OAKLAND ATHLETICS NEWS

Heyward homers, Singleton has 3 hits to help Astros avoid sweep and beat A's 6-3

Jason Heyward hit a two-run homer early and Jon Singleton had three hits, capped by a tiebreaking RBI single in Houston’s four-run eighth inning, and the Astros got a 6-3 win over...

SEPTEMBER 12 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Athletics vs. White Sox Prediction, Odds, Picks - September 13

Preview the Sept. 13 matchup between the Oakland Athletics and Chicago White Sox with odds over/under, game spread, betting lines and more.

SEPTEMBER 12 • DATA SKRIVE

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SEPTEMBER 12 • MLB.COM

Austin Adams - Re-evaluated after setback Adams is no longer scheduled to begin a rehab assignment after suffering a setback with his right forearm injury, Martin Gallegos of MLB.com reports.

Impact Adams has been sent back to Oakland to be re-evaluated. He's already missed nearly a month of action and now the remainder of his season looks to be in jeopardy, pending results of his exam.

SEPTEMBER 12 • ROTOWIRE

Tyler Soderstrom - Set to return this weekend Soderstrom (wrist) will be activated from the 10-day injured list for this weekend's series against the White Sox, Martin Gallegos of MLB.com reports.

Impact Soderstrom has gone 8-for-16 with three home runs in five rehab games with Triple-A Las Vegas to show the Athletics he's ready. He's been sidelined since early July with a stress reaction in his left wrist. Soderstrom should be in line for regular reps at first base with Oakland upon activation.

SEPTEMBER 12 • ROTOWIRE

Seth Brown - Out versus left-hander Brown is absent from the lineup for Thursday's game in Houston.

Impact It's southpaw Framber Valdez on the mound for the Astros, so the lefty-batting Brown will begin this one on the bench. Daz Cameron will be in left field and bat eighth for the Athletics.

SEPTEMBER 12 • ROTOWIRE

Ryan Noda - Sitting against southpaw Noda is not in the lineup for Thursday's contest in Houston.

Impact The left-handed-hitting Noda started at first base in each of the first two games of the series with righties on the mound for the Astros, but he'll take a seat as southpaw Framber Valdez goes to the hill in the finale. Tyler Nevin will play first base and bat seventh for Oakland.

SEPTEMBER 12 • ROTOWIRE

Max Schuemann - Not in Oakland lineup Schuemann is absent from the lineup for Thursday's game in Houston.

Impact Schuemann started each of the first two games of the series and reached base four times, but he'll get a breather for Thursday's matinee. Nick Allen will cover third base and bat ninth for the Athletics.

SEPTEMBER 12 • ROTOWIRE

Astros head into matchup with the Athletics on losing streak

The Houston Astros look to stop a three-game losing streak when they take on the Oakland Athletics

SEPTEMBER 12 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

How to Watch Astros vs. Athletics: TV Channel & Live Stream - September 12

Preview the Sept. 12 matchup between the Houston Astros and Oakland Athletics with recent trends, how to watch, livestream info, and more.

SEPTEMBER 12 • DATA SKRIVE

Max Schuemann - Two steals, two runs in win Schuemann went 2-for-3 with a double, a walk, two stolen bases and two runs scored in Wednesday's 5-4 win over the Astros.

Impact Schuemann has posted just four multi-hit efforts since the start of August, batting a meager .162 (17-for-105) in that span. While the rookie hasn't played particularly well of late, Wednesday's performance was an exception -- he avoided striking out for the first time in eight games. Schuemann is now at a .224/.315/.315 slash line with 14 steals, seven home runs, 34 RBI, 52 runs scored and 12 doubles over 121 contests. The Athletics' infield is full of right-handed hitters, so Schuemann is likely to continue seeing steady playing time at third base down the stretch.

SEPTEMBER 12 • ROTOWIRE

Kyle McCann - Lifts homer Wednesday McCann went 1-for-3 with a two-run home run and a hit-by-pitch in Wednesday's 5-4 win over the Astros.

Impact McCann went yard for the first time since July 6, though he's seen minimal playing time as the backup catcher to Shea Langeliers. For the season, McCann has held his own with a .250/.333/.398 slash line, five homers, 15 RBI and 13 runs scored over 144 plate appearances.

SEPTEMBER 12 • ROTOWIRE

Mason Miller - Converts 24th save Miller pitched a perfect inning to earn the save in a 5-4 win over the Astros on Wednesday.

Impact Miller retired the side on nine pitches (seven strikes) to earn his first save since Aug. 28. He's seen little usage in September, pitching four times while allowing five runs (three earned) over 5.2 innings in that span. He's had a couple of bumps in the road this year but has maintained a 2.34 ERA, 0.85 WHIP and 91:19 K:BB over 57.2 innings while converting 24 of 26 save chances.

SEPTEMBER 12 • ROTOWIRE

Joey Estes - Grabs seventh win Estes (7-7) allowed three runs (two earned) on seven hits and a walk while striking out two over 6.2 innings to earn the win over the Astros on Wednesday.

Impact Estes logged his third quality start in his last five outings and avoided giving up a home run for the first time since July 26. The right-hander hasn't allowed more than four runs in any of his last 11 appearances. He's pitched to a 4.36 ERA, 1.13 WHIP and 88:24 K:BB over 117.2 innings through 22 outings (21 starts) this season. Estes is projected to make his next start on the road versus the Cubs.

SEPTEMBER 12 • ROTOWIRE

Kyle McCann delivers clutch homer as Athletics top Astros Kyle McCann slugged a go-ahead two-run home run in the top of the sixth inning to support Joey Estes, who pitched effectively into the seven...

SEPTEMBER 12 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Mariners righty Bryan Woo loses perfect game in 7th inning on homer by Fernando Tatis Jr.

Seattle Mariners right-hander Bryan Woo lost his bid for a perfect game with one out in the seventh inning when San Diego’s Fernando Tatis Jr. hit a solo home run

SEPTEMBER 12 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

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SEPTEMBER 12 • MLB.COM

Kyle McCann homers, Brent Rooker drives in 2 as Athletics beat Astros 5-4

Kyle McCann hit a two-run homer, Brent Rooker had two hits and two RBIs and the Oakland Athletics beat the Houston Astros 5-4 on Wednesday night

SEPTEMBER 12 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Astros' Jose Altuve 'not worried' after leaving game vs. Athletics with right side discomfort

Houston Astros second baseman Jose Altuve exited Wednesday’s game against the Oakland Athletics after the fifth inning with right side discomfort, but neither he nor manager Joe Es...

SEPTEMBER 12 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

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SEPTEMBER 12 • MLB.COM

Tyler Soderstrom - Plays seven innings on defense Soderstrom (wrist) played the first seven innings of Triple-A Las Vegas' win over Albuquerque on Tuesday at first base and went 3-for-4 with an RBI single, a triple, a walk and two...

Impact Soderstrom's stint in the field was the longest yet of his rehab assignment, and he continued to show plenty of proficiency with the bat as well. The rookie's time on the farm is essentially going about as well as could be expected, and he could therefore be in line for activation by the end of the week.

SEPTEMBER 11 • ROTOWIRE

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SEPTEMBER 11 • MLB.COM

Jack O'Loughlin - DFA'd by Oakland The Athletics designated O'Loughlin for assignment Wednesday.

Impact The transaction clears a spot on the 40-man roster for Kyle Muller, whose contract was selected Wednesday. O'Loughlin, 24, holds a 4.66 ERA in four appearances with the Athletics this season and a 6.19 ERA and 73:32 K:BB over 68.1 innings with Triple-A Las Vegas.

SEPTEMBER 11 • ROTOWIRE

Kyle Muller - Back with big club The Athletics selected Muller's contract from Triple-A Las Vegas on Wednesday.

Impact Muller was outrighted off the 40-man roster last month but has made his way back on after posting a 4.43 ERA and 12:5 K:BB over 20.1 innings at Las Vegas. Three of Muller's four appearances with Las Vegas were starts, and he went a combined 13 innings his last two times out. However, while he's stretched out to start, if needed, it's not clear what role the Athletics have planned for him.

SEPTEMBER 11 • ROTOWIRE

Ross Stripling - Goes on IL with lower-back strain The Athletics placed Stripling on the 15-day injured list Wednesday, retroactive to Sept. 9, with a lower-back strain.

Impact Stripling was roughed up for 10 runs over his last two relief appearances but might have been pitching compromised. He will be eligible to return during the last week of the season, but it's not clear whether he will make it back.

SEPTEMBER 11 • ROTOWIRE