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Oakland A's Communications
3 years
Chris Bassitt is conscious and aware, and is on his way to the hospital. We will provide additional information when possible.
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The A's will donate all ticket revenue from tonight's game to two local community organizations:
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We are saddened by the passing of our friend Pedro Gomez. He was a fixture in the A's clubhouse, covering the club for the San Jose Mercury News (1990-94) and Sacramento Bee (1995-97). Our hearts go out to his family and friends during this difficult time. We'll miss you, Pedro.
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Oakland is 18-5 (.783) since June 17, the best record in the Majors in that span. Too small of a sample size? Oakland is 35-16 (.686) since May 16...the best record in the Majors in that span.
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Chris Bassitt medical update:
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#Athletics have won 5 straight and are... * 26-7 (.788) since June 16th, the best record in MLB. * 55-33 (.625) since April 15th, the 4th-best record in MLB. * 26-9 (.743) on the road since May 14th, the best record in MLB. * 10-0-1 over the last 11 series.
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3 years
Statement from A’s Executive Vice President of Baseball Operations, Billy Beane:
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The language used by Glen Kuiper during today’s pregame broadcast is unacceptable. The Oakland Athletics do not condone such language. We are working to address the situation.
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The A's have selected Shea Langeliers and recalled David MacKinnon from Las Vegas. The A's also placed Ramón Laureano on the injured list and released Stephen Piscotty.
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#Athletics are 30-10 (.750) since June 16th and are now tied for the 2nd American League Wild Card spot after making up 11.0 games on Seattle during this stretch. Oakland has the best record in the Majors since June 16th.
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For over two decades, you’ve helped share the A’s story, especially the triumphs of our individual players and our collective success. While we value the way you helped share those stories with our fans, we’ll most miss your friendship in the press box. Thank you, @susanslusser .
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The Oakland A’s selected designated hitter Khris Davis and recalled catcher Austin Allen from Triple-A Las Vegas
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Best Records in Majors Since May 16: OAK: 73-36 (.670) NYY: 74-38 (.661) HOU: 71-38 (.651) ATL: 72-39 (.649) LAD: 69-39 (.639) Best Records Since All-Star Break: HOU: 43-20 (.683) OAK: 41-20 (.672) NYY: 43-23 (.652) STL: 42-23 (.646)
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A's agree to terms with five arbitration eligible players: Mark Canha, Khris Davis, Sean Manaea, Jurickson Profar and Marcus Semien
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Jesús Luzardo is the first Peruvian-born player in Major League history.
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Khris Davis agrees to contract extension with Oakland through the 2021 season. "Oakland has been a special place for me since I arrived,” said Davis. “I love playing here in front of our fans, and my teammates make this feel, like a family."
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The Oakland A’s agreed to terms with RHPs Chris Bassitt and Liam Hendriks, LHP Sean Manaea, INFs Chad Pinder and Marcus Semien and OFs Mark Canha and Robbie Grossman on one-year contracts for the 2020 season.  The A’s have no arbitration-eligible players remaining on the roster
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2 years
The A's have recalled Sheldon Neuse from Las Vegas and released Elvis Andrus.
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5 years
Oakland has acquired RHP Homer Bailey from Kansas City in exchange for MiLB IF Kevin Merrell. Bailey is 3-1 with a 3.35 ERA (16 ER, 43.0 IP) with 37 strikeouts in his last 8 starts.
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The Oakland A’s have promoted D’Lonra Ellis to the role of Chief Legal Officer.
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#Athletics acquire RHP Mike Fiers from Detroit for two PTBNL or cash considerations. To clear a spot on 40-man roster, LHP Jeremy Bleich has been DFA'd. Details:
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Tony Kemp named Oakland A's nominee for the 2021 Roberto Clemente Award:
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Two-time Academy Awards and four-time Golden Globe Awards winner Tom Hanks to serve as Oakland A’s guest hawker during A's home games at the Oakland Coliseum this season.
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#Athletics Matt Chapman joins exclusive company:
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After 40 years in the industry and more than 30 at the Coliseum, @AP photographer Ben Margot is hanging 'em up. Thank you for capturing so many amazing memories like this!
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Since making his debut on Aug. 3, 2018, Ramón Laureano has 18 outfield assists, the most in the Majors.
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#Athletics Khris Davis leads the Majors with 47 home runs this season. Players with 47+ home runs since 2010: G. Stanton, 59 in 2017 J. Bautista, 54 in 2010 C. Davis, 53 in 2013 A. Judge, 52 in 2017 K. DAVIS, 47 in 2018 (so far) M. Trumbo, 47 in 2016 C. Davis, 47 in 2015
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The A's have designated Fernando Rodney for assignment and selected Wei-Chung Wang from Las Vegas.
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Oakland has acquired cash considerations from Toronto in exchange for RHP Edwin Jackson who was with AAA Las Vegas.
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6 years
A's players who have hit their first two Major League home runs in the same game:
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The A's agreed to terms with left-handed pitcher Sean Manaea, right-handed pitchers Frankie Montas and Lou Trivino and outfielder Ramón Laureano, on one-year contracts for the 2022 season, avoiding arbitration with all of their remaining arbitration-eligible players.
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Oakland has the 2nd-best record in the Majors since May 16: NYY: 71-35/.670 OAK: 68-35/.660 ATL: 69-36/.657 Oakland has the 6th-best overall record in MLB this year, behind only: NYY: 97-51/.655 LAD: 95-53/.642 HOU: 95-53/.642 ATL: 91-57/.615 MIN: 89-57/.610 OAK: 87-60/.592
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The A's have announced their player pool for the 2020 season. The list includes 42 players who will report to Oakland on July 2, with the first workout scheduled for July 4.
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The Oakland A’s agreed to terms with Chris Bassitt, Mark Canha, Matt Chapman, Sean Manaea, Frankie Montas and Lou Trivino on one-year contracts for the 2021 season. The A’s have now signed or agreed to terms with all arbitration eligible players on the 40-man roster
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The A’s have acquired RHP Chad Patrick from the Arizona Diamondbacks in exchange for INF Jace Peterson and cash considerations.
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5 years
Liam Hendriks: Most strikeouts in a season by an Australian-born pitcher.
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Now seems like a good time to remind you it's Jesús Luzardo. Include the accent mark. Feel free to copy & paste for your tweets. #ponleacento
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3 years
With that win, Bob Melvin becomes the 35th manager in Major League history with 1,300 wins.
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The A's have reinstated Matt Olson from the injured list and optioned Skye Bolt to Las Vegas.
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Since Ramón Laureano debuted on Aug. 3, 2018, he leads the Majors with 17 outfield assists. The next-highest total is Hunter Renfroe with 11.
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The A's have reinstated Elvis Andrus from the paternity list and optioned Vimael Machín to Las Vegas.
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Last night, the A’s fulfilled hundreds of #AprilNoFools wishes. In total, the team gave away ~400 complimentary tickets; BP passes; an autographed Chapman jersey; guest PA announcer for an inning; a broadcast booth visit; in-game food delivery; and more.
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A's Matt Olson has hit 15 home runs in his last 43 games (since May 12). He leads the American League in homers during that span.
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Fans can virtually be at A’s game this season with Coliseum Cutouts
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Prior to tonight's game in Detroit, Stephen Piscotty was presented with the 2019 Humanitarian Award by the National Polish-American Sports Hall of Fame.
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2 years
The A's have acquired right-handed pitchers J.T. Ginn and Adam Oller from the New York Mets for right-handed pitcher Chris Bassitt
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6 years
The Oakland A’s have reached long-term agreements with Executive Vice President of Baseball Operations Billy Beane, General Manager David Forst and Manager Bob Melvin. Details:
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Today’s win is Bob Melvin’s 700th managerial win with the A’s.
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Matt Chapman was named Wilson Defensive Player of the Year at third base for the second consecutive season:
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American League WAR position player leaders according to FanGraphs: Mike Trout: 8.6 Alex Bregman: 7.4 Marcus Semien: 6.8 Mookie Betts: 6.3 Xander Bogaerts: 6.2 George Springer: 5.9 Matt Chapman: 5.6
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A’s Ramón Laureano Awarded MLB Play of the Week for His Home-Run Robbing Catch. Watch It Here:
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The A's have agreed to terms with infielder Jed Lowrie on a one-year contract for the 2022 season.
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4 years
The Oakland A’s have acquired infielder Tommy La Stella from the Los Angeles Angels for infielder Franklin Barreto.
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The A's have added five players to the 40-man roster: INF Nick Allen INF Jonah Bride INF Jordan Diaz RHP Jorge Juan OF Cody Thomas
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2 years
The A's traded right-handed pitchers Frankie Montas and Lou Trivino to the New York Yankees for minor league left-handed pitcher Ken Waldichuk, left-handed pitcher JP Sears, right-handed pitcher Luis Medina and minor league infielder Cooper Bowman
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The A's have reinstated Khris Davis from the 10-day injured list and optioned Skye Bolt to Triple-A Las Vegas.
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That was Matt Chapman's 11th go-ahead home run of the season. He is now tied with Mike Trout for second most in the American League.
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A's statement on positive COVID-19 Test.
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The A's have recalled JP Sears from Las Vegas, selected Cal Stevenson from Las Vegas, placed Paul Blackburn on the injured list and designated Jed Lowrie for assignment
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A's Opening Day Lineup at Phillies - April 8, 2022 at Citizens Bank Park
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Frankie Montas’ 13 strikeouts today are the most by an A’s pitcher since Todd Stottlemyre struck out 15 Kansas City hitters in 10.0 innings pitched on June 16, 1995.
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Oakland A's Communications
5 years
#Athletics Josh Phegley extended his career-best hitting streak to eight games with two hits tonight. During the streak, he's hitting .414 (12-for-29) with 9 runs, 2 doubles, 3 home runs and 8 RBI.
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A’s 2020 ratings to date: Multimedia growth across all platforms 44% in year-to-year HH ratings growth (2nd best in the league), up 86% season-to-date (best in MLB) & remains baseball's No. 1 team podcast, downloads up 286% compared to 2019 YTD.
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A's Matt Olson has hit 13 home runs in his last 40 games (since May 12). The only Major Leaguers with more home runs in that span entering today are: NYM's Pete Alonso (15) ATL's Freddie Freeman (14) LAA's Mike Trout (14)
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A’s agreed to terms with RHP Mike Fiers on a two-year contract. He split last season with Detroit and Oakland, going 12-8 with a 3.56 ERA in 31 games overall. Fiers ranked 10th in the American League in ERA last season.
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A's Roster Moves: Recalled: INF Franklin Barreto RHP Paul Blackburn Selected: C Sean Murphy Reinstated from Paternity List: Khris Davis Reinstated from IL: Sean Manaea DFA'd: Tanner Anderson Corban Joseph
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The A’s exercised their 2022 mutual option on the contract of left-handed pitcher Andrew Chafin and declined the option on the contract of left-handed pitcher Jake Diekman. Chafin declined his part of the mutual option and both players are now free agents.
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Best records in baseball since May 16: 1. Yankees - 46-23 (.667) 2. Athletics - 45-23 (.662)* 3. Dodgers - 45-24 (.652) 4. Astros - 44-25 (.638) T5. Braves - 44-26 (.629) T5. Indians - 44-26 (.629) *The A's lead 5-3 in the seventh inning of May 19's suspended game vs. Detroit
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The @Athletics are 28-12 in their last 40 games. That’s a .700 winning percentage. They’ve lost exactly two series in the last seven weeks. @MLBNetwork @MLB
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The A's have reinstated Ramon Laureano from the injured list and recalled J.B. Wendelken from Triple-A Las Vegas.
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Oakland selects 3B Marty Bechina out of Michigan State University with its 32nd round pick (974th overall) in the 2019 MLB First-Year Player Draft.
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Oakland has recalled INF Franklin Barreto from AAA Las Vegas. OF Stephen Piscotty has been placed on 10-day injured list with a right knee sprain. Over last 40 games with Vegas, Barreto hit .358 (58x162) with 42 R, 19 2B, 3 3B, 10 HR, 39 RBI and a .398 OBP with a .698 SLG.
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#Athletics are... * MLB-best 19-5 (.792) since June 16, including 13-4 on the road. * Oakland is 7-0-1 in their last 8 series. *Oakland is 48-31 (.608) since April 15, 5th-best record in Majors in that span. *Oakland is 5-2 so far on this trip and 21-8 on road since May 14.
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Matt Chapman wins American League Rawlings Platinum Glove Award. ☑️ Rawlings Platinum Glove ☑️ Rawlings Gold Glove ☑️ Wilson Defensive Player of the Year Details:
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The Athletics have reinstated Mark Canha from the injured list and designated Kendrys Morales for assignment.
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Since RBI became official stat in 1920, Ramón Laureano is first A’s player to have walkoff RBI hit for first MLB hit & first since Kyle Farmer (LAD, 7/30/17). Laureano is 2nd Dominican-born player to have walkoff RBI hit for first MLB hit (also: NYY’s Alfonso Soriano, 9/24/99).
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Statement regarding Frankie Montas suspension: The A’s were disappointed upon learning of this suspension. We fully support MLB’s Joint Drug Prevention and Treatment Program and we will welcome Frankie back after the discipline has been served.
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The A's raised $41,000 at today's A&W Root Beer Float Day, with proceeds benefiting the Oakland A's Community Fund.
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The A's have traded C/INF Christian Bethancourt to the Tampa Bay Rays for RHP Christian Fernandez and OF Cal Stevenson.
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The A’s have agreed to terms with right-handed pitcher Shintaro Fujinami on a one-year contract for the 2023 season. To clear space on the 40-man roster, the A’s designated right-handed pitcher Tyler Cyr for assignment.
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A message from Blake Treinen on how you can help Doug Harris, a member of the baseball family. Donate Here:
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The A's have recalled outfielder Skye Bolt from Triple-A Las Vegas.
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Athletics President ⁦ @DaveKaval ⁩ asks coronavirus patient to throw first pitch on Opening Day:
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#Athletics trailed 10-2 after 6.0 innings…and won. Last time A’s won game when trailing by 8-or-more runs after 6.0 complete? Aug. 30, 1939 at St. Louis. Trailed 8-0 and won 9-8. Since 1912, only other time it happened was June 15, 1925 vs. Cleveland (trailed 15-3, won 17-15).
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#Athletics Notes: * T1st in American League West. * Are 74-49 (.602) and are tied for the 3rd-best record in Majors. * Are 40-13 (.755) since June 16, the best record in that span. * Made up 12.0 games on Houston since June 18. * Are 19-4 (.826) at home since June 16.
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The A’s have signed OF Billy McKinney to a minor league deal with an invitation to Major League Spring Training.
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The Oakland A's have added longtime Sacramento River Cats broadcaster Johnny Doskow to the 2023 broadcast team.
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A's All-Time Hit Leaders as Pitcher Brett Anderson - 4 Tim Hudson - 3 Tommy Milone - 3 Daniel Mengden - 2 Edgar Gonzalez - 2 Dan Haren - 2 Gil Heredia - 2
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The A's named Mark Kotsay as manager. He agreed to terms on a three-year contract through 2024 with a club option for 2025 and will become just the sixth person to manage the A’s over the last 36 years. He is the 19th manager in Oakland history and the 31st in Athletics history.
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The A’s have agreed to terms with right-handed pitcher Paul Blackburn, infielder/outfielder Tony Kemp and outfielder Ramón Laureano on one-year contracts for the 2023 season. The A’s have now signed or agreed to terms with all arbitration-eligible players on the 40-man roster.
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As we prepare for A’s Opening Day, we celebrate the women on the A’s beat, including a couple honorable mentions from the past, who work tirelessly to share our story with all of you #WomensHistoryMonth
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The A's will retire Dave Stewart's No. 34 on Sunday, Sept. 11. The team will also celebrate the 1972 World Series Team on Saturday, June 4 and the 2002 Streak Team on Sunday, Aug. 28.
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We have spoken with Vuc and are happy to hear that he is doing well and is in good spirits. Please join us by keeping Steve and his family in your thoughts.
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The A's have claimed Sheldon Neuse off waivers from the Los Angeles Dodgers.
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#Athletics have won 6 straight and are... * 27-7 (.794) since June 16th, the best record in MLB. * 56-33 (.629) since April 15th, the 4th-best record in MLB. * 27-9 (.750) on the road since May 14th, the best record in MLB. * 10-0-1 over the last 11 series.
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The A's have selected A.J. Puk from Triple-A Las Vegas.
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That homer from Khris Davis gives him 20 on the year making him the first Athletics player with four straight 20-homer seasons since Eric Chavez has seven straight from 2000-06. He also ties Mark McGwire for the most homers in Oakland history over four consecutive years (153).
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A’s Manager Bob Melvin Named BBWAA AL Manager of the Year. Melvin (2012, 2018) and Tony La Russa (1988, 1992) are the only A’s Managers to receive the BBWAA Manager of the Year honors. Details:
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The A's have acquired OF Skye Bolt from the San Francisco Giants for cash considerations. Bolt will report to Triple-A Las Vegas.
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Oakland has hit 5 homers in consecutive games. Last team to hit 5+ homers in back-to-back games was Baltimore (Aug. 18-19, 2016 vs. HOU). Only team with three straight was Boston (3, June 17-19, 1977). Only A's team to hit 5+ in consecutive games was 1987 club from June 27-28.
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