MLB
The A’s find themselves in a familiar position as they ready for the second half of play: several disappointing months have them sitting well below the .500 mark and essentially out of reach of their division leaders. Oakland is positioned to deal some of its best players. OAK Homepage News
The A’s stumbled into the All-Star break, carrying the fourth-worst record in the American League following a hardly inspiring first half defined mostly by injuries and inconsistent performances. OAK Homepage News
Stephen Vogt was simply a spectator in his second All-Star Game, but the A’s catcher naturally took to the role with a smile. OAK Homepage News
Turbulent times have fallen on the A’s since their 2014 postseason departure, and only so many players have been on board for the entirety of the ride. Stephen Vogt isn’t only one of those few constants: the catcher has been the calm in their storm. OAK Homepage News
Among the bustling of players rushing out of town after a tough 2-1 loss to the Astros right before the welcome All-Star break, there was one positive chorus that rang through the A’s locker room. Sean Manaea’s seven innings of scoreless ball was further encouragement for the team’s future in the midst of a middling…
Craig Taylor