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The A’s blasted back-to-back homers in consecutive innings for the first time since the Bash Brothers’ heyday of 1997 to take the finale in San Diego. Franklin Barreto, Josh Phegley, Mark Canha and Matt Olson provided the thunder, backing an excellent start from Frankie Montas (6 2/3 IP, 1 ER), and Jed Lowrie added a…
The A’s restocked their bench ahead of Sunday’s series finale against the Royals, recalling outfielder Jake Smolinski from Triple-A Nashville. Right-hander Chris Bassitt, who held Kansas City to one run on three hits in a spot start for Trevor Cahill (Achilles) on Saturday, was optioned as the corresponding move. OAK Homepage News
The A’s placed second baseman Jed Lowrie on the 15-day disabled list with a right shin contusion on Wednesday, part of a series of roster moves made before Oakland’s game against the Red Sox at Fenway Park. OAK Homepage News
Will the A’s call up Jesse Hahn? What’s the latest on Eric Sogard? Beat reporter Jane Lee answers these questions and more in her latest Inbox. OAK Homepage News
Craig Taylor