by Bill Moriarity / A’s Farm Editor In March, the A’s released two dozen minor league players before the MLB-mandated roster freeze went into effect at the end of the month. 14 of the players released were pitchers, while 10 were position players. The vast majority of them never played…
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Saturday, September 7th: Holmes & Jordan Suffer Losses as Vegas & Midland Both Go to Decisive Game #5
PCL PACIFIC CONFERENCE CHAMPIONSHIP SERIES (Triple-A) GAME #4 Sacramento River Cats 5 Las Vegas Aviators 3 LP: G.Holmes Prospect Of The Game: Outfielder Mark Payton (2 for 3 / Walk / RBI) Las Vegas lost to Sacramento on Saturday to even their best-of-five playoff series and force…
View More Saturday, September 7th: Holmes & Jordan Suffer Losses as Vegas & Midland Both Go to Decisive Game #5Las 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 WednesdaySaturday, August 31st: Deichmann’s HR Helps Hounds Win while Holmes Makes Solid Debut for Vegas
TEXAS LEAGUE (Double-A) Midland RockHounds 4 Springfield Cardinals 3 WP: Alexander 1-1 / 0.56 HR: Deichmann (11) Prospect Of The Game: Outfielder Greg Deichmann (1 for 2 / Home Run / 3 RBIs / 2 Walks) The RockHounds recorded their second straight one-run win over Springfield on Saturday…
View More Saturday, August 31st: Deichmann’s HR Helps Hounds Win while Holmes Makes Solid Debut for VegasFriday, August 30th: Luzardo K’s 10 for Vegas while Hounds Clinch Playoff Spot and Stockton & Vermont Win in Extras
PACIFIC COAST LEAGUE (Triple-A) Tacoma Rainiers 4 Las Vegas Aviators 2 LP: Lobstein 6-3 / 4.80 Prospect Of The Game: Pitcher Jesus Luzardo (6 IP / 6 H / 1 ER / 0 BB / 10 K) Even though Las Vegas suffered a late-inning loss, LHP…
View More Friday, August 30th: Luzardo K’s 10 for Vegas while Hounds Clinch Playoff Spot and Stockton & Vermont Win in ExtrasMonday, 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 PortsTuesday, August 20th: Martini, Neuse & Luzardo Lead Vegas to Victory as Aviators Take Sole Possession of 1st Place
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 PlaceThursday, 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 VegasTuesday, July 30th: Murphy Exits with Injury after Another Big Night for Vegas while Manaea, Cotton, Puk & Kaprielian All Make Appearances on Tuesday
PACIFIC COAST LEAGUE (Triple-A) New Orleans Baby Cakes 8 Las Vegas Aviators 7 LP: Puk 2-1 / 4.50 HR: Murphy (7) Prospect Of The Game: Catcher Sean Murphy (2 for 3 / Home Run / Double / Walk / 4 RBIs) Catcher Sean Murphy has…
View More Tuesday, July 30th: Murphy Exits with Injury after Another Big Night for Vegas while Manaea, Cotton, Puk & Kaprielian All Make Appearances on TuesdayThursday, July 25th: Joseph Has Big Night for Vegas while Kaprielian Suffers Loss in Double-A Debut
PACIFIC COAST LEAGUE (Triple-A) El Paso Chihuahuas 15 Las Vegas Aviators 9 LP: T.Anderson 6-5 / 6.00 HR: Brown (22), Mateo (14), Joseph (11), Murphy (2) Prospect Of The Game: Second Baseman Corban Joseph (5 for 5 / Home Run / Double / 3 RBIs) The Aviators may…
View More Thursday, July 25th: Joseph Has Big Night for Vegas while Kaprielian Suffers Loss in Double-A DebutA’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 & NotesSaturday, July 20th: Brown Helps Lead Vegas to Victory while Beck Homers in 1st Game Back for Stockton
PACIFIC COAST LEAGUE (Triple-A) Las Vegas Aviators 8 Salt Lake Bees 5 WP: Bracewell 1-3 / 3.93 HR: Fowler (18) Prospect Of The Game: First Baseman Seth Brown (4 for 5 / 2 Doubles / 2 RBIs) The Aviators bested the Bees for the second…
View More Saturday, July 20th: Brown Helps Lead Vegas to Victory while Beck Homers in 1st Game Back for StocktonA’s Farm Report: Midseason Minor League Pitching Leaders – Feigl, Howard, Dunshee & more
by Bill Moriarity / A’s Farm Editor Last week, we took a look at some of the A’s hottest minor league hitters of late. This week, it’s time to take a look at some of the A’s minor league pitching leaders at this point of the season. And it shouldn’t…
View More A’s Farm Report: Midseason Minor League Pitching Leaders – Feigl, Howard, Dunshee & moreSunday, July 14th: Payton’s Pair of HRs Lead Vegas to Victory while Jordan’s 6 Hitless Frames Lead Stockton to Shutout Win
PACIFIC COAST LEAGUE (Triple-A) Salt Lake Bees 4 Las Vegas Aviators 11 WP: Lobstein 2-2 / 5.40 HR: Fowler (16), Payton 2 (15), Martini (4) Prospect Of The Game: Outfielder Mark Payton (2 for 3 / 2 Home Runs / 4 RBIs / Walk)…
View More Sunday, July 14th: Payton’s Pair of HRs Lead Vegas to Victory while Jordan’s 6 Hitless Frames Lead Stockton to Shutout WinTuesday, July 9th: Cotton Picks Up Win as Ports Prevail while Hounds Fall despite Milburn’s Strong Effort
CALIFORNIA LEAGUE (High-A) Visalia Rawhide 5 Stockton Ports 6 WP: Cotton 1-1 / 6.00 HR: Gridley (2) Prospect Of The Game: Pitcher Mitchell Jordan (6 IP / 2 H / 1 ER / 1 BB / 4 K) Stockton notched a one-run victory over Visalia on Tuesday. California League…
View More Tuesday, July 9th: Cotton Picks Up Win as Ports Prevail while Hounds Fall despite Milburn’s Strong EffortThursday, July 4th: Diaz Has 4 Hits for Vermont while Neuse Homers for Vegas
NEW YORK-PENN LEAGUE (Class-A Short-Season) Vermont Lake Monsters 4 Connecticut Tigers 6 LP: Noa 0-2 / 4.40 Prospect Of The Game: Third Baseman Jordan Diaz (4 for 5 / 2 RBIs) On a day in which six of the A’s seven affiliates went down…
View More Thursday, July 4th: Diaz Has 4 Hits for Vermont while Neuse Homers for VegasSaturday, June 29th: Milburn Pitches Hounds to Victory while Ports Prevail in Extras
TEXAS LEAGUE (Double-A) Midland RockHounds 15 Frisco RoughRiders 2 WP: Milburn 5-4 / 4.23 HR: Theroux (9), E.Diaz (7), Calabuig (2) Prospect Of The Game: Pitcher Matt Milburn (7 IP / 5 H / 1 ER / 1 BB / 7 K / Win) RHP Matt…
View More Saturday, June 29th: Milburn Pitches Hounds to Victory while Ports Prevail in ExtrasMonday, June 24th: Vegas Wins behind Fowler’s Big Bat while Jordan Pitches Ports to Victory
PACIFIC COAST LEAGUE (Triple-A) Sacramento River Cats 6 Las Vegas Aviators 15 WP: Alexander 5-3 / 5.45 HR: Fowler (12), Neuse (12) Prospect Of The Game: Outfielder Dustin Fowler (2 for 3 / Home Run / Double / 2 Walks / 3 RBIs) Las Vegas put 15 runs…
View More Monday, June 24th: Vegas Wins behind Fowler’s Big Bat while Jordan Pitches Ports to VictoryFriday, June 14th: Milburn Pitches Hounds to Shutout Win while Herrmann Homers for Vegas & Vermont Wins 2-Hitter in Opener
TEXAS LEAGUE (Double-A) Midland RockHounds 7 Arkansas Travelers 0 WP: Milburn 4-4 / 4.36 Prospect Of The Game: Pitcher Matt Milburn (6.2 IP / 7 H / 0 ER / 2 BB / 3 K / Win) RHP Matt Milburn turned in his second straight outstanding…
View More Friday, June 14th: Milburn Pitches Hounds to Shutout Win while Herrmann Homers for Vegas & Vermont Wins 2-Hitter in OpenerSunday, June 9th: Eierman & Hannah Homer to Help Ports Prevail while Hounds Win 6th Straight
CALIFORNIA LEAGUE (High-A) San Jose Giants 8 Stockton Ports 10 WP: Krall 2-2 / 5.88 HR: Eierman (6), Hannah (2) Prospect Of The Game: Shortstop Jeremy Eierman (2 for 5 / Home Run / 4 RBIs) Stockton won its fifth straight on Sunday. Shortstop Jeremy Eierman singled in…
View More Sunday, June 9th: Eierman & Hannah Homer to Help Ports Prevail while Hounds Win 6th Straight