MAY 26, 2021 • SODOMOJO.COM
ATHLETICS 69-93 · 2024 4TH IN AL WEST
69-93 · 2024 4TH IN AL WEST
Seattle Mariners receive harsh words from Cole Irvin of Athletics The Seattle Mariners won their second straight game in a row, defeating the Oakland Athletics 4-3 on Tuesday night. It was a nice change aft...
Second straight rough rehab outing Puk (biceps) allowed four earned runs on four hits over 1.1 innings while also recording four strikeouts in Triple-A Las Vegas' loss to Salt Lake on Tuesday.
Impact Puk allowed a two-run home run to Brennon Lund in the sixth inning and then opened the seventh by putting a pair of runners on that eventually came around to score after the left-hander had exited. Puk has now allowed seven runs over two innings covering his last two rehab appearances, although his four strikeouts Tuesday were a bright spot. It appears likely Puk will make at least one more appearance for the Aviators in an attempt to have him return to the majors with some momentum.
MAY 26, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Is Portland next on A’s itinerary? Depends on whom you ask Despite a group stating Portland, Oregon, was next in line for a visit by the Oakland Athletics regarding possible relocation, A’s president...
MAY 26, 2021 • REVIEWJOURNAL.COM
A’s Elvis Andrus unconcerned about power numbers as his bat heats up A’s shortstop Elvis Andrus has hit better of late, but his power numbers are among the lowest in the majors.
MAY 26, 2021 • MERCURYNEWS.COM
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
Shakes off spring injury Reed (quadriceps) is slashing .267/.371/.433 with four extra-base hits (three doubles, one triple) and two stolen bases across 35 plate appearances for Triple-A Las Vegas.
Impact Reed strained his right quadriceps tendon late in spring training, but he looks to have made a full recovery from the injury before the minor-league season begins in May. The speedy 26-year-old outfielder doesn't have a spot on the Athletics' 40-man roster, which could hurt his chances of receiving a call-up in 2021.
MAY 26, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Retreats to bench Pinder isn't starting Wednesday's game against the Mariners, Shannon Drayer of 710 ESPN Seattle reports.
Impact Pinder will get a breather after he went 0-for-12 with eight strikeouts across the last three games. Mark Canha will serve as the designated hitter while Stephen Piscotty starts in right field.
MAY 26, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
On bench Wednesday Murphy isn't in the lineup Wednesday against Seattle, Shannon Drayer of 710 ESPN Seattle reports.
Impact Murphy had gone 0-for-7 with three strikeouts across the last two games. Aramis Garcia will serve as the starting catcher and bat ninth.
MAY 26, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Takes seat Wednesday Lowrie isn't starting Wednesday's game against the Mariners, Shannon Drayer of 710 ESPN Seattle reports.
Impact Lowrie had gone 3-for-13 with a double, two RBI, a run and six strikeouts across his last three games. Tony Kemp will start at second base and bat seventh.
MAY 26, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Oakland A’s still do not know what they have in Frankie Montas There was a time when Frankie Montas looked like the next ace for the Oakland A's. Back in 2019, he appeared to be on his way to an All Star...
MAY 26, 2021 • WHITECLEATBEAT.COM
Athletics look to end 3-game losing streak against Mariners
Oakland is looking to snap its three-game losing streak with a win over SeattleMAY 26, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Breaks 0-for-11 slump Andrus went 3-for-4 with a double and a strikeout in Tuesday's 4-3 loss to the Mariners.
Impact Andrus slapped his first hits since May 20 and accounted for three of Oakland's eight hits on the game but was stranded on each occasion. The encouraging effort raised his average from an anemic .174 to a still-lackluster .190 with seven extra-base hits and three steals on the season.
MAY 26, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Permits 11 baserunners in loss Irvin (3-5) took a loss against Seattle on Tuesday, allowing four runs on 10 hits and a walk with two strikeouts over 4.2 innings.
Impact Irvin ran into trouble in the first and fourth, allowing seven runners and all four runs in those two innings. He's been known to pitch to contact during his brief career, but he's given up a little too much of it over his last four starts, as he's posted just an 8:6 K:BB with 14 runs (13 earned) on 27 hits over 22.2 innings. In the four-start stretch that preceded this contact-heavy skid, Irvin posted a 29:3 K:BB, so he's shown that he's capable of missing more bats, but consistency is clearly eluding him.
MAY 26, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Crawford’s three hits power Mariners past Athletics 4-3 OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — J.P. Crawford had three hits, Mariners center fielder Kyle Lewis made a magnificent catch to save two possible runs a...
MAY 26, 2021 • THESTAR.COM
Crawford's three hits power Mariners past Athletics 4-3 J
MAY 26, 2021 • SANDIEGOUNIONTRIBUNE.COM
Crawford's three hits power Mariners past Athletics 4-3
JMAY 26, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Impressive in team debut Bedrosian fired two scoreless innings in a loss to the Mariners on Monday, allowing a walk and recording a strikeout.
Impact Bedrosian was highly impressive over his 29-pitch outing, which marked his first appearance for the Athletics after having his contract selected from Triple-A Las Vegas on Friday. The right-hander was in need for a fresh start after an utterly forgettable stint with the Reds to open the campaign, and perhaps Monday's outing will be a springboard to success as a middle-relief option.
MAY 25, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Day off Tuesday Chapman is out of the lineup Tuesday against the Mariners.
Impact Chapman is 1-for-20 over his past six games and will take a seat Tuesday for the second time this season. Chad Pinder will step in at third base for the Athletics.
MAY 25, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Jesus Luzardo getting closer to return to Oakland A’s The Oakland A's are finally getting some good news when it comes to their pitching staff. Jesus Luzardo, who has been sidelined since May 2,...
MAY 25, 2021 • WHITECLEATBEAT.COM
Oakland A’s ownership to heading to Portland The Oakland A's ballpark situation is anything but settled. While the team is publicly saying that they are optimistic that they will remain...
MAY 25, 2021 • WHITECLEATBEAT.COM
Hitting well in minors Machin is hitting .333 (9-for-27) with three doubles, a triple, four RBI, three walks and five runs across seven games since being optioned to Triple-A Las Vegas on May 14.
Impact Success at the plate in the minors is nothing new for Machin, who has stood out with his bat at multiple stops during his professional career. However, he hasn't come close to replicating his production against major-league arms, as his stint with the Athletics earlier this season resulted in an abysmal .050/.136/.050 line across 22 plate appearances. However, Machin could certainly regain his confidence (and the organization's) while playing in the hitter-friendly Pacific Coast League, which could eventually lead to a return to the big-league club at some point in 2021.
MAY 25, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Solid in '21 debut Jefferies (biceps) fired four scoreless innings for Triple-A Las Vegas in a loss to Salt Lake on Monday, allowing seven hits and no walks while recording a strikeout in his season...
Impact Jefferies allowed one extra-base hit, a double, to Anthony Bemboom, and otherwise avoided any serious damage over his 40-pitch outing. The promising right-hander impressed during spring training with a 1.50 ERA across six Cactus League outings, and now that he's overcome the biceps tendinitis that delayed the start of his minor-league season, Jefferies will have a chance to make a case for an eventual promotion.
MAY 25, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Progresses to playing catch Wendelken (oblique) has progressed to playing catch from approximately 90 feet, Matt Kawahara of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.
Impact Wendelken had begun performing some sock throws approximately a week ago, so this is a notable step forward in the recovery process. The Athletics will begin to map out an official timetable for his return once Wendelken is able to graduate to throwing bullpen sessions, which may still be at least a week away from unfolding.
MAY 25, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
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
Dave Kaval, A's fan-friendly president, tweets amazement at Las Vegas playoff game, irking base Oakland president Dave Kaval tweets a video from a Golden Knights playoff game, irking the fanbase as the A's explore relocation possibiliti...
MAY 25, 2021 • USATODAY.COM
