OAKLAND ATHLETICS NEWS LINKS, THURSDAY, JULY 9, 2015

OAKLAND TRIBUNE

A's starter Scott Kazmir leaves loss to Yankees early By John Hickey http://www.insidebayarea.com/athletics/ci_28455373/starter-scott-kazmir-leaves-game-early-injury

Inside the A’s: Scribner woes continue; Phegley takes blame for first HR by John Hickey http://www.ibabuzz.com/athletics/2015/07/08/scribner-woes-continue-phegley-takes-blame-for-first- hr/

Inside the A’s: Kazmir lifted after three innings with triceps tightness by John Hickey http://www.ibabuzz.com/athletics/2015/07/08/kazmir-lifted-after-three-innings-with-triceps- tightness/

Inside the A’s: Pomeranz has proved to be a big relief to A’s bullpen by John Hickey http://www.ibabuzz.com/athletics/2015/07/08/pomeranz-has-proved-to-be-a-big-relief-to-as-bullpen/

SAN FRANCISCO CHRONICLE

After Kazmir leaves, A’s Scribner gets in deep trouble By Susan Slusser http://www.sfgate.com/athletics/article/Scott-Kazmir-leaves-A-s-game-early-with-injury-6374067.php

A’s Jesse Hahn getting a break from pitching By Susan Slusser http://www.sfgate.com/athletics/article/A-s-Jesse-Hahn-getting-a-break-from-pitching-6374057.php

A’s Kendall Graveman found himself after Triple-A demotion By Lev Facher http://www.sfgate.com/athletics/article/A-s-Kendall-Graveman-found-himself-after-6373950.php

ATHLETICS.COM

A's 'pen can't patch together win vs. Yankees By Jane Lee and Bryan Hoch http://m.athletics.mlb.com/news/article/135572686/mark-teixeira-stars-at-plate-in-field-vs-as

Kazmir exits with 'minor' left triceps tightness With extra rest from All-Star break, southpaw expects to make next start By Jane Lee http://m.athletics.mlb.com/news/article/135579824/scott-kazmir-exits-start-vs-yanks-with-injury

Despite soreness, Hahn on track for Saturday A's righty plans to avoid using in return to mound against Indians By Jane Lee http://m.athletics.mlb.com/news/article/135572354/injured-as-pitcher-jesse-hahn-set-to-return

Plenty for Chavez, Tanaka to prove in Bronx By Grace Raynor http://m.mlb.com/news/article/135605132/plenty-for-chavez-tanaka-to-prove-in- bronx?game_pk=414938

Kazmir's injury impacts A's in more ways than one By Paul Hagen http://m.athletics.mlb.com/news/article/135638714

COMCAST SPORTS NET

Rewind: Kazmir's health adds to A's trading intrigue By Joe Stiglich http://www.csnbayarea.com/athletics/rewind-kazmirs-health-adds-trading-intrigue

Instant Replay: After Kazmir exits, Yankees jump on A's 'pen By Joe Stiglich http://www.csnbayarea.com/athletics/instant-replay-after-kazmir-exits-yankees-jump-pen

Kazmir exits start vs. Yankees with left triceps tightness By Joe Stiglich http://www.csnbayarea.com/athletics/kazmir-exits-start-vs-yankees-left-triceps-tightness

Report: Six teams scouting Kazmir's start vs. Yankees By CSN Staff http://www.csnbayarea.com/athletics/report-six-teams-scouting-kazmirs-start-vs-yankees

ASSOCIATED PRESS

A’s lose to Yankees 5-4 after Kazmir leaves with arm pain BY HOWIE RUMBERG http://www.pressdemocrat.com/sports/4176804-181/as-lose-to-yankees-5-4

NEW YORK TIMES

Redemption, and an All-Star Spot, for Stephen Vogt By Tyler Kepner http://www.nytimes.com/2015/07/08/sports/baseball/redemption-and-an-all-star-spot-for-stephen- vogt.html?ref=baseball&_r=0

MINOR LEAGUE BASEBALL

NASHVILLE SOUNDS

Series start delayed to travel problems for Memphis: doubleheader scheduled for July 9

MIDLAND ROCKHOUNDS

Travs walk off on McGowin's special night By Robbie Aaron / Arkansas Travelers http://www.milb.com/news/print.jsp?ymd=20150709&content_id=135658324&vkey=recap&fext=.jsp& sid=t574

STOCKTON PORTS

Rawhide Bullpen Shuts Down Ports In 4-2 Loss Stockton Ports http://www.milb.com/news/print.jsp?ymd=20150708&content_id=135670300&vkey=recap&fext=.jsp& sid=t524

BELOIT SNAPPERS

Beloit Falls to Kernels 8-1 Beloit Snappers http://www.milb.com/news/print.jsp?ymd=20150708&content_id=135648430&vkey=recap&fext=.jsp& sid=t554

VERMONT LAKE MONSTERS

White and Pallares Lead Vermont 9-4 Win By Paul Stanfield / Vermont Lake Monsters http://www.milb.com/news/print.jsp?ymd=20150708&content_id=135624424&vkey=recap&fext=.jsp& sid=t462