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 Tue, 21 May 2013 06:24:08 GMT http://backend.userland.com/rss Scout.com > People > Daric Barton Scout.com RSS Engine v1.0 (Server:SCOUTWEB3) 60 All of a sudden, the once surging Athletics are back to the .500-mark after suffering a four-game sweep in Cleveland. The team continues its season-long road trip back on the west coast, taking on the Mariners for three games before finally returning home to Oakland. http://athletics.scout.com/2/1290801.html 2047 Chris Biderman http://athletics.scout.com/2/1290801.html Fri, 10 May 2013 19:12:00 GMT 0 304 Oakland athletics The injuries continue to mount for the Oakland A's, as Josh Reddick becomes the latest player to land on the A's suddenly crowded disabled list. http://athletics.scout.com/2/1290223.html 2047 Melissa Lockard http://athletics.scout.com/2/1290223.html Wed, 08 May 2013 18:19:00 GMT 0 304 Oakland athletics WEST SACRAMENTO - After a rough start, the Sacramento River Cats are playing well and back in their usual spot at the top of the Pacific Coast League's Southern Division. Chris Biderman catches us up with the Oakland A's Triple-A affiliate. http://athletics.scout.com/2/1289525.html 2047 Chris Biderman http://athletics.scout.com/2/1289525.html Mon, 06 May 2013 03:29:00 GMT 1 304 Oakland athletics It was a wild and crazy night in Oakland, as the A's and Angels played more innings in one game than most do in two. The A's extra-inning marathon will likely lead to several roster moves today. We speculate on those moves and discuss other news and notes - including the impending debut of a prospect in Beloit - this edition of our notebook. http://athletics.scout.com/2/1288191.html 2047 Melissa Lockard http://athletics.scout.com/2/1288191.html Tue, 30 Apr 2013 16:13:00 GMT 0 304 Oakland athletics Extended spring training is a mix of players rehabbing from injuries and preparing for short-season leagues. We have updates on the progress of rehabs for several Oakland A's prospects who are at extended spring, including 2012 first-round pick Daniel Robertson. We also have other news and notes from around the organization inside... http://athletics.scout.com/2/1286173.html 2047 Melissa Lockard http://athletics.scout.com/2/1286173.html Tue, 23 Apr 2013 16:43:00 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 WEST SACRAMENTO - Despite a roster deep with top prospects and major-league veterans, the Sacramento River Cats have gotten off to the worst start in their team history. However, with a win on Thursday and the return of Dan Straily to the rotation, things are looking up for the Oakland A's Triple-A affiliate. http://athletics.scout.com/2/1282955.html 2047 Chris Biderman http://athletics.scout.com/2/1282955.html Fri, 12 Apr 2013 05:35:00 GMT 1 304 Oakland athletics Last Friday the Oakland A's placed two players on waivers: first baseman Daric Barton and left-hander Travis Blackley. On Thursday, the team learned which player they were able to keep in the organization and which one would be heading elsewhere. http://athletics.scout.com/2/1280830.html 2047 Melissa Lockard http://athletics.scout.com/2/1280830.html Thu, 04 Apr 2013 23:02:00 GMT 0 304 Oakland athletics The Oakland A's trade of Mark Mulder to the St. Louis Cardinals in December 2004 was one of the defining moments of the A's last decade. While there is only one player with the A's from that original deal, the repercussions of the deal are still resonating with the organization. Chris Biderman takes a look at the original deal and the deals that came out of it. http://athletics.scout.com/2/1274295.html 2047 Chris Biderman http://athletics.scout.com/2/1274295.html Wed, 13 Mar 2013 22:45:00 GMT 1 304 Oakland athletics Spring training numbers may not count, but strong spring performances can certainly change a player's career. Over the years, several Oakland A's prospects and non-roster invitees have seen their standing within the organization change for the better with strong spring showings. We take a look at some of those performances and what happened to those players once spring turned to summer. http://athletics.scout.com/2/1272404.html 2047 Melissa Lockard http://athletics.scout.com/2/1272404.html Thu, 07 Mar 2013 07:20:00 GMT 1 304 Oakland athletics Although none of the three players expected to be the Oakland A's regular first basemen in 2012 panned out, the A's still received a surprisingly high amount of production from the position. Can the A's get similar production from their first basemen in 2013? Who will get the majority of those at-bats? Chris Biderman examines the spring battle at first base. http://athletics.scout.com/2/1267037.html 2047 Chris Biderman http://athletics.scout.com/2/1267037.html Fri, 15 Feb 2013 16:33:00 GMT 1 304 Oakland athletics The Sacramento River Cats had yet another standout season, while also providing a steady stream of talent to the AL West champion Oakland A's. Chris Biderman takes a look back at the River Cats' 2012 season, starting with the Sacramento offense. http://athletics.scout.com/2/1236650.html 2047 Chris Biderman http://athletics.scout.com/2/1236650.html Mon, 05 Nov 2012 04:48:00 GMT 1 304 Oakland athletics Daric Barton hit a solo homerun in the 10th inning and Jeremy Accardo starred in relief as the Sacramento River Cats evened their playoff series with the Reno Aces at two games apiece. The River Cats and Aces will square-off in a win-or-go-home game five on Sunday. http://athletics.scout.com/2/1219656.html 2047 Melissa Lockard http://athletics.scout.com/2/1219656.html Sun, 09 Sep 2012 05:14:00 GMT 0 304 Oakland athletics September is coming up quickly and that means that major league rosters will expand from a limit of 25 to a limit of 40. Over the past few years, September has meant an opportunity for the Oakland A’s to try-out younger players at the major league level. This year, the A’s will be looking to fortify their roster for a run at the post-season. We look at some potential September call-up candidates. http://athletics.scout.com/2/1215921.html 2047 Melissa Lockard http://athletics.scout.com/2/1215921.html Wed, 29 Aug 2012 05:37:00 GMT 1 304 Oakland athletics WEST SACRAMENTO, CA - Another year, another division title for the Sacramento River Cats? That scenario is looking more and more likely, as the River Cats continue to put distance between themselves and their division rivals in the standings. Chris Biderman brings us up-to-date on the Oakland A's Triple-A affiliate. http://athletics.scout.com/2/1208896.html 2047 Chris Biderman http://athletics.scout.com/2/1208896.html Mon, 06 Aug 2012 16:24:00 GMT 1 304 Oakland athletics WEST SACRAMENTO, CA - After eight seasons as the Oakland A's minor league hitting coordinator, Greg Sparks was named the hitting coach of the Sacramento River Cats for the 2012 season. Under his watch, the River Cats have scored the third-most runs in the Pacific Coast League. Chris Biderman caught-up with Sparks to discuss several River Cats, including Chris Carter, Grant Green & Daric Barton... http://athletics.scout.com/2/1199496.html 2047 Chris Biderman http://athletics.scout.com/2/1199496.html Mon, 02 Jul 2012 03:32:00 GMT 1 304 Oakland athletics The Oakland A's have been propped up by rookies all season and that trend continued this weekend. We look at the weekend accomplishments of rookies A.J. Griffin, Derek Norris and Brandon Hicks, as well as all of the news and notes from around the Oakland A's system, in this edition of Oakland A's Minor League Notebook... http://athletics.scout.com/2/1197710.html 2047 Melissa Lockard http://athletics.scout.com/2/1197710.html Mon, 25 Jun 2012 05:07:00 GMT 0 304 Oakland athletics It has been another strong year for the Triple-A Sacramento River Cats, who have benefited from a flurry of major league talent and remain in contention for their sixth-straight division championship. http://athletics.scout.com/2/1196065.html 2047 Chris Biderman http://athletics.scout.com/2/1196065.html Mon, 18 Jun 2012 23:13:00 GMT 1 304 Oakland athletics WEST SACRAMENTO - With several players on the roster playing the same positions, it has been a challenge all season for Sacramento River Cats' manager Darren Bush to spread out playing time. That challenge has gotten even greater, as the Oakland A's have asked several of their prospects playing in Sacramento to gain experience at new positions, including 2009 first-round pick Grant Green. http://athletics.scout.com/2/1195680.html 2047 Chris Biderman http://athletics.scout.com/2/1195680.html Sun, 17 Jun 2012 17:06:00 GMT 1 304 Oakland athletics Coming off a stretch that saw the club lose 10 of 11 games, the Oakland A's were able to come back to the Coliseum and win a four-game set against the division leading Texas Rangers. Now they head back on the road again for the start of interleague play. http://athletics.scout.com/2/1193358.html 2047 Chris Biderman http://athletics.scout.com/2/1193358.html Fri, 08 Jun 2012 22:23:00 GMT 0 304 Oakland athletics