Kemp, Brown, Murphy lead A's over Royals in 9-7 win
Tony Kemp hit a two-run homer, Seth Brown and Sean Murphy combined for four RBIs, and the Oakland Athletics beat the Kansas City Royals 9-7JUNE 26, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
CHAD PINDER
Winker homers again and drives in 3, Mariners blank A's 9-0
Jesse Winker homered for the second straight day, Cal Raleigh also connected and the Seattle Mariners won consecutive games for the first time in more than two weeks by routing the...JUNE 23, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
On bench Sunday Pinder is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Royals, Matt Kawahara of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.
Impact Pinder has a .541 OPS through 11 games in June and finds himself on the bench for the second consecutive contest. Luis Barrera, Cristian Pache and Ramon Laureano will start from left to right in the outfield.
JUNE 19, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Takes seat Saturday Pinder isn't in the lineup for Saturday's game against the Royals.
Impact Pinder will get a breather after he went 2-for-8 with a run, an RBI and three strikeouts over the last two games. Luis Barrera is starting in right field and batting eighth.
JUNE 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
A's hold off Bosox, avoid sweep for just 2nd win in 15 games
Paul Blackburn continued his road success by pitching sharply into the sixth inning, Christian Bethancourt hit a two-run single and the Oakland Athletics held off the Boston Red So...JUNE 16, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Not in Wednesday's lineup Pinder isn't starting Wednesday's game against the Red Sox.
Impact Pinder is getting a day off after he went 3-for-8 with a double and two strikeouts over the last two games. Luis Barrera will take over in right field and bat eighth Wednesday.
JUNE 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Three hits in return Pinder (neck) went 3-for-4 with a double in Sunday's 6-3 loss to the Guardians.
Impact Pinder missed three straight games due to a stiff neck before he rejoined the lineup and set a new season high with three hits. Though he's turned in a .698 OPS for the season and a .669 mark since the beginning of May, Pinder has still managed to carve out a near-everyday role in the lineup, but his opportunities may become more limited moving forward with the hot-hitting Christian Bethancourt making a case for a full-time role on the heels of a big weekend against Cleveland.
JUNE 13, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
In Sunday's lineup Pinder (neck) is starting in right field and batting eighth Sunday against the Guardians, Matt Kawahara of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.
Impact He was out of the lineup for a few days with a minor injury but did appear off the bench Saturday, going 0-for-1 with a strikeout. Pinder is 6-for-28 (.214) with 10 strikeouts and zero home runs over his last 10 games.
JUNE 12, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Cleveland Guardians and Oakland Athletics play in game 4 of series
The Cleveland Guardians lead 2-1 in a four-game series against the Oakland AthleticsJUNE 12, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Pausing again Saturday Pinder (neck) is not in the lineup for Saturday's game against the Guardians, according to Martin Gallegos of MLB.com.
Impact Pinder's injury will keep him out of the lineup for a third straight day. Seth Brown will make another start in left field in Pinder's place.
JUNE 11, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Remains out of lineup Pinder (neck) will miss a second straight game Friday, Martin Gallegos of MLB.com reports.
Impact Pinder is unavailable for Friday's matchup with the Guardians as he nurses a stiff neck. He's considered day-to-day while Seth Brown draws the start in left field and will bat third Friday.
JUNE 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Guardians play the Athletics after Gonzalez's 4-hit game
The Cleveland Guardians play the Oakland Athletics after Oscar Gonzalez had four hits against the Athletics on ThursdayJUNE 10, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Sitting with neck stiffness Pinder isn't in the lineup Thursday against Cleveland due to neck stiffness, Matt Kawahara of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.
Impact Pinder drew starts in the last six games but is dealing with a stiff neck ahead of Thursday's series opener against the Guardians. However, the issue doesn't appear to be a significant concern, as manager Mark Kotsay said that the outfielder is available off the bench, if needed.
JUNE 9, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Not in Thursday's lineup Pinder isn't starting Thursday against the Guardians.
Impact Pinder started in the last six games and went 3-for-19 with a double, two runs, two walks and seven strikeouts. Tony Kemp will shift to left field while Christian Bethancourt serves as the designated hitter Thursday.
JUNE 9, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Harris hits 2-run triple, streaking Braves pummel A's 13-2
Rookie Michael Harris gave Atlanta the lead with a two-run triple in the fifth inning that spoiled Jared Koenig’s major league debut, and the surging Braves beat the skidding Oakla...JUNE 9, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Recapturing regular role Pinder will start in left field and bat fifth in Tuesday's game in Atlanta, Matt Kawahara of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.
Impact After seeing his playing time trend down in mid-May, Pinder appears to have since recaptured an everyday role. Pinder is starting 13th time in 15 games Tuesday, with the 30-year-old having produced a .708 OPS dating back to May 22. While his recent output hasn't translated to eye-popping fantasy numbers, Pinder might have done enough to hold off Luis Barrera for regular work in left field.
JUNE 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Pivetta wins 5th straight, Red Sox thump Athletics 8-0
Nick Pivetta pitched two-hit ball over seven innings to win his fifth consecutive start and the Boston Red Sox beat the Oakland Athletics 8-0JUNE 4, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Athletics come into matchup with the Red Sox on losing streak
The Oakland Athletics look to stop a three-game losing streak when they take on the Boston Red SoxJUNE 3, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Houston Astros and Oakland Athletics meet in game 2 of series
The Houston Astros lead 1-0 in a three-game series against the Oakland AthleticsMAY 31, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Alvarez hits 2 long homers to lead Astros past A's 5-1
Yordan Álvarez hit a pair of no-doubt homers, Framber Valdez pitched a two-hitter for a rare complete game and the Houston Astros beat the Oakland Athletics 5-1MAY 30, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
On base thrice in Saturday's loss Pinder went 2-for-3 with a double and a walk in a loss to the Rangers on Saturday.
Impact Pinder continues to draw regular playing time and produce with it, with Saturday marking his fifth time in the last six games reaching safely. The veteran utility asset has boosted his average and slugging percentage to .258 and .435, respectively, but his on-base percentage remains an unsightly .285 despite his recent productivity.
MAY 29, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Athletics host the Rangers on 4-game home skid
The Oakland Athletics are looking to stop their four-game home skid with a win over the Texas RangersMAY 29, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Rangers rally in 9th again to beat A's 8-5 for 3rd in row
Pinch-hitter Andy Ibañez singled off Athletics closer Dany Jiménez with two outs to drive in a pair of runs, and the Texas Rangers scored three runs in the ninth inning to win for...MAY 28, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Multi-hit effort in loss Pinder went 2-for-4 with a run in a loss to the Rangers on Thursday.
Impact Pinder mustered the only multi-hit tally for the Athletics in what was another lackluster day for the team's offense. The veteran utility man has now hit safely in six of his last eight games, but he still sports a collectively underwhelming .248/.270/.402 slash line across 123 plate appearances.
MAY 27, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Rangers score 3 in 9th off A's bullpen, win 4-1
Adolis García doubled in pinch-runner Eli White in the top of the ninth inning, Nathaniel Lowe followed with a two-run home run, and the Texas Rangers beat the Oakland Athletics 4-...MAY 27, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
