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Prospect Watch:
- Neuse does it again. Read about it at A’s Farm...
- Q&A with Oakland draftee Josh Reagan...
ICYMI:
- The long-ball sunk the A’s yesterday; Orioles win 7-2...
- Is Simon Castro the next great A’s reliever?
- Bob Melvin lauds Khris Davis’s bravery...
- Paul Lebowitz doesn’t think Yoenis Cespedes is healthy...
- Some interesting notes about the new CBA including a ‘showcase’ game...
- Don’t look now, but the Cardinals just keep winning. Unfortunately, their rally kitten is missing...
- Speaking of the Cardinals, Lance Lynn took a line drive to his head yesterday and remained in the game...
- Jonah Keri dives into how the Rockies are winning with pitching...
- Jon Heyman thinks Houston’s cautious approach at the deadline with come back to bite them...
- There may not be many division battles, but the 2017 post-season race is the most crowded in history...
- Fangraphs: Young players are leading the rise in three true outcomes...
Today in Baseball History:
- 1987 - Mark McGwire breaks the American League rookie homerun record, belting his 38th.
- 1998 - It’s the one year anniversary of the Oakland/St. Louis McGwire trade and Big Mac homers for St. Louis. In the 365 days since the trade, McGwire has smashed 71 homeruns.
Best of Twitter:
- More on McGwire...
Mark McGwire is about to complete his 8th season as an #MLB coach. "You don't do it for the glamour,'' he says.https://t.co/MUCHhdGUUT
— Jerry Crasnick (@jcrasnick) August 11, 2017
- Have to appreciate the sense of humor...
Chris Smith on Trey Mancini: "That guy's on fire right now, and I ran in there with a gas can on my back."
— Joe Stiglich (@JoeStiglichNBCS) August 11, 2017
- Another intriguing reliever...
Dull has not allowed a run in 9 straight appearances (6 1/3 innings).
— Gameday Feed (@OAKGameday) August 11, 2017
- Well this is interesting. The Old Kershaw clause...
Justin Verlander Could Opt Out If Traded https://t.co/gS51ulkZj8 pic.twitter.com/9jYqPlOCVF
— MLB Trade Rumors (@mlbtraderumors) August 11, 2017
Clarifying on Verlander: CBA permits him to add opt-out as condition of waiving no-trade clause; his contract does not include opt-out yet.
— Jon Morosi (@jonmorosi) August 11, 2017
- About that Houston article...
Houston Staff ERA 28th in MLB since the break, Pen bigger reason why than even the rotation. So, about that.... https://t.co/QCmBaZCljy
— Casey Stern (@CaseyStern) August 11, 2017
