MITCH MORELAND NEWS

Won't play Sunday Manager Bob Melvin said Moreland won't play Sunday due to a "non-baseball issue," John Shea of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.

Impact Moreland was removed from Saturday's win over Boston in the bottom of the second inning prior to his first plate appearance, but Melvin didn't elaborate on the nature of the 35-year-old's departure. Since he'll be held out for Sunday's series finale, his next chance to return will be Tuesday against the Astros.

JULY 4, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Sits against lefty Moreland is not starting Friday's game against the Red Sox.

Impact Moreland, hitting a lowly .171 off left-handed pitching this season, will be on the bench as Oakland faces southpaw Eduardo Rodriguez. Even after a 2-for-4 effort Thursday, the 35-year-old is hitting just .208 in his last 11 games. Frank Schwindel starts at designated hitter Friday.

JULY 2, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Pair of hits in loss Moreland went 2-for-4 with a double in a loss to the Rangers on Thursday.

Impact Facing one of his former clubs, Moreland hit safely for the third time in the last four games and produced his first multi-hit effort since June 14. The veteran can be labeled a fantasy disappointment overall during the first half of the season, as his .239/.287/.390 slash line through 174 plate appearances is comprised of figures well below his career norms.

JULY 2, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Sitting versus lefty Moreland is not in the lineup Wednesday against the Rangers, Matt Kawahara of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.

Impact Moreland clubbed a solo homer Tuesday and will take a seat Wednesday with southpaw Kolby Allard pitching for Texas. Frank Schwindel will bat eighth as the designated hitter in his place.

JUNE 30, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Slugs eighth homer Moreland went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in a loss to the Rangers on Tuesday.

Impact The veteran gave the Athletics some hope by closing the deficit to one run with a 351-foot laser to right in the ninth. While the comeback ultimately fell short, Moreland's round tripper was a welcome sight, considering he hadn't left the yard since June 2.

JUNE 30, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Sits against lefty Moreland isn't in the lineup Thursday against the Rangers.

Impact Left-hander Kolby Allard is starting for the Rangers on Thursday, and Moreland will retreat to the bench for the third time in the last five games. Ramon Laureano will serve as the designated hitter while Skye Bolt starts in center field.

JUNE 24, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

On bench against southpaw Moreland is out of the lineup Sunday versus the Yankees.

Impact The veteran slugger will head to the bench for the series finale with lefty Jordan Montgomery starting for the Yankees. Moreland is struggling so far in June with a .621 OPS and 31.4 percent strikeout rate in 12 games. Sean Murphy will serve as the designated hitter while Aramis Garcia works behind the plate.

JUNE 20, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Multi-RBI effort in win Moreland went 2-for-5 with a two-run single and two runs in a win over the Angels on Monday.

Impact The veteran 's third-inning single brought home Jed Lowrie and Matt Chapman to extend the Athletics' lead to 6-1 at the time. Moreland owns a pedestrian .244 average and .688 OPS, but he's now reached safely in five of the last six games while posting a solid .273 average (6-for-22) during that span.

JUNE 15, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Moreland’s 1,000th hit, Murphy’s HR help A’s down Angels 8-5 Sean Murphy hit a two-run homer, Mitch Moreland had a two-run single and the Oakland Athletics held off the Los Angeles Angels 8-5.

JUNE 15, 2021 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM

Moreland's 1,000th hit, Murphy's HR help A's down Angels 8-5 Sean Murphy hit a two-run homer, Mitch Moreland had a two-run single and the Oakland Athletics held off the Los Angeles Angels 8-5

JUNE 15, 2021 • SANDIEGOUNIONTRIBUNE.COM

Moreland's 1,000th hit, Murphy's HR help A's down Angels 8-5

Sean Murphy hit a two-run homer, Mitch Moreland had a two-run single and the Oakland Athletics held off the Los Angeles Angels 8-5

JUNE 15, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Moreland reaches 1,000 hits as A’s tee off OAKLAND -- Mitch Moreland wasted no time getting his important milestone out of the way in his first at-bat. In celebration of the accomplis...

JUNE 15, 2021 • MLB.COM

Sitting against southpaw Moreland is not in the starting lineup Sunday against the Royals, Matt Kawahara of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.

Impact Moreland started the middle two games of the four-game series at designated hitter, but will return to the bench Sunday against lefty Kris Bubic. Jed Lowrie will start at DH with Tony Kemp manning the Keystone in the series finale.

JUNE 13, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Not in Thursday's lineup Moreland isn't starting Thursday's game against the Royals, Matt Kawahara of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.

Impact Moreland had started each of the last two games and went 1-for-8 with a run and three strikeouts. Jed Lowrie will serve as the designated hitter while Chad Pinder starts at second base.

JUNE 10, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Out again with no DH available Moreland is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Rockies.

Impact With no designated hitter spot available in Colorado, Moreland will stay on the bench for a third straight game, while Matt Olson serves as Oakland's first baseman. Look for Moreland to draw back into the starting nine during the Athletics' upcoming two-game series versus the Diamondbacks in Oakland, which begins Tuesday.

JUNE 6, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

No spot to start in NL park Moreland will sit Friday against the Rockies, Matt Kawahara of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.

Impact With the series being played under National League rules, Moreland is likely to miss all three games at Coors Field unless the Athletics elect to rest first baseman Matt Olson. Moreland is hitting a modest .243/.306/.414 on the season, so the Athletics are unlikely to go out of their way to get him into the lineup.

JUNE 4, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Goes deep Wednesday Moreland went 1-for-4 with a two-run home run Wednesday in a 6-0 win over the Mariners.

Impact Moreland's two-run shot to center field was the icing on the cake in a five-run third inning that spurred Oakland to the win. The long ball was his fifth this season and accounted for his 16th and 17th RBI. It also extended Moreland's hit streak to a modest four games, during which he has gone 5-for-15.

JUNE 3, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Manaea throws CG, Moreland homers as A's blank Mariners 6-0

Sean Manaea pitched a four-hitter with eight strikeouts for his second shutout this season, and the Oakland Athletics beat the Seattle Mariners 6-0

JUNE 3, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Stays hot Saturday Moreland went 2-for-2 in Saturday's shutout loss to the Angels.

Impact The veteran has come back from the injured list in productive fashion, reaching safely in his first two games while drawing a walk and scoring in addition to lacing a pair of singles Saturday. Moreland has given his season average a nice 32-point boost to .245 since May 9, an eight-game span during which he's hit .326 (8-for-23) with two doubles, two RBI, two walks and three runs.

MAY 30, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Walks, scores in return Moreland (rib) went 0-for-3 with a walk and a run in a win over the Angels on Friday.

Impact Moreland was back in the starting lineup for the first time since his activation from the injured list Thursday and was able to reach safely for the sixth straight start. The veteran is still sporting a completely lackluster .229/.303/.396 slash line for the season, but he's demonstrated some solid pop with four doubles and home runs apiece.

MAY 29, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Bassitt pitches two-hitter, fans nine as A's beat Angels 5-0

Chris Bassitt pitched a two-hitter for his first career complete game, Sean Murphy hit a two-run single in the decisive sixth inning and the Oakland Athletics took advantage after...

MAY 28, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Reinstated from injured list Moreland (rib) was reinstated from the 10-day injured list Thursday.

Impact Moreland had been sidelined since May 15 due to an inflamed left rib junction, but he recently resumed taking full batting practice and was able to field ground balls at first base. He'll return to the active roster after spending just over the minimum amount of time on the shelf, and he should reclaim his spot in the lineup going forward. Moreland hit .237 with four home runs and 15 RBI in 31 games prior to his absence. Luis Barrera was optioned to Triple-A Las Vegas in a corresponding move.

MAY 27, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Kaprielian tosses 7 scoreless innings, A’s beat Mariners 6-3

James Kaprielian pitched seven scoreless innings and the Oakland Athletics beat the Seattle Mariners 6-3 to avoid a three-game sweep

MAY 26, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Resumes full BP Athletics manager Bob Melvin said Wednesday that Moreland (rib) has resumed taking full batting practice in addition to fielding ground balls at first base, Matt Kawahara of the Sa...

Impact Melvin is hopeful that Moreland may be ready to return from the 10-day injured list before the Athletics' homestand comes to an end Sunday, but the skipper didn't specify whether the first baseman will require a minor-league rehab assignment before being activated. Prior to being shut down with an inflamed left rib junction, Moreland was hitting .237 with four home runs and 15 RBI in 31 games.

MAY 26, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Athletics look to end 3-game losing streak against Mariners

Oakland is looking to snap its three-game losing streak with a win over Seattle

MAY 26, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS