Fall isn’t just time for post-season play, it can also be an important time for some of the minor leagues’ top prospects. And as the A’s begin Game #3 of their American League playoff series against Detroit at the Coliseum on Tuesday, some of the team’s top prospects will begin…
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Down On The Farm with Farhan
Yesterday we brought you a complete rundown of manager Bob Melvin’s bloggers-only press conference from last week at the Coliseum. Well, after the skipper did his duty, the A’s director of baseball operations, Farhan Zaidi, joined us to address a number of player personnel queries. A trained economist in his…
View More Down On The Farm with FarhanThursday, September 6th: Chavez & Weeks Lead Cats to Game 2 Victory while Defense Lets Cole Down in Bees Loss
A’s Farmhand Of The Day PACIFIC COAST LEAGUE (TRIPLE-A) PCL Playoffs Round 1 – Game #2 Reno Aces 0 Sacramento River Cats 1 (WP – Jesse Chavez) Farmhand Of The Game: Pitcher Jesse Chavez (8 IP…
View More Thursday, September 6th: Chavez & Weeks Lead Cats to Game 2 Victory while Defense Lets Cole Down in Bees LossTuesday, September 4th: Vermont Loses as Cats and Bees Prep for Playoffs
A’s Farmhand Of The Day NEW YORK-PENN LEAGUE (CLASS-A SHORT-SEASON) Aberdeen IronBirds 7 Vermont Lake Monsters 5 (LP – Vail 3-4 / 4.20) Farmhand Of The Game: Catcher Reynaldo Mateo (2 for 4 / 2 RBIs / Stolen Base) Worth Noting:…
View More Tuesday, September 4th: Vermont Loses as Cats and Bees Prep for PlayoffsMonday, September 3rd: Hounds & Ports Come from Behind to Win while Cats Fall in Finale and Bees Drop a Pair
A’s Farmhand Of The Day PACIFIC COAST LEAGUE (TRIPLE-A) Sacramento River Cats 9 Salt Lake Bees 16 (LP – Peacock 12-9 / 6.01) Farmhand Of The Game: Third Baseman Stephen Parker (Triple / 2 RBIs) Worth Noting: Starter…
View More Monday, September 3rd: Hounds & Ports Come from Behind to Win while Cats Fall in Finale and Bees Drop a PairSunday, September 2nd: Straily Pitches Cats to Victory while Ports Win and Hounds & Bees Both Fall
A’s Farmhand Of The Day PACIFIC COAST LEAGUE (TRIPLE-A) Sacramento River Cats 6 Salt Lake Bees 1 (WP – Straily 6-3 / 2.03) Farmhand Of The Game: Pitcher Dan Straily (6 IP / 0 ER / 9 K / Win)…
View More Sunday, September 2nd: Straily Pitches Cats to Victory while Ports Win and Hounds & Bees Both FallSaturday, September 1st: Vermont Notches No-Hitter Behind Menna and 2 Relievers while Cats Win and Hounds & Ports Fall
A’s Farmhand Of The Day PACIFIC COAST LEAGUE (TRIPLE-A) Sacramento River Cats 9 Salt Lake Bees 7 (WP – Accardo 1-0 / 1.17) Farmhand Of The Game: Outfielder Grant Green (Home Run / Double / 3 RBIs) Worth…
View More Saturday, September 1st: Vermont Notches No-Hitter Behind Menna and 2 Relievers while Cats Win and Hounds & Ports FallFriday, August 31st: Robinson’s 5 RBIs Lead Ports to Victory while Ynoa Wins 1st for Vermont and AZL A’s Drop Championship Game
A’s Farmhand Of The Day PACIFIC COAST LEAGUE (TRIPLE-A) Sacramento River Cats 6 Salt Lake Bees 10 (LP – Hernandez 3-2 / 4.15) Farmhand Of The Game: First Baseman Daric Barton (Home Run / 2 RBIs) Worth Noting:…
View More Friday, August 31st: Robinson’s 5 RBIs Lead Ports to Victory while Ynoa Wins 1st for Vermont and AZL A’s Drop Championship GameThursday, August 30th: Oberacker’s 2 HRs Lead Ports to Victory while Cats Win and Hounds & Bees Fall
A’s Farmhand Of The Day PACIFIC COAST LEAGUE (TRIPLE-A) Sacramento River Cats 3 Colorado Springs Sky Sox 2 (WP – Banwart 9-5 / 3.85) Farmhand Of The Game: Pitcher Travis Banwart (6 IP / 2 ER / 1 K / Win) Worth Noting: Starter…
View More Thursday, August 30th: Oberacker’s 2 HRs Lead Ports to Victory while Cats Win and Hounds & Bees FallWednesday, August 29th: Weeks Helps Cats Clinch Division Title while Hounds Win and Ports & Bees Fall
A’s Farmhand Of The Day PACIFIC COAST LEAGUE (TRIPLE-A) Sacramento River Cats 4 Colorado Springs Sky Sox 3 (WP – Ross 6-2 / 2.67) Farmhand Of The Game: Second Baseman Jemile Weeks (Double / 2 RBIs) Worth Noting: With Sacramento down 3-2, second baseman…
View More Wednesday, August 29th: Weeks Helps Cats Clinch Division Title while Hounds Win and Ports & Bees FallTuesday, August 28th: Hounds Win in Extras while Cats and Ports Both Fall on Tuesday
A’s Farmhand Of The Day PACIFIC COAST LEAGUE (TRIPLE-A) Sacramento River Cats 6 Colorado Springs Sky Sox 14 (LP – Straily 5-3 / 2.23) Farmhand Of The Game: Second Baseman Jemile Weeks (Double / 2 RBIs) Worth Noting: Starter Dan Straily had his…
View More Tuesday, August 28th: Hounds Win in Extras while Cats and Ports Both Fall on TuesdayMonday, August 27th: Robinson’s Slam Leads Ports to Victory while Cats & Hounds Win and Bees Fall
A’s Farmhand Of The Day PACIFIC COAST LEAGUE (TRIPLE-A) Sacramento River Cats 8 Colorado Springs Sky Sox 2 (WP – Griffin 4-2 / 3.07) Farmhand Of The Game: Pitcher A.J. Griffin (5 IP / 1 ER / 3 K / Win) Worth Noting: After…
View More Monday, August 27th: Robinson’s Slam Leads Ports to Victory while Cats & Hounds Win and Bees FallSunday, August 26th: Bees Win while All Others Fall on Sunday
A’s Farmhand Of The Day PACIFIC COAST LEAGUE (TRIPLE-A) Salt Lake Bees 4 Sacramento River Cats 2 (LP – Peacock 12-8 / 5.62) Farmhand Of The Game: Outfielder Michael Taylor (2 for 4 / Double / RBI / Stolen Base)…
View More Sunday, August 26th: Bees Win while All Others Fall on SundaySaturday, August 25th: Kirby-Jones Hits 21st HR as Ports Win while Cats and Bees Both Fall
A’s Farmhand Of The Day PACIFIC COAST LEAGUE (TRIPLE-A) Salt Lake Bees 4 Sacramento River Cats 3 (LP – Hernandez 3-1 / 2.04) Farmhand Of The Game: Outfielder Grant Green (2 for 4 / Home Run) Worth Noting:…
View More Saturday, August 25th: Kirby-Jones Hits 21st HR as Ports Win while Cats and Bees Both FallFriday, August 24th: Cole Pitches Bees to Victory while Weeks Has Big Debut for Cats
A’s Farmhand Of The Day PACIFIC COAST LEAGUE (TRIPLE-A) Salt Lake Bees 4 Sacramento River Cats 3 (LP – Billings 7-6 / 4.03) Farmhand Of The Game: Second Baseman Jemile Weeks (3 for 4 / Double / 2 RBIs /…
View More Friday, August 24th: Cole Pitches Bees to Victory while Weeks Has Big Debut for CatsThursday, August 23rd: Hicks’ Slam Powers Cats to Victory while Ports Win and Bees Fall
A’s Farmhand Of The Day PACIFIC COAST LEAGUE (TRIPLE-A) Salt Lake Bees 3 Sacramento River Cats 6 (WP – Thompson 4-2 / 3.51) Farmhand Of The Game: Shortstop Brandon Hicks (Grand Slam) Worth Noting: With Sacramento down by 2…
View More Thursday, August 23rd: Hicks’ Slam Powers Cats to Victory while Ports Win and Bees FallWednesday, August 22nd: Kila Powers Cats to Victory while Hounds, Ports and Bees All Fall
A’s Farmhand Of The Day PACIFIC COAST LEAGUE (TRIPLE-A) Salt Lake Bees 4 Sacramento River Cats 9 (WP – Simmons 2-0 / 0.84) Farmhand Of The Game: Designated Hitter Kila Ka’aihue (Home Run / Double / 3 RBIs) …
View More Wednesday, August 22nd: Kila Powers Cats to Victory while Hounds, Ports and Bees All FallTuesday, 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 ImpressMonday, August 20th: Bowman & Hernandez Pitch Ports & Cats to Victory while Hounds & Bees Both Fall
A’s Farmhand Of The Day PACIFIC COAST LEAGUE (TRIPLE-A) Las Vegas 51s 0 Sacramento River Cats 2 (WP – Hernandez 3-0 / 1.23) Farmhand Of The Game: Pitcher Carlos Hernandez (6 2/3 IP / 0 ER / 3 K /…
View More Monday, August 20th: Bowman & Hernandez Pitch Ports & Cats to Victory while Hounds & Bees Both FallSunday, August 19th: Crocker Leads Bees to Victory while Cats, Hounds and Ports All Fall on Sunday
A’s Farmhand Of The Day PACIFIC COAST LEAGUE (TRIPLE-A) Las Vegas 51s 9 Sacramento River Cats 4 (LP – Banwart 8-5 / 3.90) Farmhand Of The Game: Outfielder Michael Taylor (Home Run / Double / 3 RBIs) Worth…
View More Sunday, August 19th: Crocker Leads Bees to Victory while Cats, Hounds and Ports All Fall on Sunday