After frustrating first half, A’s focus on future
Craig TaylorThe A’s, hoping to perhaps surprise in the first half, instead rode into the All-Star break with more losses than any other American League club. OAK Homepage News
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Alonso thrilled by hometown ASG experience
A whirlwind two days at the 2017 MLB All-Star Game presented by Mastercard was capped off with a big night for A’s first baseman Yonder Alonso. OAK Homepage News
Alonso reps A’s at ASG: Tonight, 4:30 PT, FOX
About three miles from the site of the Midsummer Classic, a 14-year-old Yonder Alonso would clean offices to help his mom and dad provide for the family. On Saturdays, he would sneak into the hallowed grounds of the Orange Bowl (where Marlins Park now sits) to catch Miami Hurricanes football games. OAK Homepage News
Improving defense in second half critical to A’s
Third baseman Matt Chapman had a defensive gem in Sunday’s loss to the Mariners. He and manager Bob Melvin would like to see improved defense in the second half. OAK Homepage News
A’s option top prospect Barreto to Triple-A
In a flurry of moves Saturday, the A’s optioned shortstop Franklin Barreto to Triple-A Nashville and designated catcher Ryan Lavarnway for assignment to make room to select starting pitcher Chris Smith from Nashville and activate catcher Josh Phegley from paternity leave. OAK Homepage News