CHAD PINDER NEWS

Still trying to hit stride Pinder is hitting .077 (1-for-13) with a double, an RBI, four walks, a hit by pitch, a stolen base and three runs over his first seven Cactus League games.

Impact The ultra-versatile utility asset has found a way to make an impact despite having just one hit so far, and Pinder's established track record against big-league pitching supports the notion that his early struggles will pass. The 28-year-old is a good fit within the Athletics' roster because of his ability to fill in at every position except catcher, and he's flashed solid pop with 101 extra-base hits (including 44 home runs) across 367 career games.

MARCH 11, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Gets $2.275 million from A's Pinder signed a one-year, $2.275 million contract with the A's on Tuesday, avoiding arbitration, Bob Nightengale of USA Today reports.

Impact This is a pretty solid figure for Pinder, as he is coming off an age-28 season where he was worth 0.1 fWAR and hit .232/.295/.393 in 61 plate appearances. He should reprise his utility role, seeing time at second base, left field, right field and potentially third base, the hot corner being if Matt Chapman ever misses time.

DECEMBER 1, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Pinder ($2,275,000), Smith ($705,000) reach deals with A's

Utilityman Chad Pinder reached a $2,275,000, one-year contract with the Oakland Athletics a day before Wednesday’s deadline for teams to offer deals to unsigned players on their ro...

DECEMBER 1, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Chad Pinder should not be the answer at short for 2021 The Oakland A's may be looking for a shortstop for the 2021 season. Chad Pinder should not be one of the options considered as a starter. Ch...

OCTOBER 15, 2020 • WHITECLEATBEAT.COM

A's take step in playoffs, fall short of World Series goal

The Oakland Athletics took the next step in the playoffs at last but still fell short of their ultimate goal

OCTOBER 9, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

LEADING OFF: Homers fly in playoffs, Atlanta arms dominate

Maybe it’s the Southern California air or the atmosphere indoors in Texas, but the ball is really flying this postseason

OCTOBER 8, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Rays hit 3 more HRs to beat Yanks 8-4 for 2-1 lead in ALDS

OCTOBER 8, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Pinder’s HR helps rally A’s past Astros 9-7, trail ALDS 2-1 Chad Pinder tied the score with a three-run homer in the seventh inning, Sean Murphy hit a go-ahead sacrifice fly in the eighth and the Oakl...

OCTOBER 8, 2020 • WASHINGTONTIMES.COM

Chad Pinder, Athletics turn on power to beat Astros, stay alive in AL Division Series - The Boston Globe Oakland hit four home runs in another big offensive day at Dodger Stadium, but Houston still leads 2-1 and can close out the series Thursday...

OCTOBER 8, 2020 • BOSTONGLOBE.COM

Chad Pinder’s HR helps rally A’s past Astros, trail ALDS 2-1 LOS ANGELES — Chad Pinder tied the score with a three-run homer in the seventh inning, Sean Murphy hit a go-ahead sacrifice fly in the eight...

OCTOBER 8, 2020 • TRIBLIVE.COM

Pinder's HR helps rally A's past Astros 9-7, trail ALDS 2-1 LOS ANGELES (AP) — Chad Pinder tied the score with a three-run homer in the seventh...

OCTOBER 7, 2020 • CHRON.COM

Pinder's HR helps rally A's past Astros 9-7, trail ALDS 2-1 Chad Pinder tied the score with a three-run homer in the seventh inning, Sean Murphy hit a go-ahead sacrifice fly in the eighth and the Oakl...

OCTOBER 7, 2020 • STARTRIBUNE.COM

LEADING OFF: Homers fly in playoffs, Atlanta arms dominate

Maybe it’s the Southern California air or the indoors atmosphere in Texas, but the ball is really flying this postseason

OCTOBER 7, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Pinder's HR helps rally A's past Astros 9-7, trail ALDS 2-1

Chad Pinder’s three-run homer tied the game in the seventh and Sean Murphy’s sacrifice fly scored the go-ahead run in the eighth, rallying the Oakland Athletics past the Houston As...

OCTOBER 7, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Blasts three-run homer Pinder went 3-for-4 with a three-run homer, a double and four RBI in Wednesday's win over the Astros in Game 3 of the ALDS.

Impact Pinder resurrected the season with a three-run homer in the seventh inning off Josh James. The 28-year-old managed to lift a hanging curveball over the right field fence to keep the season alive and tie the game up at 7-7. The right-handed hitter slashed .232/.295/.393 and only hit two homers during the regular season, but he couldn't have chosen a better time to find his power.

OCTOBER 7, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Rays back Glasnow, bullpen with 4 HRs to tie ALDS vs Yankees

OCTOBER 7, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

On the brink: Athletics find themselves in familiar spot

Chad Pinder and the Oakland Athletics knew the Houston Astros were going to be a difficult opponent in the AL Division Series even after winning seven of 10 meetings during the reg...

OCTOBER 7, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Springer hits 2 HRs, Astros beat A's 5-2 for 2-0 ALDS lead

George Springer hit two homers and the Houston Astros kept making more noise in the playoffs, beating the Oakland Athletics 5-2 to take a 2-0 lead in their AL Division Series

OCTOBER 6, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Correa, Springer rally Astros past A's 10-5 in ALDS opener

Carlos Correa homered twice and drove in four, Jose Altuve hit a go-ahead, two-run single during Houston’s four-run sixth inning and the Astros rallied to beat the Oakland Athletic...

OCTOBER 5, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Bassitt scheduled to start for Oakland against Houston

Oakland will host Houston in Game 1 of the ALDS

OCTOBER 5, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Pinder plays through tender hamstring to help A’s advance In this strange season, there were no rehab assignments or minor league at-bats for injured players like Chad Pinder to regain their timing...

OCTOBER 3, 2020 • WASHINGTONTIMES.COM

Pinder plays through tender hamstring to help A's advance

In this strange season, there were no rehab assignments or minor league at-bats for injured players like Chad Pinder to regain their timing before stepping back into a major league...

OCTOBER 2, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Thursday's Sports in Brief

OCTOBER 2, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Pinder delivers timely hit, A's advance in playoffs at last OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — The Oakland Athletics ended 14 years of postseason futility, riding Chad Pinder’s go-ahead, two-run single in the fif...

OCTOBER 2, 2020 • OLEANTIMESHERALD.COM

Battles through hamstring issue Pinder, who went 2-for-3 with two RBI and a walk in Thursday's 6-4 win over the White Sox, is still dealing with the hamstring issue that sidelined him through September 26, Susan...

Impact Despite still not feeling 100 percent after straining his hamstring on Sept. 12, Pinder came through with one of the biggest hits in recent memory for the A's when he laced a two-out, two-run single to give the A's a 6-4 lead in the fifth inning. The knock would ultimately be the difference in the game as Oakland held on to win its first playoff series since 2006. Though the hamstring is still hampering the utility man, Pinder is expected to continue to battle through the issue during next week's AL Division Series against the Astros.

OCTOBER 2, 2020 • ROTOWIRE