A’s Farm Podcast Gets the Lowdown on the A’s Farm System from Assistant Farm Director Ed Sprague & Catches Up with Ports Pitcher Daulton Jefferies
On this week’s A’s Farm Podcast, A’s Assistant Director of Player Development Ed Sprague joins A’s Farm Editor-in-Chief Bill Moriarity to talk about his career in baseball as an All-Star third baseman, to discuss his current role in player development for the A’s, and to give us the lowdown on some…
View More A’s Farm Podcast Gets the Lowdown on the A’s Farm System from Assistant Farm Director Ed Sprague & Catches Up with Ports Pitcher Daulton JefferiesFriday, April 12th: Beck’s Big Bat Helps Ports Prevail while Joseph Leads Vegas to 5th Straight Victory
CALIFORNIA LEAGUE (High-A) Stockton Ports 6 Modesto Nuts 2 WP: Marks 1-1 / 5.19 HR: Beck (1) Prospect Of The Game: Outfielder Austin Beck (2 for 4 / Home Run / Double / 4 RBIs) After dropping six in a row, Stockton won its second straight on Friday,…
View More Friday, April 12th: Beck’s Big Bat Helps Ports Prevail while Joseph Leads Vegas to 5th Straight VictoryThursday, April 11th: Feigl Leads Stockton to Shutout Win while Blackburn Pitches Vegas to Victory
CALIFORNIA LEAGUE (High-A) Stockton Ports 5 Modesto Nuts 0 WP: Feigl 1-0 / 0.82 Prospect Of The Game: Pitcher Brady Feigl (6 IP / 2 H / 0 ER / 2 BB / 9 K / Win) Stockton shut out Modesto on just 2 hits to snap its…
View More Thursday, April 11th: Feigl Leads Stockton to Shutout Win while Blackburn Pitches Vegas to VictoryWednesday, April 10th: Blanco’s Big Bat & Howard’s Strong Arm Combine to Help Hounds Win while Buchanan Pitches Vegas to Victory
TEXAS LEAGUE (Double-A) Midland RockHounds 11 Amarillo Sod Poodles 5 WP: Howard 1-0 / 0.90 HR: Theroux (2), Blanco (1) Prospect Of The Game: Outfielder Dairon Blanco (2 for 4 / Grand Slam / Walk / Stolen Base) With the bases loaded, two outs and the RockHounds…
View More Wednesday, April 10th: Blanco’s Big Bat & Howard’s Strong Arm Combine to Help Hounds Win while Buchanan Pitches Vegas to VictoryTuesday, April 9th: Mengden Pitches Vegas to Victory in Home Opener while Cohen Leads Snappers to Shutout Win
PACIFIC COAST LEAGUE (Triple-A) Sacramento River Cats 2 Las Vegas Aviators 10 WP: Mengden 1-0 / 2.45 Prospect Of The Game: Pitcher Daniel Mengden (6 IP / 1 H / 0 ER / 2 BB / 9 K / Win) The Aviators put double digits on the board…
View More Tuesday, April 9th: Mengden Pitches Vegas to Victory in Home Opener while Cohen Leads Snappers to Shutout WinMonday, April 8th: Fowler & Payton Homer Again to Lead Vegas to Victory while Hounds Win in Extras
PACIFIC COAST LEAGUE (Triple-A) Las Vegas Aviators 10 El Paso Chihuahuas 9 WP: Schlitter 1-0 / 7.71 HR: Fowler 2 (4), Payton (4) Prospect Of The Game: Outfielder Dustin Fowler (3 for 4 / 2 Home Runs / 4 RBIs) The Aviators notched a come-from-behind victory on Monday…
View More Monday, April 8th: Fowler & Payton Homer Again to Lead Vegas to Victory while Hounds Win in ExtrasLas Vegas Wins 4 of 5 in Successful Season-Opening Series
by Brian Fonseca / A’s Farm Contributor The Las Vegas Aviators wrapped up their first series as an A’s affiliate on Monday night with a 10-9 comeback victory over the El Paso Chihuahuas. It was the team’s second one-run win of the series. Over the five games, the Aviators’ offense…
View More Las Vegas Wins 4 of 5 in Successful Season-Opening SeriesSunday, April 7th: Snappers Win 3rd Straight while Stockton Drops 3rd Straight & Vegas Has Win Streak Snapped
MIDWEST LEAGUE (Class-A) Beloit Snappers 5 Peoria Chiefs 3 WP: D.Martinez 1-0 / 1.59 HR: Gridley (1), Calabuig (1) Prospect Of The Game: Outfielder Chase Calabuig (2 for 4 / Home Run / Walk) The Snappers secured their second straight victory over Peoria on Sunday to…
View More Sunday, April 7th: Snappers Win 3rd Straight while Stockton Drops 3rd Straight & Vegas Has Win Streak SnappedSaturday, April 6th: Payton’s Big Bat Leads Vegas to Victory while Snappers Win & Ports Fall despite Feigl’s Fine Start
PACIFIC COAST LEAGUE (Triple-A) Las Vegas Aviators 12 El Paso Chihuahuas 5 WP: Blackburn 1-0 / 5.40 HR: Payton (2), Barreto (1) Prospect Of The Game: Outfielder Mark Payton (3 for 5 / Home Run / 2 Doubles / 4 RBIs) For the second straight night, Las Vegas…
View More Saturday, April 6th: Payton’s Big Bat Leads Vegas to Victory while Snappers Win & Ports Fall despite Feigl’s Fine StartFriday, April 5th: Payton Homers in Vegas Victory while Snappers Win behind Ward’s 4 Hits & Howard Is Solid for Hounds
PACIFIC COAST LEAGUE (Triple-A) Las Vegas Aviators 12 El Paso Chihuahuas 4 WP: Buchanan 1-0 / 3.00 HR: Payton (1) Prospect Of The Game: Outfielder Mark Payton (2 for 3 / Home Run / 3 RBIs / 2 Walks) The Aviators pushed 12 runs across the plate to…
View More Friday, April 5th: Payton Homers in Vegas Victory while Snappers Win behind Ward’s 4 Hits & Howard Is Solid for HoundsThursday, April 4th: Fowler & Mateo Power Aviators to Victory while Naile Leads Hounds to Shutout Win & Ports Prevail on Opening Night
PACIFIC COAST LEAGUE (Triple-A) Las Vegas Aviators 9 El Paso Chihuahuas 8 WP: Triggs 1-0 / 18.00 HR: Fowler (2), Mateo (1) Prospect Of The Game: Outfielder Dustin Fowler (2 for 5 / 2 Home Runs) The Aviators hung on to win a one-run game in their debut as…
View More Thursday, April 4th: Fowler & Mateo Power Aviators to Victory while Naile Leads Hounds to Shutout Win & Ports Prevail on Opening NightBassitt & Jefferies Dominate while Rivas & Eierman Provide All the Offense Ports Need on Opening Night
by Ethan Kassel / A’s Farm Stockton Contributor STOCKTON — Chris Bassitt was ruthless in his rehab outing and Daulton Jefferies’ return to the mound was seamless as the Stockton Ports won their opener, beating the Rancho Cucamonga Quakes by a score of 4-1 on Thursday night. A two-run double…
View More Bassitt & Jefferies Dominate while Rivas & Eierman Provide All the Offense Ports Need on Opening NightPorts Preview: Star-Studded Outfield Set to Shine for Stockton in 2019
by Ethan Kassel / A’s Farm Stockton Contributor A high-profile outfield featuring the likes of Lazaro Armenteros, Austin Beck and Jameson Hannah is likely to steal the spotlight in Stockton this season, but the rest of the roster possesses plenty of talent as well, making the Ports one of the…
View More Ports Preview: Star-Studded Outfield Set to Shine for Stockton in 2019Midland, Stockton & Beloit Announce Opening Day Rosters
by Bill Moriarity / A’s Farm Editor The Double-A Midland RockHounds, the High-A Stockton Ports and the Class-A Beloit Snappers all announced their opening day rosters on Monday, while the Triple-A Las Vegas Aviators have yet to officially release their roster. All four of the A’s full-season affiliates are set…
View More Midland, Stockton & Beloit Announce Opening Day RostersA Swingin’ Video Tribute To The 2018 A’s To Start The Season Off Right!
by Bill Moriarity / A’s Farm Editor A few years ago, we produced a video tribute to the division-winning 2013 Oakland A’s – a team that featured such memorable players as Coco Crisp, Brandon Moss, Josh Reddick and Josh Donaldson. And this year, we’ve followed up with a swingin’ video…
View More A Swingin’ Video Tribute To The 2018 A’s To Start The Season Off Right!Exclusive: Down on the Farm with A’s Special Assistant Grady Fuson
by Bill Moriarity / A’s Farm Editor After originally joining the A’s organization as an area scout under the Billy Martin regime back in 1982, Grady Fuson rose through the ranks and eventually ended up serving as the A’s scouting director from 1995 until 2001. It proved to be a very fruitful period…
View More Exclusive: Down on the Farm with A’s Special Assistant Grady FusonJesus Luzardo: Living up to Expectations as A’s Top Prospect
by Bill Moriarity / A’s Farm Editor Since being acquired by the A’s from Washington as part of the Sean Doolittle/Ryan Madson deal back in the summer of 2017, Jesus Luzardo has done nothing but impress. And on the strength of an outstanding season last year, Baseball America and MLB Pipeline both…
View More Jesus Luzardo: Living up to Expectations as A’s Top ProspectSean Murphy: Catching Up with the A’s Catcher of the Future
by Bill Moriarity / A’s Farm Editor Oakland’s 3rd-round pick in the 2016 draft out of Wright State in Ohio, catcher Sean Murphy was already known for his strong defensive work behind the plate as well as his powerful throwing arm when he joined the A’s organization. And despite missing…
View More Sean Murphy: Catching Up with the A’s Catcher of the FutureA’s Farm’s 2019 Top 10 Prospects List
by Bill Moriarity / A’s Farm Editor Now that spring training has officially gotten underway, it’s time to present A’s Farm’s 2019 Top 10 Prospects List. Unfortunately, with Kyler Murray’s decision to forego America’s pastime and pursue his fortunes on the football field, Mr. Murray has officially removed himself from consideration…
View More A’s Farm’s 2019 Top 10 Prospects ListA’s Prospect News & Notes: Latest on Luzardo, Puk, Holmes, Kaprielian & More
by Bill Moriarity / A’s Farm Editor On Friday, on the eve of FanFest, the A’s made a number of players, prospects and coaches available to the media at the team’s new headquarters in Jack London Square. That gave us a great opportunity to catch up with some of the…
View More A’s Prospect News & Notes: Latest on Luzardo, Puk, Holmes, Kaprielian & More