Sean Murphy: Athletics 2020 Rookie Of The Year
Sean Murphy helped lead the Athletics’ pitching staff to the fifth lowest ERA in baseball, all while showing a patient, powerful hitting approach.
Casey Tefertiller
Athletics Correspondent
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Tyler Soderstrom Puts On A Show For A’s Officials
The 2020 first-round catcher turned up to the alternate site and immediately impressed with his frame and power.
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Kyle McCann Continues To Draw Attention
The 2019 fourth-round catcher impressed the A’s during his time in spring training and summer camp.
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Greg Deichmann Simplifies His Swing
The 2017 second-rounder owns huge raw power that he intends to access more in games thanks to a swing that is now more in sync.
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A.J. Puk Prepares For Next Step
The A’s will let the big lefty loose on the American League this season with improved control and a wider arsenal.
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A’s View Vimael Machin As Rule 5 Prize
The A’s worked out a deal to acquire Machin, their top target in the Rule 5 draft, because they value his hitting ability and versatility.
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2019 Tony Gwynn Award: Keith Lieppman
Innovative, creative and caring, Lieppman spent 28 years as the Athletics’ farm director.
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Brayan Buelvas’ Loud Pro Debut Hints At Potential
The 17-year-old Colombian hit his way to the Arizona League, where he showed a wide range of skills on both offense and defense.
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Ed Sprague Jr. Knows He Has Big Shoes To Fill
With longtime farm director Keith Lieppman retiring, Ed Sprague Jr. takes the reigns of Oakland’s innovative player development department.
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Feigl Looks To Make A Name Of His Own In The AFL
Oakland righthander Brady Feigl is testing his stuff against advanced hitters in the Arizona Fall League.
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Sheldon Neuse: Athletics 2019 Minor League Player Of The Year
A rough first half at Triple-A in 2018 helped point the way forward for Neuse at the plate.
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Miguel Romero Closes In On Big League Role
A 25-year-old righthander, Romero could provide the A’s with some late-season bullpen help down the stretch.
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Jonah Heim Continues Improving At Triple-A
Promoted to Triple-A Las Vegas for the first time on June 9, Heim is enjoying a breakout season in 2019.
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Jorge Mateo Starting To Translate Tools Into Results
The 23-year-old is hitting a career-best .314/.352/.573 with seven home runs and 11 stolen bases with Triple-A Las Vegas.
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Sean Murphy Proving To Be A Third-Round Steal
The 88th overall pick in the 2016 draft, Murphy is off to a strong start for Triple-A Las Vegas this season.
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Nick Allen Looks For Ways To Improve
The 20-year-old shortstop has been focusing on adding muscle and improving his approach at the plate.
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Book Review: If These Walls Could Talk
A behind-the-scenes look at the Oakland Athletics franchise through the years as told by radio voice Ken Korach and beat writer Susan Slusser.
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Competitive Streak Sets Parker Dunshee Apart
What the overlooked righthander lacks in “wow” stuff he makes up for with smarts, toughness and results.
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Alfonso Rivas’ Power Potential Intrigues A’s
Rivas can hit for average and stands out defensively at first base, but he faces questions about his power production.
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Jeremy Eierman Makes Strong First Impression
The Athletics were pleased with Eierman’s pro debut after drafting the Missouri State shortstop with the 70th overall pick in 2018.
