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A’s Beane continues to work magic

In several ways, Billy Beane is a gambler working with a bankroll. But there’s not much money to play with, so the Oakland Athletics general manager must be smart with it, and he needs to make the right moves.

51s’ rally falls short in 7-6 loss at Salt Lake

Tommy Field went 2-for-4 with a home run and four RBIs to lead the Salt Lake Bees to a 7-6 series-opening victory over the 51s on Thursday night in Salt Lake City.

Connie Mack state baseball tournament

Hector Perez hit a single in the bottom of the ninth inning, scoring Eddie Ojeda from third base to lead the Las Vegas Mayhem to a 3-2 victory over Green Valley Elite on Thursday in the second round of the Connie Mack state baseball tournament at College of Southern Nevada’s Morse Stadium. Perez went 3-for-4 with two RBIs and a run.

51s’ Dykstra hitless in Triple-A All-Star Game

Allan Dykstra of the Las Vegas 51s went 0-for-3 in the Pacific Coast League’s 7-3 loss to the International League in the Triple-A All-Star Game.

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No clear favorite in Mack tourney

The Southern Nevada Falcons will be the No. 1 seed in this week’s Connie Mack State Baseball Tournament after they finished the season 20-2. But as coaches of three of the top five seeds see it, there’s no difference between the Falcons and the eighth-seeded Las Vegas Mustangs-Navy (13-9).

New Jeter ‘RE2PECT’ tribute video is everything

The Jordan Brand released a new ad on Monday paying tribute to New York Yankees shortstop Derek Jeter, and it will give you chills regardless if you’re a Jeter fan or a Jeter hater.

51s’ Dykstra to take aim at snorting bull

One of the most colorful characters in the 51s clubhouse, it’s fitting that first baseman Allan Dykstra will represent Las Vegas in Wednesday’s Triple-A All-Star Game in Durham, N.C. — the city that served as the backdrop for the classic baseball film “Bull Durham.”

Torrid Flores keeps going deep for 51s

In advance of baseball’s annual All-Star break, which starts Monday, 51s infielder Wilmer Flores is putting on his personal version of Home Run Derby.

Ex-minor league players sue MLB over low wages

Like many young baseball players, Aaron Senne dreamed of fame and fortune when he signed his first contract as a Miami Marlins’ draft choice after a record-breaking college career at Missouri. Reality as a low-level minor leaguer was far different: vending machine dinners, bug-infested apartments and a paltry salary with an equivalent hourly wage less than what fast-food workers make.

Las Vegans Gallo, Bryant top list for Futures excitement

Former Las Vegas prep stars Joey Gallo and Kris Bryant top the list of “30 most exciting players in the Futures Game,” according to Yahoo sports columnist Jeff Passon. Gallo, who went to Bishop Gorman, and Bryant, who played at Bonanza, are ripping it up in the minor leagues.

Aces erupt early, roll past 51s, 15-4

The Reno Aces had 18 hits in their 15-4 victory over Las Vegas. Reno took control with 11 runs in the second and third innings.

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