OAKLAND ATHLETICS NEWS

Jesus Luzardo - Gives up three earned runs Luzardo (1-3) was tagged with the loss Saturday against the Orioles after allowing six runs (three earned) on five hits and two walks while fanning one across three innings.

Impact Luzardo failed to pitch more than three innings for the second time this season and has been struggling massively -- this was also the second time he ended with more walks than strikeouts. The left-hander, who has given up three or more earned runs in four of his six appearances to date, owns a 5.79 ERA with a 1.61 WHIP in 28 innings (six starts) so far.

MAY 2, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Mark Canha - Launches homer Canha went 2-for-4 with a home run and a walk in Saturday's loss against the Orioles.

Impact Canha launched his fourth homer of the season Saturday in the seventh inning off reliever Cole Sulser, and this also means he has hit safely in four of the team's last five games. The veteran outfielder is only hitting .263 with a .754 OPS in that span, though.

MAY 2, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Zimmermann, Orioles to take on Manaea, Athletics

The Orioles will start Bruce Zimmermann on Sunday while the Athletics are expected to counter with Sean Manaea

MAY 2, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Oakland A’s: 3 biggest surprises from the first month of the season One month into the season, the Oakland A's are right where they were expected to be. They lead the AL West, holding the division by a game o...

MAY 1, 2021 • WHITECLEATBEAT.COM

Chad Pinder - More clarity on timeline Pinder (knee) could begin a rehab assignment in approximately 10 days and get simulated game work next week, the Associated Press reports.

Impact Pinder has been involved in baseball activities for some time now and began a running progression approximately a week ago, but this report helps bring the remaining timeline of his recovery into further focus. The valued utility asset seems like he could realistically return to action at some point during the latter portion of May if all goes well with his upcoming increase in activity level.

MAY 1, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Matt Olson - Unlikely to return Sunday Manager Bob Melvin said Saturday that he would "doubt" Olson (eye) returns to the lineup Sunday, Matt Kawahara of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.

Impact Olson has already been ruled out for Saturday's matchup against Baltimore, but he was able to take some groundballs and take some swings in the cage prior to the game. If Olson is held out Sunday, Seth Brown or Mitch Moreland could fill in at first base once again.

MAY 1, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Burch Smith - Sim game on tap Smith (groin) is scheduled to throw two innings in a simulated game Saturday, Matt Kawahara of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.

Impact Smith was placed on the 10-day injured list due to a right groin strain April 6, but he's been running and playing long toss in recent weeks. His two-inning sim game Sunday will be a significant step in his recovery, although it's not yet clear when Smith will be able to return to the major-league bullpen.

MAY 1, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

A.J. Puk - Throws bullpen Saturday Puk (biceps) threw a bullpen session Saturday, Matt Kawahara of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.

Impact Puk has been on the injured list since April 8, and the team will evaluate the southpaw Sunday to see how he responds to his most recent throwing session. The left-hander has made encouraging progress in his recovery so far, but it's not yet clear when he could return to game action.

MAY 1, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Sean Murphy - Takes seat Saturday Murphy isn't in the lineup for Saturday's game against the Orioles.

Impact Murphy will get a breather after he went 2-for-4 with a solo home run in Friday's series opener. Aramis Garcia will start behind the plate and bat ninth.

MAY 1, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Stephen Piscotty - Not in Saturday's lineup Piscotty isn't starting Saturday's game against the Orioles.

Impact Piscotty has gone hitless with two strikeouts in the last two games. Mark Canha will shift to right field while Tony Kemp starts in left.

MAY 1, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Matt Olson - Remains on bench Olson (eye) isn't in the lineup for Saturday's game against Baltimore.

Impact Olson will be out of the lineup for a third straight game as he continues to deal with an eye injury that he sustained during batting practice Thursday. Seth Brown will start at first base and bat sixth.

MAY 1, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Oakland A’s taking chance on Cam Bedrosian One can never have enough relief pitching. That is something that teams have learned over the years, and could be vitally important this sea...

MAY 1, 2021 • WHITECLEATBEAT.COM

Baltimore visits Oakland, looks to build on Means' solid performance

Baltimore looks to follow up a strong showing by Friday starter John Means

MAY 1, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Mitch Moreland - Slugs third home run Moreland went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in the 3-2 loss to the Orioles on Friday.

Impact Moreland took John Means deep in the seventh inning for his third home run of the season. Moreland has a hit in each of his last four games as he is starting to find some consistency. The 35-year-old's two home runs on April 20 is the only game where he has more than one run or RBI. He only has five extra-base hits in 69 plate appearances.

MAY 1, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Sean Murphy - Slams fourth homer Friday Murphy went 2-for-4 with a solo home run in the 3-2 loss Friday to the Orioles.

Impact Murphy provided his third two-hit game of the season Friday. The catcher is slashing just .206/.324/.444 in 20 games. However, he has three home runs in his last four starts, flashing some of the power that he showed in the minor leagues. He hasn't played a full season in the majors yet, but he has 20-homer potential. Murphy's numbers in 2020 stretched over a full season gives him 19 home runs, 38 RBI and 57 runs scored.

MAY 1, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Mike Fiers - Posts quality start in loss Fiers (0-1) allowed three earned runs on six hits and two walks while striking out three across six innings to take the loss to the Orioles on Friday.

Impact Fiers made his first start of the season Friday after coming off the 10-day injured list with hip inflammation. His start would've been much better if it wasn't for back-to-back home runs allowed in the third inning with two outs. The 35-year-old could end up in the bullpen soon unless Oakland runs a six-man rotation.

MAY 1, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Fiers goes six in debut, but A's fall to O's OAKLAND -- For a guy making his first start back from injury, Mike Fiers didn’t look like he had much rust to shake off. The 2021 debut of F...

MAY 1, 2021 • MLB.COM

Means, O's post 1st win in Oakland since 2017, beat A's 3-2

John Means struck out nine and the Baltimore Orioles won at the Coliseum for the first time since 2017, beating Mike Fiers and the Oakland Athletics 3-2

MAY 1, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Matt Olson - Not in lineup Friday Olson (eye) isn't starting Friday's game against the Orioles, Martin Gallegos of MLB.com reports.

Impact Olson has been dealing with an eye issue since he suffered an injury during batting practice Thursday, and he'll be out of the lineup for a second straight day. Mitch Moreland will start at first base while Jed Lowrie shifts to DH and Tony Kemp enters the lineup at the keystone.

APRIL 30, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Daulton Jefferies - Out with biceps tendinitis Jefferies will be placed on the injured list with right biceps tendinitis to open the minor-league season, Matt Kawahara of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.

Impact The 25-year-old missed out on Oakland's Opening Day roster but has continued to pitch at the alternate training site in preparation for a potential promotion, but he'll now also be sidelined for the start of the minor-league season. Jefferies is expected to head to Triple-A once healthy, but he figures to be unavailable for at least the first couple weeks of May.

APRIL 30, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Cam Bedrosian - Heads to Oakland Bedrosian signed a minor-league deal with the Athletics on Friday, Melissa Lockard of The Athletic reports.

Impact Bedrosian opened the season with the reds but gave up seven earned runs and walked six batters in 5.2 innings before being designated for assignment in mid-April and electing free agency. He's not on the Athletics' 40-man roster for now, but it's certainly possible he fills an important role at some point this season, as he recorded a 3.41 ERA from 2018 to 2020.

APRIL 30, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Chad Pinder - Improving, but no date for return Pinder (knee) has continued his running progression in recent days but isn't considered close to a return, the Associated Press reports.

Impact The valued utility player is closing in on a month-long absence after going on the injured list April 5. Pinder has been participating in a wide array of baseball activities over the last couple of weeks, but this latest report seems to indicate he won't be ready for the rigors of game action for some time yet.

APRIL 30, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Jake Diekman - Gets first win of '21 Diekman (1-0) was credited with the win in a victory over the Rays on Thursday, firing a perfect eighth inning during which he recorded a strikeout.

Impact The left-hander got 11 of 17 pitches into the strike zone during an efficient eighth frame and was rewarded with the victory when the one-run lead afforded by Matt Chapman's go-ahead RBI double in the top of the ninth inning held up. After uncharacteristically allowing four runs (three earned) over his first three trips to the mound this season, Diekman has bounced back to rattle off eight straight scoreless efforts while also recording two saves, three holds and Thursday's win.

APRIL 30, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Mike Fiers set to shake up Oakland A’s rotation plans With 17 games in as many days, the Oakland A's were going to have some tough decisions to make with their starting rotation. Activating Mike...

APRIL 30, 2021 • WHITECLEATBEAT.COM

Orioles on deck: Pitching matchup and how to watch Friday’s game at Athletics Here's everything you need to know before the Orioles' road game Friday night against the Oakland Athletics.

APRIL 30, 2021 • BALTIMORESUN.COM