Vogt goes on family leave; A’s call up Maxwell
Craig TaylorThe A’s placed catcher Stephen Vogt on the family medical leave list on Saturday and called up Bruce Maxwell from Triple-A Nashville. OAK Homepage News
American League West
Gray can’t find groove as start mirrors season
Sonny Gray allowed seven runs in a start for the fourth time this year in Thursday’s 7-3 loss to the Rays. Yet again, Gray stood before his locker following a poor start, answering questions about what’s gone wrong. OAK Homepage News
A’s bats can’t break through in loss to Astros
Right-hander Doug Fister strung together seven scoreless innings to help the Astros avoid a three-game sweep at the hands of the A’s with a commanding 7-0 win at the Coliseum on Wednesday afternoon. OAK Homepage News
A’s call up INF/OF Alcantara, option Overton
The A’s recalled infielder/outfielder Arismendy Alcantara from Triple-A Nashville on Wednesday prior to their series finale against the Astros at Oakland Coliseum. OAK Homepage News
Graveman’s effort rewarded thanks to A’s big 4th
The A’s used a five-run fourth to back a strong seven-inning performance from right-hander Kendall Graveman in a 7-4 series-opening victory against the Astros at the Coliseum on Monday night. OAK Homepage News