The latest news from Scout.com. The Scout.com Network covers college, NFL, MLB, high school, recruiting, and much more http://www.scout.com/ http://media.scout.com/media/rss/scout.gif http://www.scout.com/ en-us Copyright © 2013 Scout.com and Scout.com. All rights reserved. This website is an unofficial and independent source of news and information, and is not affiliated with any school, team or league. info@scout.com info@scout.com Fri, 24 May 2013 20:56:58 GMT http://backend.userland.com/rss Scout.com > People > Chad Oberacker Scout.com RSS Engine v1.0 (Server:SCOUTWEB9) 60 The short-season leagues are set to open their seasons in a little more than a month. Several players are gaining momentum from their play at extended spring training heading into the short-seasons. We have notes from the Oakland A's extended spring training camp, as well as other news and notes from around the organization in this edition of Oakland A's Minor League Notebook. http://athletics.scout.com/2/1292212.html 2047 Melissa Lockard http://athletics.scout.com/2/1292212.html Thu, 16 May 2013 18:06:00 GMT 1 304 Oakland athletics The 2013 Midland RockHounds' roster is laden with veterans and they are playing like a team with experience in the early going. We catch-up with the Oakland A's Double-A affiliate in this team notebook. http://athletics.scout.com/2/1285884.html 2047 Melissa Lockard http://athletics.scout.com/2/1285884.html Mon, 22 Apr 2013 19:33:00 GMT 1 304 Oakland athletics The minor league season is roughly two weeks in. We take stock of who is off to strong starts within the Oakland A's system. http://athletics.scout.com/2/1284499.html 2047 Melissa Lockard http://athletics.scout.com/2/1284499.html Wed, 17 Apr 2013 19:33:00 GMT 0 304 Oakland athletics The 2012 Midland RockHounds had three members of their squad reach the major leagues, but they fell short of the playoffs. Can this year's experienced roster get the Oakland A's Double-A affiliate back to the post-season? http://athletics.scout.com/2/1279940.html 2047 Melissa Lockard http://athletics.scout.com/2/1279940.html Tue, 02 Apr 2013 04:00:00 GMT 1 304 Oakland athletics Oakland A's minor league camp is in the final stretch. We caught-up with A's Director of Player Development Keith Lieppman over the weekend to discuss standouts in camp, plans for Opening Day assignments, and more. In part one, we discuss Raul Alcantara, Michael Ynoa, Sonny Gray, Addison Russell, Daniel Robertson, Matt Olson, Josh Bowman, Arnold Leon, Nolan Sanburn, Murphy Smith, and more... http://athletics.scout.com/2/1277700.html 2047 Melissa Lockard http://athletics.scout.com/2/1277700.html Mon, 25 Mar 2013 04:08:00 GMT 1 304 Oakland athletics It’s that time of the year when we take stock of the Oakland A’s organization and analyze the top prospects. For the next few weeks, we will profile our top-50 prospect list in groups of five. Today, we begin the series with a review of prospects 50-46. http://athletics.scout.com/2/1243943.html 2047 Melissa Lockard http://athletics.scout.com/2/1243943.html Mon, 26 Nov 2012 22:47:00 GMT 1 304 Oakland athletics It was a disappointing season for the Oakland A's High-A affiliate. We take a look back at the season that was for the 2012 Stockton Ports. http://athletics.scout.com/2/1233689.html 2047 Melissa Lockard http://athletics.scout.com/2/1233689.html Fri, 26 Oct 2012 02:44:00 GMT 1 304 Oakland athletics The Arizona League A's routed their way into the AZL Championship game. We have all of the news and notes from around the Oakland A's organization inside... http://athletics.scout.com/2/1216625.html 2047 Melissa Lockard http://athletics.scout.com/2/1216625.html Fri, 31 Aug 2012 05:49:00 GMT 0 304 Oakland athletics The Stockton Ports had a disappointing first half of their 2012 season. Despite losing their best player over the All-Star break to a promotion, the Ports are optimistic about competing for a post-season spot during the second half of the season. Chris Kusiolek briefs us on the latest with the Oakland A's High-A affiliate. http://athletics.scout.com/2/1197985.html 2047 Chris Kusiolek http://athletics.scout.com/2/1197985.html Tue, 26 Jun 2012 04:58:00 GMT 1 304 Oakland athletics The Oakland A's organization has been power-starved over the past few years, but they were homer-happy on Wednesday. From the big league level down to Low-A, the A's and their affiliates all used the longball to earn wins. But it was a pitching performance at the Triple-A level that stole the show. We have the details inside... http://athletics.scout.com/2/1194852.html 2047 Melissa Lockard http://athletics.scout.com/2/1194852.html Thu, 14 Jun 2012 05:08:00 GMT 1 304 Oakland athletics It was a good day all around the Oakland A's system on Monday, as three of the four A's affiliates found their way into the win column and three Burlington Bees players were named Midwest League All-Stars. We have the details inside... http://athletics.scout.com/2/1192157.html 2047 Melissa Lockard http://athletics.scout.com/2/1192157.html Tue, 05 Jun 2012 06:36:00 GMT 1 304 Oakland athletics Chad Oberacker secured his place in the Stockton Ports' history book on Tuesday night with a big game in the desert. We have the details on Oberacker's effort and other news and notes from around the organization... http://athletics.scout.com/2/1190425.html 2047 Melissa Lockard http://athletics.scout.com/2/1190425.html Wed, 30 May 2012 04:30:00 GMT 1 304 Oakland athletics The early returns on the Oakland A's 2011 draft class were positive, with several '11 draftees putting together solid pro debut seasons last year. We check in with the A's newest draft class to see how the team's 2011 picks are currently faring for the A's full-season affiliates. http://athletics.scout.com/2/1184490.html 2047 Chris Biderman http://athletics.scout.com/2/1184490.html Mon, 07 May 2012 17:21:00 GMT 1 304 Oakland athletics Last April, the Burlington Bees got off to a torrid start, which separated them from the rest of their Midwest League Western Division rivals en route to a first-half division title. This year, the Bees are hanging back with the pack to start the season. Bill Seals updates us on the April that was for the Oakland A's Low-A affiliate. http://athletics.scout.com/2/1182833.html 2047 Bill Seals http://athletics.scout.com/2/1182833.html Tue, 01 May 2012 17:13:00 GMT 1 304 Oakland athletics BURLINGTON, IA - There is something about being a 25th-round pick and playing for the Burlington Bees. Last year, Josh Whitaker - the Oakland A's 2010 25th-round pick - had a huge season for the Bees, landing on the Midwest League post-season All-Star team. This year, Chad Oberacker - the A's 2011 25th-round pick - is threatening to do the same. Bill Seals explores the keys to Oberacker's success. http://athletics.scout.com/2/1178274.html 2047 Bill Seals http://athletics.scout.com/2/1178274.html Tue, 17 Apr 2012 20:40:00 GMT 1 304 Oakland athletics The 2012 Midwest League season begins on Thursday, April 5. The Burlington Bees have announced their 2012 Opening Day roster. Our Burlington correspondent, Bill Seals, will be tracking the Bees all season. Inside he previews the Oakland A's Low-A affiliate. http://athletics.scout.com/2/1173698.html 2047 Bill Seals http://athletics.scout.com/2/1173698.html Mon, 02 Apr 2012 20:15:00 GMT 1 304 Oakland athletics Our "2011 Year In Review" series returns with a look at the hitters on the Oakland A's New York-Penn League affiliate. http://athletics.scout.com/2/1116217.html 2047 Melissa Lockard http://athletics.scout.com/2/1116217.html Tue, 11 Oct 2011 17:59:00 GMT 1 304 Oakland athletics TROY, NY - While playing at Tennessee Tech, Chad Oberacker handled double-duty as an outfielder and left-handed pitcher. Now as a member of the Oakland A's organization, Oberacker only has to focus on one position. Donald Moore spoke with the Vermont outfielder during a recent Lake Monsters' roadtrip. http://athletics.scout.com/2/1088747.html 2047 Donald Moore http://athletics.scout.com/2/1088747.html Sun, 24 Jul 2011 04:55:00 GMT 1 304 Oakland athletics The short-season leagues have officially begun. Inside we preview the 2011 short-season A Vermont Lake Monsters, the Oakland A's affiliate in the New York-Penn League. http://athletics.scout.com/2/1081652.html 2047 Melissa Lockard http://athletics.scout.com/2/1081652.html Wed, 22 Jun 2011 21:34:00 GMT 0 304 Oakland athletics