Olson, Puk on the rise for Oakland
This offseason, MiLB.com is taking a look at the most outstanding campaigns by players in each system across Minor League Baseball and honoring the players -- regardless of age or prospect status -- who had the best seasons in their organization.Oakland improved its record for the second straight season, winning
'Hounds' Fillmyer twirls 7 1/3 scoreless frames
Walking the first two batters of the game may seem like a small hurdle, but for Double-A Midland starter Heath Fillmyer, the shaky start loomed large in an otherwise brilliant night.The A's No. 12 prospect said a shorter stride was the simple solution to a big problem that got him
Texas notes: 'Hounds Fillmyer finding success
Heath Fillmyer always wanted to be an infielder. He's smart enough, however, not to argue with the experts.After he was initially drafted by the Rockies as a pitcher following his freshman year, despite throwing under 10 innings at Mercer County Community College, Fillmyer decided to stay in school with a