A’s summon Hahn, option Surkamp
Craig TaylorThe A’s optioned left-hander Eric Surkamp to Triple-A Nashville on Tuesday to make room for right-hander Jesse Hahn, who will start Tuesday’s game against the Rangers in Oakland. OAK Homepage News
American League West
Melvin: Gray ‘found something’ in late innings
In the middle of what would turn into a 7-6 series-winning victory at Tropicana Field on Sunday afternoon, A’s right-hander Sonny Gray had a breakthrough on the mound. This was no small discovery, even if the adjustment itself was a small one, considering Gray’s ongoing struggles of late. OAK Homepage News
Valencia’s 3rd HR rescues A’s in series win
Danny Valencia hit three home runs, including a go-ahead, two-run shot in the ninth inning, to lead the A’s to a 7-6 series-winning victory over the Rays at Tropicana Field on Sunday afternoon. OAK Homepage News
A’s swat 4 homers to snap losing streak
The A’s busted out for four home runs, including two from third baseman Danny Valencia, to secure a 6-3 series-opening victory over the Rays at Tropicana Field on Friday night, snapping a five-game losing streak. OAK Homepage News
Neal optioned as A’s summon McBride
The A’s recalled catcher Matt McBride from Triple-A Nashville on Friday prior to their series opener against the Rays at Tropicana Field, while optioning right-hander Zach Neal to Triple-A. OAK Homepage News