We recently took a look at the likely A’s opening day roster for 2017, which appears to be reasonably well set, with the exception of a couple of minor question marks. This year’s Triple-A Nashville Sounds roster is a far more complicated puzzle to try to piece together at this…
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A’s In The AFL – November 14-19 Final Update
A’s Prospect AFL Highlights (November 14 – November 19) Monday, November 14th: Shortstop Franklin Barreto went 2 for 5, while third baseman Yairo Munoz went 1 for 4 with a walk and drove in 2 runs. Starter Dylan Covey gave up 3 runs over 4 innings but still earned…
View More A’s In The AFL – November 14-19 Final UpdateA’s In The AFL – November 7-12 Update
A’s Prospect AFL Highlights (November 7 – November 12) Monday, November 7th: Shortstop Franklin Barreto went 2 for 4 with a double, while designated hitter Yairo Munoz went 0 for 3 in Mesa’s 4-3 loss on Monday. Tuesday, November 8th: Second baseman Max Schrock went 2 for 4 with…
View More A’s In The AFL – November 7-12 UpdateA’s In The AFL – October 31-November 5 Update
A’s Prospect AFL Highlights (October 31 – November 5) Monday, October 31st: Third baseman Yairo Munoz went 1 for 3 with a double, while shortstop Franklin Barreto went 0 for 4, and RHP Trey Cochran-Gill allowed 1 run in 1 1/3 innings of relief as Mesa lost 17-2 on…
View More A’s In The AFL – October 31-November 5 UpdateA’s In The AFL – October 24-29 Update
A’s Prospect AFL Highlights (October 24 – 29) Monday, October 24th: Third baseman Yairo Munoz went 0 for 4, while RHP Trey Cochran-Gill tossed 2 scoreless innings, and RHP Sam Bragg threw 1 scoreless frame in Mesa’s 7-2 win on Monday. Tuesday, October 25th: Designated hitter Max Schrock went…
View More A’s In The AFL – October 24-29 UpdateA’s In The AFL – October 17-22 Update
A’s Prospect AFL Highlights (October 17 – 22) Monday, October 17th: RHP Sam Bragg struck out 2 in 2 perfect innings of relief as Mesa won 12-2 on Monday. Tuesday, October 18th: Shortstop Franklin Barreto went 4 for 4 with a double and a walk, stole 2 bases, drove…
View More A’s In The AFL – October 17-22 UpdateA’s In The AFL – October 11-15 Update
A’s Prospect AFL Highlights (October 11 – 15) Tuesday, October 11th: Second baseman Max Schrock went 1 for 4 and drove in a run, while third baseman Yairo Munoz went 0 for 3 with 2 strikeouts, and RHP Trey Cochran-Gill tossed 2/3 of an inning of scoreless relief as…
View More A’s In The AFL – October 11-15 UpdatePreview: Top Prospect Barreto Headlines A’s AFL Squad
While most baseball fans are focused on the drama of postseason play in the fall, it’s also an important time for some of the minor leagues’ top prospects. And starting on Tuesday, some of the A’s most promising young prospects will begin play in the Arizona Fall League. 2016 marks…
View More Preview: Top Prospect Barreto Headlines A’s AFL SquadWednesday, September 14th: Walter Pitches Midland to Victory to Help Hounds Move within 1 Game of Texas League Title
TEXAS LEAGUE CHAMPIONSHIP SERIES (Double-A) GAME #2 Midland RockHounds 6 NW Arkansas Naturals 4 WP – Walter 1-0 / 0.00 HR – Martin (1) Prospect Of The Game: Pitcher Corey Walter (5 IP / 4 H / 0 ER / 1 BB / 0 K / Win) The…
View More Wednesday, September 14th: Walter Pitches Midland to Victory to Help Hounds Move within 1 Game of Texas League TitleSunday, September 4th: Iriart’s 2 HRs Help Ports Prevail while Martin & Paz Lead Hounds to Doubleheader Sweep
CALIFORNIA LEAGUE (High-A) Bakersfield Blaze 2 Stockton Ports 4 WP – Highberger 1-0 / 0.00 HR – Iriart 2 (5) Prospect Of The Game: First Baseman Chris Iriart (2 for 4 / 2 Home Runs / Walk / 3 RBIs) First baseman Chris Iriart had a big night…
View More Sunday, September 4th: Iriart’s 2 HRs Help Ports Prevail while Martin & Paz Lead Hounds to Doubleheader SweepFriday, September 2nd: Rosa Hits 2 HRs & Martin Makes 4 Errors in Hounds’ Loss while Sounds’ Scarsone Is Named PCL Manager of the Year
TEXAS LEAGUE (Double-A) San Antonio Missions 8 Midland RockHounds 5 LP – Bragg 3-4 / 4.43 HR – Rosa 2 (9) Prospect Of The Game: First Baseman Viosergy Rosa (3 for 5 / 2 Home Runs / 5 RBIs) First baseman Viosergy Rosa had a big night at…
View More Friday, September 2nd: Rosa Hits 2 HRs & Martin Makes 4 Errors in Hounds’ Loss while Sounds’ Scarsone Is Named PCL Manager of the YearWednesday, August 31st: Munoz, Marincov & Sportman Homer to Help Hounds Win 4th Straight while Chapman Is Named TX League MVP & AFL Rosters Are Announced
TEXAS LEAGUE (Double-A) San Antonio Missions 8 Midland RockHounds 11 WP – Mann 3-3 / 4.40 HR – Marincov (10), Munoz (9), Sportman (5) Prospect Of The Game: Shortstop Yairo Munoz (2 for 3 / Home Run / Double / 2 Walks / 2 RBIs) Shortstop Yairo…
View More Wednesday, August 31st: Munoz, Marincov & Sportman Homer to Help Hounds Win 4th Straight while Chapman Is Named TX League MVP & AFL Rosters Are AnnouncedFriday, August 12th: Graves Throws 7 Shutout Frames in Stockton Loss while Mengden & Erwin Lead Sounds & Snappers to Shutout Victories with Help from Grand Slams
CALIFORNIA LEAGUE (High-A) High Desert Mavericks 2 Stockton Ports 1 LP – Navas 3-7 / 4.11 Prospect Of The Game: Pitcher Brett Graves (7 IP / 4 H / 0 ER / 1 BB / 3 K) On a day of solid pitching perfomances…
View More Friday, August 12th: Graves Throws 7 Shutout Frames in Stockton Loss while Mengden & Erwin Lead Sounds & Snappers to Shutout Victories with Help from Grand SlamsTuesday, August 9th: Cotton Is Almost Perfect in 1-Hit Shutout for Sounds while Snappers Get No-Hit & Taylor Drives in Game-Winner in 10th for Hounds
PACIFIC COAST LEAGUE (Triple-A) Nashville Sounds 3 Round Rock Express 0 WP – Cotton 10-5 / 4.33 HR – Nunez (20) Prospect Of The Game: Pitcher Jharel Cotton (9 IP / 1 H / 0 ER / 0 BB / 12 K / Win) RHP Jharel Cotton,…
View More Tuesday, August 9th: Cotton Is Almost Perfect in 1-Hit Shutout for Sounds while Snappers Get No-Hit & Taylor Drives in Game-Winner in 10th for HoundsFriday, August 5th: Ravelo Helps Sounds Win Again while Holmes & Manarino Make Debuts for Ports
PACIFIC COAST LEAGUE (Triple-A) Nashville Sounds 12 Colorado Springs Sky Sox 7 WP – Detwiler 4-0 / 3.86 Prospect Of The Game: First Baseman Rangel Ravelo (2 for 4 / Double / Walk / 3 RBIs) Only one A’s affiliate wound up in the…
View More Friday, August 5th: Ravelo Helps Sounds Win Again while Holmes & Manarino Make Debuts for PortsSunday, July 3rd: Friedrichs Impresses with 7 Shutout Frames in Stockton Loss while Manarino Notches 7th Win in Snappers Victory
CALIFORNIA LEAGUE (High-A) Stockton Ports 1 Rancho Cucamonga Quakes 2 LP – Navas 1-4 / 3.79 Prospect Of The Game: Pitcher Kyle Friedrichs (7 IP / 3 H / 0 ER / 0 BB / 9 K) On a…
View More Sunday, July 3rd: Friedrichs Impresses with 7 Shutout Frames in Stockton Loss while Manarino Notches 7th Win in Snappers VictoryTuesday, May 24th: Josh Rodriguez’s Big Bat Helps Sounds Win while Kyle Friedrichs’ 8 Shutout Innings Lead Snappers to Victory
PACIFIC COAST LEAGUE (Triple-A) Nashville Sounds 10 Las Vegas 51s 4 WP – Surkamp 2-1 / 3.91 HR – Pinder (3), Rodriguez (1) Prospect Of The Game: Shortstop Josh Rodriguez (3 for 4 / Home Run / 2 Doubles / 4 RBIs) Josh Rodriguez, who’s…
View More Tuesday, May 24th: Josh Rodriguez’s Big Bat Helps Sounds Win while Kyle Friedrichs’ 8 Shutout Innings Lead Snappers to VictorySunday, May 22nd: Wade Kirkland Helps Hounds Win in a Walk-Off while Ryan Doolittle Drops Nashville Debut
TEXAS LEAGUE (Double-A) Corpus Christi Hooks 6 Midland RockHounds 7 WP – Bragg 1-1 / 11.57 Prospect Of The Game: Second Baseman Wade Kirkland (4 for 5 / Double / 2 RBIs) With one out and a man on third in the bottom of the 10th inning,…
View More Sunday, May 22nd: Wade Kirkland Helps Hounds Win in a Walk-Off while Ryan Doolittle Drops Nashville DebutThursday, May 19th: Jake Smolinski’s Late HR Helps Sounds Win while Matt Chapman & Franklin Barreto Both Homer for Hounds
PACIFIC COAST LEAGUE (Triple-A) Sacramento River Cats 5 Nashville Sounds 6 WP – Kurcz 2-0 / 11.25 HR – Smolinski (3) Prospect Of The Game: Outfielder Jake Smolinski (3 for 4 / Home Run / Double / 2 RBIs) With the game tied 5-5, center fielder…
View More Thursday, May 19th: Jake Smolinski’s Late HR Helps Sounds Win while Matt Chapman & Franklin Barreto Both Homer for HoundsWednesday, April 27th: Joel Seddon Pitches Hounds to Victory while Sean Manaea Is Set to Start for A’s on Friday
TEXAS LEAGUE (Double-A) Midland RockHounds 3 Corpus Christi Hooks 1 WP – Seddon 1-2 / 11.74 Prospect Of The Game: Pitcher Joel Seddon (5 2/3 IP / 3 H / 1 ER / 3 BB / 1 K / Win) Starter Joel Seddon held the Hooks hitless…
View More Wednesday, April 27th: Joel Seddon Pitches Hounds to Victory while Sean Manaea Is Set to Start for A’s on Friday