MATT CHAPMAN NEWS

Goldschmidt, Edman, Arenado, Bader, O'Neill earn Gold Gloves

St. Louis became the first team with five Gold Glove winners when first baseman Paul Goldschmidt, second baseman Tommy Edman, third baseman Nolan Arenado, center fielder Harrison B...

NOVEMBER 8, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

From Carlos Correa to Albert Pujols: 11 questions that will define the MLB offseason

Hot stove season is already here! Jordan Shusterman breaks down the 11 most pressing questions for the MLB offseason.

NOVEMBER 4, 2021

Not starting Sunday Chapman is on the bench for Sunday's game against the Astros, Matt Kawahara of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.

Impact Barring an appearance off the bench, Chapman finishes the season slashing .210/.314/.403 with 27 home runs and 72 RBI. Chad Pinder is starting at third base and batting cleanup Sunday.

OCTOBER 3, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Out of lineup Chapman will sit for Friday's game against Houston.

Impact Chapman has failed to meet expectations at the plate this season, posting a career-low .718 OPS, and he's been particularly poor recently, recording just one hit and 13 strikeouts across his last seven games. He'll sit Friday, with Josh Harrison taking over at the hot corner.

OCTOBER 1, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

After A's elimination from playoff contention, what lies ahead for Matt Chapman, Matt Olson and others? A's players discuss their future and what really sunk them this season.

SEPTEMBER 30, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Accounts for lone run in loss Chapman went 1-for-2 with a solo home run and a walk in Wednesday's loss to the Mariners.

Impact Oakland managed only four hits in the contest, with Chapman's fifth-inning solo blast accounting for the team's lone run. He was the only Athletics batter to reach base more than once in the loss. Chapman has four homers through 16 games in September, but he is batting a meager .192 in that span.

SEPTEMBER 23, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Seager, France HR, Mariners top A's, move up in playoff race

Kyle Seager hit his 35th home run for a career-best 100 RBIs, Ty France also connected, and the Seattle Mariners beat the Oakland Athletics for the third straight night with a 4-1...

SEPTEMBER 23, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Knocks two extra-base hits Chapman went 2-for-4 with a double, a solo home run, a walk and a strikeout in 3-2 win over the Angels on Sunday.

Impact Chapman doubled in the second inning, homered in the fourth and walked in the 10th to reach base three times for the second time this weekend. Despite a slow September thus far, Chapman had a strong series against Los Angeles, going 4-for-11 with three walks.

SEPTEMBER 20, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Ohtani strkes out 10, A's beat Angels 3-2, stay in WC race

Shohei Ohtani struck out 10 but went winless in consecutive starts on the mound for the first time since June, and the Oakland Athletics rebounded from a bullpen meltdown to beat t...

SEPTEMBER 20, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

On base thrice in return Chapman (lower leg) went 1-for-3 with two walks and a run in a win over the Angels on Friday.

Impact After having missed the last four games with lower-leg soreness stemming from an errant foul ball last Saturday, Chapman was back in the starting nine. The slugging third baseman had been in a 1-for-17, six-game funk prior to his string of absences, so perhaps Friday's productive showing will help ignite a more fruitful stretch at the plate.

SEPTEMBER 18, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Jefferies scheduled to start for Oakland against Los Angeles

The Athletics will start Daulton Jefferies on Saturday while the Angels are expected to counter with Jose Suarez

SEPTEMBER 18, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

A's keep pace in wild-card race with 5-4 win over Angels

Cole Irvin pitched six solid innings to earn his first victory in four weeks, and the Oakland Athletics kept pace in the AL wild-card race with a 5-4 victory over the Los Angeles A...

SEPTEMBER 18, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Returns to lineup Chapman (lower leg) is back in the starting lineup Friday against the Angels.

Impact Chapman missed the last four games after fouling a ball off his lower leg in Saturday's loss to Texas. It appears the third baseman is feeling better as he'll bat sixth during the series opener in Anaheim. With Chapman back in the fold, Josh Harrison shifts to shortstop to give Elvis Andrus a breather.

SEPTEMBER 17, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Oakland to visit Los Angeles Friday

The Athletics will start Cole Irvin on Friday while the Angels have yet to decide who will get the start

SEPTEMBER 17, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Royals' Perez ties Bench's HR mark with 45th in loss to A's

Salvador Perez tied Johnny Bench’s record for homers in a season by a catcher with his 45th, but Chad Pinder’s two-run single spurred a third-inning rally and the Oakland Athletics...

SEPTEMBER 16, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Remains on bench Chapman (lower leg) isn't starting Thursday's game against the Royals.

Impact Chapman hasn't appeared in any of the last three games as he continues to recover after fouling a ball off his left lower leg Saturday. Whether he's available off the bench remains to be seen, but he did some light running and fielding drills ahead of Thursday's game, Matt Kawahara of the San Francisco Chronicle reports. Josh Harrison will start at third base while Chad Pinder enters the lineup in right field.

SEPTEMBER 16, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

A's hold off Royals 12-10 to keep pace in AL wild-card race

Matt Olson hit a two-run homer, Josh Harrison drove in three runs and Elvis Andrus had four hits as the Oakland Athletics beat the Kansas City Royals 12-10

SEPTEMBER 16, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Still sidelined Wednesday Chapman (lower leg) isn't starting Wednesday's game against the Royals, Shayna Rubin of The San Jose Mercury News reports.

Impact Chapman fouled a ball off his shin/ankle area Saturday and will be out of the lineup for a third straight game as a result. The third baseman was feeling slightly better Tuesday but wasn't available, and it's not yet clear whether he could appear as a pinch hitter Wednesday. Josh Harrison will shift to third base while Seth Brown enters the lineup in left field.

SEPTEMBER 15, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Manaea expected to start for the Athletics against Royals

The Athletics will start Sean Manaea on Wednesday and the Royals are expected to counter with Mike Minor

SEPTEMBER 15, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Unavailable but feeling better Manager Bob Melvin said that Chapman (lower leg) is feeling "a little better" but is not available Tuesday against the Royals, Matt Kawahara of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.

Impact Chapman is set to miss his second game in a row after fouling a ball off his shin/ankle area Saturday. Despite seeing some improvement, Melvin said that the third baseman is "still kind of locked up and not moving around really well." His status appears to still be a day-to-day situation, and Josh Harrison figures to be the main answer at third base until he's able to return.

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Remains sidelined Chapman (lower leg) is not in the starting lineup Tuesday against Kansas City, Matt Kawahara of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.

Impact Chapman exited Saturday's loss to Texas after fouling a ball off his left foot/shin area. Despite X-rays coming back negative, the third baseman is absent from the starting nine for the second game in a row. It's not yet clear if he could be an option off the bench Tuesday, and he can be considered day-to-day until further update is given. Josh Harrison will start at the hot corner again Tuesday.

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Montas expected to start for the Athletics against Royals

The Royals are expected to send Jackson Kowar to the mound Tuesday and the Athletics plan to give Frankie Montas the start

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Rangers hold off A's 4-3 to win series, dent Oakland's hopes

Isiah Kiner-Falefa had three hits and two RBIs, Taylor Hearn won his fourth straight start and the Texas Rangers put another dent in Oakland’s playoff hopes, beating the Athletics...

SEPTEMBER 12, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Not starting Sunday Chapman (lower leg) is not in the lineup for Sunday's game against the Rangers, Matt Kawahara of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.

Impact Chapman exited Saturday's game after fouling a ball off his shin and, despite negative X-ray results, isn't good to go for the series finale. He should be considered day-to-day with a chance of returning Tuesday after Oakland's day off. Josh Harrison is playing third base Sunday, with Tony Kemp moving to second base.

SEPTEMBER 12, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Kaprielian expected to start as Athletics host the Rangers

The Athletics will roll out James Kaprielian to the mound Sunday and the Rangers plan to give Taylor Hearn the start

SEPTEMBER 12, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS