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 FusonTag: Jorge Mateo
A’s Farm Report: Minor League News & Notes
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… –LAS VEGAS AVIATORS– -A pair of minor league Rule-5 pickups have proven to be two of the most productive hitters for…
View More A’s Farm Report: Minor League News & NotesWednesday, July 10th: Ports Prevail behind Lazaro’s Big Bat while Calabuig Helps Hounds Win
CALIFORNIA LEAGUE (High-A) Stockton Ports 15 Lancaster JetHawks 2 WP: Altamirano 4-5 / 4.54 HR: Armenteros 2 (13), Bride (7) Prospect Of The Game: Outfielder Lazaro Armenteros (2 for 5 / 2 Home Runs / 5 RBIs) Stockton put 15 runs on the board to best Lancaster…
View More Wednesday, July 10th: Ports Prevail behind Lazaro’s Big Bat while Calabuig Helps Hounds WinWednesday, July 3rd: Vegas Wins in a Walk-Off while Holmes, Puk & Jefferies Hurl for Hounds
PACIFIC COAST LEAGUE (Triple-A) Reno Aces 2 Las Vegas Aviators 3 WP: M.Romero 4-1 / 3.77 HR: Martini (2) Prospect Of The Game: Designated Hitter Nick Martini (3 for 3 / Home Run / 2 Walks) Las Vegas won in a walk-off…
View More Wednesday, July 3rd: Vegas Wins in a Walk-Off while Holmes, Puk & Jefferies Hurl for HoundsTop 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 HallWednesday, June 26th: Varland Pitches Ports to Victory while Davidson & Baum Debut for Vermont
CALIFORNIA LEAGUE (High-A) Visalia Rawhide 0 Stockton Ports 4 WP: Varland 2-1 / 2.42 Prospect Of The Game: Pitcher Gus Varland (7 IP / 5 H / 0 ER / 0 BB / 6 K / Win) RHP Gus Varland turned in another outstanding start to lead Stockton to…
View More Wednesday, June 26th: Varland Pitches Ports to Victory while Davidson & Baum Debut for VermontA’s Farm’s 2019 Mid-Season Organizational All-Star Team
by Bill Moriarity / A’s Farm Editor With the California League and the Midwest League All-Star breaks taking place earlier this week and all the minor league affiliates right around the halfway points of their seasons, it’s the perfect time to take a step back and determine who the true…
View More A’s Farm’s 2019 Mid-Season Organizational All-Star TeamThursday, June 20th: Vegas Wins behind Bolt’s Big Bat while Altamirano Pitches Ports to Victory
PACIFIC COAST LEAGUE (Triple-A) Sacramento River Cats 10 Las Vegas Aviators 11 WP: McNutt 1-0 / 7.36 HR: Mateo (11), Neuse (10), Campbell (9), Bolt (8) Prospect Of The Game: Outfielder Skye Bolt (3 for 5 / Home Run / 4 RBIs) Las Vegas won in a…
View More Thursday, June 20th: Vegas Wins behind Bolt’s Big Bat while Altamirano Pitches Ports to VictorySaturday, 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 PrevailA’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 EppardWednesday, June 5th: Feigl Pitches Ports to Shutout Victory while Blanco Helps Hounds Win in Extras
CALIFORNIA LEAGUE (High-A) Visalia Rawhide 0 Stockton Ports 4 WP: Feigl 4-2 / 3.20 Prospect Of The Game: Pitcher Brady Feigl (8 IP / 7 H / 0 ER / 0 BB / 9 K / Win) RHP Brady Feigl turned in one of his most impressive starts of…
View More Wednesday, June 5th: Feigl Pitches Ports to Shutout Victory while Blanco Helps Hounds Win in ExtrasSaturday, June 1st: Rivas Helps Ports Prevail while Mateo Wields Big Bat for Vegas
CALIFORNIA LEAGUE (High-A) Stockton Ports 12 Lancaster JetHawks 3 WP: S.Martinez 2-3 / 3.58 Prospect Of The Game: First Baseman Alfonso Rivas (2 for 4 / Double / 2 Walks / 3 RBIs / 4 Runs) The Ports put double digits on the board for the second…
View More Saturday, June 1st: Rivas Helps Ports Prevail while Mateo Wields Big Bat for VegasWednesday, May 29th: Anderson Pitches Vegas to Victory while Milburn Helps Hounds Win and Snappers Sweep a Pair
PACIFIC COAST LEAGUE (Triple-A) Las Vegas Aviators 7 Sacramento River Cats 1 WP: T.Anderson 4-4 / 5.72 HR: Mateo (7), Fowler (6) Prospect Of The Game: Pitcher Tanner Anderson (6 IP / 6 H / 1 ER / 0 BB / 5 K / Win) RHP Tanner…
View More Wednesday, May 29th: Anderson Pitches Vegas to Victory while Milburn Helps Hounds Win and Snappers Sweep a PairA’s Farm Podcast Talks Top Prospects with Asst GM Billy Owens and Catches Up with Ports Play-by-Play Man Zack Bayrouty & Outfield Prospect Lazaro Armenteros
On this week’s podcast, A’s assistant general manager Billy Owens joins A’s Farm Editor-in-Chief Bill Moriarity to share his insights on top A’s prospects like Skye Bolt, Austin Beck, Jorge Mateo and more. After that, Stockton Ports play-by-play man Zack Bayrouty joins us to talk about his career as the…
View More A’s Farm Podcast Talks Top Prospects with Asst GM Billy Owens and Catches Up with Ports Play-by-Play Man Zack Bayrouty & Outfield Prospect Lazaro ArmenterosMonday, May 20th: Howard’s Strong Start Helps Hounds Win while Snappers Drop Doubleheader
TEXAS LEAGUE (Double-A) Midland RockHounds 2 Frisco RoughRiders 1 WP: Howard 4-2 / 1.81 HR: Calabuig (1) Prospect Of The Game: Pitcher Brian Howard (6 IP / 7 H / 0 ER / 0 BB / 4 K / Win) RHP Brian Howard turned in another outstanding…
View More Monday, May 20th: Howard’s Strong Start Helps Hounds Win while Snappers Drop DoubleheaderA’s Farm Report: A’s Minor League Stat Leaders
by Bill Moriarity / A’s Farm Editor Now that we’re a little more than a quarter of the way through the minor league season, it’s a good time to take a look at the A’s minor league leaders in some key statistical categories. When it comes to hitters, members of…
View More A’s Farm Report: A’s Minor League Stat LeadersSunday, May 19th: Beloit Wins Big while Vegas Drops Doubleheader & Kaprielian Makes Debut
MIDWEST LEAGUE (Class-A) Kane County Cougars 7 Beloit Snappers 15 WP: Cohen 4-4 / 7.62 HR: J.Jones (4), Weber 2 (2), Brito (2) Prospect Of The Game: Right Fielder Skyler Weber (4 for 5 / 2 Home Runs / Double / 4 RBIs) Beloit busted out…
View More Sunday, May 19th: Beloit Wins Big while Vegas Drops Doubleheader & Kaprielian Makes DebutTuesday, May 14th: Vegas Falls despite Joseph’s Big Bat while Snappers Win in Extras
PACIFIC COAST LEAGUE (Triple-A) Tacoma Rainiers 9 Las Vegas Aviators 7 LP: Bracewell 0-2 / 5.40 HR: Mateo (5), Joseph (4) Prospect Of The Game: Second Baseman Corban Joseph (3 for 5 / Home Run / Double) Las Vegas squandered an early six-run lead and suffered a…
View More Tuesday, May 14th: Vegas Falls despite Joseph’s Big Bat while Snappers Win in Extras