MATCHUPS: AL, Mar. 28-29

This AL Midweek Series Matchup column previews one season-opening series, a two-game set in Japan. The Oakland A's take on the Seattle Mariners on March 28-29 at the Tokyo Dome. The games will count as home games for the A's. This series will mark the fourth season opener in Japan and the first since the Red Sox and A's played in 2008.

Within the series below, the scheduled starters are listed for both teams. These are up to date as of this writing, but always subject to change. Following each pitcher’s name, we’ve included their handedness and last season's BPV.


Seattle at Oakland (2)

SEA Probables:

Félix Hernández (RHP; 112 BPV)
Jason Vargas (LHP; 48 BPV)

OAK Probables:

Brandon McCarthy (RHP; 106 BPV)
Bartolo Colón...

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