Happy Friday, Athletics Nation!
Our favorite cross-bay rivalry is in effect today at Hohokam Stadium in Mesa, Arizona today. Barring rain, the A’s and Giants are playing a double header, and the second game will be a “Spring Breakout” contest featuring the teams’ top prospects. 2023 first round picks Jacob Wilson and Bryce Eldridge headline a list of future stars and present hopefuls that are expected to be part of the action. Shayna Rubin and Susan Slusser at the San Francisco Chronicle have the details.
The A’s are projected to have another losing season even though manager Mark Kotsay has set the bar at .