by Bill Moriarity / A’s Farm Editor As everyone knows by now, with just two weeks to go until opening day, Major League Baseball made the difficult decision on Thursday to cancel the remainder of spring training as well as the first two weeks of the regular season. But with…
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A’s Final 2019 Minor League Hitting & Pitching Leaders
With the regular season now complete for all the A’s affiliates, it’s time to take a quick look at the A’s minor league statistical leaders this season. Includes Las Vegas Aviators (AAA), Midland RockHounds (AA), Stockton Ports (A), Beloit Snappers (A), Vermont Lake Monsters (A) and AZL A’s Green &…
View More A’s Final 2019 Minor League Hitting & Pitching LeadersA’s Farm Report: Triple-A Update – Luzardo, Kaprielian, Playoffs & More
by Bill Moriarity / A’s Farm Editor There’s been plenty of action in Las Vegas lately! And no, not on The Strip, but at the brand-new Las Vegas Ballpark, which is actually in Summerlin. The team just clinched the division title on Sunday, but that’s just the tip of the…
View More A’s Farm Report: Triple-A Update – Luzardo, Kaprielian, Playoffs & MoreTop 5 Aviators of the Month for August
by Brian Fonseca / A’s Farm Contributor Las Vegas put up a winning record of 18-11 in August and ended up clinching the division title as well as a playoff berth on September 1. And the team will now face off against a former A’s affiliate, the Sacramento River Cats,…
View More Top 5 Aviators of the Month for AugustSunday, 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 SpotMonday, 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 WinThursday, 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 & MoreFriday, August 9th: Blackburn Leads Vegas to Shutout Victory while Holmes K’s 9 in Hounds Win
PACIFIC COAST LEAGUE (Triple-A) Las Vegas Aviators 4 Iowa Cubs 0 WP: Blackburn 10-3 / 4.28 Prospect Of The Game: Pitcher Paul Blackburn (7 IP / 5 H / 0 ER / 1 BB / 4 K / Win) RHP Paul…
View More Friday, August 9th: Blackburn Leads Vegas to Shutout Victory while Holmes K’s 9 in Hounds WinSaturday, August 3rd: Vegas Wins behind Campbell’s Big Bat while Kelly Leads Stockton to Shutout Victory
PACIFIC COAST LEAGUE (Triple-A) Oklahoma City Dodgers 5 Las Vegas Aviators 10 WP: Blackburn 9-3 / 4.55 HR: Brown (29), Neuse (21), Campbell (14) Prospect Of The Game: Third Baseman Eric Campbell (3 for 5 / Home Run / 4 RBIs) Las Vegas took its second straight from…
View More Saturday, August 3rd: Vegas Wins behind Campbell’s Big Bat while Kelly Leads Stockton to Shutout VictoryTop 5 Aviators of the Month for July
by Brian Fonseca / A’s Farm Contributor The wins continued to pile up for Las Vegas in July as the Aviators posted a 17-9 record for the month. And the team currently leads the Pacific Coast League in hits, runs, doubles and triples while also boasting the league’s best batting…
View More Top 5 Aviators of the Month for JulySunday, July 28th: Blackburn & Brown Lead Vegas to Victory while Friedrichs Helps Hounds Win
PACIFIC COAST LEAGUE (Triple-A) Las Vegas Aviators 10 El Paso Chihuahuas 1 WP: Blackburn 8-3 / 4.56 HR: Brown 2 (27), Mateo (17), Murphy (6), Piscotty (1) Prospect Of The Game: Pitcher Paul Blackburn (7 IP / 7 H / 0 ER / 0 BB / 5 K…
View More Sunday, July 28th: Blackburn & Brown Lead Vegas to Victory while Friedrichs Helps Hounds WinSunday, July 21st: Friedrichs Leads Hounds to Shutout Win while Fowler Homers Again for Vegas
TEXAS LEAGUE (Double-A) Midland RockHounds 2 Tulsa Drillers 0 WP: Friedrichs 4-5 / 3.58 Prospect Of The Game: Pitcher Kyle Friedrichs (7 IP / 5 H / 0 ER / 1 BB / 4 K / Win) Midland shut out Tulsa…
View More Sunday, July 21st: Friedrichs Leads Hounds to Shutout Win while Fowler Homers Again for VegasTuesday, July 16th: Blackburn Impresses for Vegas but Cotton Takes the Loss while Puk & Friedrichs Lead Hounds to Shutout Win
PACIFIC COAST LEAGUE (Triple-A) Las Vegas Aviators 0 Tacoma Rainiers 2 LP: Cotton 0-1 / 13.50 Prospect Of The Game: Pitcher Paul Blackburn (7 IP / 5 H / 0 ER / 1 BB / 5 K) Despite the fact that the Aviators had their three-game…
View More Tuesday, July 16th: Blackburn Impresses for Vegas but Cotton Takes the Loss while Puk & Friedrichs Lead Hounds to Shutout WinSunday, July 7th: Ports Prevail behind Mullen’s Big Bat while Howard & Puk Are Solid for Hounds
CALIFORNIA LEAGUE (High-A) Visalia Rawhide 3 Stockton Ports 7 WP: Conley 1-0 / 0.00 HR: Bride (6), Mullen (5) Prospect Of The Game: Designated Hitter Robert Mullen (4 for 4 / Home Run / Double / 2 RBIs) Stockton snapped its five-game losing streak on Sunday. Designated hitter Robert…
View More Sunday, July 7th: Ports Prevail behind Mullen’s Big Bat while Howard & Puk Are Solid for HoundsFriday, 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 SkidSunday, June 30th: Motter Helps Hounds Win 4th Straight while Bolt Leads Vegas to Walk-Off Victory
TEXAS LEAGUE (Double-A) Midland RockHounds 5 Frisco RoughRiders 4 WP: Naile 6-4 / 5.75 HR: E.Diaz (8), Motter (2) Prospect Of The Game: First Baseman Taylor Motter (3 for 3 / Home Run / Double / 2 RBIs) 29-year-old Taylor Motter, who was recently acquired by the…
View More Sunday, June 30th: Motter Helps Hounds Win 4th Straight while Bolt Leads Vegas to Walk-Off VictoryTuesday, June 25th: Barreto’s Big Bat Leads Vegas to Victory while McCann Shines in Vermont Debut
PACIFIC COAST LEAGUE (Triple-A) Las Vegas Aviators 11 Fresno Grizzlies 5 WP: Blackburn 7-1 / 5.45 HR: Brown (18), Barreto (12), Joseph (6) Prospect Of The Game: Second Baseman Franklin Barreto (3 for 5 / Home Run / Triple / 2 RBIs) The Aviators put…
View More Tuesday, June 25th: Barreto’s Big Bat Leads Vegas to Victory while McCann Shines in Vermont DebutThursday, 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 Victory