MAY 9, 2021 • SFCHRONICLE.COM
OAKLAND ATHLETICS 69-93 · 4TH IN AL WEST
69-93 · 4TH IN AL WEST
A's Chad Pinder could return from IL on upcoming road trip Oakland Athletics manager Bob Melvin said he is hopeful utilityman Chad Pinder can rejoin...
Bartolo Colon off to impressive start in Mexican League Bartolo Colon will not give up. Even though the odds are against his returning to the majors, he is continuing to pursue that goal, doing hi...
MAY 9, 2021 • WHITECLEATBEAT.COM
Ramón Laureano - Sidelined with minor thumb injury Oakland manager Bob Melvin said Laureano is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against Tampa Bay due to a right thumb injury, Martin Gallegos of MLB.com reports.
Impact Melvin downplayed the injury to the outfielder's throwing hand, saying it's nothing serious while noting that Laureano could still be available off the bench for the series finale. Laureano looks like he'll be on track to rejoin the lineup for Tuesday's series opener in Boston, but fantasy managers may want to confirm as much before activating him in weekly leagues.
MAY 9, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Oakland A’s: Let’s end the Mike Fiers conspiracy theories Mike Fiers is currently on the Injured List. The Oakland A's pitching depth is still solid, but losing a generally steady pitcher such as Fi...
MAY 9, 2021 • WHITECLEATBEAT.COM
McClanahan, Rays to face Irvin, Athletics
The Athletics will roll out Cole Irvin to the mound Sunday and the Rays will give Shane McClanahan the startMAY 9, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Frankie Montas - Records fourth win Montas (4-2) earned the win Saturday against the Rays after posting 5.1 innings of two-run ball, allowing five hits and two walks while striking out six.
Impact Montas barely qualified for the win in this one, and he ended just two outs away from what would've been his fifth quality start over his last six appearances. He's been prone to having an occasional down game here and there, but Montas has been getting the job done as one of the most important hurlers in the A's pitching staff. He owns a 5.50 ERA and a 35:8 K:BB through 36 innings in 2021.
MAY 9, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Seth Brown - Launches two-run shot Brown went 2-for-4 with a two-run home run and an additional RBI in Saturday's win over the Rays.
Impact Brown launched a two-run homer off Tyler Glasnow in the first inning, and he's now gone deep five times in 2021. The outfielder now has back-to-back multi-hit performances while homering in two games in a row, but it's worth noting he only has six hits in his last 10 games (20 at-bats).
MAY 9, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Lou Trivino - Records four-out save Trivino picked up his sixth save of the season Saturday against the Rays after giving up one hit and one walk while fanning two across 1.1 innings.
Impact Trivino was coming off a woeful performance in his previous outing, but he bounced back here. The 29-year-old right-hander was called upon duty in the eighth with one out and struck out Mike Brosseau to end the inning, but things got a bit more complicated in the ninth -- he loaded the bases with no outs. However, he still found a way to get the job done. Trivino is now 6-for-7 in save chances and should remain as one of the Athletics' main alternatives for the closer role.
MAY 9, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Brown stays hot, HRs again as A's hold on OAKLAND -- The A’s had heard about the ridiculous power surges Seth Brown made a recurring thing throughout his time in the Minor Leagues. N...
MAY 8, 2021 • MLB.COM
Seth Brown delivers the big hits again, A’s beat Rays 6-3 Seth Brown hit a two-run homer in the first inning a day after delivering a walkoff drive, sending the Oakland Athletics past the Tampa Bay...
MAY 8, 2021 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
Seth Brown delivers the big hits again, A's beat Rays 6-3
Seth Brown hit a two-run homer in the first inning a day after delivering a walkoff drive, sending the Oakland Athletics past the Tampa Bay Rays again with a 6-3 winMAY 8, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Brown lives 'every kid's dream' with walk-off OAKLAND -- Seth Brown was no different than any kid who played baseball growing up. He often visualized a scenario that involved him playing...
MAY 8, 2021 • MLB.COM
Jesus Luzardo - Plays light catch Luzardo (finger) played light catch from 60 feet Saturday, Shayna Rubin of The San Jose Mercury News reports.
Impact Luzardo is still considered week-to-week, but he resumed throwing Saturday. He'll get an X-ray at the end of next week, and he could progress to mound work afterward if everything checks out well. Luzardo could return to game action by the end of the month if he remains on track in his recovery.
MAY 8, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Mike Fiers - Facing shutdown Fiers (elbow) will be shut down for a couple of weeks, Martin Gallegos of MLB.com reports.
Impact Fiers was placed on the 10-day injured list with a sprained right elbow Saturday, and he's dealing with an old ligament injury that now has some fluid built up. As a result, the right-hander will be shut down from throwing to allow it to fully heal. It's not yet clear who could take Fiers' spot in the rotation.
MAY 8, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Oakland A’s pitching staff takes another hit with Mike Fiers The Oakland A's pitching staff has dealt with numerous injuries already this season. With the likes of A.J. Puk and Jesus Luzardo on the Inj...
MAY 8, 2021 • WHITECLEATBEAT.COM
Chad Pinder - Rehab assignment imminent Pinder (knee) will begin his rehab assignment Monday, Martin Gallegos of MLB.com reports.
Impact Pinder will report to Triple-A Las Vegas on Sunday and should appear in his first rehab game a day later. The 29-year-old has been running the bases recently and should spend a few games at the Triple-A level before he's cleared to return to major-league action.
MAY 8, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Elvis Andrus - Takes seat Saturday Andrus isn't starting Saturday's game against the Rays.
Impact Andrus has gone 1-for-11 with two strikeouts in his last three games. Vimael Machin will start at shortstop and bat ninth.
MAY 8, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Sean Murphy - Not in Saturday's lineup Murphy isn't starting Saturday against the Rays.
Impact Murphy had started in each of the last six games, but Austin Allen will start behind the dish and bat eighth Saturday. Murphy went 3-for-11 with a double and four RBI in his last three games.
MAY 8, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Jed Lowrie - Not starting Saturday Lowrie isn't in the lineup Saturday against the Rays.
Impact Lowrie will get a breather after he went 3-for-4 with a double and a run in Friday's win over Tampa Bay. Tony Kemp will start at second base and bat seventh.
MAY 8, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Stephen Piscotty - Takes seat Saturday Piscotty isn't starting Saturday against the Rays.
Impact Piscotty has gone 1-for-8 with two walks and three strikeouts in his last four games. Seth Brown will start in right field and bat second.
MAY 8, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Athletics Get Bad News on Mike Fiers' Injury Update The Oakland Athletics have been a force to be reckoned with this season, leading the AL West with a stellar 20-14 record. The team has done...
MAY 8, 2021 • FANDUEL.COM
A’s forced to place another starting pitcher on injured list A’s starter Mike Fiers goes on injured list with a sprained right elbow just two weeks after being activated for first time this season.
MAY 8, 2021 • MERCURYNEWS.COM
Burch Smith - Reinstated from injured list Smith (groin) was reinstated from the 10-day injured list Saturday, Martin Gallegos of MLB.com reports.
Impact Smith made a rehab appearance for Triple-A Las Vegas on Thursday and allowed a run on two hits while striking out two in 1.1 innings. He'll now return to the major-league bullpen after Mike Fiers (elbow) was placed on the injured list in a corresponding move.
MAY 8, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Fiers (elbow) to IL; A's reinstate Burch Smith The Oakland A’s placed right-handed pitcher Mike Fiers on the 10-day injured list, retroactive to Friday, with a sprained right elbow and re...
MAY 8, 2021 • MLB.COM
Mike Fiers - Lands on 10-day IL Fiers was placed on the 10-day injured list with a sprained right elbow Saturday, Martin Gallegos of MLB.com reports.
Impact Fiers gave up five runs on nine hits and two walks while striking out two in 3.1 innings Thursday, and he's now apparently dealing with an elbow injury. It's not yet clear how much time he could miss or whether he'll have a spot in the rotation once he returns. Right-hander Burch Smith (groin) was reinstated from the 10-day IL in a corresponding move.
MAY 8, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
