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The A’s remain hopeful that veteran right-hander Trevor Cahill, who has been slowed by an Achilles injury, will be able to avoid the disabled list. On Saturday, though, that meant playing with a two-man bench, after right-hander Chris Bassitt was recalled from Triple-A Nashville to pitch against the Royals in Cahill’s stead. OAK Homepage News
The A’s dipped into the Minors for a starter Tuesday, electing right-hander Logan Shore — their second-round Draft pick last year — to handle a star-studded Angels lineup. Shore struck out two batters in the opening frame, including Mike Trout, and three overall in a four-inning outing. OAK Homepage News
The Arizona Fall League always is loaded with talent, and it was stronger than usual in 2016. In the initial installment of MLBPipeline.com’s “The Next Big Leaguers,” which premieres Tuesday, we focused on five prospects: Dodgers first baseman Cody Bellinger, Twins shortstop Nick Gordon, Cubs outfielder Eloy Jimenez, Red Sox infielder Yoan Moncada and Yankees…
Could Josh Reddick or Rich Hill return to Oakland next year? Will Danny Valencia be with the team in 2017? Jane Lee answers these questions and more in the latest Inbox. OAK Homepage News
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