Isringhausen, Damon, Matsui off Hall ballot
Craig TaylorThree former A’s players appeared on the 2018 National Baseball Hall of Fame ballot, each drawing little support in their first — and subsequently last — attempt into Cooperstown. OAK Homepage News
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Barreto, Mateo among Top 10 SS prospects
A’s infielders Franklin Barreto and Jorge Mateo have been recognized by MLB Pipeline among the Top 10 shortstop prospects in the game. Barreto came in at No. 8, while Mateo locked down the No. 9 spot. OAK Homepage News
Steady Lowrie anchors keystone bag for A’s
The multi-part “Around the Horn” series, which features a look at Oakland’s projected starters and backup options at each position heading into the season, begins at second base. OAK Homepage News
A’s prospect Murphy on fast track to Majors
The A’s have one of the best young catchers in the Minors in their system, and he continues to draw widespread attention. OAK Homepage News
Puk, Luzardo among top 10 LHP prospects
A’s prospect A.J. Puk and Jesus Luzardo have been selected as two of the Top 10 left-handed pitching prospects in baseball. OAK Homepage News