A’S NEWS LINKS, WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 29, 2018
BASEBALL RELATED ARTICLES
ATHLETICS.COM
A's break tie in 9th, 1 1/2 back of Astros in West by Jane Lee https://www.mlb.com/athletics/news/nick-martini-lifts-athletics-over-houston/c-292379628
Manaea shut down with rotator cuff tendinitis by Jane Lee https://www.mlb.com/athletics/news/sean-manaea-injured-shut-down-indefinitely/c-292306796
Brett Anderson to DL with strained left forearm by Do-Hyoung Park https://www.mlb.com/athletics/news/brett-anderson-to-dl-with-forearm-strain/c-292292712
Martin shows off power for Midland by William Boor https://www.mlb.com/athletics/news/top-prospect-performers-in-minors-on-tuesday/c-292295624
Luzardo among top potential September callups by Mike Rosenbaum https://www.mlb.com/athletics/news/top-10-prospects-september-callups/c-292430288
Spring Training schedules set for 2019 by Staff https://www.mlb.com/athletics/news/2019-spring-training-schedules/c-292426204
Looking back at A's best stretch-drive run by Staff https://www.mlb.com/athletics/news/each-mlb-teams-best-stretch-drive-run/c-292246506
SAN FRANCISCO CHRONICLE
Slumping Nick Martini delivers in ninth to help A’s beat Astros by Susan Slusser https://www.sfchronicle.com/athletics/article/Slumping-Nick-Martini-comes-through-in-ninth-to- 13189840.php
Brett Anderson latest A’s starter to land on DL; forearm strain sidelines lefty by Susan Slusser https://www.sfchronicle.com/athletics/article/Brett-Anderson-latest-A-s-starter-to-land-on- 13188698.php
GM David Forst says A’s might try ‘bullpenning’ after starter injuries by Susan Slusser https://www.sfchronicle.com/athletics/article/GM-David-Forst-says-A-s-might-try-13188978.php
Even with Sean Manaea, Brett Anderson out, A’s still right on Astros’ heels by Susan Slusser https://www.sfchronicle.com/athletics/article/A-s-hope-Sean-Manaea-rotator-cuff-tendinits- 13189306.php
THE MERCURY NEWS
A’s bounce back with clutch late hitting in win over Astros by Martin Gallegos https://www.mercurynews.com/2018/08/28/as-bounce-back-with-clutch-late-hitting-in-win-over- astros/
A’s lose another starting pitcher to the disabled list by Martin Gallegos https://www.mercurynews.com/2018/08/28/as-lose-another-starting-pitcher-to-the-disabled-list-2/
How long A’s Sean Manaea could be out after meeting with specialist by Martin Gallegos https://www.mercurynews.com/2018/08/28/how-long-as-sean-manaea-could-be-out-after-meeting- with-specialist/
Five things to know about young A’s outfielder bursting onto the scene by Martin Gallegos https://www.mercurynews.com/2018/08/29/five-things-to-know-about-exciting-as-rookie-outfielder/
Why the magical A’s need to find another level of sorcery by Dieter Kurtenbach https://www.mercurynews.com/2018/08/28/oakland-athletics-as-pitching-injuries-depth-chart- schedule-score-highlights-video/
THE ATHLETIC
Nick Martini’s go-ahead double against the Astros tells you all you need to know about these A’s by Julian McWilliams https://theathletic.com/494443/2018/08/29/nick-martinis-go-ahead-double-against-the-astros-tells- you-all-you-need-to-know-about-these-as/
How much more can the A’s take? Sean Manaea diagnosed with rotator cuff tendinitis; Brett Anderson with a left forearm strain by Julian McWilliams https://theathletic.com/494117/2018/08/28/how-much-more-can-the-as-take-sean-manaea- diagnosed-with-rotator-cuff-tendinitis-brett-anderson-with-a-left-forearm-strain/
ASSOCIATED PRESS
Martini double in 9th, A’s end Astros’ 6-game win run, 4-3 by Staff https://www.apnews.com/a3a189b6909e4d43855adccc084b46e4/Martini-double-in-9th,-A's-end- Astros'-6-game-win-run,-4-3
ESPN
The biggest MLB surprises and disappointments of 2018 by David Schoenfield http://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/24503165/the-biggest-mlb-surprises-disappointments-2018
Sean Manaea's status for rest of Athletics' season uncertain due to rotator cuff tendinitis by Staff http://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/24503124/sean-manaea-oakland-athletics-rotator-cuff- tendinitis-brett-anderson-goes-dl
SAN FRANCISCO EXAMINER
Oakland Athletics lose second pitcher in three days to injury as Brett Anderson goes on DL by Ryan Gorcey http://www.sfexaminer.com/oakland-athletics-lose-second-pitcher-three-days-injury-brett-anderson- goes-dl/
Oakland Athletics edge Astros as Martini doubles home winning run by Ethan Kassel http://www.sfexaminer.com/oakland-athletics-edge-astros-martini-doubles-home-winning-run/
NBC SPORTS CALIFORNIA
The battle between Bob Melvin, A's owner John Fisher and market conditions by Ray Ratto https://www.nbcsports.com/bayarea/athletics/battle-between-bob-melvin-owner-john-fisher-and- market-conditions
A's ace Sean Manaea shut down indefinitely with shoulder tendinitis by Ben Ross https://www.nbcsports.com/bayarea/athletics/ace-sean-manaea-shut-down-indefinitely-shoulder- tendinitis
Brett Anderson becomes latest A's starter to hit DL by Ben Ross https://www.nbcsports.com/bayarea/athletics/brett-anderson-becomes-latest-starter-hit-dl
NON-GAMEDAY RELATED ARTICLES
ESPN
Kyler Murray balances football and baseball while replacing a legend by Joel Anderson http://www.espn.com/college-football/story/_/id/24502764/kyler-murray-replacing-baker-mayfield- oklahoma-sooners-baseball
NBC SPORTS
Must-click link: a fantastic design for a new Oakland ballpark by Craig Calcaterra https://mlb.nbcsports.com/2018/08/29/must-click-link-a-fantastic-design-for-a-new-oakland-ballpark/