LAWRENCE BUTLER NEWS

Not in Sunday's lineup Butler is not in Sunday's lineup against the Mariners.

Impact Butler had been operating as an everyday player for Oakland, but he'll get the finale off with Seth Brown starting in right field and Daz Cameron getting a rare start in left field against a righty (Logan Gilbert). Butler hit .280 with two home runs and six steals in 23 September games.

SEPTEMBER 29 • ROTOWIRE

On base three times Butler went 1-for-2 with two walks, two runs and a stolen base in Tuesday's win over the Rangers.

Impact Butler drew multiple walks for the fifth time this season and added his third stolen base over the last four games. Dating back to Aug. 21, Butler has hit safely in 27 of his last 29 games and is batting .336 over that span. He's two steals away from joining the 20-20 club for the season, as he currently stands at 22 homers for the year.

SEPTEMBER 25 • ROTOWIRE

What's behind one of MLB's biggest breakouts in 2024? It started with a single. A little jam shot, in fact -- just 77.9 mph off the bat. But for Lawrence Butler, it might as well have been a wal...

SEPTEMBER 25 • MLB.COM

Notches 16th steal Butler went 1-for-4 with a stolen base and a run scored in Friday's 4-2 extra-inning loss to the Yankees.

Impact Butler has hit safely in 15 of his 16 games this month, though he has just three multi-hit efforts. His steady bat has allowed him to collect four steals in September as well, giving him 16 thefts on the year. The 24-year-old has maintained a .268/.323/.510 slash line with 22 home runs, 57 RBI, 60 runs scored, 23 doubles and two triples across 118 contests.

SEPTEMBER 21 • ROTOWIRE

Day off Monday Butler is absent from the lineup for Monday's game against the Cubs.

Impact Tough left-hander Shota Imanaga is on the hill for the Cubs, so the Athletics will use Monday's game as an opportunity to give the left-handed-batting Butler a breather. Daz Cameron will play right field and Jacob Wilson will be elevated to the leadoff spot for the series opener.

SEPTEMBER 16 • ROTOWIRE

Reaches base four times, swipes bag Butler went 2-for-3 with an RBI, a run scored and two walks in Saturday's 7-6 loss to the White Sox.

Impact Butler had another strong showing Saturday and extended his hitting streak to 22 games in the process. Butler is now three games away from tying Oakland's longest hitting streak ever set by Jason Giambi in 1997. The 24-year-old continues his second half breakout as he has turned his season around since the beginning of July. Butler came into July with a .180 batting average and since then has hit .325 with 19 homers, 47 RBI and 11 stolen bases over his last 62 games.

SEPTEMBER 15 • ROTOWIRE

Returns to Oakland lineup Butler (illness) will start in right field and bat leadoff in Wednesday's game against the Astros.

Impact Butler had to miss Tuesday's game while battling a virus, but he's feeling well enough to return to action a day later. The 24-year-old is slashing .326/.364/.679 with 19 home runs and 10 stolen bases since July 1 for the Athletics.

SEPTEMBER 11 • ROTOWIRE

Battling virus Butler is out of the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Astros due to a virus, Martin Gallegos of MLB.com reports.

Impact Butler is feeling under the weather, so he's on the bench Tuesday after a run of 20 straight starts. Manager Mark Kotsay hopes the outfielder will be back in the lineup for Wednesday's contest.

SEPTEMBER 10 • ROTOWIRE

Getting day off Tuesday Butler is absent from the lineup for Tuesday's game in Houston, Martin Gallegos of MLB.com reports.

Impact It looks to be a routine day off for Butler, who had started each game since Aug. 19. Seth Brown will start in right field and Jacob Wilson will be elevated to the leadoff spot for the Athletics on Tuesday.

SEPTEMBER 10 • ROTOWIRE

Registers 14th steal Butler went 1-for-4 with a stolen base in Sunday's 9-1 loss to the Tigers.

Impact Butler singled and stole second in the fifth inning, extending his hitting streak to 18 games in the process. During the streak, he's gone 29-for-74 (.392) with eight home runs and four steals, providing strong power and speed from atop the lineup. The 24-year-old outfielder is now at a .270/.324/.523 slash line with 21 homers, 14 thefts, 54 RBI and 56 runs scored through 110 contests this season.

SEPTEMBER 8 • ROTOWIRE

Extends hit streak Saturday Butler went 1-for-4 with a double in a loss to the Tigers on Saturday.

Impact Butler's two-bagger extended his hitting streak to 17 games, a career best. The 24-year-old has pushed his batting line to an impressive .270/.325/.526 across 382 plate appearances, and his 45 extra-base hits account for well more than half of his 94 total knocks on the season. Butler has recorded 15 XBH overall in during his current hit streak, a sample in which he's also striking out at a tiny 8.1 percent clip.

SEPTEMBER 8 • ROTOWIRE

Stays hot Friday Butler went 3-for-5 with a walk in Friday's 7-6 extra-innings win over the Tigers.

Impact Butler wasn't directly involved in any scoring plays, but he did his part to keep the line moving. He's up to a 16-game hitting streak, going 27-for-66 (.409) with eight home runs, six doubles, 14 RBI, 17 runs scored and three stolen bases in that span. The outfielder has emerged as a productive everyday option during his surge. He's at a .270/.325/.526 slash line with 21 home runs, 54 RBI, 56 runs and 13 steals across 108 games this season.

SEPTEMBER 7 • ROTOWIRE

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SEPTEMBER 4 • MLB.COM

Goes deep again Tuesday Butler went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Tuesday's 3-2 win over the Mariners.

Impact Butler's lone hit of the night was a first inning solo blast to center off Luis Castillo. That hit made it eight consecutive games with an extra-base hit and he's now rocking a 13-game hit streak during which he's totaled 22 hits, eight home runs, five doubles and 14 RBI. For the year, the 24-year-old is slashing .265/.319/.527 with 21 homers, 54 RBI, 54 runs, 13 steals and a 28:84 BB:K in 364 plate appearances.

SEPTEMBER 4 • ROTOWIRE

Another stellar effort Sunday Butler went 4-for-5 with a double and a stolen base in an extra-inning loss to the Rangers on Sunday.

Impact The red-hot leadoff man kept on wreaking havoc Sunday, posting his fifth multi-hit effort in the last six games and lacing a double for the third straight contest in the process. Butler also extended his hitting streak to 11 games, a stretch where he's now hitting a blistering .435 with 11 extra-base hits, 13 RBI, two walks, three steals and 13 runs across 48 plate appearances.

SEPTEMBER 2 • ROTOWIRE

Butler's bat stays hot, A's identify silver linings to road trip split ARLINGTON -- Lawrence Butler is enjoying one of the hottest stretches in baseball, and he’s showing no signs of cooling off anytime soon. On...

SEPTEMBER 2 • MLB.COM

Belts homer No. 20 Butler went 2-for-4 with a double, a solo home run and a second run scored in Saturday's 3-2 loss to the Rangers.

Impact The top two hitters in the Oakland order, Butler and Brent Rooker, accounted for all the team's offense and four of its five hits on the night. Butler heads into September on a 10-game hitting streak during which he's batting .390 (16-for-41), and Saturday's long ball off Cody Bradford gave the 24-year-old six homers in the last five contests, and 20 on the season.

SEPTEMBER 1 • ROTOWIRE

Belts homer No. 20 Butler went 2-for-4 with a double, a solo home run and a second run scored in Saturday's 3-2 loss to the Rangers.

Impact The top two hitters in the Oakland order, Butler and Brent Rooker, accounted for all the team's offense and four of its five hits on the night. Butler heads into September on a 10-game hitting streak during which he's batting .390 (16-for-41). Saturday's long ball off Cody Bradford gave the 24-year-old six homers in the last five contests and 20 on the season.

SEPTEMBER 1 • ROTOWIRE

Judge, Soto ... Butler: A's OF joins big stars with 6th HR in 5 games ARLINGTON -- There was an audible gasp from the crowd inside Globe Life Field when Lawrence Butler struck a deep drive to center field in th...

SEPTEMBER 1 • MLB.COM

Lawrence Butler on his second three-homer game | 08/30/2024 Lawrence Butler joins Off Base to break down his second three-homer game of the season, the chemistry with the team and more

AUGUST 30 • MLB.COM

A's hope Lawrence Butler stays hot against Rangers Oakland right fielder Lawrence Butler is providing some much-needed power for the rebuilding Athletics, who begin a three-game series agains...

AUGUST 30 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Athletics meet the Rangers after Butler's 3-home run game

The Oakland Athletics take on the Texas Rangers after Lawrence Butler hit three home runs on Thursday in a 10-9 loss to the Reds

AUGUST 30 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Butler joins elite company with 2nd 3-HR game of season CINCINNATI -- Lawrence Butler and JJ Bleday provided the power, but a ninth-inning rally by the Reds prevented the A’s from securing their f...

AUGUST 30 • MLB.COM

Pleasanton's TJ Friedl rallies Reds past the A's despite Lawrence Butler's three homers Oakland A’s win two of three from Reds behind Butler’s five-homer series; visit to Bruce Bochy and Texas Rangers starts Friday.

AUGUST 30 • MERCURYNEWS.COM

Massive performance in loss Butler went 3-for-4 with three home runs, a walk and four total RBI in Thursday's 10-9 loss to the Reds.

Impact Butler hit a two-run blast in the second inning and added solo shots in the fourth and ninth frames, but his power display was overshadowed by a ninth-inning disaster from Grant Holman. This was Butler's second three-homer game of the season, and he's lifted six long balls while going 13-for-32 (.406) during an eight-game hitting streak. The outfielder is up to a .255/.313/.503 slash line with 19 homers, 51 RBI, 49 runs scored and 12 stolen bases over 100 contests this season. While the Athletics' offense isn't particularly impressive, Butler has done well in the leadoff role versus right-handed pitchers.

AUGUST 30 • ROTOWIRE