Fiers expected to start as Athletics host the Orioles
The Orioles will start John Means on Friday and the Athletics are expected to counter with Mike FiersAPRIL 30, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
OAKLAND ATHLETICS 69-93 · 4TH IN AL WEST
69-93 · 4TH IN AL WEST
Lou Trivino - Logs fourth save Trivino allowed one hit and struck out one in a scoreless ninth inning to earn the save Thursday against the Rays.
Impact Trivino was called up to to maintain a one-run lead and was able to strand the game-tying run at third base. He now has four saves on the season and has converted each of his chances. Jake Diekman has also served in the closer role, though he pitched in the eighth inning and earned the win Thursday. Trivino now has secured each of the team's last two saves, and he should continue to see chances moving forward.
APRIL 30, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Matt Chapman - Drives in two Chapman went 2-for-4 with a solo home run, a double, two RBI and one run scored Thursday against the Rays.
Impact Chapman was out of the starting lineup for the second game of the team's series against the Rays, but he has gone 4-for-8 in two contests since. His performance Thursday was highlighted by a solo home run in the fourth inning -- his fourth of the season. Overall, Chapman is hitting .184/.298/.391 with 13 RBI and nine runs scored across 104 plate appearances.
APRIL 30, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Chris Bassitt - Another big strikeout performance Bassitt allowed two earned runs on four hits and one walk while striking out nine across six innings Thursday against the Rays. He did not factor into the decision.
Impact Bassitt was touched up for one run in both the first and fifth innings, but he otherwise dominated the Rays. Not known for his strikeout upside, Bassitt has now punched out 25 batters across his last 18 innings while allowing only six earned runs. For the season, Bassitt has maintained a 3.93 ERA with a 36:12 K:BB across 34.1 frames.
APRIL 30, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
A's Matt Chapman focuses on timing, with results Oakland Athletics third baseman Matt Chapman said a focus on timing in his hitting motion...
APRIL 30, 2021 • SFCHRONICLE.COM
How A's hitting coaches helped Matt Chapman get back on track: 'That ball is gonna jump off his bat' After a recent rough stretch, Matt Chapman and his A's coaches may have figured out his timing at the plate.
APRIL 29, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Chapman leads A’s over Rays 3-2 in McClanahan’s debut Matt Chapman homered and hit a go-ahead double with two outs in the ninth inning, leading the Oakland Athletics over the Tampa Bay Rays 3-2.
APRIL 29, 2021 • SACBEE.COM
Chapman leads A’s over Rays 3-2 in McClanahan’s debut Matt Chapman homered and hit a go-ahead double with two outs in the ninth inning, leading the Oakland Athletics over the Tampa Bay Rays 3-2...
APRIL 29, 2021 • WASHINGTONTIMES.COM
Chapman leads A's over Rays 3-2 in McClanahan's debut
Matt Chapman homered and hit a go-ahead double with two outs in the ninth inning, leading the Oakland Athletics over the Tampa Bay Rays 3-2APRIL 29, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Matt Olson - X-rays negative Olson underwent an X-ray on his eye Wednesday that revealed no broken bones, Matt Kawahara of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.
Impact Olson suffered an eye injury during batting practice prior to Thursday's game against the Rays and was scratched from the lineup as a result. However, he was diagnosed with a bruise after his X-ray. It appears as though Olson has avoided a major injury, although it's not yet clear whether he could return for Friday's series opener against Baltimore.
APRIL 29, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Matt Olson hits himself in face during batting practice The Oakland A's lineup underwent a last minute change before their matinee against the Oakland A's. Matt Olson was taken out of the lineup,...
APRIL 29, 2021 • WHITECLEATBEAT.COM
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Melvin on Fiers' role: 'We want to start him' Three days after apparently accepting a bullpen role, Mike Fiers will instead settle back into more familiar territory. Fiers is slated to s...
APRIL 29, 2021 • MLB.COM
Matt Olson scratched from A's lineup after ball ricochets off eye Oakland Athletics first baseman Matt Olson was scratched from Thursday’s lineup after a...
APRIL 29, 2021 • SFCHRONICLE.COM
Mark Canha has been exactly what Oakland A’s needed Mark Canha was set to his role change in 2021. The Oakland A's had primarily used him in a utility role, slotting him in either corner outfi...
APRIL 29, 2021 • WHITECLEATBEAT.COM
Mike Fiers - Starting Friday's game Fiers will return to the rotation for at least one start Friday against the Orioles, Alex Coffey of The Athletic reports.
Impact Fiers missed the start of the season while dealing with hip inflammation. He returned from the injured list Monday, with previous reports indicating that he'd serve as a reliever for the time being. The Athletics have evidently changed plans, as Fiers will make at least one start, but the team has yet to decide whether it will go with a six-man rotation or send him back to the bullpen following Friday's contest.
APRIL 29, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Matt Olson - Dealing with eye injury Olson isn't in Thursday's lineup against the Rays due to an eye injury, Matt Kawahara of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.
Impact Olson was a late scratch from Thursday's lineup, and manager Bob Melvin revealed that the first baseman hit a ball in batting practice that ricocheted off his eye. He'll have an X-ray, the results of which should give us a better idea of his prognosis.
APRIL 29, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Mitch Moreland - Added to lineup Moreland was added to the lineup for Thursday's game against the Rays.
Impact Moreland was initially slated to get a breather against a left-hander (Shane McClanahan), but he'll take over at first base and bat sixth after Matt Olson was scratched from the lineup for an unspecified reason. The veteran is off to a slow start this season, hitting .250/.328/.385, with both his homers having come in one game (April 20 against the Twins).
APRIL 29, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Matt Olson - Scratched from lineup Olson was scratched from the lineup for Thursday's game against the Rays for undisclosed reasons.
Impact Whether Olson is dealing with something that will require an extended absence remains to be seen. Mitch Moreland will enter the lineup as his replacement, batting sixth and playing first base.
APRIL 29, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Mitch Moreland - Sits against southpaw Moreland will hit the bench against lefty Shane McClanahan and the Rays on Tuesday.
Impact McClanahan is the eighth lefty the Athletics have faced this season. Moreland has started against just two of them. Jed Lowrie will serve as the designated hitter Thursday, with Tony Kemp starting at second base.
APRIL 29, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Borenstein: Oakland A’s seek massive taxpayer subsidy for new ballpark Major League Baseball team’s proposal would be a development deal that includes a ballpark, not the other way around.
APRIL 29, 2021 • MERCURYNEWS.COM
Cole Irvin - Gets no help in loss Irvin (2-3) took the loss Wednesday, allowing two runs on seven hits and a walk over six innings as the A's were blanked 2-0 by the Rays. He struck out eight.
Impact The southpaw set a new season high in strikeouts while delivering his second quality start, but it went to waste as Oakland's bats fell silent. Irvin continues to pitch well enough to hang onto a rotation spot, and he'll take a 3.67 ERA and 25:4 K:BB through 27 innings into his next outing.
APRIL 29, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Rays host Athletics, aim to build on Glasnow’s strong performance Oakland Athletics (15-10, first in the AL West) vs. Tampa Bay Rays (13-12, second in the AL East)
APRIL 29, 2021 • THESTAR.COM
