SEAN MANAEA NEWS

Athletics look to end 3-game skid

Oakland is looking to break its three-game losing streak with a win over Houston The Athletics will send Sean Manaea to the mound Sunday and the Astros will give Jose Urquidy the s...

APRIL 4, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Yordan Álvarez hits 3-run homer as Astros beat A's again

Yordan Álvarez hit a three-run homer and Houston kept thriving through all the boos, slugging its way to a third straight win in a 9-1 victory over the Oakland Athletics on Saturda...

APRIL 3, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Closes out spring with loss Manaea allowed five earned runs on five hits and four walks over 3.1 innings in a Cactus League loss to the Giants on Monday. He struck out five.

Impact As his final line indicates, Manaea's control wasn't in top form, but Justice delos Santos of MLB.com reports the left-hander was able to close out his spring slate on a high note by retiring the side in the fourth after reentering the game following a third-inning exit. Despite some wildness Monday, the veteran finished Cactus League play with a 3-1 mark and 17 strikeouts over 15.1 innings.

MARCH 31, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Notes: Manaea rebounds; final roster moves Sean Manaea’s evolution as a pitcher this spring has been well-documented, but in his final spring outing, he offered a glimpse into his emo...

MARCH 30, 2021 • MLB.COM

Productive in latest turn Manaea was credited with his third win of spring in Wednesday's Cactus League victory over the White Sox, allowing two runs (one earned) on five hits, two walks and two hit batsmen...

Impact The left-hander worked up to just under 80 pitches while facing a dangerous White Sox lineup that boasted plenty of regulars. Martin Gallegos of MLB.com reports both Manaea and manager Bob Melvin came away pleased with the veteran's ability to consistently pound his fastball inside, as well as the movement on his slider, in what was slated to be the pitcher's penultimate Cactus League start. "He was good again," Melvin said. "He used all his pitches. We're just trying to get his pitch count up and he continues to improve and pitch better."

MARCH 26, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

A's spring training observations: Sean Manaea's spring is 'coming together' Oakland Athletics left-hander Sean Manaea worked into the sixth inning Wednesday and was...

MARCH 25, 2021 • SFCHRONICLE.COM

Padres star Tatis feels better, expected back in lineup soon

Fernando Tatis Jr. is feeling a lot better, a huge relief to the star San Diego shortstop, his team and his many fans

MARCH 24, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

A’s Takeaways: How a new spring training rule benefitted Sean Manaea against Padres Sean Manaea exits, re-enters in strong outing. Sean Murphy returns behind the dish/

MARCH 19, 2021 • MERCURYNEWS.COM

Lester pitches 2 innings, returns from gland removal surgery

Jon Lester was back on a mound, wearing a Washington Nationals uniform while facing opposing batters for the first time in spring training and striking out a couple during his two...

MARCH 18, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Okay after injury scare Manaea did not suffer an injury after being struck by a line drive during his start Thursday, Alex Coffey of The Athletic reports.

Impact Manaea was hit on his throwing elbow by a line drive off the bat of Eric Hosmer. However, he continued to pitch after being checked on by the trainer and told the media after the game there is no injury besides a bruise. Manaea has had a strong spring training to this point, racking up a 9:3 K:BB across 6.2 innings.

MARCH 18, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

A's pitcher Sean Manaea regains velocity, 'felt amazing out there' Admitting he felt nervous pitching in front of fans Saturday night, Oakland A’s pitcher...

MARCH 14, 2021 • SFCHRONICLE.COM

Notes: Manaea's debut; Fiers could miss OD Sean Manaea could be evolving into an entirely new pitcher this season. Early in his career, the left-hander arrived to the big leagues pump...

MARCH 14, 2021 • MLB.COM

LeMahieu HR ends inning, no more early exits for pitchers

New York Yankees star DJ LeMahieu launched a three-run homer in an exhibition game Saturday, and that was all for Pittsburgh starter JT Brubaker

MARCH 14, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Looks good after diligent offseason Manaea is already looking more confident and efficient with his pre-delivery movement during early bullpen sessions after some targeted offseason training, Martin Gallegos of MLB.c...

Impact The veteran southpaw went into the offseason with some momentum after going 4-1 with a 2.77 ERA over his final seven regular-season starts, and he got right to improving certain physical and mental aspects of his game. Manaea worked with a trainer on improving mobility and durability that strengthened his internal abductors, leading to what appears to be improved mechanics. The 29-year-old also put in time with mental performance coach and former college teammate Tyler Pazik to sharpen his confidence and killer instinct on the mound, a resource he plans to continue availing himself of during the regular season.

FEBRUARY 26, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

How Greg Maddux played into Sean Manaea’s offseason rediscovery “The biggest thing is believing I’m nasty. I feel like I’m too nice.”

FEBRUARY 25, 2021 • MERCURYNEWS.COM

Manaea brings 'disgusting stuff' to A's MESA, Ariz. -- A’s left-hander Sean Manaea usually keys in on one particular pitch during Spring Training. Last year, it was mastering his s...

FEBRUARY 25, 2021 • MLB.COM

Righty Mike Fiers agrees to $3.5M, one-yr deal with A's

Right-hander Mike Fiers is staying put with the Oakland Athletics, finailzing his agreement on a $3.5 million, one-year contract

FEBRUARY 16, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

AL West teams at the start of spring training

A team-by-team look at the American League West entering spring training, including key players each club acquired and lost, and dates of the first workout for pitchers and catcher...

FEBRUARY 11, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Reliable third baseman Matt Chapman earns big raise from A's

Slick-fielding third baseman Matt Chapman reached agreement on a $6.49 million, one-year contract with the Oakland Athletics to avoid arbitration, and the club also secured deals w...

JANUARY 15, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

A's agree with all 6 eligible for arbitration The Oakland A’s agreed to terms with right-handed pitchers Chris Bassitt, Frankie Montas and Lou Trivino, left-handed pitcher Sean Manaea, t...

JANUARY 15, 2021 • MLB.COM

Avoids arbitration with A's Manaea signed a one-year, $5.95 million deal with Oakland on Friday to avoid arbitration, Bob Nightengale of USA Today reports.

Impact The two sides were able to reach a deal ahead of Friday's deadline, and the left-hander is now officially under contract for 2021. Manaea had a 4.50 ERA, 1.20 WHIP and 45:8 K:BB over 54 innings during 2020 and should enter spring training as a member of the starting rotation.

JANUARY 15, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Sean Manaea could be key to Oakland A’s rotation in 2021 The Oakland A's starting rotation will need someone to step up as a steadying influence in 2021. Sean Manaea could be that pitcher. There is...

JANUARY 3, 2021 • WHITECLEATBEAT.COM

Slugging first baseman Matt Olson receives $5M, 1-year deal

Slugging first baseman Matt Olson reached agreement on a $5 million guaranteed contract for the 2021 season, avoiding salary arbitration

DECEMBER 3, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Rays back Glasnow, bullpen with 4 HRs to tie ALDS vs Yankees

OCTOBER 7, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Can't finish fifth inning Manaea took the loss in Game 2 of the ALDS against the Astros after allowing four runs on five hits with two strikeouts and one walk over 4.1 innings.

Impact The left-hander allowed three runs over the third and fourth innings and exited after surrendering a solo homer to Martin Maldonado during the fifth. Manaea will need to hope the A's can overcome a 2-0 series deficit to have a chance to pitch again during this series.

OCTOBER 7, 2020 • ROTOWIRE