A’s strike deal with Astros to bring back Lowrie
Craig TaylorThe A’s reacquired infielder Jed Lowrie on Wednesday in a trade with the Astros. Houston received Minor League right-hander Brendan McCurry in return. OAK Homepage News
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A’s announce 2016 Minor League staff
The A’s have finalized their 2016 Minor League coaching staff, making it official Monday with an announcement that includes the hiring of two new coordinators: Gil Patterson as Minor League pitching coordinator and Jim Eppard as Minor League hitting coordinator. OAK Homepage News
10 breakout prospects from AFL season
Every year, without fail, less-heralded prospects excel — and sometimes outperform — their more famous counterparts in the Arizona Fall League. Here are 10 prospects who left Arizona standing a bit taller than they did when they arrived. OAK Homepage News
A’s get Hendriks from Blue Jays for Chavez
The A’s beefed up their bullpen Friday, acquiring lefty reliever Liam Hendriks from the Blue Jays, but at the cost of one of their most versatile arms, right-hander Jesse Chavez. OAK Homepage News
Henderson, Yount recount milestone moments
Rickey Henderson and Robin Yount , two of MLB’s 29 historical 3,000-hit men, were on the stage of the Juniper Ballroom in the Aria Hotel on Friday, reminiscing about their careers in an installment of a lecture series that is a featured part of Tony La Russa’s 4th Annual Leaders & Legends weekend to benefit…