MITCH MORELAND NEWS

Takes step forward in recovery Moreland (ribs) has resumed swinging a bat, Matt Kawahara of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.

Impact The veteran went on the injured list May 18 with an inflamed costochondral junction of his left rib, so the fact that he's already been able to resume swinging a bat less than a week later is certainly encouraging. However, with his placement on the IL having been made retroactive to May 15, Moreland will need "a little more time," per manager Bob Melvin, although the Athletics' skipper also noted the 35-year-old may not need a rehab assignment before returning.

MAY 25, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Gilbert scheduled to start for Mariners at Athletics

The Athletics will roll out Cole Irvin to the mound Tuesday and the Mariners will give Logan Gilbert the start

MAY 25, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Montas expected to start as Athletics host the Mariners

The Athletics will roll out Frankie Montas to the mound Monday and the Mariners will give Yusei Kikuchi the start

MAY 24, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Athletics visit Los Angeles, look to build on Bassitt's solid outing

Oakland looks to follow up a strong showing by Saturday starter Chris Bassitt

MAY 23, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Bassitt, Athletics to take on Sandoval, Angels

The Angels will send Patrick Sandoval to the mound Saturday and the Athletics will give Chris Bassitt the start

MAY 22, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Quintana scheduled to start for Los Angeles against Oakland

The Athletics will start James Kaprielian on Friday and the Angels are expected to counter with Jose Quintana

MAY 21, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Astros play Oakland, look to build on Greinke's strong performance

Houston looks to follow up a dominant performance by Wednesday starter Zack Greinke

MAY 20, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Altuve takes 12-game hit streak into matchup with Athletics

Altuve takes a 12-game hit streak into matchup with Athletics

MAY 19, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Laureano hits 2 HRs, then winning sac fly as A's beat Astros

Ramón Laureano hit two home runs, then lofted a game-ending sacrifice fly in the ninth inning to send the Oakland Athletics over Houston 6-5, ending the Astros’ six-game winning st...

MAY 19, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Athletics call Luis Barrera up from Las Vegas, Mitch Moreland goes on I.L. The A’s added some speed to their roster with the addition of outfielder Luis Barrera.

MAY 18, 2021 • MERCURYNEWS.COM

Heads to injured list Moreland was placed on the 10-day IL on Tuesday with an inflamed costochondral junction of his left rib, Matt Kawahara of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.

Impact Retroactive to May 15, the move allows Moreland to return no sooner than May 25 against Seattle. The veteran first baseman has produced a modest .305 on-base percentage in 105 plate appearances this season -- however, he has served as an important change-of-pace in the Athletics' righty-heavy lineup. Luis Barrera has been called up to fill Moreland's roster spot.

MAY 18, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Astros, streaking Altuve set for matchup against Athletics

Astros, streaking Altuve set for matchup against Athletics

MAY 18, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Wild pitch in the 9th lifts Athletics past Twins 7-6

Matt Chapman had three hits and three RBIs and Ramón Laureano scored the go-ahead run on a wild pitch in the ninth inning as the Oakland Athletics defeated the Minnesota Twins 7-6

MAY 16, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Remains out Sunday Moreland (side) remains out of the lineup Sunday, but manager Bob Melvin said Moreland was feeling "a little better," Matt Kawahara of the San Francisco Chronicle reports. "Those t...

Impact It sounds like Melvin will stay away from Moreland entirely on Sunday if he can help it with the team off day looming. Moreland is receiving treatment, but as of Saturday, he still had not had any tests done on the injury. Jed Lowrie will serve as the designated hitter in the finale in Minnesota as Chad Pinder mans second base.

MAY 16, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Maeda expected to start as Twins host the Athletics

The Twins will roll out Kenta Maeda to the mound Sunday and the Athletics plan to give Chris Bassitt the start

MAY 16, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Sano 3-run homer propels struggling Twins past A's 5-4

Miguel Sanó snapped a 19-game homerless drought with a three-run homer in the eighth inning and the Minnesota Twins came back to beat the Oakland Athletics 5-4

MAY 15, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Dealing with side tightness Moreland is out of Saturday's lineup due to left side tightness and is receiving treatment, Matt Kawahara of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.

Impact Moreland is currently receiving treatment for the issue, but he has had no tests to this point. Manager Bob Melvin did not rule out the potential that Moreland would land on the injured list, but he said there has not been a decision yet. Seth Brown replaced Moreland in the lineup Saturday and is hitting second while serving as the designated hitter.

MAY 15, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Sitting Saturday Moreland is not in Saturday's lineup against Minnesota.

Impact Moreland had started each of the Athletics last six games, but he will be out of the lineup Saturday against Jose Berrios. Seth Brown will take over as the designated hitter and hit second.

MAY 15, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Extends hitting streak Moreland went 2-for-4 with a double and a run scored in Thursday's loss against the Red Sox.

Impact Moreland has now hit safely in four games in a row, while recording two RBI and two runs scored in that stretch. The veteran is hitting just .200 with a .606 OPS in 33 plate appearances this month, though.

MAY 14, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Kaprielian picks up 1st MLB win as A's outlast Red Sox 4-1

James Kaprielian got the victory in his first major league start with five innings of one-run ball, Matt Olson homered and the Oakland Athletics held off the Boston Red Sox 4-1

MAY 13, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Mitch Moreland Reflects On Fenway Park Standing Ovation Mitch Moreland spent four seasons with the Boston Red Sox, but he certainly left an impact on the Fenway Faithful.

MAY 12, 2021 • NESN.COM

Plates two in loss Moreland went 1-for-3 with a two-run single and a walk in a loss to the Rays on Sunday.

Impact The veteran's timely fourth-inning knock brought home Seth Brown and Stephen Piscotty to give the Athletics a 3-0 lead at the time. Moreland has reached safely in seven of his last nine games, but he's actually seen his batting average drop 27 points to .218 during that span, while his on-base percentage has experienced a similar 28-point tumble to .300. However, he's shown a knack for clutch hitting like Sunday's throughout the season, as he now has a .353 average across 23 plate appearances with men in scoring position.

MAY 10, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Sits against southpaw Moreland isn't starting Friday against the Rays, Shayna Rubin of The San Jose Mercury News reports.

Impact Moreland will be on the bench for a third consecutive contest with left-hander Rich Hill starting for the Rays. Ramon Laureano will serve as the designated hitter while Mark Canha starts in center field and Tony Kemp starts in left.

MAY 7, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

On bench against lefty Moreland isn't starting Thursday against the Blue Jays.

Impact Moreland will be out of the lineup for a second straight day since southpaw Hyun Jin Ryu is starting for Toronto. Jed Lowrie will serve as the designated hitter while Tony Kemp starts at second base.

MAY 6, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Sitting versus southpaw Moreland is not in the lineup Wednesday against the Blue Jays, Matt Kawahara of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.

Impact The veteran slugger launched his fourth homer of the season Tuesday with a two-run shot during the second inning, but he'll head to the bench Wednesday with lefty Robbie Ray on the mound for Toronto. Sean Murphy will serve as the designated hitter while Austin Allen works behind the plate for the A's.

MAY 5, 2021 • ROTOWIRE