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Billy Butler’s first season with Oakland was largely a bust, as he hit a career-low .251 and drove in just 65 runs, but adjustments at the plate have the slugger optimistic that he can turn it around. OAK Homepage News
Sean Manaea’s professional resume spans just 39 Minor League starts, and none higher than Double-A. Yet the 6-foot-7 left-hander could be pitching in the Majors before the first day of summer. OAK Homepage News
There are plenty of reasons to believe the A’s will be a much-improved ballclub this year. Their bullpen has been restored, and their offense seemingly employs tough outs top to bottom. Then there’s this: Oakland’s rotation has consistently been one of the best in the league. The A’s believe this trend will continue with a…
Marcus Semien has the ability to alter the narrative, to shift the focus from his oft-criticized defense to a lesser talked about aspect of his game: a bat with upside that could break out of its shell so long as his glove work remains steady. OAK Homepage News
Sean Doolittle recovered from a slight triceps strain just in time to be hit with food poisoning this week, so it’s a good thing the A’s closer needed only six pitches to get through a perfect inning against the Royals on Saturday. OAK Homepage News
Craig Taylor