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A’s corner infielders Matt Chapman and Matt Olson were awarded their first career Rawlings Gold Glove Awards on Sunday evening, marking what will likely be an annual tradition for Oakland’s rising stars. OAK Homepage News
The Fielding Bible Awards, which are regarded as the next highest defensive honor after the Gold Glove Awards, were announced on Monday, with half of the winners taking home hardware for the first time. OAK Homepage News
Although he didn’t hit his first home run until June 24, Matt Olson finished with a flourish — belting 20 long balls in his final 38 games — to conclude the year with 24 homers in 59 contests overall. OAK Homepage News
Perhaps there have never been more fitting recipients of the Baseball Writers’ Association of America’s Willie, Mickey and the Duke Award, given to people linked together in baseball history, than this year’s honorees Tim Hudson, Mark Mulder and Barry Zito. The trio will be forever tied together from their days in Oakland, with the mention…
A’s ace Sonny Gray, battery mate Stephen Vogt and speedy outfielder Billy Burns have earned nominations for Esurance MLB Awards. Gray is among 12 pitchers in the running for Best Starting Pitcher, while Burns will duke it out with 11 other nominees for Best Rookie. OAK Homepage News
Craig Taylor