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Noda and Bleday homer in 2nd, A's beat Red Sox 3-0 to end 8-game skid

Ryan Noda and JJ Bleday homered in the second inning and the Oakland Athletics ended an eight-game losing streak with a 3-0 victory over the Boston Red Sox on Tuesday night

JULY 19, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

On base three times in loss Bleday went 1-for-3 with an RBI single and two walks in a loss to the Twins on Friday.

Impact Bleday extended his hitting streak to four games with Friday's busy night, pushing his average to its highest point (.215) since June 9. The 25-year-old has an impressive 13.4 percent walk rate and modest 21.9 percent strikeout rate, meaning he could be due for continued ascension if his atypically low .252 BABIP increasingly normalizes over the course of the second half of the season.

JULY 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Good wood on ball in loss Bleday went 2-for-4 with a pair of RBI doubles and a run in a loss to the White Sox on Sunday.

Impact Bleday's recent productive stretch at the plate continued with his second straight two-RBI effort and first multi-hit tally since June 7. The 25-year-old outfielder is hitting a relatively modest .250 over his last eight games; however, he's complemented that figure with eight RBI thanks to a .400 average with men on base, as well as a .364 on-base percentage largely due to a 15.2 percent walk rate.

JULY 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Helps deliver win in extras Bleday went 1-for-5 with an RBI sacrifice fly, a run-scoring infield single and a stolen base in an extra-inning win over the White Sox on Saturday.

Impact Bleday was ultimately responsible for three of the Athletics' seven runs, even though he didn't get credit for an RBI on the most important one. The young outfielder hit a 10th-inning grounder bobbled by the White Sox's Elvis Andrus, an error that allowed Tyler Wade to score the game-winning run. Bleday's fourth steal of the season also tied his career high, and despite hitting just .182 over his last eight games, he continues to find his way on base and to home plate -- a .344 on-base percentage over that span fueled by a 21.9 percent walk rate has helped lead to him scoring five runs.

JULY 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Busy stat line in loss Bleday went 0-for-1 with an RBI sacrifice fly, two walks and two runs in a loss to the Yankees on Thursday.

Impact Bleday kept the Yankees pitching with both his plate discipline and work on the basepaths. The 25-year-old outfielder has now reached safely in 10 straight starts, but his .207/.319/.380 slash line still has plenty of room for improvement.

JUNE 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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JUNE 25, 2023 • MLB.COM

Belts two-run blast Friday Bleday went 1-for-3 with an RBI sacrifice fly and a two-run home run in a win over the Blue Jays on Friday.

Impact The power-hitting outfielder gave the Athletics an early 2-0 lead with his 372-foot shot to right in the first inning with Tony Kemp aboard. Bleday later added a game-tying sacrifice fly in the fifth, giving him his second three-RBI tally this season. Despite the productive night Friday, Bleday's .207/.315/.396 slash line has plenty of room for improvement, although he's been disciplined at the plate as evidenced by a 13.8 percent walk rate and 20.0 percent strikeout rate.

JUNE 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Adds another steal Bleday went 1-for-3 with a stolen base in Sunday's 3-2 loss to the Phillies.

Impact This was Bleday's second straight game with a steal -- he had just one theft before this weekend. The outfielder hasn't hit particularly well in June, going 8-for-39 (.205) over 13 games this month, though that's just about in line with his season average of .210. He's added a .695 OPS, four home runs, eight RBI, 12 runs scored and six doubles through 35 contests. The poor hitting has seen Bleday slip into a part-time role as more of a fourth outfielder.

JUNE 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Steals base as in-game replacement Bleday entered Saturday's extra-innings loss to the Phillies in the second inning following Ramon Laureano's ejection and went 0-for-4 with a walk and a stolen base.

Impact Bleday's day off came to an abrupt end after Laureano got the hook just one inning into his return from a three-game absence due to a finger injury. The steal was the second of the season for the slugging outfielder, who's never recorded more than five in any professional stop but did tally four swipes during his first taste of the big leagues with the Marlins in 2022. Bleday continues to run mostly cold at the plate after a noteworthy start following his May 3 promotion from Triple-A Las Vegas, although his .194 average through 12 June games is at least partly offset by a serviceable .326 on-base percentage that's largely due to a 16.3 percent walk rate in that span.

JUNE 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Hits three-run home run in loss Bleday went 1-for-4 with a three-run home run in Wednesday's loss against the Rays.

Impact Bleday's three-run homer was the only damage the Athletics could muster against Tyler Glasnow and marked the outfielder's first long ball since May 10. The 2019 first-round pick has seen sporadic playing time during his first season Oakland and hasn't produced much when he's been in the lineup, slashing just .211/.312/.400 across 32 appearances (109 plate appearances).

JUNE 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Oakland A's have win streak snapped in front of familiar-sized crowd OAKLAND, Calif. – JJ Bleday’s three-run home run in the bottom of the second inning Wednesday was exactly the kind of big hit the Oakland A’...

JUNE 15, 2023 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM

Remains on bench Bleday will sit Monday versus the Rays.

Impact Bleday will remain on the bench for the second straight game Monday as the Athletics launch their series with Tampa Bay. Seth Brown will draw a second consecutive start in left field and bat cleanup in the opener.

JUNE 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Sitting Sunday Bleday is not in the starting lineup Sunday against Milwaukee.

Impact Bleday will get a breather after he went 0-for-5 with an RBI and two walks while striking out three times over the first two games in Milwaukee. Seth Brown will take over in left field and bat cleanup in the series finale with the Brewers.

JUNE 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Two hits, steal in win Bleday went 2-for-4 with an RBI, a run scored and a steal in Wednesday's win over the Pirates.

Impact It's the first stolen base for Bleday this season after he swiped four bags last year with the Marlins. The 25-year-old outfielder is 3-for-7 with three walks in his last two games following a 4-for-45 slump over his previous 16 contests. Despite the cold spell, Bleday has continued to play a regular role in Oakland. He's slashing .221/.316/.395 with three homers, four RBI and 11 runs scored through 98 plate appearances this season.

JUNE 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Rare offensive success Tuesday Bleday went 1-for-3 with a double, two walks and two runs in a win over the Pirates on Tuesday.

Impact After a red-hot start to his big-league tenure that saw him hit .440 (11-for-25) over his first seven games following a promotion from Triple-A Las Vegas, Bleday had fallen into a deep 5-for-50 funk over his subsequent 18 contests entering Tuesday. He was able to bust out of the doldrums to an extent by reaching safely on three occasions, a performance that included his third double in the last four games. Bleday had walked at an impressive 12.3 percent clip and struck out an acceptable 22.8 percent of the time during the aforementioned sample, but his .135 BABIP in that sample indicates he also was running into some tough luck when putting the ball in play.

JUNE 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Bleday relishing 'new beginning' with A's MIAMI -- From the approach to the patience at the plate and the power JJ Bleday possesses, the A’s envision a promising future from the 25-y...

JUNE 3, 2023 • MLB.COM

Heads to bench Wednesday Bleday is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against Atlanta.

Impact The lefty-hitting Bleday will head to the bench for the series finale while Atlanta brings rookie southpaw Jared Shuster to the hill. While all of Ramon Laureano, Seth Brown, Brent Rooker and Esteury Ruiz are available, Bleday doesn't have a clear-cut path to regular playing time in the outfield or at designated hitter, but Oakland manager Mark Kotsay has managed to make room in the lineup for Bleday in each of the past three contests.

MAY 31, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

On bench versus lefty Bleday will sit Saturday against the Astros.

Impact With left-hander Framber Valdez starting for the Astros, Bleday will get a breather Saturday. Seth Brown will slide over to left field while Ramon Laureano enters the lineup in right field and bats fourth versus Houston.

MAY 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Hits bench versus lefty Bleday is out of the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Mariners.

Impact The lefty-hitting Bleday will take a seat with southpaw Marco Gonzales on the hill for Seattle. Bleday has been starting regularly against right-handed pitching since his May 3 call-up from Triple-A Las Vegas, but he may face a more muddled path to steady playing time following Seth Brown's return from the 15-day injured list Monday. The 25-year-old hasn't helped his cause by going 1-for-22 with nine strikeouts over his last eight games.

MAY 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

On bench to open Sunday Bleday is not in the starting lineup against the Astros on Sunday.

Impact Bleday will take a seat against southpaw Framber Valdez on Sunday for the series finale. Brent Rooker will hit second and start in left field while Shea Langeliers gets the start at designated hitter.

MAY 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Young A's on-point on defense in opener vs. Astros HOUSTON -- JJ Bleday showed off his defensive skills, and Esteury Ruiz continued to produce at the top of the lineup for Oakland on Friday n...

MAY 20, 2023 • MLB.COM

On bench versus southpaw Bleday is not in the lineup for Sunday's game against the Rangers.

Impact Bleday is off to a strong start for Oakland with a 1.008 OPS and three homers in 11 games since being promoted May 3, but he'll take a seat Sunday with lefty Andrew Heaney on the mound for Texas. Brent Rooker will move out to left field while Carlos Perez serves as the designated hitter.

MAY 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Change of scenery finds Bleday living up to pedigree NEW YORK -- The A’s believed in the immense potential of JJ Bleday, so much so that they were willing to send the Marlins their former top o...

MAY 10, 2023 • MLB.COM

Double, home run in loss Bleday went 2-for-5 with a double and a solo home run in Wednesday's loss to the Yankees.

Impact Bleday has hit the ground running with Oakland, going 11-for-25 with three homers through his first eight games since he was called up from Triple-A Las Vegas. As a rookie with the Marlins, Bleday hit just five homers in 204 at-bats while slashing .167/.277/.309. Bleday, a first-round pick in 2019, is worth a flier in deeper formats as he should at least be afforded a regular starting job with the Athletics.

MAY 10, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Rests against lefty Bleday is out of the lineup for Monday's game against the Yankees.

Impact With the Athletics opposing a southpaw (Nestor Cortes) for the second consecutive day, the lefty-hitting Bleday will once again take a seat. Oakland will roll out an outfield of Brent Rooker, Esteury Ruiz and Ramon Laureano from left to right in the series opener.

MAY 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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Noda and Bleday homer in 2nd, A's beat Red Sox 3-0 to end 8-game skid