by Bill Moriarity / A’s Farm Editor December 9, 2020 Major League Baseball unveiled a large portion of its minor league reorganization plan on Wednesday. And as part of that restructuring, the A’s extended invitations to four minor league teams to serve as their affiliates. The teams are the…
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A’s Release 24 Minor Leaguers
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…
View More A’s Release 24 Minor LeaguersA’s Minor League Free Agents
A number of players recently on A’s minor league rosters have elected to become free agents and are now eligible to sign with other organizations. They are listed below with the A’s minor league affiliate they most recently played for also noted. In addition, LHP Dean Kiekhefer, who made four…
View More A’s Minor League Free AgentsA’s 2020 Minor League Staff
LAS VEGAS AVIATORS (Triple-A) Manager: Fran Riordan Pitching Coach: Rick Rodriguez Hitting Coach: Todd Steverson Coach: Hiram Bocachica Fran Riordan will be at the helm for his third season with the Triple-A club. Last season, Riordan led Las Vegas to a first-place finish in the PCL South division with an 83-57 record…
View More A’s 2020 Minor League StaffA’s Farm’s 8th Annual Post-Season Organizational All-Star Team for 2019
by Bill Moriarity / A’s Farm Editor With the 2019 minor league season now complete, it’s the perfect time to take a step back and determine who the true standouts on the field really were in the A’s system in 2019. And with that in mind, it’s time to name…
View More A’s Farm’s 8th Annual Post-Season Organizational All-Star Team for 2019A’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 LeadersSunday, 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 SpotSaturday, 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 ExtrasThursday, August 29th: Harris Is Solid in Stockton’s Near No-No while Vermont Splits Twinbill
CALIFORNIA LEAGUE (High-A) Stockton Ports 1 Modesto Nuts 2 LP: Duno 0-2 / 4.32 Prospect Of The Game: Pitcher Hogan Harris (4 IP / 0 H / 0 ER / 2 BB / 4 K) The Ports no-hit the Nuts for 7 1/3 innings on Thursday before ultimately…
View More Thursday, August 29th: Harris Is Solid in Stockton’s Near No-No while Vermont Splits TwinbillTuesday, August 27th: Kaprielian Leads Hounds to Shutout Win while Beloit Gets Blanked in No-Hitter
TEXAS LEAGUE (Double-A) Midland RockHounds 2 NW Arkansas Naturals 0 WP: S.Martinez 3-1 / 1.33 HR: Motter (7) Prospect Of The Game: Pitcher James Kaprielian (4.2 IP / 2 H / 0 ER / 2 BB / 5 K) RHP James Kaprielian led the RockHounds to a shutout win…
View More Tuesday, August 27th: Kaprielian Leads Hounds to Shutout Win while Beloit Gets Blanked in No-HitterMonday, 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 PortsSunday, August 25th: Martini & Luzardo Lead Vegas to 9th Straight Victory while Friedrichs Helps Hounds Win
PACIFIC COAST LEAGUE (Triple-A) Las Vegas Aviators 2 Tacoma Rainiers 0 WP: T.Anderson 8-5 / 6.16 HR: Martini (8) Prospect Of The Game: Outfielder Nick Martini (2 for 4 / Home Run / 2 RBIs) Las Vegas shut out Tacoma on just five hits to win…
View More Sunday, August 25th: Martini & Luzardo Lead Vegas to 9th Straight Victory while Friedrichs Helps Hounds WinSaturday, August 24th: Dunshee Pitches Vegas to 8th Straight Victory while Murphy & Barreto Both Homer Again and Howard Helps Hounds Win
PACIFIC COAST LEAGUE (Triple-A) Las Vegas Aviators 4 Tacoma Rainiers 2 WP: Dunshee 4-4 / 4.90 HR: Barreto (19), Murphy (10) Prospect Of The Game: Pitcher Parker Dunshee (5.2 IP / 3 H / 0 ER / 0 BB / 9 K / Win) RHP Parker…
View More Saturday, August 24th: Dunshee Pitches Vegas to 8th Straight Victory while Murphy & Barreto Both Homer Again and Howard Helps Hounds WinFriday, August 23rd: Manaea Impresses in Shutout Victory for Vegas while Milburn & Heim Help Hounds Win
PACIFIC COAST LEAGUE (Triple-A) Las Vegas Aviators 3 Tacoma Rainiers 0 WP: Manaea 3-1 / 3.21 HR: Fowler (25) Prospect Of The Game: Pitcher Sean Manaea (7 IP / 2 H / 0 ER / 1 BB / 12 K / Win) Rehabbing LHP Sean Manaea…
View More Friday, August 23rd: Manaea Impresses in Shutout Victory for Vegas while Milburn & Heim Help Hounds WinThursday, August 22nd: Kaprielian & Harvey Lead Hounds & Vegas to Victory while Payton, Neuse & Barreto All Homer Again for Aviators
TEXAS LEAGUE (Double-A) NW Arkansas Naturals 1 Midland RockHounds 9 WP: Kaprielian 2-1 / 1.96 HR: Ramirez (5) Prospect Of The Game: Pitcher James Kaprielian (5 IP / 1 H / 0 ER / 1 BB / 6 K / Win) RHP James Kaprielian turned in his best start…
View More Thursday, August 22nd: Kaprielian & Harvey Lead Hounds & Vegas to Victory while Payton, Neuse & Barreto All Homer Again for AviatorsMonday, August 19th: Brown, Barreto & Dunshee All Impress in Vegas Victory
PACIFIC COAST LEAGUE (Triple-A) Reno Aces 5 Las Vegas Aviators 6 WP: Wendelken 6-2 / 5.50 HR: Brown 2 (37), Barreto (17) Prospect Of The Game: First Baseman Seth Brown (2 for 4 / 2 Home Runs) The Aviators won in a…
View More Monday, August 19th: Brown, Barreto & Dunshee All Impress in Vegas VictoryA’s Farm Report: A’s Minor League League Leaders – Mateo, Neuse, Brown & More
by Bill Moriarity / A’s Farm Editor This week, we wanted to take a look at some A’s prospects who are currently leading their leagues in some significant offensive categories. It’s one thing to put up solid numbers that look impressive in the abstract, but it’s another thing to outpace…
View More A’s Farm Report: A’s Minor League League Leaders – Mateo, Neuse, Brown & MoreSunday, August 18th: Barreto & Manaea Lead Vegas to Victory while Hounds Win in Extras
PACIFIC COAST LEAGUE (Triple-A) Albuquerque Isotopes 2 Las Vegas Aviators 7 WP: Manaea 2-1 / 4.29 HR: Payton (26), Barreto (16), Rupp(6) Prospect Of The Game: Second Baseman Franklin Barreto (3 for 4 / Home Run / 2 RBIs) Las Vegas notched its second straight victory over Albuquerque…
View More Sunday, August 18th: Barreto & Manaea Lead Vegas to Victory while Hounds Win in ExtrasSaturday, August 17th: Sheldon Neuse’s HR Helps Vegas Win while Matt Harvey & A.J. Puk Are Solid for Aviators
PACIFIC COAST LEAGUE (Triple-A) Albuquerque Isotopes 5 Las Vegas Aviators 6 WP: Lobstein 5-2 / 4.71 HR: Neuse (24) Prospect Of The Game: Second Baseman Sheldon Neuse (2 for 4 / Home Run) With two outs and the game tied in the bottom of the 7th inning, second…
View More Saturday, August 17th: Sheldon Neuse’s HR Helps Vegas Win while Matt Harvey & A.J. Puk Are Solid for Aviators