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Right-hander Kenta Maeda struck out three in three scoreless innings, and A.J. Ellis hit a three-run double to help the Dodgers secure an 8-3 victory against the host A’s at Hohokam Stadium on Thursday afternoon. OAK Homepage News
Danny Valencia was a natural fit for the versatile, platoon-crazed A’s, and he also could be had for free, basically, after landing on the outright waiver wire as a casualty to Toronto’s frenzied activity at the non-waiver Trade Deadline in 2015. OAK Homepage News
Franklin Barreto speaks much like he swings, with absolute confidence and conviction. The A’s top prospect, still just 20 and in his first big league camp, doesn’t shy away from the spotlight. He relishes it, much to the delight of manager Bob Melvin. OAK Homepage News
On Monday, the Taylor Hooton Foundation introduced the latest efforts in its tireless resolve to reach impressionable youths who, unfortunately, still want to “get bigger.” In an on-field ceremony before the Twins-Orioles game, the foundation launched its 2016 public-service campaign — “It’s All Me” — featuring advisory board members from all 30 Major League Baseball…
A’s catcher Josh Phegley, nursing a sore right shoulder early in camp, has been held back by manager Bob Melvin during the opening days of the Cactus League season. There’s no holding him back now. Phegley homered with two out in the bottom of the ninth inning against Brewers reliever Hiram Burgos to virtually end…
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