Braves, Dodgers, Athletics advance to division series
OCTOBER 2, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
CHAD PINDER
Pinder delivers timely hit, A’s advance in playoffs at last The Oakland Athletics ended 14 years of postseason futility, riding Chad Pinder’s go-ahead, two-run single in the fifth inning and repeated...
OCTOBER 1, 2020 • WASHINGTONTIMES.COM
Pinder delivers timely hit, A's advance in playoffs at last The Oakland Athletics ended 14 years of postseason futility, riding Chad Pinder's go-ahead, two-run single in the fifth inning and repeated...
OCTOBER 1, 2020 • STARTRIBUNE.COM
Pinder delivers timely hit, A's advance in playoffs at last
The Oakland Athletics finally advanced in a playoff round to erase two decades of little postseason success, riding a go-ahead two-run single by Chad Pinder in the fifth and repeat...OCTOBER 1, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
AL West-leading A's hit frenetic stretch with loss in Texas
The AL West-leading Oakland Athletics are headed into a frenetic stretch coming off a 6-3 loss in TexasSEPTEMBER 13, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Could be done for regular season The Athletics believe that Pinder, who was placed on the 10-day injured list earlier Sunday, is dealing with a "moderate" right hamstring strain, Matt Kawahara of the San Francisco...
Impact Pinder will undergo an MRI on Monday as the Athletics look to confirm that he's dealing with a Grade 2 strain. Assuming that's the case, Pinder would face a multi-week recovery, which would likely keep him sidelined until the postseason. A utility man for much of the season, Pinder was expected to be in the mix for steadier playing time at third base with Matt Chapman (hip) set to undergo season-ending surgery. Vimael Machin and Tommy La Stella now look to be Oakland's top options at the position for the final two weeks of the regular season.
SEPTEMBER 13, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
A’s place Chad Pinder on injured list, call up Nate Orf Another infielder down for the A’s
SEPTEMBER 13, 2020 • ATHLETICSNATION.COM
A's place Pinder (hamstring strain) on IL The Oakland A’s placed infielder Chad Pinder on the 10-day injured list with a strained right hamstring and selected infielder Nate Orf from...
SEPTEMBER 13, 2020 • MLB.COM
Lands on 10-day IL Pinder was placed on the 10-day injured list Sunday with a right hamstring strain.
Impact With just two weeks left in the regular season, it will be a challenge for Pinder to get back before the postseason. Vimael Machin will serve as the team's top utility player going forward.
SEPTEMBER 13, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Montas expected to start for the Athletics against Rangers
The Athletics will start Frankie Montas on Sunday and the Rangers are expected to counter with Lance LynnSEPTEMBER 13, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Suffers hamstring strain Pinder sustained a right hamstring strain during Saturday's doubleheader against the Rangers and is likely to be placed on the injured list, Martin Gallegos of MLB.com reports.
Impact The 28-year-old apparently sustained the injury during the matinee when he remained in the game after serving as a pinch hitter. Pinder likely will be evaluated again Sunday before the team makes any move official, but a move to the injured list would sidelined him until at least Sept. 23. Matt Chapman (hip) will undergo surgery and is out for the season, leaving Vimael Machin to receive significant playing time at third base for the A's.
SEPTEMBER 13, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
LEADING OFF: Giants-Padres slated to resume after COVID PPDs
The Giants and Padres are scheduled to play the finale of a three-game series even after the first two games were postponed when a member of San Francisco’s organization tested pos...SEPTEMBER 13, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Semien 4 RBIs as A's win nightcap 10-1 for DH split in Texas
Marcus Semien drove in four runs, Chris Bassitt struck out eight over six innings and the Oakland Athletics earned a doubleheader split in TexasSEPTEMBER 12, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Delivers in spot start Pinder started at third base in place of Matt Chapman (hip) in Thursday's win over the Astros and went 1-for-3 with an RBI single.
Impact After affording Vimael Machin a start at the hot corner in Wednesday's contest, manager Bob Melvin shifted the latter to designated hitter and gave the versatile Pinder an opportunity to slot in at third base. The versatile utility asset gave the Athletics some important breathing room with his seventh-inning single, extending their lead to 3-1. While Pinder has endured a difficult season at the plate overall, he's showing some signs of life in the stretch run, as he's now 4-for-10 with two doubles and two runs over his last four games.
SEPTEMBER 11, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Matt Olson's homer backs Sean Manaea, A's beat Astros again
Sean Manaea carried a perfect game into the sixth inning on the way to winning his fourth straight start, Matt Olson hit a two-run homer, and the Oakland Athletics beat the stumbli...SEPTEMBER 10, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Candidate to fill in for Chapman Pinder could see some time at third base while Matt Chapman (hip) remains out of action, Martin Gallegos of MLB.com reports.
Impact Tommy La Stella filled in at the hot corner for Chapman on Monday, and while the latter's hip tendinitis isn't expected to land him on the injured list, he could be down for at least a handful of games. The versatile Pinder, who's also a candidate to log time at shortstop while Marcus Semien (side) remains sidelined, is capable of shifting over to third base, where he boasts 35 games of big-league experience, including two this season.
SEPTEMBER 8, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Tatís hits 15th home run, Padres win series with A's
Fernando Tatís Jr. matched Angels slugger Mike Trout for the majors' home run lead with his 15th, a two-run drive in the seventh inning of the San Diego Padres’ back-and-forth 5-3...SEPTEMBER 6, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
A's, Make-A-Wish team up to meet fans The A's teamed up with Make-A-Wish Greater Bay Area to meet some of their biggest fans on Saturday morning. Liam Hendriks, Jesús Luzardo, Se...
SEPTEMBER 5, 2020 • MLB.COM
Set for shortstop duties Pinder is expected to form the right-handed side of a platoon with Vimael Machin at shortstop while Marcus Semien (side) remains sidelined, Martin Gallegos of MLB.com reports.
Impact Semien is not currently expected to require an injured-list stint, so Pinder's shortstop duties may be relatively short-lived. However, manager Bob Melvin has already gone on record stating he doesn't expect Semien to suit up for Friday's resumption of play, and it's certainly possible he misses additional contests. The versatile Pinder has yet to log any time at shortstop this season, but he does have 35 games of major-league experience at the position.
SEPTEMBER 3, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
A’s place Chad Pinder on paternity list, recall Seth Brown Papa Pinder!
AUGUST 25, 2020 • ATHLETICSNATION.COM
Placed on paternity list Pinder was placed on the paternity list Tuesday.
Impact Pinder was on the bench for the Athletics' past three games as he's served as utility depth in Oakland this season. He'll now be sidelined for the next several days while on the paternity list, although his absence shouldn't have a major impact on the team's lineup. Outfielder Seth Brown was recalled from the team's alternate training site in a corresponding move.
AUGUST 25, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Piscotty drives in three runs, A's win ninth in row at home
Marcus Semien staked Mike Fiers to an early lead with a homer in the first, Stephen Piscotty drove in all three of his runs with two outs, and the AL-best Oakland Athletics beat th...AUGUST 22, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Collects three hits Pinder went 3-for-4 with a home run, a double and two RBI in Sunday's 15-3 win over the Giants.
Impact Pinder got the Athletics' nine-run fifth inning started with his two-run shot. It was his first extra-base hit since Aug. 1 and brought him to six RBI for the season alongside a .738 OPS.
AUGUST 17, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
White Sox hit 4 consecutive homers in victory over Cardinals
AUGUST 17, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Piscotty HR, 5 RBIs, A's rout Giants 15-3 for 4th win in row
Stephen Piscotty homered and drove in five runs as the Oakland Athletics clobbered the San Francisco Giants 15-3 for their fourth straight winAUGUST 16, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
