Impact Laureano went 0-for-4 with a strikeout in Thursday's series opener against the Angels. Mark Canha will shift to center field while Tony Kemp starts in left.
MAY 28, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
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Ramón Laureano - Riding pine Friday Laureano isn't starting Friday's game against the Angels.
Reymin Guduan - Out with strained groin Guduan landed on the 10-day injured list with a strained right groin Friday, Matt Kawahara of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.
Impact Guduan last pitched Tuesday, so the move can be backdated to Wednesday, allowing him to return June 5. Whether or not he'll be able to do so remains unclear. Jordan Weems was recalled in a corresponding move.
MAY 28, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Jordan Weems - Returns to majors Weems was recalled by the Athletics on Friday.
Impact Weems has spent two previous stints on the major-league roster this season, allowing three runs in 4.1 innings across five relief appearances. Reymin Guduan (groin) landed on the injured list in a corresponding move.
MAY 28, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
A.J. Puk - Activated and optioned Puk (biceps) was activated off the injured list and optioned to Triple-A Las Vegas on Friday.
Impact Puk made just a single relief appearance this season before hitting the injured list in early April with a strained left biceps. He's made five rehab appearances for Las Vegas but hasn't been close to convincing, allowing eight runs in five innings of work while giving up three homers. He'll continue to try to sort himself out as a regular member of Las Vegas' roster for now, but his upside remains high if he can stay healthy and rediscover his stuff.
MAY 28, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Oakland A’s still being discounted in AL West race Heading into Thursday's slate of action, the Oakland A's had a one game lead on the Houston Astros. With a relatively easy collection of opp...
MAY 28, 2021 • WHITECLEATBEAT.COM
Oakland A’s set to play at full capacity by end of June Attendance was one of the biggest questions for teams heading into the 2021 season. While some franchises were playing in front of a maximum...
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A's Chris Bassitt 'pitching with a lot of confidence' Oakland Athletics right-hander Chris Bassitt said he was “trying to hold back tears”...
MAY 28, 2021 • SFCHRONICLE.COM
Oakland faces Los Angeles, aims to build on Bassitt's solid performance
Oakland looks to follow up a no-hitter by Thursday starter Chris BassittMAY 28, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
'I'm just trying to hold back tears': After going from swingman to starter, A's Chris Bassitt tosses his 1st complete game Chris Bassitt pitched a two-hitter, walking one and throwing 70 of his 114 pitches for strikes to give the A's bullpen a much-needed break.
MAY 28, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Mark Canha - Reaches base five times Canha went 3-for-3 with three singles and two walks in Thursday's 5-0 win over the Angels.
Impact The 32-year-old did exactly what a leadoff hitter should do -- keep the line moving. While he wasn't directly involved in any run production, Canha still put together a strong effort at the plate. The outfielder is slashing .268/.400/.497 with 10 home runs, 15 RBI, 40 runs scored and six stolen bases in 50 games this year. His career high in steals is seven, set back in 2015.
MAY 28, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Chris Bassitt - Twirls two-hit shutout Bassitt (5-2) shut out the Angels on Thursday, allowing two hits and a walk with nine strikeouts over nine innings in a win.
Impact Bassitt was dominant throughout the game, throwing 70 of his 114 pitches for strikes. Only a ninth-inning Justin Upton double put the 32-year-old starter in a tough spot. Bassitt's been solid throughout the season, but this was the first time in 11 starts he's kept runs off the board. The right-hander owns a 3.21 ERA, 1.00 WHIP, and 74:16 K:BB across 70 innings. He'll look to keep up the good work in next week's road start in Seattle.
MAY 28, 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...
MAY 28, 2021 • SANDIEGOUNIONTRIBUNE.COM
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
Jesus Luzardo - Throws 25 pitches Luzardo threw 25 pitches across 1.2 scoreless innings in his first rehab outing with Triple-A Las Vegas on Thursday, Melissa Lockard of The Athletic reports.
Impact Luzardo was slated to throw 25 pitches according to Lockard, so the outing kept him on target. However, that likely means he will need at least one more rehab outing before being activated, unless the team opts to bring him back as a reliever -- a possibility that has been mentioned by manager Bob Melvin.
MAY 28, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
A's to welcome fans at full capacity June 29 The A’s will follow in the footsteps of their fellow California teams and move to full capacity at the Coliseum for the remainder of the sea...
MAY 28, 2021 • MLB.COM
Ohtani scratched from start after arrival delayed by traffic
A traffic jam kept Shohei Ohtani from making it to the ballpark in time for his regular pregame pitching routine so he has been scratched from his scheduled start against the Oakla...MAY 28, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Stephen Piscotty - Now in Thursday's lineup Piscotty is starting in right field and hitting eighth Thursday against the Angels.
Impact With right hander Shohei Ohtani set to take the mound, Seth Brown was originally in the lineup. However, southpaw Patrick Sandoval will draw the start for the Angels instead, shifting Brown to the bench.
MAY 28, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Chad Pinder - Draws start Thursday Pinder is starting at second base and hitting second Thursday against the Angles.
Impact Pinder wasn't in the original starting lineup, but entered after Shohei Ohtani was scratched from the start. With southpaw Patrick Sandoval on the mound, Mitch Moreland was removed from the lineup. Jed Lowrie is now slated to serve as the designated hitter.
MAY 28, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Oakland A’s face tough task in shutting down Shohei Ohtani Oakland A's face tough task in shutting down Shohei Ohtani in their series with the Los Angeles Angels The Oakland A's were able to avoid ge...
MAY 27, 2021 • WHITECLEATBEAT.COM
Luis Barrera - Sent down Thursday Barrera was optioned to Triple-A Las Vegas on Thursday.
Impact Barrera didn't play in any of the last three games, and he'll head back to the minors after Mitch Moreland (rib) was reinstated from the injured list in a corresponding move. During Barrera's brief stint with the Athletics, he went 1-for-5 with two strikeouts.
MAY 27, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Mitch Moreland - 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
The Latest: Oakland Athletics going to full capacity June 29
The Oakland Athletics will return to full capacity at Oakland Coliseum starting with a June 29 game against TexasMAY 27, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
A's hopeful Elvis Andrus is finding his stride Oakland Athletics shortstop Elvis Andrus’ hitting numbers still reflect a frigid April,...
MAY 27, 2021 • SFCHRONICLE.COM
Oakland A’s: So what is the actual story with Portland? It had appeared as though the Oakland A's had another city on their list of possible relocation options. Not only had A's ownership been sch...
MAY 27, 2021 • WHITECLEATBEAT.COM
Patient and disciplined, Dodgers slugger Max Muncy is quietly one of MLB's best
Though overshadowed by his flashier teammates, the Dodgers' Max Muncy is one of baseball's best hitters, Jordan Shusterman writes.MAY 27, 2021
