Elephant Rumblings: Chapman Undergoes Surgery, A’s in the AFL Update

A’s Coverage:

• Lee: Chapman undergoes left thumb surgery...
• A’s In The AFL – October 15-20 Update...
• Ross: A’s have cheaper options than Josh Phegley waiting in wings...
• Shea: Warriors coach Steve Kerr has a secret passion: baseball...

MLB News:

• Calcaterra: Dodgers, Red Sox meet in rematch from 1916...
• ESPN: Marlins sign Cuban brothers Victor Victor Mesa, Victor Mesa Jr...
• AP: Angels name Brad Ausmus as new manager to replace Mike Scioscia...
• ESPN: Reds hire former infielder David Bell as manager...

Baseball Interest Stories:

• Nightengale: Red Sox closer Craig Kimbrel was tipping his pitches. Eric Gagne let Boston know...
• Edwards: The Astros’ Doomsday Scenario...
• McIntosh: Christian Yelich all but disappeared in the NLCS...
• Martano: Mookie Betts should start at second base in LA...

Today in Baseball History:

• 1967 - Kansas City Athletics owner Charlie Finley hires Hall of Famer Joe DiMaggio as vice-president. DiMaggio will also serve as a coach of the newly-transplanted Oakland A’s.
• 1972- The Athletics defeat Cincinnati, 3 - 2, to win their first World Series since the franchise’s move to Oakland. Gene Tenace, named Series MVP, drives in two of Oakland’s runs. Future Hall of Fame pitcher Jim “Catfish” Hunter earns the victory in relief.

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