A’s get Hendriks from Blue Jays for Chavez
Craig TaylorThe A’s beefed up their bullpen Friday, acquiring lefty reliever Liam Hendriks from the Blue Jays, but at the cost of one of their most versatile arms, right-hander Jesse Chavez. OAK Homepage News
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Henderson, Yount recount milestone moments
Rickey Henderson and Robin Yount , two of MLB’s 29 historical 3,000-hit men, were on the stage of the Juniper Ballroom in the Aria Hotel on Friday, reminiscing about their careers in an installment of a lecture series that is a featured part of Tony La Russa’s 4th Annual Leaders & Legends weekend to benefit…
Esurance MLB Award winners unveiled today
The three finalists for 22 Esurance MLB Awards were announced today, and the first four winners will be revealed on social media throughout the day. The unveiling of the hardware will culminate when the 18 winners are announced during the Esurance MLB Awards show hosted by Brian Kenny and Dan Plesac on MLB Network and…
Gray ends up third in AL Cy Young balloting
A’s right-hander Sonny Gray finished third in the Baseball Writers’ Association of America balloting for the American League Cy Young Award, behind winner Dallas Keuchel of the Astros and runner-up David Price, who pitched for the Tigers and Blue Jays in 2015. OAK Homepage News
A’s add lefty Hill to rotation on 1-year deal
The A’s have added a veteran arm to their rotation, inking left-hander Rich Hill to a one-year deal worth $ 6 million pending a physical, MLB.com confirmed Tuesday night. OAK Homepage News