A key to the Oakland Athletics’ young and relatively inexperienced starting rotation will be to consistently get the ball to the bullpen with a lead or a tie. If that happens, a number of late-inning specialists figure to be able to close out games on a regular basis.
Category: American League West
10 things to know about Rangers before spring training: Who’s playing …
It’s time for that magical time of year where you renew your greatest love — no, not Valentine’s Day. Spring training starts this week.
Commissioner’s ruling could help Astros in rivalry with Rangers
Major League Baseball commissioner Rob Manfred on Monday penalized the St. Louis Cardinals for hacking into Houston’s internal computer system, a decision that could have a long-range affect on the rivalry between the Astros and the Texas Rangers in the American League West. Manfred held the Cardinals liable for the actions of one employee: amateur scouting director Chris Correa.
Oakland Athletics Closer Role Up For Grabs
The Oakland Athletics made their signing of Santiago Casilla official yesterday, as the former San Francisco Giant closer joined in on a conference call with local media from both the A’s and Giants. Nobody is kidding themselves about the Oakland Athletics.