Yankees' win streak ends at 13; Montas, A's stop 6-game skid
The New York Yankees’ 13-game winning streak ended as Frankie Montas pitched seven shutout innings and the Oakland Athletics held on for a 3-2 victoryAUGUST 28, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Not starting Saturday Andrus is not in the lineup for Saturday's game against the Yankees, Shayna Rubin of The San Jose Mercury News reports.
Impact Andrus has four hits in his last three games but still owns a poor .231/.276/.308 line on the season. Josh Harrison will start at shortstop in his absence.
AUGUST 28, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Productive despite one hit Andrus went 1-for-4 with a two-run single and a stolen base in a loss to the Yankees on Thursday.
Impact The veteran shortstop's timely fourth-inning knock plated Josh Harrison and Mitch Moreland to bring the Athletics to within a run of the Yankees at the time. Andrus also recorded his 12th stolen base and has now hit safely in five of his last seven starts, but his .230/.277/.309 season slash line leaves plenty to be desired.
AUGUST 27, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Judge's single sends Yankees past A's for 12th straight win
Aaron Judge hit a tiebreaking single with two outs in the ninth inning, Giancarlo Stanton homered for the third consecutive game and the New York Yankees beat the Oakland Athletics...AUGUST 27, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Torrens' 2-run single helps Seattle sweep stumbling A's
Luis Torrens hit a tiebreaking two-run single, Chris Flexen pitched neatly into the seventh inning and the Seattle Mariners swept a quick two-game series against the Oakland Athlet...AUGUST 24, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Takes seat Sunday Andrus is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Giants.
Impact Since returning from the paternity list Tuesday, Andrus started in each of Oakland's last five games, going 3-for-16 with a triple, a stolen base and two runs. He'll take a seat for the series finale, affording Josh Harrison a turn at shortstop.
AUGUST 22, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Olson, Chapman rally Athletics to 5-4 win over White Sox
Matt Olson slugged a go-ahead two-run homer, Matt Chapman added a solo shot and the Oakland Athletics rallied to beat the Chicago White Sox 5-4AUGUST 19, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Robert has 3 hits, 2 RBIs to lead White Sox past A's 3-2
Luis Robert had three hits and two RBIs, and the Chicago White Sox beat the Oakland Athletics 3-2AUGUST 19, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Bassitt struck by liner, Athletics lose 9-0 to White Sox
Oakland pitcher Chris Bassitt was carted off the field after he was struck on the side of his head by a line driveAUGUST 18, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Athletics activate SS Elvis Andrus from paternity list
The Oakland Athletics have reinstated shortstop Elvis Andrus from the paternity listAUGUST 17, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Returns from paternity list Andrus was activated from the paternity list prior to Tuesday's game against the White Sox.
Impact The veteran shortstop will rejoin the Athletics in Chicago after being away from the club since Saturday to attend the birth of his child. Vimael Machin, who filled Andrus' void at shortstop during his absence, was optioned to Triple-A Las Vegas in a corresponding roster move.
AUGUST 17, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Chapman 2 HRs and defensive gem for A's in 8-3 win at Texas
Third baseman Matt Chapman hit two of Oakland’s five solo homers and made a spectacular diving catch as the AL wild card-leading Athletics beat the Texas Rangers 8-3AUGUST 15, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Beltre inducted into Rangers Hall of Fame with PA man Morgan
Adrian Beltre is now a member of the Texas Rangers Baseball Hall of Fame, a likely precursor to the National Baseball Hall of Fame when eligible for that in a few yearsAUGUST 14, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Pozo hits key HR in big-league debut, Rangers beat A's 8-6
Yohel Pozo hit a go-ahead, three-run home run in the sixth inning of his major league debut, fellow rookie DJ Peters had a two-run shot and the Texas Rangers beat the Oakland Athle...AUGUST 14, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Going on paternity list Saturday Andrus will be away from the team starting Saturday to be with his wife for the birth of their child, Matt Kawahara of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.
Impact Those in NFBC leagues may want to remove Andrus from weekend lineups if possible, as Friday will likely be his only game this weekend.
AUGUST 13, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Belts game-tying homer Andrus went 2-for-4 with a solo home run and a stolen base Wednesday against Cleveland.
Impact Andrus squared the game at 3-3 in the eighth inning when he took Nick Sandlin deep to left field for his third homer of the year. Earlier in the game, Andrus swiped his 10th base of the season after singling in the second. Despite Wednesday's late-inning heroics, Andrus' first season outside of Texas has been a year-long struggle; he's slashing just .234/.282/.312 in 417 plate appearances.
AUGUST 12, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Lowrie hits 3-run homer in 8th, Athletics beat Indians 6-3
Jed Lowrie hit a three-run homer and Elvis Andrus had a solo shot in the eighth inning in the Oakland Athletics’ 6-3 comeback victory over the Cleveland Indians on Wednesday nightAUGUST 12, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Lowrie doubles in 10th, A's top Indians for 5th win in row
Jed Lowrie hit an RBI double in the 10th inning and the Oakland Athletics extended their winning streak to five, beating the Cleveland Indians 4-3AUGUST 11, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
On base thrice in victory Andrus went 2-for-3 with an RBI single, a walk and a run in a win over the Rangers on Saturday.
Impact Andrus was productive out of the bottom of the order, snapping a 1-for-18 skid that had encompassed his last five games. The 32-year-old has cooled off in the second half after heading into the All-Star break with a solid .281/.303/.421 slash line over his last 28 first-half contests, but he's still managed to prevent sinking back to the depths of his abysmal first two months of the season.
AUGUST 8, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Olson, A's romp 12-3, hand Rangers 13th straight road loss
Matt Olson matched his career high with four hits, including a two-run double as part of Oakland’s seven-run third inning, and the Athletics beat Texas 12-3, handing the Rangers th...AUGUST 7, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Marte's game-winning HR in 11th pushes A's past Rangers 4-1
Starling Marte hit a three-run home run in the bottom of the 11th inning, lifting the Oakland Athletics past the Texas Rangers 4-1 on Friday nightAUGUST 7, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Heim's second 2-run HR in 10th lifts Rangers over Mariners
Jonah Heim hit his second two-run homer of the game in the bottom of the 10th inning to give the Texas Rangers a 5-4 win over the Seattle MarinersAUGUST 1, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Ohtani's RBI, Barria's gem gives Angels 1-0 victory over A's
Shohei Ohtani ended a long run drought with an RBI double, Jaime Barria outdueled Cole Irvin and the Los Angeles Angels defeated the Oakland Athletics 1-0JULY 31, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
On base four times in win Andrus went 2-for-2 with two walks in a win over the Angels on Friday.
Impact The veteran shortstop's on-base percentage still sits at .281 following Friday's busy night, underscoring how sluggish of a season it's been in certain ways for Andrus. Nevertheless, he's become a serviceable fantasy contributor this summer after an utterly forgettable start to the season, posting a serviceable .267 average with 13 doubles, two home runs and 17 RBI in 49 games since June 1.
JULY 31, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Montas records 10 strikeouts, Athletics beat Angels 4-0
Frankie Montas struck out 10 over seven scoreless innings and Oakland took advantage of some early Los Angeles miscues in Starling Marte’s debut with the Athletics and beat the Ang...JULY 30, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
