’s In The AFL – September 18-22 UpdateAllen, Rivas, Deichmann, Feigl & Gossett Headline A’s AFL Squad
by Bill Moriarity / A’s Farm Editor While most baseball fans are focused on the drama of major league pennant races and postseason play in the fall, it’s also an important time for some of the minor leagues’ top prospects. And starting on Wednesday, some of the A’s most promising…
View More Allen, Rivas, Deichmann, Feigl & Gossett Headline A’s AFL SquadLas Vegas & Midland Both Set to Start Playoff Series on Wednesday
After winning the PCL Pacific Southern division title, Las Vegas will face off against the Sacramento River Cats in a five-game playoff series starting on Wednesday. And a number of the A’s top pitching prospects are probable starters in the series. RHP Daniel Mengden is scheduled to make the start…
View More Las Vegas & Midland Both Set to Start Playoff Series on WednesdaySunday, 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 SpotWednesday, 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 WinMonday, 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 PortsWednesday, 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 WinFriday, August 16th: Diaz & Naile Lead Hounds to Shutout Win while Ports, Snappers & Monsters All Prevail
TEXAS LEAGUE (Double-A) Midland RockHounds 8 Corpus Christi Hooks 0 WP: Naile 7-7 / 5.64 HR: E.Diaz 2 (13) Prospect Of The Game: Shortstop Edwin Diaz (2 for 4 / Grand Slam / Home Run / 7 RBIs / Walk) The Hounds shut out the Hooks on just five…
View More Friday, August 16th: Diaz & Naile Lead Hounds to Shutout Win while Ports, Snappers & Monsters All PrevailA’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 MondayWednesday, July 31st: Joseph & Rupp Homer to Help Vegas Win while Davidson Homers in Vermont Victory
PACIFIC COAST LEAGUE (Triple-A) New Orleans Baby Cakes 7 Las Vegas Aviators 9 WP: T.Anderson 7-5 / 5.88 HR: Joseph (12), Rupp (4) Prospect Of The Game: Second Baseman Corban Joseph (1 for 5 / Home Run / 4 RBIs) The Aviators notched their fourth…
View More Wednesday, July 31st: Joseph & Rupp Homer to Help Vegas Win while Davidson Homers in Vermont VictoryFriday, July 26th: Murphy Leads 11-HR Attack in Vegas Victory while Stockton Suffers Shutout Loss
PACIFIC COAST LEAGUE (Triple-A) Las Vegas Aviators 20 El Paso Chihuahuas 11 WP: Puk 2-0 / 0.00 HR: Murphy 3 (5), Fowler 2 (21), Payton 2 (19), Mateo 2 (16), Brown (23), Martini (5) Prospect Of The Game: Catcher Sean Murphy (3 for 5 / 3 Home Runs /…
View More Friday, July 26th: Murphy Leads 11-HR Attack in Vegas Victory while Stockton Suffers Shutout LossWednesday, July 24th: Birlingmair Pitches Beloit to Victory while Manaea Suffers Loss for Vegas
MIDWEST LEAGUE (Class-A) Beloit Snappers 5 Burlington Bees 1 WP: Birlingmair 3-6 / 5.01 HR: Schuemann (2) Prospect Of The Game: Pitcher Reid Birlingmair (7 IP / 4 H / 1 ER / 2 BB / 8 K / Win) Last year’s 28th-round draft pick for the A’s,…
View More Wednesday, July 24th: Birlingmair Pitches Beloit to Victory while Manaea Suffers Loss for Vegas