Devin Sweet, RHP from Southeast Guilford High School, and from North Carolina Central University, was called up today/Thursday to the Oakland A’s and has joined their roster, as a relief pitcher….He could be on the mound, coming out of the bullpen for Oakland, on Friday vs. the Texas Rangers… How Devin Sweet got to Oakland… Relief pitcher Devin Sweet has been claimed off waivers by the Oakland Athletics and optioned to Triple-A Las Vegas. The 26-year-old reliever was designated for assignment by Seattle on August 31 to clear a spot on their 40-man roster for Dominic Leone. Sweet appeared in…
A’s relocation bid to Las Vegas gets big victory from Adam Gretz, with YardBarker.com/www.yardbarker.com On Tuesday night in Oakland, A’s fans were going to try a reverse boycott to show ownership and Major League Baseball that they are still passionate about their team. But on Tuesday afternoon, a big hurdle was cleared in ownership’s quest to relocate the team to Las Vegas. The Nevada senate passed a $380 million bill in public funding to help pay for a new stadium on the Las Vegas strip to eventually house the A’s. The bill now heads to a special 42-person assembly that…
Vida Blue was the last American League player to accomplish this rare feat from Adam Gretz, with YardBarker.com/www.yardbarker.com The Oakland A’s announced on Sunday morning that former All-Star pitcher Vida Blue died at the age of 73. Blue spent 17 years in the major leagues, including nine with the A’s. During that time he helped the team win three World Series titles, while also taking home a Cy Young and MVP award during the 1971 season. That 1971 MVP award remains historic and is the answer to one of baseball’s toughest trivia questions. Blue is still, technically speaking, the last…
Oakland A’s announce Vegas stadium plans from Sean Keane, with YardBarker.com/www.yardbarker.com The Warriors moved to San Francisco. The Raiders moved to Las Vegas. Now Oakland’s last remaining pro sports team is planning to leave. The A's have an agreement to purchase land for a potential ballpark site in Las Vegas. Oakland said it is ceasing negotiations with the team on a proposed ballpark project at Howard Terminal. Story with @SarRavani : https://t.co/r3CNH4H21h — Matt Kawahara (@matthewkawahara) April 20, 2023 The Oakland Athletics announced they entered into a binding agreement to purchase land near the Las Vegas Strip, with plans to…
We saw two former Greensboro Grasshoppers going head-to-head, on the FOX TV Saturday afternoon Baseball Game of the Week… It was Greensboro Grasshoppers baseball right there on FOX TV, and it was sort of surreal to see former Greensboro Grasshoppers’ pitcher Chris Paddock, facing former Greensboro Grasshopper Mark Canha… Paddock was pitching for the San Diego Padres and Canha was hitting(DH) for the Oakland A’s… Paddock took the loss for the Padres and he is now (3-4)…The A’s topped the Padres, 8-4….Canha went 0-2 for the A’s at the plate, but Canha drew two walks, and he scored 2 runs…
Dull 66/Ryan Dull Youth Baseball Camp October 21, 2017 9am-5pm Kernersville Little League 9217 Country Line Road Kernersville, N.C. 27284 Join Oakland A’s pitcher, Ryan Dull, for a Day of Baseball! Ryan will be joined by other professional baseball players and coaches to instruct in all areas of the game: Pitching, Catching, Hitting, Infield, Outfield….. Details: For Ages 8-13 $100.00(Includes Shirt and Lunch) Q/A Session with Ryan following the clinic with the chance to Win Prizes! 50/50 Raffle of game used memorabilia from Ryan and other players! To Register, Please E-mail Contact Information(participant’s name, age, E-mail address, Phone Number) to:…