OAKLAND ATHLETICS NEWS

Walks three times in win Canha went 1-for-3 with three walks and a run scored in Thursday's 8-4 win over Detroit.

Impact The outfielder has thrived in the leadoff spot this season, hitting .280 with a .419 OBP largely driven by 10 walks in 50 at-bats. Canha is second only to Ronald Acuna with 14 runs scored, which is largely attributable to the resurgence of two-hitter Jed Lowrie. There's nothing especially flashy about the 32-year-old's game, but he will remain a valuable fantasy asset as long as he continues finding ways to get on base and score runs.

APRIL 16, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Closer roundup: Who gets the saves now for Toronto? Plus, Lou Trivino, Kendall Graveman, Yimi Garciá and more Greg Jewitt focuses on late-inning bullpen work in Seattle, Toronto and more in his latest accounting of MLB closer situations.

APRIL 16, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Who could fill in for Elvis Andrus? Will Daulton Jefferies be called up? — A's mailbag With utilityman Chad Pinder out, there really is no backup for Elvis Andrus at shortstop.

APRIL 16, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Montas scheduled to start as Oakland hosts Detroit

The Detroit Tigers visit the Oakland Athletics

APRIL 16, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Smashes solo home run Olson went 1-for-4 with a solo shot and scored twice in Thursday's win over the Tigers.

Impact The 27-year-old smashed his second home run of the year off Buck Farmer in the fifth inning. Olson is currently slashing .235/.357/.441 and if teammate Matt Chapman and him can begin heating up, the Athletics bats can become a problem for opposing pitchers.

APRIL 16, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Blasts solo shot Piscotty went 1-for-4 with a solo homer in Thursday's win over the Tigers.

Impact The right-handed hitter smoked a solo shot off Tarik Skubal in the third inning, giving the Athletics the first lead of the game. It was the second of the year for the 30-year-old veteran, who is currently slashing .250/.333/.531 in 2021.

APRIL 16, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Records quality start Manaea (1-1) allowed two runs on five hits while striking out seven over six innings in Thursday's win over the Tigers.

Impact The lefty was dealing Thursday, fanning seven en route to recording a quality start. The 29-year-old threw 58 of his 82 pitches for strikes and has allowed eight runs in 16.2 innings of work. Manaea is scheduled for his next start on Tuesday against the Twins.

APRIL 16, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

A's pound Tigers, back Manaea's 1st victory of season, 8-4

Stephen Piscotty and Matt Olson homered to back Sean Manaea’s first victory of the season, and the Oakland Athletics won their fifth straight game by beating the Detroit Tigers 8-4

APRIL 16, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Lowrie, A's stay hot, notch 5th straight win OAKLAND -- There seems to be a magical connection between Jed Lowrie and the A’s uniform. That’s about the only way to make sense of this un...

APRIL 16, 2021 • MLB.COM

Nearing baseball activity Pinder (knee) should resume baseball activity some time this week, Matt Kawahara of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.

Impact Pinder was placed on the injured list on April 5, but won't be activated once first eligible. There is still no timetable for his return, though manager Bob Melvin noted that Pinder "feels a bit better." Stephen Piscotty should continue to see consistent playing time in playing Pinder's absence.

APRIL 15, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Throwing from 90 feet Puk (biceps) recently threw from 90 feet, Matt Kawahara of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.

Impact Puk's recent throwing session marked just the second time that he had thrown since he was placed on the 10-day injured list due to a left biceps strain April 7. Manager Bob Melvin said Thursday that Puk still doesn't have a timetable for his return, but it's encouraging to see the southpaw resume throwing.

APRIL 15, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Not starting Thursday Moreland (hamstring) isn't starting Thursday's game against the Diamondbacks.

Impact Moreland entered Tuesday's game as a pinch hitter, but he'll be out of the lineup for a fifth consecutive game due to a hamstring issue. He should be available off the bench once again Thursday, but Stephen Piscotty will serve as the designated hitter while Tony Kemp enters the lineup in left field.

APRIL 15, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Returns to lineup Olson (thumb) is starting Thursday's game against the Tigers.

Impact Olson sat out Tuesday's series finale against the Diamondbacks due to a bruised left thumb, but he'll start at first base and bat fifth against Detroit on Thursday. Olson has slashed .226/.324/.355 with a home run and six RBI in nine games this season.

APRIL 15, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Oakland A’s need Sean Manaea to provide quality start Despite the Oakland A's recent run of success, they have not had much production from their rotation. They have received only two quality st...

APRIL 15, 2021 • WHITECLEATBEAT.COM

Oakland A’s: A question of depth at shortstop Depth should not be an issue for the Oakland A's. They value defensive versatility, making sure that they have someone capable of playing ev...

APRIL 15, 2021 • WHITECLEATBEAT.COM

Skubal scheduled to start for Tigers at Athletics

The Oakland Athletics face the Detroit Tigers

APRIL 15, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Gets first hold Romo fired a perfect eighth inning in a win over the Diamondbacks on Tuesday, recording one strikeout.

Impact Tasked with protecting a narrow 6-5 lead, Romo came through with a quick 11-pitch frame that served as a bridge to current closer Lou Trivino in the ninth. Romo is projected to remain in a setup role behind Trivino as Trevor Rosenthal undergoes an extended recovery from thoracic outlet syndrome surgery, and Tuesday's effort was especially encouraging in that it was the first time in four trips to the mound Romo didn't give up a run.

APRIL 14, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Seth Brown making most of opportunity with Oakland A’s This is an opportunity that has been a long time coming. Seth Brown had impressed during his minor league career, a prolific slugger who see...

APRIL 14, 2021 • WHITECLEATBEAT.COM

Singles in pinch-hit capacity Moreland (hamstring) entered Tuesday's win over the Diamondbacks as a pinch hitter in the seventh inning, lacing a single and subsequently scoring in his one plate appearance.

Impact Moreland missed a fourth straight start Tuesday, but the fact he was well enough to pinch hit and then remain in the game once he got on certainly speaks well to the improved health of his balky hamstring. With a team day off Wednesday, Moreland appears to have a reasonably good chance of rejoining the starting nine for the start of a four-game series against the Tigers on Thursday.

APRIL 14, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Goes deep again Brown went 1-for-5 with a solo home run in a win over the Diamondbacks on Tuesday.

Impact After failing to clear the fence in his first 101 big-league plate appearances, Brown has now left the yard in each of his last two starts. The 28-year-old has only one other hit besides the homers, however, leaving his average and on-base percentage at .167 and .250, respectively, over his first 20 plate appearances of the season.

APRIL 14, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Grabs third win Petit (3-0) was credited with the win in a victory over the Diamondbacks on Tuesday, getting the final out of the seventh inning on six pitches.

Impact It was a quick but productive fantasy night for the veteran reliever, as Petit was in the right place at the right time for a victory. The Athletics snapped a 5-5 tie in the top half of the eighth and held on for a two-run win, making Petit the pitcher of record. The 36-year-old is already putting together one of his trademark high-volume, productive seasons, as he's now logged 6.2 innings across seven appearances and boasts a 2.70 ERA and 1.05 WHIP over that span.

APRIL 14, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Slugs first homer Piscotty went 2-for-4 with a solo home run in a win over the Diamondbacks on Tuesday.

Impact The 404-foot solo shot in the fourth inning began Oakland's comeback from a 5-0 deficit and served as Piscotty's first homer of the season. The veteran has now reached safely in seven straight games, with extra-base hits in three of his last four contests.

APRIL 14, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Oakland A’s: Ramon Laureano making impact on basepaths During the beginning part of spring training, there had been reports that both Ramon Laureano and Matt Chapman were picking the brain of new...

APRIL 14, 2021 • WHITECLEATBEAT.COM

Yusmeiro Petit - Oakland Athletics - RP - Stats, News, Career Info Yusmeiro Petit - #36 - Relief Pitcher - Oakland Athletics - Get the latest news, highlights, and career stats for Yusmeiro Petit from CBSSpo...

APRIL 14, 2021 • SCOUT.COM

Delivers key three-run homer Lowrie went 2-for-4 with a three-run home run and a walk during Tuesday's 7-5 win at Arizona.

Impact The 36-year-old's three-run shot to left field during the seventh inning was instrumental in Oakland's comeback, as it tied the contest 5-5 after previously facing a 5-1 deficit. Lowrie now has four straight multi-hit games and is 8-for-18 with two homers, one double, six runs and eight RBI during that stretch.

APRIL 14, 2021 • ROTOWIRE