Daily Link Dump 6/25/14

It appears the A's have found a new lease to remain at the Coliseum for another ten years.

Tyler Ladendorf was suspended 50 games for a "drug of abuse". That means it's not a steroid, but some other illegal substance.

Here are Mike Bates' reasons to contract each team.

Here's a look at some of the best throws in recent memory, including the one a few weeks ago by Yoenis Cespedes.

Marc Normandin ate the two-foot Korean hot dog during his trip to Arlington.

Prince Fielder. Posing naked. In a published magazine.

Gentry and Norris both available today.

— Jane Lee (@JaneMLB) June 25, 2014

Yoenis Cespedes tells me he does want to defend his Home Run Derby title and plans to do so. "It's my choice," he says in English.

— Susan Slusser (@susanslusser) June 25, 2014

Tonight's minor league action includes Drew Granier on the mound for Midland.

On this day a year ago, the A's kicked off an interleague homestand with a 7-3 win over the Reds.

Tonight's starting lineup includes John Jaso behind the plate. It's his first time catching Brad Mills.