Jason Burke
International Security Correspondent at The Guardian
The Guardian's international security correspondent. UK-based now after 20+ years working in Middle East, South Asia, Europe, Africa. Author of books. Dad.
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1 week ago |
si.com | Jason Burke
After designating left-hander Angel Perdomo for assignment on Saturday to clear a spot on the roster for J.T Ginn, the Athletics have outrighted him to Triple-A Las Vegas after he cleared waivers. The A's claimed Perdomo off waivers from the Angels at the end of March, and since he is out of options, the A's had to add him to the roster initially.
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1 week ago |
si.com | Jason Burke
The Athletics and Chicago White Sox are set to embark upon a three-game series beginning on Tuesday, and while neither team has necessarily hit their stride yet this season, this should be an interesting matchup. For the A's, these are games that they'll have to win to show that they're to be taken seriously as contenders in the American League West.
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1 week ago |
si.com | Jason Burke
It's no secret that Athletics No. 1 prospect Nick Kurtz is off to a hot start this season with Triple-A Las Vegas. He's begun the year batting .367 with a .409 OBP and seven home runs in 14 games played. The open question that has been circulating around the internet is just how long the A's can keep him in the minors.
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1 week ago |
si.com | Jason Burke
In this story:The New York Mets are coming to town beginning tonight, and this could be an early prove-it series for the A's in a couple of ways. On the field, the Athletics haven't played their best ball just yet, though they have been receiving better pitching performances at home this week, allowing just 11 runs to the San Diego Padres in their three-game series while scoring 15 of their own.
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2 weeks ago |
si.com | Jason Burke
San Diego Padres star Luis Arraez is best known for his bat-to-ball ability, which has been exhibited by three straight batting titles, and being the last qualified hitter in the big leagues to record a strikeout this season through 58 plate appearances. That streak came to an end in the top of the ninth inning of San Diego's 2-1 win over the Athletics in Sacramento on Wednesday.
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