The Oakland Athletics are in the midst of a down year, but the team has remained steadfast in its commitment to manager Bob Melvin.
According to the team's official Twitter account, the A's agreed to terms with Melvin on a two-year contract extension that will keep him in Oakland through 2018. Financial details of the new pact were not disclosed.
The 2012 AL Manager of the Year led the franchise to playoff appearances every season from 2012-2014, and he reiterated Wednesday that he's looking forward to a future in the Bay Area.
"I'm fully committed to this team, this organization, and this fan base," Melvin told reporters Wednesday, according to the team's official Twitter account.