LEADING OFF: Luzardo hurt playing video game, Ohtani OK?
Athletics left-hander Jesús Luzardo will be off the mound for a whileMAY 3, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
OAKLAND ATHLETICS 69-93 · 4TH IN AL WEST
69-93 · 4TH IN AL WEST
Matz scheduled to start for Blue Jays at Athletics
The Blue Jays will start Steven Matz on Monday while the Athletics are expected to counter with Frankie MontasMAY 3, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Lou Trivino - Earns fifth save Trivino recorded his fifth save of the season after pitching a scoreless ninth inning, though he allowed a hit and a walk.
Impact Trivino entered the ninth with a two-run lead and while his command wasn't entirely sharp -- he only tossed nine of his 18 pitches for strikes -- he still got the job done despite having runners on first and second with just one out at one point. The 29-year-old right-hander is now 5-for-5 in save opportunities this season and should remain as Oakland's ninth-inning guy moving forward.
MAY 3, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Sean Manaea - Gives up four runs Sunday Manaea didn't factor into the decision Sunday against the Orioles. He allowed four runs on seven hits while striking out five across five innings.
Impact Manaea ended his winning streak at three starts, and this outing was a step in the wrong direction given how good he'd been pitching of late -- he had allowed a combined four earned runs over his previous 24 innings (four starts) before Sunday's appearance. The left-hander owns a strong 3.48 ERA, however, and he will try to return to the winning ways in his next scheduled start -- tabbed for next week at home against the Rays.
MAY 3, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Ramón Laureano - Blasts two-run shot Laureano went 2-for-5 with a two-run home run and an additional run scored in Sunday's win over the Orioles.
Impact Laureano was one of three Oakland players who produced multi-hit performances in this game, and he also extended his hitting streak to five games. In fact, he has recorded at least one knock in nine of his last 10 appearances -- but is only hitting .275 during that stretch.
MAY 3, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Matt Olson - Goes deep in return Olson went 3-for-5 with a two-run home run, a double and an additional run scored in Sunday's win over the Orioles.
Impact Olson made a surprising return to the lineup after missing three games earlier this week due to an eye contusion, but was seeing the ball well Sunday and recorded his fifth multi-hit game over his last eight contests. The 27-year-old is hitting .352 (12-for-34) with three homers and seven RBI during that eight-game stretch.
MAY 3, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Yusmeiro Petit - Earns fourth win of season Petit (4-0) earned the win in relief Sunday against the Orioles after pitching a scoreless eighth inning. He allowed one hit with no walks and no strikeouts.
Impact Petit only needed 12 pitches (nine strikes) to deliver his ninth straight scoreless appearances, and the veteran reliever has given just two earned runs across 17.1 innings of work. He owns an impressive 1.04 ERA in that span.
MAY 3, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
One-eyed Olson slugs HR in first game back OAKLAND -- Matt Olson proved that he really only needs the ability to see clearly out of one eye to do damage at the plate. Returning from a...
MAY 3, 2021 • MLB.COM
Laureano Show: Epic catch, HR seal A's win OAKLAND -- Ramón Laureano's passionate style of play reached the national stage during last year’s postseason when word got out of his fiery...
MAY 2, 2021 • MLB.COM
Laureano saves A's with glove, then hits decisive HR vs O's
Ramón Laureano robbed the Orioles of the likely go-ahead run in the eighth inning and then hit a tiebreaking, two-run homer in the bottom half, sending the Oakland Athletics past B...MAY 2, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
LEADING OFF: Luzardo hurt playing video game, Ohtani OK?
Athletics left-hander Jesús Luzardo will be off the mound for a whileMAY 2, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Oakland A's 2021 minor-league preview: Tyler Soderstrom begins in Stockton, Nick Allen in Midland Find out where the A's top prospects are headed to start the 2021 minor-league season.
MAY 2, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Oakland A’s: Time to consider tightening the leash on Elvis Andrus Elvis Andrus holds an enviable position on the Oakland A's. He is one of the few players without a real threat to his job security, especial...
MAY 2, 2021 • WHITECLEATBEAT.COM
Gamer gone: A's lefty Luzardo breaks finger on video game
Oakland Athletics left-hander Jesús Luzardo will be off the mound for a whileMAY 2, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Tony Kemp - Back to bench Kemp is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Orioles.
Impact Kemp had started in each of Oakland's last four games, going 3-for-12 with a double, two walks and a stolen base. He had benefited indirectly from Matt Olson (eye) missing three of those games, but Kemp will likely find himself on the bench on a more regular basis with Olson checking back into the lineup for Sunday's series finale.
MAY 2, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Luzardo to IL with left hand fracture OAKLAND -- The Oakland A’s placed left-handed pitcher Jesús Luzardo on the injured list with a left hand fracture and recalled left-handed p...
MAY 2, 2021 • MLB.COM
Adam Kolarek - Receives call-up The Athletics recalled Kolarek from their alternate training site Sunday.
Impact Oakland sent Kolarek to the alternate site less than a week ago, but he'll be able to rejoin the big club earlier than anticipated after Jesus Luzardo (hand) was surprisingly placed on the 10-day injured list Sunday. Mike Fiers is expected to move into the rotation for the duration of Luzardo's absence, while Kolarek will likely fill a low-leverage role out of the Oakland bullpen.
MAY 2, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Jesus Luzardo - Out with fractured finger The Athletics placed Luzardo on the 10-day injured list Sunday with a fractured left pinkie finger.
Impact According to Matt Kawahara of the San Francisco Chronicle, Luzardo suffered the injury prior to his start Saturday against the Orioles, when he bumped his pitching hand while playing a video game. After Luzardo was roughed up for six runs (three earned) over three innings Saturday, he was sent in for an X-ray, which revealed a hairline fracture. Regardless of whether or not surgery is required on the injured finger, Luzardo appears destined to be on the shelf for longer than the 10-day minimum, depriving the Athletics of one of their top starters. Mike Fiers is expected to stick in the rotation as the No. 5 starter for the duration of Luzardo's absence.
MAY 2, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Matt Olson - Makes surprise return to lineup Olson (eye) will start at first base and bat cleanup Sunday against the Orioles.
Impact Manager Bob Melvin said a day earlier that Olson would likely remain out through the weekend due to an eye contusion, but the 27-year-old's vision has apparently improved enough for him to check back into the lineup for the series finale. With Olson back in action after missing the previous three games, Seth Brown will move back into a reserve role.
MAY 2, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Jordan Weems - Moves up to big club The Athletics recalled Weems from their alternate training site Sunday.
Impact He'll join the big-league bullpen as a replacement for J.B. Wendelken (oblique), who was placed on the 10-day injured list in a corresponding move. Over the past two seasons, Weems has made 12 relief appearances for the Athletics, posting a 3.31 ERA and 21:8 K:BB in 16.1 innings.
MAY 2, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
J.B. Wendelken - Shut down with oblique strain The Athletics placed Wendelken on the 10-day injured list Sunday with a left oblique strain.
Impact Right-handed reliever Jordan Weems was summoned from the alternate site to replace Wendelken, who had been filling a setup role for Oakland. Over his 15 appearances for the Athletics spanning 12.1 innings, Wendelken posted a 4.38 ERA, 1.62 WHIP and 14:5 K:BB.
MAY 2, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Sergio Romo - Demonstrating improvement Romo, who fired a perfect ninth inning in a loss to the Orioles on Saturday, now has four straight scoreless appearances.
Impact The modest but encouraging stretch is noteworthy, considering the veteran reliever has lowered his ERA over four full runs (12.79 to 8.38) during that span. Romo opened the season and his Athletics tenure by giving up nine earned runs across his first seven trips to the mound, and manager Bob Melvin's decision to afford him some confidence-building low-leverage opportunities recently seems to be paying dividends.
MAY 2, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Seth Brown - Doubles one home Saturday Brown went 1-for-3 with an RBI double and a run in a loss to the Orioles on Saturday.
Impact Brown finally broke the ice for the Athletics with his sixth-inning RBI double, marking his first time plating a run since April 23. The 28-year-old continues to see semi-regular playing time and is now slashing a serviceable .244/.306/.489 across 49 plate appearances, a line partly comprised of five extra-base hits (two doubles, three home runs) and seven RBI.
MAY 2, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Ramón Laureano - Launches fourth homer Laureano went 1-for-4 with a solo home run and a walk in a loss to the Orioles on Saturday.
Impact Laureano's 420-foot solo blast in the ninth inning only served as window dressing on the final score, but it allowed him to extend his hitting streak to four games. The 26-year-old outfielder is still slashing just .224/.296/.429 through 108 plate appearances , but following a three-game stretch earlier in the week where he struck out eight times in 12 plate appearances, Laureano has only gone down on strikes once over the nine PAs covering his last two contests.
MAY 2, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Oakland A’s: 3 biggest disappointments from April When April came to an end, the Oakland A's found themselves where we had all expected them to be. They led a tight AL West, with four teams...
MAY 2, 2021 • WHITECLEATBEAT.COM
