OAKLAND -- A young A's club is readying to open the 2018 regular season against the Angels on Thursday, with right-hander Kendall Graveman set to square off against righty Garrett Richards in Graveman's second consecutive Opening Day assignment.
The 1:05 p.m. PT matchup at the Coliseum will mark the franchise's first Opening Day game under the sun since 1994; the A's have routinely hosted Opening Night festivities.
MLB.com is breaking down the nuts and bolts of each club ahead of the big day:
Projected Opening Day lineup
1. Marcus Semien, SS
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