Parker to undergo elbow surgery April 1
Craig TaylorA’s right-hander Jarrod Parker will undergo elbow surgery on April 1, and only then will the team learn the extent of his injury and how it will affect his future. OAK Homepage News
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Graveman finds ‘rhythm’ as rotation looks for boost
Several A’s starters have struggled to produce favorable spring results, so it’s encouraging that Kendall Graveman is feeling stronger following an 11-11 tie against the Mariners. OAK Homepage News
A’s outfielders tops in turning likely hits into outs
The A’s defense wasn’t looked at as a strong spot in 2015, but they did lead baseball in at least one important item: Stealing hits on hard-hit liners, per Statcast. No team in baseball converted more of those usually sure hits into outs. OAK Homepage News
Control eluding him, Hill to pitch in Minors game
Rich Hill’s command is still missing after three spring starts, leaving the veteran lefty in search of answers as he attempts to regain the form that convinced A’s brass to risk a $ 6 million contract on him following just four big league starts in 2015. OAK Homepage News
Burns soaking up knowledge from Rickey
Billy Burns led all rookies, as well as the entire A’s team, in stolen bases last season, but this week he’s far from the most prolific basestealer wearing the green and gold. Rickey Henderson, baseball’s all-time stolen-base leader, is in A’s camp as a guest instructor. OAK Homepage News