A’s hire Hale to be third-base coach
Craig TaylorThe Oakland A’s named Chip Hale as third-base coach on Bob Melvin’s coaching staff for the 2017 season, the club announced today. OAK Homepage News
American League West
A’s to pick sixth in 2017 Draft
With the 2016 regular-season standing final, the order for the 2017 MLB Draft is set. By finishing with the worst record in baseball, the Twins will have the No. 1 pick in the 2017 Draft. They’ll be followed by the Reds, Padres, Rays and Braves. OAK Homepage News
A’s pivot during ’16, usher in youth movement
Buried quickly after a sluggish start, the A’s never found their groove. Armed with a pair of big trade chips, the A’s dealt both — sending longtime outfielder Josh Reddick and veteran starter Rich Hill to the Dodgers in exchange for three pitchers. The trade hurried along a youth movement that largely defined the A’s…
A’s Top 30 prospects list
Who do the Athletics have in the pipeline? Get scouting reports, video, stats, projected ETAs and more for Oakland’s Top 30 Prospects on MLBPipeline.com’s Prospect Watch. OAK Homepage News
Pair of A’s prospects impress in return to mound
A pair of Oakland Athletics pitching prospects impressed in their respective returns to the mound on Friday in Arizona Fall League action, as right-handers Dylan Covey and Frankie Montas combined to toss seven strong innings to help Mesa defeat Surprise, 10-4. OAK Homepage News