A’s help replace 9-year-old fan’s memorabilia
Craig TaylorIn a touching moment on Friday, the Athletics helped replace memorabilia for a 9-year-old fan whose house was destroyed by Northern California wildfires. OAK Homepage News
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Christenson joins A’s staff as bench coach
The Oakland A’s named Ryan Christenson as bench coach on Bob Melvin’s coaching staff for the 2018 season, the club announced Thursday. Chip Hale, who moved from third base to bench coach in mid-June, will return to third base. The remainder of the A’s coaching staff will return in the same roles. OAK Homepage News
Chapman, Manaea push A’s past Rangers
The A’s continued their recent mastery against the Rangers with a 4-1 victory in the opener of a four-game, season-ending series at Globe Life Park on Thursday night. Texas lost its seventh game in a row. OAK Homepage News
Davis steamrolling in right direction for A’s
Khris Davis is becoming a more balanced hitter, as on Friday he earned his 72nd and 73rd walks of the season — 31 more than he had a year ago. In the process, his on-base percentage has jumped from .306 in 2016 to .332. OAK Homepage News
A’s lead effort to replace 9-year-old’s memorabilia
A 9-year-old A’s fan whose home was destroyed in the Northern California wildfires has reached out to his hometown team in an effort to replace some of his most prized possessions. Loren Jade Smith, who lost his vast collection of A’s memorabilia in the wreckage, penned a touching letter to the club. An outpouring of…