Gonzales, Mariners to take on Montas, Athletics
The Mariners will start Marco Gonzales on Sunday and the Athletics are expected to counter with Frankie MontasSEPTEMBER 27, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
ROBBIE GROSSMAN #8 - RIGHT FIELDER - KANSAS CITY ROYALS
3 HR •
16 RBI •
.212 AVG
3 HR
16 RBI
.212 AVG
Homers twice in nightcap Grossman went 3-for-4 with a pair of solo home runs in a 12-3 loss to the Mariners in Game 2 of Saturday's doubleheader.
Impact Grossman was the only A's hitter to really solve Mariners starter Justin Dunn in the nightcap. The pair of homers gave Grossman eight in 51 games, to go with eight stolen bases, 23 RBI and 23 runs scored this season.
SEPTEMBER 27, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
LeMahieu, Voit near milestones for Yankees in win over Miami
SEPTEMBER 27, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
J.P. Crawford delivers all day as Mariners sweep DH with A's
JSEPTEMBER 26, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
On bench for afternoon game Grossman is not starting the first of Saturday's two games against Seattle.
Impact As usual, Grossman hits the bench with a lefty (Justus Sheffield) on the mound for the opposition. He'll presumably return to the lineup for the nightcap, with righty Justin Dunn scheduled to pitch for the Mariners. Mark Canha will be the left fielder in his absence.
SEPTEMBER 26, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Canha homers in 10th inning, rallies A's past Mariners 3-1
Mark Canha hit a two-out, two-run home run in the 10th inning, lifting the Oakland Athletics past the Seattle Mariners 3-1SEPTEMBER 26, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Not starting Friday Grossman isn't in Friday's lineup against the Mariners.
Impact Grossman went 0-for-4 with three strikeouts Thursday, and he'll get a breather for Friday's series opener. Mark Canha will start in left field with Khris Davis serving as the designated hitter.
SEPTEMBER 25, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
A's beat Dodgers 6-4 on Laureano's 9th-inning homer
Rámon Laureano broke a ninth-inning tie with a two-run homer and the Oakland Athletics beat the Los Angeles Dodgers 6-4 on Wednesday night in a matchup of West division championsSEPTEMBER 24, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Urias expected to start as Los Angeles hosts Oakland
The Athletics will start Sean Manaea on Wednesday while the Dodgers are expected to counter with Julio UriasSEPTEMBER 23, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Launches sixth homer Grossman went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Tuesday's loss to the Dodgers.
Impact Grossman staked Oakland to an early lead with a solo shot to left field in the first inning, but the team could muster only one run the rest of the way. The long ball was Grossman's first hit since Sept. 14 -- he had gone 0-for-15 over his past four contests.
SEPTEMBER 23, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Dodgers clinch NL's top seed, West title with win over A's
Corey Seager had three hits, including one of Los Angeles’ four home runs, as the Dodgers clinched the National League’s top postseason seed and eighth straight NL West title Tuesd...SEPTEMBER 23, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Dodgers top NL seed; Braves claim East; Indians in playoffs
SEPTEMBER 23, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Sitting against lefty Grossman is out of the lineup Sunday against the Giants.
Impact Grossman started the past five games but will head to the bench with southpaw Tyler Anderson starting for San Francisco. Mark Canha shift to left field while Khris Davis bats sixth as the designated hitter.
SEPTEMBER 20, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
LEADING OFF: Bieber starts, Verlander limbers up, deGrom OK?
Shane Bieber tries to get the Indians headed in the right direction when they open a series at DetroitSEPTEMBER 17, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
LEADING OFF: Bieber starts, Verlander limbers up, deGrom OK?
Cleveland ace Shane Bieber tries to get the Indians headed in the right direction when they open a series at DetroitSEPTEMBER 17, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Swipes pair of bags in nightcap Grossman went 2-for-4 with an RBI single, two stolen bases and a run during a win over the Mariners in the second game of a doubleheader Monday.
Impact The veteran outfielder made both of his appearances on the basepaths count, and he pushed his season OBP to an impressive .376 in the process. Grossman has been picking it back up at the plate after opening September in a 5-for-26 funk over his first seven games, as he's now hitting .313 (5-for-16) with a home run, two RBI, a walk, Monday's pair of steals and three runs over his last five contests.
SEPTEMBER 15, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Athletics face Colorado, look to build on Minor's strong showing
Oakland looks to follow up a dominant performance by Monday starter Mike MinorSEPTEMBER 15, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Not starting Game 1 Grossman isn't in the lineup for the first game of Monday's doubleheader against the Mariners.
Impact Grossman will take a seat for the second time in the last three games after going 1-for-7 with three strikeouts recently. Mark Canha will take over in left field with Khris Davis serving as the designated hitter during the matinee.
SEPTEMBER 14, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
AL West-leading A's hit frenetic stretch with loss in Texas
The AL West-leading Oakland Athletics are headed into a frenetic stretch coming off a 6-3 loss in TexasSEPTEMBER 13, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
On bench for evening game Grossman will sit for the second half of Saturday's doubleheader against the Rangers.
Impact The 30-year-old went hitless in three trips to the plate in the afternoon contest. Mark Canha will start in left field in his absence, with Stephen Piscotty returning from a wrist injury to start in right.
SEPTEMBER 12, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Contributes to win Grossman went 2-for-4 with a home run, a walk and two runs scored in Oakland's 10-6 victory over the Rangers on Friday.
Impact Grossman homered for the first time in nearly a month while recording his first multi-hit effort in six games. The 30-year-old is hitting .258 over 120 at-bats this season.
SEPTEMBER 12, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Rangers, streaking Kiner-Falefa set for matchup with Athletics
Texas' Kiner-Falefa puts 14-game hit streak on the line against AthleticsSEPTEMBER 12, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Athletics in action against the Astros after Luzardo's solid performance
Oakland looks to follow up a strong showing by Wednesday starter Jesus LuzardoSEPTEMBER 10, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Rangers snap 6-game losing streak, beat Angels 7-1
SEPTEMBER 9, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Gurriel hits go-ahead sacrifice fly, Astros end 6-game skid
Yuli Gurriel hit a tiebreaking sacrifice fly in the seventh inning and the Houston Astros beat the Oakland Athletics 5-4 to split a doubleheader and end a six-game losing streakSEPTEMBER 9, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
