By Jane Lee Alberto Callaspo, acquired from the Angels for Minor Leaguer Grant Green on Tuesday night, hasn’t played second base since 2010. But A’s manager Bob Melvin, who just so happens to be the first manager he ever had in the big leagues in Arizona, isn’t concerned about this. …read more
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Red Sox second baseman Dustin Pedroia, former Angels first baseman-outfielder Darin Erstad and A’s manager Bob Melvin comprise the Arizona Fall League Hall of Fame Class of 2013. …read more
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By Jane Lee Josh Reddick felt no pain in his sprained wrist after hitting off a tee before Wednesday’s game, and A’s manager Bob Melvin said the outfielder could return as soon as Thursday.
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By Rick Eymer Oakland infielders Hiro Nakajima and Adam Rosales will not make the trip to Houston or Los Angeles, A’s manager Bob Melvin said before Thursday’s game against the Seattle Mariners. …read more
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By Alex Espinoza Oakland manager Bob Melvin said Saturday it is “very likely” that shortstop Hiroyuki Nakajima will start the season on the disabled list as he recovers from a hamstring strain. …read more
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By William Boor There are 11 days left until the Athletics open the 2013 season against the Mariners, but manager Bob Melvin has yet to decide how the middle infield will be configured. On Thursday against the Reds, Jemile Weeks started at second base and Jed Lowrie was at shortstop. …read more
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By Tracy Ringolsby Given a third shot at managing by the Oakland A’s, it’s been a charming turn of events for Bob Melvin. …read more
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By Jane Lee The A’s everyday second baseman has yet to be identified — and likely won’t be for weeks. In the meantime, don’t expect manager Bob Melvin to tip his hand, not out of secrecy, but because even he isn’t sure how the situation will pan out. Evaluations of the contenders, led by Scott Sizemore and Jemile Weeks, will be ongoing. …read more
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By Jane Lee Having never completed a round of batting practice with Yoenis Cespedes that didn’t involve a single ball clearing the fence, A’s manager Bob Melvin finally saw the light at the end of the tunnel on Sunday afternoon following a few home run-free pitches to the outfielder. …read more
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By Jane Lee Competition in the bullpen is fierce in A’s camp this spring, putting Oakland in a position manager Bob Melvin described as “enviable.” …read more
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By Jane Lee The talent is still there, insists Billy Beane. That’s why the A’s general manager was so patient with a struggling Jemile Weeks last year. Weeks, who turned 26 last week, will be considered very much a part of what manager Bob Melvin deemed the “open competition” for the second-base position this spring.
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By Jane Lee A’s manager Bob Melvin thinks he’ll manage just fine as he plans to dish out plenty of playing time to Coco Crisp and teammates Josh Reddick, Yoenis Cespedes, Chris Young and Seth Smith.
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By Richard Justice My personal favorite moment of 2012 might have been watching A’s manager Bob Melvin — exhausted, happy and soaked in champagne — sit on a table outside his clubhouse and try to find the words to describe what had just happened.
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The A’s announced on Monday that they and manager Bob Melvin agreed to terms on a two-year contract extension through the 2016 season.
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