Inbox: Will A’s trade vets to boost rebuild?
Craig TaylorA’s beat reporter Jane Lee answers questions about prospects, potential trades and more in this week’s Inbox. OAK Homepage News
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Semien provides offense as A’s sweep Tigers
Marcus Semien’s three RBIs supported seven scoreless innings from Daniel Mengden, sending the A’s to their second series sweep of the Tigers at Comerica Park in three years with a 3-2 win Wednesday afternoon. OAK Homepage News
Lowrie’s slam caps A’s comeback vs. Tigers
Jed Lowrie’s eighth-inning grand slam led the A’s back from a four-run deficit and decided a back-and-forth affair as Oakland outslugged the Tigers for a 9-8 win Tuesday at Comerica Park. OAK Homepage News
A’s offense keeps rolling in win over Tigers
Marcus Semien scored three times — twice on Jed Lowrie RBIs — and Matt Olson added his fourth homer in as many games, sending the Athletics to an 8-3 win over the Tigers on Monday at Comerica Park. OAK Homepage News
Wendle thrills family, friends with grand slam
Before Sunday’s game at Citizens Bank Park, A’s manager Bob Melvin brushed off any thoughts of concern over rookie Joey Wendle’s start at second base against the Phillies. OAK Homepage News