Oakland Athletics midseason review
The Oakland Athletics have overcome injuries to their starting pitchers to hang around in the American League West race.
Scoring runs is still a challenge for Oakland, but they continue to get good pitching out of their starters and bullpen.
Dallas Braden has led the charge in the starting rotation, with his perfect game being the highlight of the first half of the season.
Gio Gonzalez has steadily improved, and Andrew Bailey has been almost unhittable as the team’s closer.
Rajai Davis has given the offense a spark with his speed on the basepaths, which is rare to see from a Billy Beane team.
