JUNE 8, 2023•SANDIEGOUNIONTRIBUNE.COM
MLB-worst Athletics beat Pirates 9-5 for second straight victoryThe Oakland Athletics won back-to-back games for just the third time season as Ryan Noda homered and reached base four times in a 9-5 victor...
Contreras on struggles: 'Just face them and move forward'PITTSBURGH -- Roansy Contreras has shown, in spurts, the capability to be a Major League starting pitcher. Amid the most turbulent stretch o...
JUNE 7, 2023•MLB.COM
Ramón Laureano - Swipes sixth bagLaureano went 1-for-5 with a run scored and a steal in Wednesday's 9-5 victory over the Pirates.
ImpactLaureano extended his hitting streak to nine games after sitting out of the A's last two contests. He also improved to 6-for-6 in stolen base attempts, putting him nearly halfway to his career high of 13 set in 2019. Overall, the 28-year-old Laureano is slashing .225/.284/.391 with five homers, 18 runs scored and 15 RBI through 183 plate appearances this season.
JUNE 7, 2023•ROTOWIRE
Jonah Bride - Two more hits WednesdayBride went 2-for-4 with an RBI and a run scored in Wednesday's win over Pittsburgh.
ImpactBride's logged two hits in back-to-back games, boosting his slash line to .304/.407/.348 through his first 27 plate appearances this season. The 27-year-old Bride struggled to a .548 OPS in his rookie campaign, though he posted a .993 mark with eight home runs in 43 games this year with Triple-A Las Vegas. Bride should continue to see regular starts at third base on a rebuilding Oakland team and could be worth a look in deeper fantasy leagues.
JUNE 7, 2023•ROTOWIRE
Seth Brown - Three hits, double in winBrown went 3-for-4 with a double, an RBI and two runs scored in Wednesday's victory over Pittsburgh.
ImpactBrown looks to be heating up at the plate while slowly working his way back into an everyday role. He's now doubled in three straight games following an 0-for-16 slump. Overall, the 30-year-old Brown is slashing .200/.281/.375 with three homers, 10 RBI and two stolen bases through 89 plate appearances this season,
JUNE 7, 2023•ROTOWIRE
JJ Bleday - Two hits, steal in winBleday went 2-for-4 with an RBI, a run scored and a steal in Wednesday's win over the Pirates.
ImpactIt's the first stolen base for Bleday this season after he swiped four bags last year with the Marlins. The 25-year-old outfielder is 3-for-7 with three walks in his last two games following a 4-for-45 slump over his previous 16 contests. Despite the cold spell, Bleday has continued to play a regular role in Oakland. He's slashing .221/.316/.395 with three homers, four RBI and 11 runs scored through 98 plate appearances this season.
JUNE 7, 2023•ROTOWIRE
Ke'Bryan Hayes - Three hits, triple in lossHayes went 3-for-5 with a triple and a run scored in Wednesday's loss to the Athletics.
ImpactHayes now leads the league with five triples on the season. He's been on fire at the plate following a sluggish start to the year -- he's hit safely in seven straight games, going 14-for-28 (.500) with a double, two triples and two home runs in that span. Hayes' hot streak boosted his slash line to .250/.295/.404. He's added four homers, 24 RBI, 30 runs scored and six stolen bases across 244 plate appearances this season.
JUNE 7, 2023•ROTOWIRE
