Elephant Rumblings: A’s Happy To Say Goodbye To Ohtani For A While

A’s Coverage:

• Game #11: Outmatched...
• Padilla: A’s still confident after nearly being no-hit in loss...
• Slusser: Mark Canha returns to A’s, still in swing of things...
• Lockard: Chad Pinder, Matt Olson finding comfort in their roles with the Oakland A’s...

MLB News:

• ESPN: Yadier Molina has to be restrained after Torey Lovullo makes remarks toward catcher...
• ESPN: Mariners first baseman Ryon Healy injures ankle in postgame workout...
• Rosiak: Brewers outfielder Christian Yelich goes on the 10-day disabled list with a right oblique injury...

Baseball Interest Stories:

• Athletic (Subscription): Alfaro’s athleticism: A shortstop behind the plate, a slugger at the dish...
• Perry: Rougned Odor and the Blue Jays seem to be at it again, and this time it’s Marcus Stroman who’s involved...
• Kram: Appreciating the Miracle of José Bautista...
• Fenech: Miguel Cabrera healthy, happy and hitting for Detroit Tigers...

Today in Baseball History:

• 1969 - Billy Williams of the Chicago Cubs hits four consecutive doubles to lead his team to an 11 - 3 victory over the Philadelphia Phillies.
• 1971 - The Oakland Athletics trade 1B/OF Felipe Alou to the New York Yankees in exchange for two prospects. In 1972, Alou’s younger brother, Matty, will join him in New York pinstripes. The Yankees will acquire him in another deal with Oakland.
• 1989 - Rickey Henderson of the New York Yankees gets his his 800th career stolen base in a 4 - 3 New York loss to the Cleveland Indians.

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