A’s claim Klay’s brother Trayce Thompson
Craig TaylorThe A’s claimed a familiar name off waivers Thursday morning, reeling in outfielder Trayce Thompson from the Yankees. OAK Homepage News
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Manaea aims to build on debut gem
Left-hander Sean Manaea, who turned in a dazzling seven-strikeout, 7 2/3-inning performance against the Angels in his season debut, hopes for more of the same against the Rangers on Wednesday. Manaea is 3-2 with a 3.98 ERA in seven career starts against Texas. First pitch at the Coliseum is scheduled for 7:05 p.m. PT. OAK…
Graveman gets nod as A’s continue 4-game set
The A’s turn to right-hander Kendall Graveman on Tuesday for the second of a four-game series with the Rangers, scheduled for 7:05 p.m. PT at the Coliseum. Graveman had a no-decision in his Opening Day outing against the Angels, allowing five runs on seven hits — including three home runs — across five innings. OAK…
Triggs faces former A’s RHP Colon in opener
Right-hander Andrew Triggs is scheduled to make his season debut on Monday against the Rangers, who will counter with former A’s starter Bartolo Colon in the first of a four-game series at the Coliseum. OAK Homepage News
Mengden’s effort overshadowed by misplays
The A’s defense betrayed them on Saturday afternoon, largely contributing to an 8-3 loss at the hands of the Angels, who have claimed two of the first three matchups of this four-game opening set at the Coliseum. OAK Homepage News