Manaea gets little support in loss to Tigers
Craig TaylorNick Castellanos homered, and Michael Fulmer held the A’s to three hits across 7 2/3 innings to help the Tigers secure a 4-1 victory in Friday’s series opener at the Coliseum. OAK Homepage News
American League West
Madson’s comeback inspired by teen righty
After Ryan Madson was introduced to 18-year-old right-hander Johnny Morell, they began working out together. The ball began exploding out of Madson’s right hand again. And with Morell’s encouragement, the competitive fire returned. OAK Homepage News
Davis homers, but A’s, Neal roughed up by Mariners
Adam Lind launched a pair of homers and drove in six runs in a four-hit night as the Mariners jumped on first-time A’s starter Zach Neal en route to a 13-3 series-clinching romp Wednesday at Safeco Field. OAK Homepage News
Neal excited to make first start
Zach Neal is excited for his first big league start Wednesday, while teammate Jed Lowrie will come off the disabled list in time for the series finale against the Mariners. OAK Homepage News
A’s tab Neal as rotation replacement for Gray
Zach Neal will start for the A’s on Wednesday against the Mariners, as he takes the turn in the rotation typically filled by Sonny Gray, who is on the disabled list. OAK Homepage News