Crawford's three hits power Mariners past Athletics 4-3
JMAY 26, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
OAKLAND ATHLETICS 69-93 · 4TH IN AL WEST
69-93 · 4TH IN AL WEST
Cam Bedrosian - 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
Matt Chapman - 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
Vimael Machín - 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
Daulton Jefferies - 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
J.B. Wendelken - 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
Mitch Moreland - 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
Mark Canha - Launches another homer Canha went 1-for-2 with a home run and two walks in Monday's loss against the Mariners.
Impact Canha extended his hitting streak to five games, and he's gone deep three times in that span. He's been a steady source of offensive numbers for the Athletics of late, hitting safely in 11 of his last 12 games with a .326 average and five homers in that stretch.
MAY 25, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
When he's not honing his craft in the A's bullpen, Lou Trivino returns to his family's construction roots For A's closer Lou Trivino, the parallels between baseball and construction are obvious: "Get the job done because it needs to be done."
MAY 25, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Frankie Montas - Fans 11 in loss Monday Montas (5-4) was tagged with the loss Monday against the Mariners after allowing four runs on six hits and three walks while fanning 11 across six innings.
Impact Though he took his second straight loss, the 11 strikeouts represented a season high. The long ball has been an issue for the right-hander, who has now given up a career-high 11 homers in just 53 innings (1.9 HR/9). Montas will carry a 4.92 ERA into his next start, scheduled for Saturday at home against the Angels.
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 startMAY 25, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Whiffs, HRs the story for Montas vs. Seattle OAKLAND -- It’s tough to gauge what type of pitcher the A’s have in Frankie Montas. Some nights, Montas will carry a dominance on the mound...
MAY 25, 2021 • MLB.COM
Luzardo nearing return, set for rehab game OAKLAND -- Jesús Luzardo is quickly advancing toward his return to the A’s. After completing a 51-pitch bullpen session on Sunday in Anaheim...
MAY 25, 2021 • MLB.COM
A's Jesús Luzardo to pitch in rehab outing Thursday Oakland Athletics left-hander Jesús Luzardo is set to pitch in a rehab outing Thursday...
MAY 24, 2021 • SFCHRONICLE.COM
Mark Canha - Returns to lineup Canha (elbow) will lead off and play left field Monday against the Mariners.
Impact Canha missed Sunday's game against the Angels with a sore elbow, but the injury evidently wasn't a serious one. He certainly hasn't looked like he's playing through pain lately, as he's gone hitless just once in his last 11 games, posting a 1.139 OPS over that stretch.
MAY 24, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Oakland A’s set to explore Portland as potential relocation option, per reports After a visit to Las Vegas, the Oakland Athletics are expected to visit Portland on a fact-finding mission for possible relocation.
MAY 24, 2021 • MERCURYNEWS.COM
A.J. Puk - Tuesday rehab appearance planned Puk (biceps) is scheduled to make another rehab appearance for Triple-A Las Vegas on Tuesday, Athletics manager Bob Melvin confirmed to Jim Duquette of MLB Network Radio on SiriusX...
Impact There was a possibility the Athletics had seen enough from Puk over four appearances with the Aviators to deem him ready for activation, but after the left-hander gave up some hard contact in a rough outing Saturday versus Salt Lake, it appears the team wants to see if he can bounce back. Puk hasn't worked more than a single frame in any of his outings with Las Vegas, although he did throw 20 pitches in just two-thirds of an inning Saturday due to his struggles.
MAY 24, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Luis Barrera - Gets first big-league knock Barrera, just recalled from Triple-A Las Vegas on Tuesday, went 1-for-3 in his first major-league start Sunday against the Angels.
Impact The promising prospect's blistering hot start with the Aviators (.349/.429/.558) helped spur the promotion, but Barrera's only three appearances prior to Sunday had come as a pinch hitter or in-game defensive replacement. Barrera was in the starting lineup Sunday as a result of Mark Canha's elbow soreness affording the veteran a day off, so it remains to be seen how many starting opportunities the rookie will see during his first big-league stint.
MAY 24, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Tony Kemp - Stays hot in leadoff debut Kemp went 2-for-4 with a triple and a run in a loss to the Angels on Sunday. He was also caught stealing on his only attempt.
Impact Kemp operated out of the top of the order for the first time this season and generated his second multi-hit effort in the last three contests. The veteran has shown a propensity for hard contact during that small sample, recording a double, Sunday's triple and a solo home run, with the latter two qualifying as his first of the year in those respective categories. While he doesn't possess a true everyday role at present, Kemp's .392 on-base percentage and three steals in four attempts are a big part of what affords him some fantasy value in AL-only formats and deep mixed leagues, and his recent modest flurry of extra-base hits would certainly boost it even further if it persisted over a longer sample.
MAY 24, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Daulton Jefferies - Starting for Triple-A Las Vegas Jefferies (biceps) is starting Monday's game for Triple-A Las Vegas, Melissa Lockard of The Athletic reports.
Impact Jefferies was placed on the minor-league injured list with right biceps tendinitis at the end of April, but he'll make his 2021 debut Monday. The right-hander made his major-league debut last year, but Monday's start will be his first at the Triple-A level. Now that he's healthy, Jefferies could return to the majors at some point this year if he pitches effectively with Triple-A Las Vegas.
MAY 24, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
The sky is not falling with Sergio Romo It is easy to point the finger at Sergio Romo. The former All Star closer had been signed to fill a key spot in the Oakland A's bullpen, cap...
MAY 24, 2021 • WHITECLEATBEAT.COM
Jesus Luzardo - Beginning rehab assignment Thursday Athletics manager Bob Melvin told Jim Duquette of MLB Network Radio on SiriusXM that Luzardo (finger) will begin a minor-league rehab assignment Thursday.
Impact Luzardo is ready to take the next step forward in his recovery program for his fractured left pinkie finger after he used his full repertoire during a 50-pitch bullpen session Sunday, according to Shayna Rubin of The San Jose Mercury News reports. The southpaw could be cleared to push his pitch count up to the 60-to-75 range in the rehab start, which could be the only one he needs before the Athletics bring him back from the 10-day injured list. While Luzardo has been sidelined for the past three weeks, James Kaprielian has stepped into the rotation as Oakland's No. 5 starter.
MAY 24, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
