MLB
Boog Powell’s homecoming in Oakland last season went well on both sides of the ball. The competition for the center-field job centers around Powell, 25, newcomer Dustin Fowler and Jake Smolinski. OAK Homepage News
A’s center fielder Dustin Fowler was back in a game on Sunday, and only when he fouled a ball off his surgically-repaired right knee did he even think about it. OAK Homepage News
Chad Pinder has the versatility to play at nearly every position. To keep it that way, he’s been working on leg conditioning. OAK Homepage News
A’s catcher Bruce Maxwell was OK after being struck in the head by Angels hitter Jefry Marte’s backswing in the second inning of Friday’s 9-8 A’s win at Hohokam Stadium. OAK Homepage News
Third baseman Matt Chapman rejoined the A’s on Friday bearing good news. OAK Homepage News
Craig Taylor