MLB
In a game controlled by starting pitching, the A’s eked out a 3-1 win over the Astros Thursday night at Minute Maid Park. Lefty Rich Hill thoroughly dominated Houston, striking out 10 in six innings and retiring 10 straight Astros batters at one point. OAK Homepage News
A disappointing 2015 season following three consecutive postseason appearances left the A’s yearning for change, prompting a series of offseason moves that immediately addressed problematic areas, notably the bullpen. OAK Homepage News
The weakest link of a disappointing 2015 A’s club has quickly transformed into a formidable force. With prominent bullpen additions, among them Ryan Madson and John Axford on multiyear deals that were made official Friday, Oakland is already a significantly improved team. OAK Homepage News
Craig Taylor