By DANIEL DULLUM
Sports Radio Service
Thursday, April 14, 2016

photo credit songsforteaching.net: Brooklyn Dodger Jackie Robinson will be honored by every MLB club on Friday for Jackie Robinson Day

Given the Oakland Athletics’ extensive use of its disabled list over the last few seasons, it’s only fitting that the Swingin’ A’s have settled on a new healthcare provider.

The A’s announced that Sutter Health has entered into a multiyear partnership of undisclosed length with the club, and the announcement stated that the A’s and Sutter Health will “promote health and wellness initiatives,” including a new youth wellness program.

This weekend, the A’s host Kansas City for a three-game set at the Oakland (formerly O.co) Coliseum. On MLB’s Jackie Robinson Day celebration, right-hander Edinson Volquez will be on the mound for the Royals, facing Oakland left-hander Rich Hill. Game time is 7:05 p.m.

Games on Saturday and Sunday start at 1:05 p.m. Sonny Gray is slated to start on Sunday.

A’s reliever Ryan Madson, a former Royal who helped KC win the 2015 World Series, will be presented with his championship ring and a gold-trimmed uniform worn by Kansas City in its first two games.

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