The Oakland A’s have two minor league affiliates who made their league’s postseasons this year. Unfortunately, the Double-A Midland RockHounds are not one of them.
Midland won the last four championships in the Texas League, giving them a streak rarely seen anywhere in the minors. However, they failed to make the playoffs at all this time around, finishing third place in their division in both the first and second halves of the season.
Two other clubs did make the cut in their leagues, though. The High-A Stockton Ports will play for the California League crown, and the Single-A Beloit Snappers will make their own push in the Midwest League.