A’s call up top prospect Barreto
Craig TaylorThe Athletics placed infielder Chad Pinder on the 10-day disabled list with a left hamstring strain Saturday and recalled top prospect Franklin Barreto from Triple-A Nashville. OAK Homepage News
American League West
A’s DFA two-time All-Star, team leader Vogt
The A’s designated two-time All-Star catcher and team leader Stephen Vogt for assignment on Thursday morning. OAK Homepage News
Hahn looks to continue strong June in finale
Coming off his first career win in his last start, Astros right-hander David Paulino will start Thursday’s series finale against righty Jesse Hahn and the A’s. OAK Homepage News
A’s can’t recover after Astros’ five-run first
The Astros tagged A’s right-hander Sonny Gray for five runs in the first inning, holding on for an 8-4 victory at the Coliseum on Tuesday evening to take the first two games of a four-game series. OAK Homepage News
A’s fall to Astros’ might, defense
The Astros rode the long ball to their seventh consecutive victory at the Coliseum, getting homers from Jake Marisnick, George Springer and Derek Fisher in a 4-1 series-opening win behind an impressive Brad Peacock on Monday evening. OAK Homepage News