A’s to expand protective netting at ballparks
Craig TaylorThe A’s on Tuesday became the latest club to comply with league-wide efforts to expand protective netting in 2018 and ensure further safety for fans. OAK Homepage News
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A’s announce TV, radio broadcast schedules
The Oakland Athletics announced today that all 162 regular-season games will be televised in 2018, including 147 on NBC Sports California. The remaining 15 games will be available in the A’s TV territory on MLB Network and Fox Sports 1. OAK Homepage News
A’s catchers have room to improve at plate in ’18
The A’s have plans in place for a platoon system behind the plate: Bruce Maxwell, so long as he’s able to put legal issues behind him, is expected to be the primary catcher, with Josh Phegley facing lefty starters. OAK Homepage News
Chapman ready for sophomore spotlight at 3B
The Around the Horn series, which features a position-by-position look at Oakland’s projected starters and backup options heading into the season, continues at third base. OAK Homepage News
A’s Fowler knocking on door of Top 100
Putting together MLB Pipeline’s Top 100 Prospects list is a team effort. Needless to say, there isn’t 100 percent agreement right out of the gate and, as a result, some favorites who might be on an individual list don’t make the final 100. OAK Homepage News