OAKLAND ATHLETICS NEWS LINKS, SUNDAY, JULY 20, 2014
OAKLAND TRIBUNE
Baltimore Orioles beat Oakland A's 8-4 By Jimmy Durkin, Oakland Tribune http://www.insidebayarea.com/athletics/ci_26182762/baltimore-orioles-beat-oakland-8-4
1989 Oakland A's get to celebrate By Daniel Brown, San Jose Mercury News http://www.insidebayarea.com/athletics/ci_26181804/1989-oakland-get-celebrate
SAN FRANCISCO CHRONICLE
A's pounded early - rally falls short against Orioles Steve Kroner, San Francisco Chronicle http://www.sfgate.com/athletics/article/A-s-pounded-early-rally-falls-short-against-5633545.php
A's honor powerhouse 1989 team before Saturday's game Steve Kroner, San Francisco Chronicle http://www.sfgate.com/athletics/article/A-s-probable-pitchers-5633264.php
Giants, A's 3rd base coaches share their stories Ron Kroichick, San Francisco Chronicle http://www.sfgate.com/sports/kroichick/article/Giants-A-s-3rd-base-coaches-share-their-stories- 5633325.php
Dave Stewart discusses 1989 World Series and more John Shea, San Francisco Chronicle http://www.sfgate.com/sports/shea/article/Dave-Stewart-discusses-1989-World-Series-and-more- 5633320.php
The Drumbeat: Orioles pound Hammel, beat A’s 8-4 By Steve Kroner, San Francisco Chronicle http://blog.sfgate.com/athletics/2014/07/19/orioles-pound-hammel-beat-as-8-4/
The Drumbeat: A’s face nemesis Chen; Melvin recalls ‘phenomenal’ 1989 team BY Steve Kroner, San Francisco Chronicle http://blog.sfgate.com/athletics/2014/07/19/as-face-nemesis-chen-melvin-recalls-phenomenal-1989- team/
Sunday punch: Selig sheltering us from facts Scott Ostler, San Francisco Chronicle http://www.sfgate.com/default/article/Sunday-punch-Selig-sheltering-us-from-facts-5633317.php
3 radical ideas that swing for the fences Bruce Jenkins, San Francisco Chronicle http://www.sfgate.com/athletics/jenkins/article/3-radical-ideas-that-swing-for-the-fences- 5633316.php
A's looking into new park at same site Phillip Matier And Andrew Ross, San Francisco Chronicle http://www.sfgate.com/bayarea/matier-ross/article/A-s-looking-into-new-park-at-same-site- 5633210.php
Stadium Fatigue Syndrome: A Bay Area plague By Al Saracevic, San Francisco Chronicle http://blog.sfgate.com/saracevic/2014/07/20/stadium-fatigue-syndrome-a-bay-area- plague/#24475101=0
ATHLETICS.COM
A's can't pick up Hammel after early O's attack Right-hander allows five runs in his second start with Oakland By Jane Lee / MLB.com http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2014_07_19_balmlb_oakmlb_1&mode=recap_home& c_id=oak
Rehabbing Reddick hot at plate in Minors By Jane Lee / MLB.com http://oakland.athletics.mlb.com/news/print.jsp?ymd=20140719&content_id=85318718¬ebook_id= 85318922&vkey=notebook_oak&c_id=oak
Rubber match set for tight O's-A's series Baltimore's Gausman to duel with Oakland right-hander Gray By David Wilson / MLB.com http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2014_07_20_balmlb_oakmlb_1&mode=preview&vkey =preview_web_home&c_id=oak
Steeper mound could reduce elbow surgeries Theory put forth by Honeycutt and Ryan, who combined to pitch 48 MLB seasons Tracy Ringolsby / MLB.com http://mlb.mlb.com/news/print.jsp?ymd=20140719&content_id=85244940&vkey=news_mlb&c_id=mlb
CSNBAYAREA.COM
Rewind: Hammel struggling to find his groove with A's By Joe Stiglich, csnbayarea.com http://www.csnbayarea.com/athletics/rewind-hammel-struggling-find-his-groove
Instant Replay: Tough start for Hammel, A's fall to Orioles By Joe Stiglich, csnbayarea.com http://www.csnbayarea.com/athletics/instant-replay-tough-start-hammel-fall-orioles
After 25 years, legacy of '89 A's still stands BY Joe Stiglich, csnbayarea.com http://www.csnbayarea.com/athletics/after-25-years-legacy-89-still-stands
SACRAMENTO BEE
A’s adjust as Chavez’s innings count goes up By Matt Kawahara, Sacramento Bee http://www.sacbee.com/2014/07/19/6568699/hammel-knocked-out-of-home-debut.html
Hammel knocked out of home debut early as A’s lose, 8-4 By Matt Kawahara, Sacramento Bee http://www.sacbee.com/2014/07/19/6568699/hammel-knocked-out-of-home-debut.html
ASSOCIATED PRESS
Jones drives in 5 runs, O's top A's 8-4 By MICHAEL WAGAMAN, Associated Press http://sports.yahoo.com/news/jones-drives-five-runs-os-043115072--mlb.html
OAKLAND POST
A’s Fall To Orioles By Malaika Bobino, Oakland Post http://postnewsgroup.com/blog/2014/07/19/fall-orioles/
THE DAILY NEWS JOURNAL
Kreager: Sonny Gray soars past doubters By Tom Kreage, The Daily News Journal http://www.dnj.com/story/sports/2014/07/19/sonny-gray-soars-past-critics/12902793/
DETROIT NEWS
Tigers have playoff competition out west -- maybe more than they can handle By Jerry Green, Detroit News http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20140719/SPORTS0104/307190045/Tigers-playoff-competition- out-west-maybe-more-than-they-can-handle
THE TENNESSEAN
Sonny Gray stands tall vs. doubters Tom Kreager, Gannett Tennessee http://www.tennessean.com/story/sports/baseball/2014/07/19/oakland-athletics-sonny-gray- vanderbilt-smyrna/12899689/
REUTERS
Race is on as teams head for second half By Larry Fine, Reuters http://www.reuters.com/article/2014/07/18/us-baseball-races-idUSKBN0FN2NQ20140718
MINOR LEAGUE NEWS
SACRAMENTO RIVER CATS
Isotopes Edge River Cats, 8-7 Sacramento River Cats http://www.milb.com/news/print.jsp?ymd=20140720&content_id=85378498&vkey=recap&fext=.jsp&si d=t105
MIDLAND ROCKHOUNDS
ROCKHOUNDS: Midland continues to roll in 6-3 win over San Antonio Oscar LeRoy, Midland Reporter Telegram http://www.mrt.com/sports/article_0c987680-0fc4-11e4-b169-001a4bcf887a.html?mode=print
STOCKTON PORTS
Late Single Sinks Ports 3-2 Stockton Ports http://www.milb.com/news/print.jsp?ymd=20140719&content_id=85396264&vkey=recap&fext=.jsp&si d=t524
BELOIT SNAPPERS
Marincov powers Snappers past Hot Rods, 5-4 By COLIN MAIRET | Media Relations Intern / Beloit Snappers http://www.milb.com/news/print.jsp?ymd=20140719&content_id=85363556&vkey=recap&fext=.jsp&si d=t554
VERMONT LAKE MONSTERS
Vermont 4-0 Shutout Loss On Saturday By Paul Stanfield / Vermont Lake Monsters http://www.milb.com/news/print.jsp?ymd=20140719&content_id=85331004&vkey=recap&fext=.jsp&si d=t462