Slumping Astros look to stop 5-game slide against Athletics
Houston will try to break its five-game losing streak when the Astros take on OaklandSEPTEMBER 8, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
ROBBIE GROSSMAN #8 - RIGHT FIELDER - KANSAS CITY ROYALS
3 HR •
16 RBI •
.212 AVG
3 HR
16 RBI
.212 AVG
Records fifth steal Grossman went 1-for-4 with a stolen base and a run scored in Monday's 6-0 win over the Astros.
Impact Grossman got aboard with a single, stole second and scored on Tony Kemp's double in the second inning. The stolen base was Grossman's fifth of the year. The outfielder is hitting .265/.400/.529 with four homers, 15 RBI and 15 runs scored in 32 contests.
SEPTEMBER 8, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Goldschmidt, Cardinals tighten NL Central race, top Cubs
Paul Goldschmidt hit a three-run homer off a struggling Jon Lester, and the St. Louis Cardinals gained ground in the NL Central race by beating the Chicago Cubs 7-3SEPTEMBER 7, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Tatís hits 15th home run, Padres win series with A's
Fernando Tatís Jr. matched Angels slugger Mike Trout for the majors' home run lead with his 15th, a two-run drive in the seventh inning of the San Diego Padres’ back-and-forth 5-3...SEPTEMBER 6, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Knocks double in loss Grossman went 1-for-4 with a double in Friday's loss against the Padres.
Impact The Athletics recorded just four hits in 29 at-bats against Padres pitching Friday and Grossman was the only one who mustered an extra-base hit. The 30-year-old veteran has hit safely in each of Oakland's last three games, but he has gone 10 straight games without racking up two or more knocks -- he is only hitting .200 during that 10-game stretch.
SEPTEMBER 5, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Padres take on the Athletics following Davies' strong showing
San Diego looks to follow up a dominant outing by Friday starter Zach DaviesSEPTEMBER 5, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Not in lineup Wednesday Grossman isn't in the lineup Wednesday against the Rangers.
Impact Grossman went 0-for-7 with one run, one RBI, two walks and two strikeouts over the past two games, and he'll get a breather Wednesday. Mark Canha will start in left field.
AUGUST 26, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
How Jed Lowrie helped launch Robbie Grossman into a key role for the A's Grossman is using his legs more and keeping his head still in his swing. The result: Now the career journeyman is a key part of the lineup.
AUGUST 23, 2020 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Sits again Friday Grossman remains on the bench against lefty Andrew Heaney and the Angels on Friday.
Impact Despite being a switch hitter, Grossman is evidently viewed as exclusively an option against right-handers by the Athletics, as he's yet to start against a lefty all year. Mark Canha will be the left fielder Friday.
AUGUST 21, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Robbie Grossman: The Oakland A’s best hitter thus far Robbie Grossman has been the Oakland A's best hitter in 2020, and it has not been close. Robbie Grossman had a solid career before joining t...
AUGUST 21, 2020 • WHITECLEATBEAT.COM
Slugging A's beat D-backs 5-1 for eighth straight home win
Matt Chapman homered twice and Matt Olson also connected to help Sean Manaea finally earn his first victory of 2020, and the slugging Oakland Athletics beat the Arizona Diamondback...AUGUST 21, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Not in Thursday's lineup Grossman isn't in the lineup Thursday against the Diamondbacks.
Impact Grossman reached base three times and drove in two runs Wednesday, but he'll take a breather Thursday. Mark Canha will start in left field with Khris Davis serving as the designated hitter.
AUGUST 20, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Plates two more runs Grossman went 1-for-2 with a double, two RBI and two walks in Wednesday's win over Arizona.
Impact Grossman has hit safely in nine of Oakland's last 11 games and has racked up four homers with nine RBI across that stretch, but he is also displaying a good eye at the plate, as evidenced by his 1.63 BB/K ratio. Grossman is hitting .343 with a 1.426 OPS during that 11-game span.
AUGUST 20, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
A's bounce back from thumping in desert to beat D-backs 4-1
Mark Canha hit a two-run homer, Robbie Grossman got things going with a two-run double in the first to back Jesús Luzardo, and the Oakland Athletics beat the Arizona Diamondbacks 4...AUGUST 20, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Hits fourth homer of season Grossman went 2-for-4 with a solo home run in Monday's loss to the Diamondbacks.
Impact Grossman continues to be one of the most productive hitters in the Athletics' lineup and saw his average rise into the .300 threshold with a 2-for-4 performance -- he has now hit safely in eight of his last nine appearances, racking up all four of his home runs and seven RBI across that stretch.
AUGUST 18, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Swanson's 2-out, 2-run homer in 9th lifts Braves past Nats
AUGUST 18, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Laces second triple Grossman went 1-for-3 with an RBI triple, two walks and two runs in a win over the Giants on Sunday.
Impact The veteran outfielder was a thorn in the side of the Giants all afternoon long while extending his on-base streak to nine games. Grossman also has four RBI over the last four contests and has demonstrated a particularly discerning eye at the plate with six walks during that same span. In fact, Grossman's career-high .452 on-base percentage is partly the result of the 30-year-old's 17.8 percent walk rate, also a new high-water mark.
AUGUST 17, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Piscotty slam ties it in ninth, A's beat Giants 8-7 in 10th
Stephen Piscotty hit a tying grand slam in the ninth inning, Mark Canha’s sacrifice fly put Oakland on top in the 10th, and the Athletics stunned the San Francisco Giants 8-7 in th...AUGUST 15, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Cole wins 20th straight regular-season game, Yanks top BoSox
AUGUST 15, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Candidate to hit second Grossman is a candidate to move up to No. 2 in the order during Ramon Laureano's four-game suspension, which begins Friday, Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.
Impact The hot-hitting veteran outfielder has yet to hit higher than sixth in the order thus far this season, but that hasn't stopped him from generating some impressive numbers. Grossman is slashing .311/.466/.600 with seven extra-base hits (four doubles, three home runs) and eight RBI across 58 plate appearances, production that would be welcome near the top of the order.
AUGUST 14, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Robbie Grossman is a Top 5 hitter in MLB so far Is it real? Does that even matter in a short season?
AUGUST 13, 2020 • ATHLETICSNATION.COM
Crushes third homer Grossman went 1-for-3 with a two-run home run, two walks, a stolen base and an additional run scored during Wednesday's 8-4 win over the Halos.
Impact The 30-year-old gave Oakland a 3-1 lead during the second inning with his 421-foot blast, and he also scored on a bases-loaded walk during the eighth inning. Grossman has a .311/.466/.600 slash line with three homers, eight RBI and four stolen bases through 15 games in 2020.
AUGUST 13, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Cubs top Tribe 7-2; Chicago's 12-3 start is best in 50 years
AUGUST 13, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
A's hit 3 HRs, Laureano's 3 fine catches help top Angels 8-4
Stephen Piscotty, Matt Olson and Robbie Grossman homered, center fielder Ramón Laureano made three nifty catches and the Oakland Athletics averted a sweep with an 8-4 victory over...AUGUST 13, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Bundy dazzles A's, Castro leads Halos' HR barrage in 6-0 win
The Los Angeles Angels beat the Oakland Athletics 6-0 for their first back-to-back wins of the seasonAUGUST 12, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
