Bumgarner expected to start for the Diamondbacks against the Athletics
The Arizona Diamondbacks host the Oakland AthleticsAPRIL 12, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
CHAD PINDER
Montas expected to start for Athletics at Astros
The Houston Astros face the Oakland AthleticsAPRIL 10, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
McCullers Jr. expected to start for Houston against Oakland
The Houston Astros host the Oakland AthleticsAPRIL 9, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Hasn't resumed baseball activities Pinder (knee) hasn't yet resumed baseball activities, Matt Kawahara of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.
Impact Pinder was diagnosed with a left knee sprain Sunday, and Athletics trainer Nick Paparesta said Thursday that the 29-year-old is currently considered week-to-week. Ka'ai Tom and Tony Kemp should continue to see extra playing time for Oakland while Pinder is sidelined.
APRIL 8, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Javier to start home opener for Houston against Oakland
The Houston Astros hit the field for the first time in 2021 against the Oakland AthleticsAPRIL 8, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Oakland takes 6-game losing streak into matchup with Los Angeles
Oakland heads into the matchup against Los Angeles in a rut, losers of six straightAPRIL 7, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Athletics look to end 5-game slide
Oakland will try to break its five-game losing streak when the Athletics take on Los AngelesAPRIL 6, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Homers by Smith, Turner help Dodgers rout winless A's 10-3
Will Smith homered off the left-field foul pole, Corey Seager and Zach McKinstry each drove in three runs, and the Los Angeles Dodgers pounded the winless Oakland Athletics 10-3APRIL 6, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Sent to 10-day IL Pinder (knee) was moved to the 10-day injured list Monday.
Impact Pinder was diagnosed with a left knee sprain Sunday and will miss at least the next 10 days while on the mend. The Athletics recalled A.J. Puk in a corresponding move.
APRIL 6, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Athletics look to end 4-game skid
Oakland is looking to break its four-game losing streak with a win over Los Angeles The Athletics are expected to send Frankie Montas to the mound Monday and the Dodgers will give...APRIL 5, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Pinder hits wall; lineup could take another hit A’s utility man Chad Pinder exited Sunday’s game with a left knee sprain after...
APRIL 5, 2021 • SFCHRONICLE.COM
Astros batter A's 9-2 to complete four-game sweep
Jason Castro homered in his first start back with Houston, and the Astros beat the Oakland Athletics 9-2 on Sunday to complete a four-game sweepAPRIL 4, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Suffers sprained knee Pinder suffered a left knee sprain Sunday against the Astros and will get an MRI Monday, Alex Coffey of The Athletic reports.
Impact It would seem that a stint on the 10-day injured list will be forthcoming, but the A's won't make any roster moves until they get the results of the MRI. Pinder seemed primed to take on a pretty prominent role after getting off to a great start, so the timing here is pretty regrettable. Ka'ai Tom and Tony Kemp should see extra playing time in the short term.
APRIL 4, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Pinder leaves game after crashing into wall OAKLAND -- The A’s are starting to run low on outfielders. Chad Pinder was removed from Sunday’s game against the Astros with what appeared...
APRIL 4, 2021 • MLB.COM
Exits after collision with wall Pinder was removed in the bottom of the first inning of Sunday's game against the Astros with an apparent injury, Shayna Rubin of The San Jose Mercury News reports.
Impact According to Matt Kawahara of the San Francisco Chronicle, Pinder's removal was likely the result of his collision with the right-field wall when he flagged down a fly ball in the top of the first. Pinder appeared to be shaken up on the play, but he was able to finish out the half inning in the field before heading to the locker room. Stephen Piscotty came on to replace Pinder, who didn't record an at-bat in the contest.
APRIL 4, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Yordan Álvarez hits 3-run homer as Astros beat A's again
Yordan Álvarez hit a three-run homer and Houston kept thriving through all the boos, slugging its way to a third straight win in a 9-1 victory over the Oakland Athletics on Saturda...APRIL 3, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Opportunities trending up Pinder went 1-for-2 with a two-run home run and a strikeout in Friday's game against the Astros.
Impact He pinch hit for Ka'ai Tom and took over in right field for the final few frames. Manager Bob Melvin said Pinder will be in Saturday's lineup and also said this is probably the best he has ever seen Pinder play, according to Alex Coffey of The Athletic. It sounds like Pinder is becoming a near-everyday player in the early going. He is 3-for-6 so far through two games.
APRIL 3, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Bregman homers for 2nd straight day, Astros beat A's again
Alex Bregman hit a three-run homer for his second longball in two games, and the Houston Astros slugged past the Oakland Athletics 9-5APRIL 3, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Draws Opening Day start Pinder is starting Thursday's game against the Astros.
Impact Pinder is able to play every position except catcher, and he probably will this season. He'll take the place of Stephen Piscotty in right field and bat eighth during Thursday's Opening Day matchup.
APRIL 1, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Big surge in recent games Pinder's spring average now sits at .367 (11-for-30) after he went 3-for-4 with a double, a solo home run, an additional RBI and two runs overall in a Cactus League win over the An...
Impact The stellar performance extended Pinder's spring hitting streak to four games and included his third home run of Cactus League play, all which have come within the last six games. Pinder was hitting just .077 as recently as March 10, but he's subsequently gone a blistering 10-for-17 over the last seven exhibitions.
MARCH 21, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Yanks star Stanton off to strong start after smashing finish
Giancarlo Stanton is picking up where he ended the postseason last yearMARCH 21, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Nats reliever Harris out with blood clot in pitching arm
Washington Nationals reliever Will Harris has a blood clot in his right arm and the team doesn’t expect him to be in the bullpen on opening dayMARCH 20, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Lindor, Mets talk about new deal; Rosario struggles in CF
Just over two weeks before opening day, Francisco Lindor and the New York Mets have begun talking about keeping him in town beyond this yearMARCH 16, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
LeMahieu HR ends inning, no more early exits for pitchers
New York Yankees star DJ LeMahieu launched a three-run homer in an exhibition game Saturday, and that was all for Pittsburgh starter JT BrubakerMARCH 14, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Bogaerts spring debut after shoulder woe, Tatis HR in return
Star shortstop Xander Bogaerts of the Boston Red Sox has made his spring training debut after being slowed by a sore right shoulderMARCH 13, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
