Elephant Rumblings: Bob Melvin Wouldn’t Leave...Right?

A’s Coverage:

• A’s Farm Report: Bolt, Barrera & White Set to Lead A’s AFL Squad...
• Gallegos: A’s look to 2019, will top prospect Jesus Luzardo force his way in spring?
• Johnson: A’s top pick Kyler Murray always envisioned himself as a two-sport star...
• Shea: Giants need new boss; A’s have qualified candidates...
• Ostler: Might Bob Melvin’s future be elsewhere?

MLB News:

• ESPN: Twins’ Sano won’t face charges after hitting officer with his truck...
• Matz: Brewers only getting started, Ryan Braun pledges after NLDS sweep...
• Snyder: Braves’ Ronald Acuna Jr. becomes youngest to hit postseason grand slam as SunTrust Park erupts...
• Ring: The Dodgers Might Be in Actual Legal Trouble...

Baseball Interest Stories:

• Brisbee: Arodys Vizcaino reminds us the Braves aren’t just a bunch of prospects that panned out...
• Karraker: Erik Kratz is the best story of the 2018 MLB Postseason...
• Torres: The Statcast broadcast was successful for reasons beyond advanced stats...
• Sawchik: Baseball’s Top Staffs Have Come Around On The High-Spin Fastball...

Today in Baseball History:

• 1956 - Don Larsen of the New York Yankees pitched the only perfect game in World Series history for a 2-0 triumph over the Brooklyn Dodgers. Sal Maglie, the opposing pitcher, gave up five hits.
• 1989 - The Oakland Athletics beat Toronto, 4 - 3, in Game 5 of the ALCS to advance to the World Series for the second straight year. Rickey Henderson, who hit .400 with eight stolen bases, is named Series MVP.

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