Oakland A's

WATCH: Astros and A’s Brawl After Laureano Hit-by-Pitch

It was widely believed that the Astros would have to fight this year due to other teams throwing at their hitters. Instead, the Stros first thing approaching a real scrap (we’re not counting the non-fight against the Dodgers) came after an Astros pitcher hit an opposing hitter.

Astros

A’s to Place Scouts on Furlough, End Minor League Pay

The Oakland Athletics are placing their scouts and a significant number of other front office employees on furlough, suspending pay for minor leaguers and cutting the salaries of other executives as part of a cost-cutting move in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.

A's

A’s Sign 8-Year-Old for a Day Through Make-A-Wish Foundation

OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — August Wold pulled on his tiny green No. 19 Athletics jersey, began swinging a Khris Davis bat from both sides while standing in front of his very own locker, then made sure everyone knew something was still missing.

A's

Kyler Murray Picks NFL over MLB

Feb. 11 (UPI) — Uber athletic Oklahoma Sooners star Kyler Murray has made his decision between the National Football League and Major League Baseball.

Kyler Murray

Yanks Rout A’s 7-2 in Wild-Card Game, Set Up ALDS vs Red Sox

NEW YORK (AP) — Aaron Judge got the party started with a two-run homer nine pitches in. Luis Severino let out a primal scream after escaping a bases-loaded jam with 100 mph heat. Giancarlo Stanton capped the mauling with monstrous drive in his postseason debut.

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