Connor Ashford

United States

Journalist at SB Nation

Featured in: Favicon

sbnation.com Favicon

msn.com

athleticsnation.com Favicon

bvmsports.com Favicon

yahoo.com

sports.yahoo.com

Articles

A’s ride five homers to 11-1 win over Dodgers

1 day ago | athleticsnation.com | Connor Ashford

Gary A. Vasquez-Imagn Images The A’s arrived in Los Angeles to take on the Dodgers on Tuesday evening and started their road trip strong, beating their California rivals in a convincing 11-1 rout against the reigning World Series champions. Los Angeles entered this series with the best record in baseball at 27-14. Left-hander Jeffrey Springs drew the start for the first game of the series, a tough task for any pitcher going up against this Dodgers lineup.
Game #42: Athletics at Dodgers Game Thread

1 day ago | athleticsnation.com | Connor Ashford

Neville E. Guard-Imagn Images The A’s are back on the road but they won’t be traveling too far. The club is in Los Angeles to begin a fresh series against the reigning-champion Los Angeles Dodgers for the first of three games. It won’t be an easy matchup as the Dodgers currently hold the best record in the sport but the Athletics are ready for their California rivals. They’re entering tonight on a losing streak and went just 2-4 on the recent home stand.
A’s roster moves: Otañez activated, Alexander recalled

1 day ago | athleticsnation.com | Connor Ashford

Eakin Howard-Imagn Images The Athletics announced a bit of shuffling in their bullpen on Tuesday afternoon, making a couple swaps just hours before starting their road trip to Los Angeles:The Athletics reinstated right-handed pitcher Michel Otañez from the 15-day injured list and recalled right-handed pitcher Jason Alexander from Triple-A Las Vegas.
A’s roster moves: Otañez activated, Alexander recalled

1 day ago | sports.yahoo.com | Connor Ashford

The Athletics announced a bit of shuffling in their bullpen on Tuesday afternoon, making a couple swaps just hours before starting their road trip to Los Angeles:The return of Michel Otañez should be a major boost to the relief corps. The right-hander saw success in his rookie campaign last season as he posted a 3.97 ERA over 34 innings. He was expected to hold down a spot in the bullpen entering the year but instead has spent the entire season on the injured list.
Elephant Rumblings: Noah Murdock returned to Royals

1 day ago | athleticsnation.com | Connor Ashford

Jim Rassol-Imagn Images Good morning everyone! Rise and shine!The A’s designated right-handed rookie Noah Murdock for assignment a couple of days ago and as a Rule 5 Draft pick the Athletics needed to offer him back to the team they selected him from, the Kansas City Royals. The team selected him fourth overall in that draft and the A’s have in the past rostered a player all season long in order to get his contract rights.
A’s ambushed by Yankees in 12-2 loss

3 days ago | athleticsnation.com | Connor Ashford

Cary Edmondson-Imagn Images The A’s wrapped up their weekend series against the Yankees on Sunday afternoon, getting throttled 12-2 on Mother’s Day in the finale to wrap up the home stand with a 2-4 record. Taking to the hill today for the home team was Luis Severino. The longtime Yankee was making his first career start against the team he started his career on.
A’s ambushed by Yankees in 12-2 loss

3 days ago | sports.yahoo.com | Connor Ashford

The A’s wrapped up their weekend series against the Yankees on Sunday afternoon, getting throttled 12-2 on Mother’s Day in the finale to wrap up the home stand with a 2-4 record. Taking to the hill today for the home team was Luis Severino. The longtime Yankee was making his first career start against the team he started his career on.
Game #41: Athletics vs. Yankees Game Thread

3 days ago | athleticsnation.com | Connor Ashford

Dennis Lee-Imagn Images Sunday afternoon baseball kicks off in an hour when the A’s take the field against the Yankees on Mother’s Day. After splitting the first two games of the weekend series today’s contest will determine which team claims the series victory. The A’s will rely on Luis Severino to beat his longtime teammates.
Athletics ride offense to 11-7 victory over Yankees

4 days ago | athleticsnation.com | Connor Ashford

Dennis Lee-Imagn Images The A’s won the second game of the series against the New York Yankees on Saturday afternoon, winning by a final of 11-7 on a hot and sunny day in Sacramento to even the series and set up a crucial Sunday matchup tomorrow to end the home stand. A’s open early lead against YankeesGoing into today New York had won three straight games including last night’s drubbing against our A’s.
Athletics ride offense to 11-7 victory over Yankees

4 days ago | sports.yahoo.com | Connor Ashford

The A’s won the second game of the series against the New York Yankees on Saturday afternoon, winning by a final of 11-7 on a hot and sunny day in Sacramento to even the series and set up a crucial Sunday matchup tomorrow to end the home stand. A’s open early lead against YankeesGoing into today New York had won three straight games including last night’s drubbing against our A’s.