OAKLAND ATHLETICS NEWS

Jordan Weems - Sent down Wednesday Weems was optioned to Triple-A Las Vegas on Wednesday.

Impact Weems made two relief appearances during his most recent stint in the majors and allowed two runs on a hit and two walks while striking out one in two innings. The right-hander will now return to the minors after James Kaprielian was called up ahead of his scheduled start Wednesday.

MAY 12, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Austin Allen - Optioned to Triple-A Allen was optioned to Triple-A Las Vegas on Wednesday.

Impact Allen appeared in two games during his time on the major-league roster and went 1-for-6 with a solo home run and two strikeouts. Aramis Garcia (illness) was reinstated from the 10-day injured list in a corresponding move.

MAY 12, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Aramis Garcia - Reinstated from injured list Garcia (illness) was reinstated from the 10-day injured list Wednesday.

Impact Garcia had been battling a stomach illness but will now return to the active roster as a backup option at catcher behind Sean Murphy. Austin Allen was optioned to Triple-A Las Vegas in a corresponding move.

MAY 12, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

James Kaprielian - Recalled ahead of start Kaprielian was recalled from Triple-A Las Vegas ahead of his start Wednesday against the Red Sox.

Impact Kaprielian will make his season debut as the starter in Wednesday's matchup against Boston. He made two relief appearances for Oakland last year and posted a 7.36 ERA and 1.64 WHIP in 3.2 innings. Right-hander Jordan Weems was sent down by Oakland in a corresponding move.

MAY 12, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Three possible relocation targets for the Oakland A’s The Oakland A's have been the one team to stay. Both the Golden State Warriors and the now Las Vegas Raiders have left the city, making the...

MAY 12, 2021 • WHITECLEATBEAT.COM

MLB Bets for Wednesday, May 12: Red Sox Bounce Back at Home vs. Athletics SI Gambling analyst Roy Larking previews Wednesday's MLB betting action and shares the two top picks on his baseball betting card

MAY 12, 2021 • SI.COM

Athletics play Boston, aim to build on Bassitt’s solid showing Oakland looks to follow up a strong outing by Tuesday starter Chris Bassitt.

MAY 12, 2021 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

MLB tells Athletics they can explore relocation OAKLAND, Calif. -- Major League Baseball instructed the Athletics to explore relocation options as the team tries to secure a new waterfront...

MAY 12, 2021 • ARKANSASONLINE.COM

Athletics play Boston, aim to build on Bassitt's solid showing

Oakland looks to follow up a strong outing by Tuesday starter Chris Bassitt

MAY 12, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Jake Diekman - Notches fourth save Diekman walked two and struck out one in a scoreless ninth inning Tuesday to record his fourth save of the season in a 3-2 win over the Red Sox.

Impact The southpaw needed 21 pitches (only 10 strikes) to finish off the win, but he was able to escape unscathed. Diekman has been effective in a closer tandem with Lou Trivino, picking up two wins and four holds in addition to his saves with a 2.25 ERA and 23:7 K:BB over 16 innings.

MAY 12, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Chris Bassitt - Fans 10 in win over Red Sox Bassitt (3-2) picked up the win Tuesday, allowing two runs on three hits over seven innings in a 3-2 victory over the Red Sox. He struck out 10 without walking a batter.

Impact It's the first time this season, and just the third time in his career, that Bassitt has fanned double-digit batters. The right-hander has reeled off five straight quality starts, and he'll take a 3.54 ERA and 53:12 K:BB through 48.1 innings into his next outing.

MAY 12, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Oakland A's had longstanding offer from Rob Manfred to pressure city on new ballpark: Sources Sources said that in one meeting, Rob Manfred was described as a “silver bullet” toward securing a new ballpark at Howard Terminal.

MAY 12, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Bassitt pitches A’s past Red Sox 3-2 at Fenway Chris Bassitt struck out a season-high 10 over seven innings and the Oakland Athletics beat the Boston Red Sox 3-2 in a matchup of American...

MAY 12, 2021 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM

Bassitt pitches A’s past Red Sox 3-2 at Fenway Chris Bassitt struck out a season-high 10 over seven innings and the Oakland Athletics beat the Boston Red Sox 3-2 in a matchup of American...

MAY 12, 2021 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Bassitt pitches A's past Red Sox 3-2 at Fenway BOSTON (AP) — Chris Bassitt struck out a season-high 10 over seven effective innings and the Oakland Athletics beat the Boston Red Sox 3-2 o...

MAY 12, 2021 • WINNIPEGFREEPRESS.COM

Bassitt pitches A's past Red Sox 3-2 at Fenway

Chris Bassitt struck out a season-high 10 over seven innings and the Oakland Athletics beat the Boston Red Sox 3-2 in a matchup of American League division leaders

MAY 12, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

A’s could join Raiders in Vegas after MLB gives go-ahead to look at relocating from Oakland “We have instructed the Athletics to begin to explore other markets while they continue to pursue a waterfront ballpark in Oakland," MLB sai...

MAY 12, 2021 • WASHINGTONPOST.COM

Oakland A’s may move; Las Vegas a potential destination If Oakland’s attempt to build a new stadium for the Athletics is not successful, the team will be looking to Las Vegas as a potential landin...

MAY 12, 2021 • REVIEWJOURNAL.COM

Chad Pinder to return to A's soon; is he an option at shortstop? The Oakland Athletics, who have gotten little production from shortstop Elvis Andrus,...

MAY 11, 2021 • SFCHRONICLE.COM

As the Oakland A's consider relocation, which cities could be the best fit?

The Oakland A's are considering relocation amid delays with the construction of a new stadium. Which cities could be a fit?

MAY 11, 2021

Las Vegas, Portland Only Options For Oakland Athletics If the Oakland Athletics do ultimately move, Las Vegas and Portland are the only options for the franchise. Well, the Oakland Athletics just...

MAY 11, 2021 • CALLTOTHEPEN.COM

Athletics exploring relocation from Oakland, MLB releases statement

The Oakland Athletics may be calling a new city their home in the near future.

MAY 11, 2021 • FOXNEWS.COM

Preview: Red Sox welcome Mitch Moreland, Athletics to Fenway for three-game series The Red Sox are back home after beating the Orioles in three of four games over the weekend.

MAY 11, 2021 • MASSLIVE.COM

MLB to A’s: Consider moving out of Oakland LOS ANGELES — Major League Baseball has directed the Oakland Athletics to consider moving out of town, the latest step in the team’s decades...

MAY 11, 2021 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Report: MLB, Oakland A's eyeing relocation, Las Vegas leading candidate Could Las Vegas be welcoming another major-league sports franchise soon? If the Oakland Athletics can’t work out a new stadium deal in north...

MAY 11, 2021 • LASVEGASSUN.COM