A’s Farmhand Of The Day PACIFIC COAST LEAGUE (Triple-A) Las Vegas 51s 6 Sacramento River Cats 1 LP – Thomas 0-1 / 3.38 Farmhand Of The Game: Pitcher Justin Thomas (5 1/3 IP / 5 H / 2 ER…
View More Saturday, April 6th: Streich, Murphy & Bowman Pitch Snappers, Ports & Hounds To VictoryTag: Sean Murphy
Preview: Rising Star Addison Russell Ready to Shine for Stockton in 2013
The opening day roster for the Stockton Ports, the A’s Class-A affiliate in the California League, was announced this week. And the Ports’ lineup will be led by the A’s top draft pick from last year, rising star Addison Russell. The A’s top shortstop prospect will be joined in the…
View More Preview: Rising Star Addison Russell Ready to Shine for Stockton in 2013A’s, River Cats’ & RockHounds’ Roster Projections
We’re now less than a week away from opening day, and Jemile Weeks has been optioned to Sacramento, Adam Rosales has been placed on the disabled list, and Hiro Nakajima has been struggling and is now dealing with a strained hamstring. And thanks to these recent developments, it looks like…
View More A’s, River Cats’ & RockHounds’ Roster ProjectionsTuesday, August 21st: Murphy Pitches Ports to Victory while Cats & Bees Win and Russell & Ynoa Impress
A’s Farmhand Of The Day PACIFIC COAST LEAGUE (TRIPLE-A) Las Vegas 51s 2 Sacramento River Cats 6 (WP – Peacock 12-7 / 5.61) Farmhand Of The Game: Shortstop Brandon Hicks (Home Run / Double / 2 RBIs) …
View More Tuesday, August 21st: Murphy Pitches Ports to Victory while Cats & Bees Win and Russell & Ynoa ImpressSaturday, August 4th: Murphy Pitches Ports to Victory while McCarthy Impresses in Rehab Stint for Cats
A’s Farmhand Of The Day PACIFIC COAST LEAGUE (TRIPLE-A) Memphis Redbirds 2 Sacramento River Cats 3 (WP – Thompson 3-2 / 3.51) Farmhand Of The Game: Pitcher Brandon McCarthy (6 IP / 0 ER / 9 K) Worth Noting: Starter…
View More Saturday, August 4th: Murphy Pitches Ports to Victory while McCarthy Impresses in Rehab Stint for CatsExclusive: A’s Super Scout Grady Fuson Talks Top Prospects with A’s Farm
One of the most popular pieces we’ve featured here on A’s Farm over the past few months was our profile of A’s super scout (and Moneyball bad guy) Grady Fuson. He was the A’s scouting director from 1995 until 2001, when he left the A’s to become the assistant general…
View More Exclusive: A’s Super Scout Grady Fuson Talks Top Prospects with A’s FarmWednesday, July 18th: Nunez Gives AZL A’s Walk-Off Win while Pitching Prospects Straily, Gray & Murphy All Deliver Strong Outings
A’s Farmhand Of The Day PACIFIC COAST LEAGUE (TRIPLE-A) Sacramento River Cats 1 Tacoma Rainiers 2 (LP – Peterson 0-1 / 27.00) Farmhand Of The Game: Pitcher Dan Straily (8 IP / 1 ER / 8 K) Worth Noting:…
View More Wednesday, July 18th: Nunez Gives AZL A’s Walk-Off Win while Pitching Prospects Straily, Gray & Murphy All Deliver Strong OutingsCatching Up With: The Stockton Ports
When the season began, top pitching prospects like A.J. Cole, Ian Krol and Blake Hassebrock were expected to make the Class-A Stockton Ports’ starting staff the real highlight of the team. But Hassebrock ended up spending much of the first half on the disabled list, Krol has struggled for…
View More Catching Up With: The Stockton PortsWednesday, June 27th: Murphy Pitches Ports to Victory as Bees Win and Cats Fall
A’s Farmhand Of The Day PACIFIC COAST LEAGUE (TRIPLE-A) Salt Lake Bees 7 Sacramento River Cats 2 (LP – Billings 4-2 / 3.34) Farmhand Of The Game: First Baseman Daric Barton (2 for 3 / Double / Walk / Run /…
View More Wednesday, June 27th: Murphy Pitches Ports to Victory as Bees Win and Cats FallFriday, June 8th: Murphy Leads Ports to Win while Hounds & Bees Fall and Cats Earn Split
A’s Farmhand Of The Day TRIPLE-A PACIFIC COAST LEAGUE GAME #1 (Suspended from June 7) Sacramento River Cats 4 Colorado Springs Sky Sox 12 (LP – Castro 3-6 / 7.01) Farmhand Of The Game: Outfielder Michael Taylor (2 for 4 / Double / RBI) …
View More Friday, June 8th: Murphy Leads Ports to Win while Hounds & Bees Fall and Cats Earn SplitTuesday, May 29th: Cole Gets 1st Win for Bees as Griffin’s Pitching & Hicks’ Homer Help Cats Win and Murphy’s Arm & Oberacker’s Cycle Push Ports to Victory
A’s Farmhand Of The Day TRIPLE-A PACIFIC COAST LEAGUE Fresno Grizzlies 2 Sacramento River Cats 4 (WP – Scribner 2-0 / 3.64) Farmhand Of The Game: Second Baseman Brandon Hicks (Home Run / 2 RBIs) Worth Noting: Infielder Brandon Hicks…
View More Tuesday, May 29th: Cole Gets 1st Win for Bees as Griffin’s Pitching & Hicks’ Homer Help Cats Win and Murphy’s Arm & Oberacker’s Cycle Push Ports to VictoryThursday, May 24th: Straily Pitches Hounds to Victory as Cats, Ports and Bees Fall
A’s Farmhand Of The Day TRIPLE-A PACIFIC COAST LEAGUE Sacramento River Cats 3 Round Rock Express 5 (LP – Griffin 0-2 / 5.82) Farmhand Of The Game: Pitcher A.J. Griffin (6 IP / 2 ER / 3 K) Worth Noting: Starter A.J. Griffin had…
View More Thursday, May 24th: Straily Pitches Hounds to Victory as Cats, Ports and Bees FallExclusive: A’s Assistant GM David Forst Gives the Lowdown on Off-Season Acquisitions and A’s Top Prospects – Part 2
Yesterday, we brought you Part 1 of A’s Farm’s exclusive interview with A’s assistant general manager David Forst, where he gave us the lowdown on Jarrod Parker, Ryan Cook, Tommy Milone, Brad Peacock and more. In Part 2, we’ll cover Josh Reddick, Miles Head, Michael Choice, Sonny Gray and more…
View More Exclusive: A’s Assistant GM David Forst Gives the Lowdown on Off-Season Acquisitions and A’s Top Prospects – Part 2Sunday, May 13th: Cats and Bees Fall as Hounds Lose 6th Straight
A’s Farmhand Of The Day TRIPLE-A PACIFIC COAST LEAGUE Iowa Cubs 4 Sacramento River Cats 3 (LP – Griffin 0-1 / 4.50) Farmhand Of The Game: Outfielder Michael Taylor (2 for 2 / Double / 2 Walks /…
View More Sunday, May 13th: Cats and Bees Fall as Hounds Lose 6th StraightTuesday, May 8th: Donaldson Blasts Walk-Off HR for Cats as Ports Lose 9th Straight
A’s Farmhand Of The Day TRIPLE-A PACIFIC COAST LEAGUE Omaha Storm Chasers 3 Sacramento RiverCats 4 (WP – Carignan 1-0 / 1.64) Farmhand Of The Game: Third baseman Josh Donaldson (3 for 4 / Home Run) Worth Noting: Third baseman Josh Donaldson continued his hot…
View More Tuesday, May 8th: Donaldson Blasts Walk-Off HR for Cats as Ports Lose 9th StraightThursday, May 3rd: Billings and Straily Lead Cats and Hounds To Wins as Ports and Bees Lose
A’s Farmhand Of The Day TRIPLE-A PACIFIC COAST LEAGUE Colorado Springs Sky Sox 1 Sacramento River Cats 6 (WP – Billings 2-1 / 3.05) Farmhand Of The Game: Pitcher Bruce Billings (7 IP / 0 ER / 6 K / Win) Worth Noting:…
View More Thursday, May 3rd: Billings and Straily Lead Cats and Hounds To Wins as Ports and Bees LoseWednesday, April 25th: Barfield Slugs Hounds to Victory as Murphy K’s 13 in Bees Win
A’s Farmhand Of The Day DOUBLE-A TEXAS LEAGUE Midland RockHounds 9 Corpus Christi Hooks 3 (WP – Smith 3-0 / 3.15) Farmhand Of The Game: Outfielder Jeremy Barfield (Home Run / Double / 3 RBIs) Worth Noting: Outfielder Jeremy Barfield and infielder Josh Horton…
View More Wednesday, April 25th: Barfield Slugs Hounds to Victory as Murphy K’s 13 in Bees WinFriday, April 20th: Walz Dominant for Ports as All Four Affiliates Win
A’s Farmhand Of The Day TRIPLE-A PACIFIC COAST LEAGUE Tacoma Rainiers 4 Sacramento River Cats 7 (WP – Banwart 2-0 / 6.75) Farmhand Of The Game: Outfielder Michael Taylor (2 Doubles / RBI / Stolen Base) Worth Noting: Outfielder Michael…
View More Friday, April 20th: Walz Dominant for Ports as All Four Affiliates WinTuesday, April 10th: Thanks to Green, Grand Slams Continue as 3 of 4 Affiliates Win
A’s Farmhand Of The Day TRIPLE-A PACIFIC COAST LEAGUE Sacramento Rivercats 18 Tucson Padres 6 (WP – Banwart 1-0 / 9.58) Farmhand Of The Game: Outfielder Grant Green (Grand Slam / 6 RBIs) Worth Noting: Outfielders Brandon Moss, Michael…
View More Tuesday, April 10th: Thanks to Green, Grand Slams Continue as 3 of 4 Affiliates Win