Elephant Rumblings: Kyler Murray Channels Bo, A’s Well Represented in MVP Voting

A’s Coverage:

• Lee: A’s well represented in AL MVP voting...
• Slusser: A’s have interest in bringing Kurt Suzuki back again...
• The Athletics’ A’s mailbag: On Khris Davis’ future, Sean Murphy’s development and the positional outlook heading into 2019

MLB News:

• Yankees GM: Hustling ‘always a prerequisite,’ but won’t discuss Manny Machado...
• Athletic: Veteran catcher Jeff Mathis agrees to two-year deal with Rangers...
• Morosi: Patrick Corbin drawing heavy interest...
• Martino: Mets’ Noah Syndergaard trade interest is serious and real...

Baseball Interest Stories:

• Baer: Marlins adopt their third look of the decade with Miami-inspired uniform change...
• Enders: Exploring Extreme Ballparks Past...
• Brisbee: It’s hard to watch Mookie Betts and think baseball is in trouble...
• Martano: Josh Donaldson should have plenty of options...
• Landers: Notre Dame unveiled some awesome pinstriped uniforms for its game at Yankee Stadium...

Today in Baseball History:

• 1988 - Jose Canseco of the Oakland Athletics becomes the first unanimous winner of the American League MVP Award since Reggie Jackson in 1973. This year, Canseco became the first player in major league history to hit 40 home runs and steal 40 bases in the same season.
• 1995 - The Oakland Athletics name Art Howe as their new manager.
• 2009 - The Rookie of the Year Award winners are announced. Relief pitcher Andrew Bailey of the Oakland Athletics is the winner in the American League, while outfielder Chris Coghlan of the Florida Marlins is honored in the National League.

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