LEADING OFF: Astros making noise, Phillies seeking new GM
The Astros are making noise on and off the field in the playoffsOCTOBER 4, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Oakland A’s: Mike Fiers has chance to get his revenge Revenge is a dish best served cold. For Mike Fiers and the Oakland A's, that revenge could come from 60'6" away. Mike Fiers had a difficult...
OCTOBER 3, 2020 • WHITECLEATBEAT.COM
Astros head to hostile Los Angeles for ALDS vs Athletics
With the Dodgers headed to Texas for the NL Division Series, their ballpark is hosting the AL Division Series between the Houston Astros and Oakland AthleticsOCTOBER 2, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Dusty Baker claims Astros ignoring matchup with whistleblower Mike Fiers: 'Haven't heard his name all year' The former Astros starter and 2017 champion was the whistleblower who brought to light the Astros' sign-stealing scheme.
OCTOBER 2, 2020 • USATODAY.COM
Short outing in Game 3 Fiers didn't factor in the decision in Game 3 against the White Sox after allowing one run on five hits with two strikeouts and one walk over 1.2 innings.
Impact The veteran right-hander allowed a massive 487-foot solo homer during the second inning, but it was somehow the only run he gave up despite allowing six of the 11 batters he faced to reach base. It was an outing to forget for Fiers, but he should receive another chance to pitch in the postseason with the A's advancing to face the Astros in the AL Division Series.
OCTOBER 2, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
LEADING OFF: Cubs' Darvish tries to save season vs Marlins
The Cubs and Marlins resume their series a day after poor weather caused a postponement at Wrigley FieldOCTOBER 2, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
LEADING OFF: Cubs' Darvish tries to save season vs Marlins
The Cubs and Marlins resume their series a day after poor weather caused a postponement at Wrigley FieldOCTOBER 2, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Pinder delivers timely hit, A's advance in playoffs at last
The Oakland Athletics finally advanced in a playoff round to erase two decades of little postseason success, riding a go-ahead two-run single by Chad Pinder in the fifth and repeat...OCTOBER 1, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Fiers gets the start in decisive WCS Game 3 Mike Fiers had to sit on the bench at Yankee Stadium for the 2018 American League Wild Card Game and watch the A’s get eliminated from the p...
OCTOBER 1, 2020 • MLB.COM
Fiers gets the start in decisive WCS Game 3 Mike Fiers had to sit on the bench at Yankee Stadium for the 2018 American League Wild Card Game and watch the A’s get eliminated from the p...
OCTOBER 1, 2020 • MLB.COM
LEADING OFF: Marlins' Marte hopes to play with broken hand
The Marlins are hoping center fielder Starling Marte can play through a broken bone in his left hand as they try to eliminate the Cubs at Wrigley FieldOCTOBER 1, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
LEADING OFF: Marlins' Marte hopes to play with broken hand
The Marlins are hoping center fielder Starling Marte can play through a broken bone in his left hand as they try to eliminate the Cubs at Wrigley FieldOCTOBER 1, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
A's hold off Abreu, White Sox 5-3, force series to Game 3
Marcus Semien and Khris Davis homered early and the Oakland Athletics held off José Abreu and the Chicago White Sox in the late innings for a 5-3 win that sent their AL playoff ser...SEPTEMBER 30, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
AL West champion Athletics finally get their playoff series
Marcus Semien and the Oakland Athletics are finally getting a full playoff seriesSEPTEMBER 28, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Allows two runs in loss Fiers (6-3) took the loss against the Dodgers on Thursday, allowing two runs on five hits and one walk while striking out three.
Impact Fiers was neither dominant nor dominated in the performance, but he was tagged with the loss as Oakland managed to put up only one run on offense. The veteran tossed 80 pitches over five innings during his final appearance of the regular season. Fiers finishes the campaign with a 4.58 ERA, 1.37 WHIP and 37:16 K:BB over 59 innings. His next outing could come in the playoffs, though it is unclear whether Oakland will give him a chance to start in the postseason.
SEPTEMBER 25, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Buehler looks playoff ready, Dodgers beat A's 5-1
Walker Buehler proved he and his fickle right index finger are playoff ready, Corey Seager homered and the Los Angeles Dodgers beat the Oakland Athletics 5-1 to earn their major le...SEPTEMBER 25, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Astros magic number 1 for AL playoff spot after win at Texas
The Astros are on the verge of clinching the American League's last playoff spotSEPTEMBER 25, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Blue Jays top Yanks, back in playoffs for 1st time since '16
SEPTEMBER 25, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Fiers scheduled to start for Athletics at Dodgers
The Athletics will start Mike Fiers on Thursday while the Dodgers are expected to counter with Walker BuehlerSEPTEMBER 24, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
A's beat Dodgers 6-4 on Laureano's 9th-inning homer
Rámon Laureano broke a ninth-inning tie with a two-run homer and the Oakland Athletics beat the Los Angeles Dodgers 6-4 on Wednesday night in a matchup of West division championsSEPTEMBER 24, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Oakland Athletics clinch first AL West title since 2013
The Oakland Athletics clinched their first AL West title since 2013 on Monday night with an assist from the rival AstrosSEPTEMBER 22, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Notches sixth victory Fiers (6-2) earned the win Wednesday against the Rockies after allowing one run on seven hits with four strikeouts and zero walks over six innings.
Impact The Rockies scratched across a run on three singles during the third inning, but the veteran right-hander otherwise kept them off the board. Fiers has a 4.67 ERA, 1.39 WHIP and 34:15 K:BB through 54 innings and is set to face the Dodgers next week.
SEPTEMBER 17, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Dodgers beat Padres, become 1st to clinch postseason berth
SEPTEMBER 17, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Fiers, lights-out bullpen help Athletics beat Rockies 3-1 Mike Fiers threw six sharp innings before turning it over to a lights-out bullpen and the Oakland Athletics snapped a...
SEPTEMBER 16, 2020 • USATODAY.COM
Fiers, lights-out bullpen help Athletics beat Rockies 3-1 Mike Fiers threw six sharp innings before turning it over to a lights-out bullpen and the Oakland Athletics snapped a six-game skid against...
SEPTEMBER 16, 2020 • STARTRIBUNE.COM
