Olson, Puk named Prospects of the Year
Craig TaylorMatt Olson and A.J. Puk were named the A’s Hitting and Pitching Prospects of the Year by MLBPipeline.com. OAK Homepage News
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Olson homers again as A’s win fifth straight
The Athletics are a last-place team, but they are not playing like it lately. They dealt a blow to the Rangers’ hopes of catching the Twins in the American League Wild Card race with a 4-1 victory on Friday night. OAK Homepage News
Mengden shuts out Phils; Olson, Joyce homer
A’s right-hander Daniel Mengden’s funky windup kept the Phillies’ bats off balance and silent Friday night at Citizens Bank Park. OAK Homepage News
Olson seeing results from offensive tweaks
For A’s slugging prospect Matt Olson, a slight tinker with his hands has made the difference between back-to-back 17 home runs seasons from 2015-16 and his 14 homers in just 47 games for Triple-A Nashville this year. OAK Homepage News
Versatile Olson finding footing in A’s outfield
A’s rookie Matt Olson perfectly fits the mold of a prototypical first baseman, yet the A’s power-hitting prospect, who stands 6-foot-5, has spent more time in right field than any other position in recent seasons. OAK Homepage News