Elephant Rumblings: A’s head to Pittsburgh; legend Rickey Henderson featured in Toy Story 4

A’s Coverage:

• Harlaub: ‘Toy Story 4’ will feature Rickey Henderson, as an Oakland A’s bobblehead...
• Slusser: How to fix Jurickson Profar’s struggles? A’s teammates committed to helping...
• Lockard: The A’s took a chance on Skye Bolt’s potential in 2015, and four years later, he’s on the verge of his big-league debut... ($)
• Slusser: A’s to promote switch-hitting outfielder Skye Bolt...
• Lukas: Vendi Vidi Vici — An Interview with A’s Vendor Hal the Hot Dog Guy...
• Gallegos: 5 AL West players to watch this month...

Best of AN:

• Hall: Oakland A’s prospect watch — Daulton Jefferies makes Double-A debut...
• Hall: Fan confidence dips amid Oakland A’s losing streak...

MLB News:

• Shaikin: Shohei Ohtani expected to return to Angels lineup in next few weeks...
• Dougherty: Nationals fire pitching coach Derek Lilliquist after just 30 games...
• Callis: 2019 Top 100 Draft prospects list...
• Adams: Former Athletics outfielder Craig Gentry Retires...

Baseball Interest Stories:

• Passan: Good seats available — MLB’s early-season attendance issue continues...
• Jenks: Old school vs. new school — Inside baseball’s Hundred Years’ War... ($)
• Petriello: Rays are shifting in ways you’ve rarely seen...
• Sarris: How Joey Gallo got stubborn — and better... ($)
• Clemens: Shortstops Are Hitting Like Never Before...
• Edwards: The Best Hitter You’ve Never Heard Of...

Today in Baseball History:

• 1936 — Joe DiMaggio makes his major league debut for the New York Yankees and has three hits in a 14 - 5 victory over the St. Louis Browns.
• 2005 — With a 9-0 margin, a state legislative committee votes to approve a bill which will require the Los Angeles Angels, formerly known as the Anaheim Angels, to disclose on all promotional materials, including tickets, ads and team publications, that the team is based in Anaheim. Using the example of an orange juice company selling OJ that contains no oranges, California Assemblyman Tom Umberg, the bill’s sponsor, says he is trying to promote truth in sports advertising.

Best of Twitter:

• Some real comedians on Twitter these days...

• Lots of ‘em...

• In case you forgot: Matt Chapman is (still) incredible...