MLB
The Oakland A’s agreed to terms with manager Bob Melvin on a one-year contract extension through the 2019 season, the club announced Thursday. His most recent extension was set to expire at the end of the 2018 season. OAK Homepage News
Jesse Hahn was denied a win at Globe Life Park on Friday evening, but not because the A’s starter didn’t deserve one. OAK Homepage News
“School of Rickey” opens with an Oakland graffiti artist named Vogue spray-painting a mural of Rickey Henderson: the young Man of Steal in his A’s uniform, grinning as the city glints in the reflection of his sunglasses. The documentary, presented by MLB Network, airs on Tuesday at 9 p.m. ET. OAK Homepage News
Right-hander Doug Fister strung together seven scoreless innings to help the Astros avoid a three-game sweep at the hands of the A’s with a commanding 7-0 win at the Coliseum on Wednesday afternoon. OAK Homepage News
Craig Taylor