The Oakland Athletics have made the move to call up Luis Barrera to their major league roster after Billy McKinney was designated for assignment. Barrera is quickly establishing himself as a key part of the batting order. Although Barrera has been limited to a few ABs in April, his batting average and OPS are leading …
If you’re a fan of the Oakland Athletics, you might be curious about Christian Bethancourt. This journeyman catcher has previously played for the San Diego Padres and Atlanta Braves. He is currently with the A’s after signing a minor league contract last December. In his first major league game since 2017, Bethancourt went 3-for-5 with …
While most players in the Oakland Athletics bullpen are used to using traditional baseball tools, Trivino’s versatility sets him apart. While his fastball may not be overpowering, it is certainly a powerful weapon in his arsenal. During the offseason, Trivino works at his father’s construction business. Growing up in a community where daycare was scarce, …
After making his major league debut last August, James Kaprelian has become a mainstay in Oakland’s rotation. The team improved to 9-4 last month and has already reaped the benefits of a remade pitching staff. Kaprielian has thrown 44 four-seam fastballs at 93 mph while mixing in 22 sliders, two curveballs and 12 changeups. In …
The AJ Puk story is nothing short of a comeback. The former Minnesota Twin is back home pitching at Principal Park in front of friends and family. His dad had never seen him as a professional before, but now, the young pitcher is on the verge of his first big league appearance. His manager, Doug …
While many players laud Tyler Blackburn as an underrated starting pitcher, the A’s haven’t given the rookie enough credit. While he was drafted by the Chicago Cubs in 2012, Blackburn was traded twice before finding a home in Oakland. Prior to the trade, he had a 5.74 ERA in 138 innings. But after being acquired …
After spending nearly a week on the injured list, Stephen Piscotty returned to play on Saturday. He hit a double and home run, and has now gained some momentum heading into the Bay Bridge Series. A return to the lineup will be crucial for Piscotty. If he can’t play the entire series, he is likely …
The Oakland Athletics have added potentially impact players to their pitching staff, but the question remains: How much time will it take for Honeywell to return? While his role is unclear, the A’s are likely to rebuild this winter. Honeywell has asked renowned surgeon Dr. Neal ElAttrache to review his elbow scans. His recovery time …
In his rookie season, Brown didn’t have the prospect stock to crack the A’s top 50 preseason Community Prospect List. He never cracked Melissa Lockard’s preseason Top 50 at the Oakland Clubhouse. By the time he did, it was after several players above him were traded. Until that point, his prospects were stifled by the …
Stephen Vogt is not the only catcher on the Oakland Athletics. He also serves as the team’s designated hitter. Vogt has made all-star appearances in the past two seasons and is an extremely dangerous hitter. Vogt has hit 30 home runs and fourteen doubles while maintaining a solid batting average. This makes him a valuable …
