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August 17, 2023

New Oakland Era Begins

Andrew Gray
August 17, 2023

Oakland Athletics

The “New Oakland” era begins in Oakland. Even though the Athletics (34-87) dropped two of three in their mid-week series against the St. Louis Cardinals (54-67), fans were happy to finally see the youth movement completely take shape. With the call up of Lawrence Butler, the average age of the Athletics starting lineup is 26 […]

Christian Walker of the Diamondbacks rounding the bases after hitting the go-ahead homer against the Rockies

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Diamondbacks Outslug Rockies for Seesaw Win, Capture Second Series in a Row

Evan M. Thompson, Editor-in-chief
August 17, 2023

Arizona Diamondbacks
Colorado Rockies

Diamondbacks 9, Rockies 7 DENVER, Aug 16 — Monday night, Colorado Rockies manager Bud Black said of Arizona Diamondbacks first baseman Christian Walker, “If you make mistakes, he can make you pay. If you make pitches, like all hitters, you can get him out. But if you make a mistake, he’s dangerous, man.” Wednesday afternoon […]