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Pops third homer Tuesday Vogt went 1-for-1 with a solo home run and two walks in a loss to the Red Sox on Tuesday.

Impact Vogt spared the Athletics from the ignominy of a shutout with his eighth-inning blast off Nick Pivetta, the veteran's third round tripper of the season. Two of those homers have come in the last three games, a span during which Vogt is 4-for-8 with two walks, a hit by pitch and three total runs.

JUNE 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Nabs fourth straight start Vogt will serve as the Athletics' designated hitter and No. 7 hitter in Tuesday's game against the Red Sox, Matt Kawahara of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.

Impact Vogt will stay in the lineup for the fourth game in a row and is receiving his third turn as a DH during that stretch while Jed Lowrie continues to nurse a wrist injury. The 37-year-old has gone 3-for-11 with a solo home run during the past three games, with all three of his hits coming in Saturday's 10-5 win over the Guardians.

JUNE 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Solo homer in win Vogt went 3-for-3 with a solo home run and an additional run scored in Saturday's victory over the Guardians.

Impact Vogt launched a solo shot in the eight inning after scoring on a throwing error in the seventh. This was the catcher's third game back after spending time on the IL for a sprained MCL. He went hitless in his first two games back, but made up for it with three hits in Saturday's game. Perhaps Vogt will continue to improve as he gets more time at the plate.

JUNE 12, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Heredia's go-ahead HR backs Acuña's 2 shots, Braves edge A's

Guillermo Heredia gave Atlanta the lead with a home run to lead off the seventh, Ronald Acuña Jr. hit two homers and the streaking Braves beat the reeling Oakland Athletics 3-2

JUNE 8, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Back from injured list Vogt (knee) was activated off the injured list Tuesday, Matt Kawahara of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.

Impact Vogt had been sidelined by a sprained right knee since late April. He didn't have time to make a meaningful impact before getting hurt, going 1-for-14 with a homer in limited action. He'll serve as Sean Murphy's backup behind the plate going forward.

JUNE 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Bogaerts homers on milestone night, Red Sox beat A's 7-2

Xander Bogaerts homered and drove in three runs to celebrate becoming the career leader in games played by a Red Sox shortstop, and Boston opened its 10-game road trip with a 7-2 v...

JUNE 4, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Hits in last two rehab games Vogt (knee) is 2-for-6 with a solo home run over his last two rehab games with Triple-A Las Vegas.

Impact The veteran backstop put in five innings behind the plate in an 11-inning win over Sacramento on Tuesday, and he logged another five frames at first base in Wednesday's victory over the River Cats. Having seemingly emerged from those two tests without any setbacks, Vogt may be deemed ready for activation in coming days.

JUNE 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Verlander nears another no-hitter, Astros rally past A's 5-4

Justin Verlander took a no-hitter into the seventh inning, Yordan Álvarez cleared the bases with a go-ahead double in the ninth and the Houston Astros beat the Oakland Athletics 5-...

JUNE 1, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Hitless in first rehab game Vogt (knee) went 0-for-4 with a walk and three strikeouts in Triple-A Las Vegas' win over Tacoma on Sunday.

Impact Playing in his first rehab game, Vogt didn't have his previously injured knee put through the rigors of catching, as he started and took a full complement of at-bats as the designated hitter. The Aviators have the day off Monday, meaning Vogt could be ready to test himself out behind the dish in Tuesday's contest against Sacramento.

MAY 30, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Begins rehab stint Saturday Vogt (knee) is scheduled to start a rehab assignment with Triple-A Las Vegas on Saturday, Martin Gallegos of MLB.com reports.

Impact The 37-year-old has been on the injured list just over a month with a Grade 2 MCL sprain, and he'll work behind the plate in his first rehab appearance. Vogt could rejoin the active roster sometime next week if all goes well with Las Vegas.

MAY 28, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Makes good progress Monday Vogt (knee) took part in full baseball activities before Monday's series opener against the Twins, Martin Gallegos of MLB.com reports.

Impact The veteran backstop was able to take batting practice and participate in both running and fielding drills for the first time since going on the injured list April 21. Despite the encouraging news, manager Mark Kotsay remains non-committal regarding a possible return date for Vogt, who will almost certainly require a minor-league rehab assignment before activation.

MAY 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Plays catch Tuesday Vogt (knee) played catch Tuesday and has resumed other baseball activities, the Associated Press reports.

Impact Vogt went on the injured list April 21 with a Grade 2 MCL sprain, and his recovery process seems to be progressing fairly smoothly based on Wednesday's news. The veteran backstop may need to play in a rehab game or two to test out the knee before being activated.

MAY 5, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Margot's two-run single puts Rays past slumping A's 3-0

Manuel Margot broke a scoreless tie with a two-run single in the eighth inning and the Tampa Bay Rays blanked the Oakland Athletics 3-0 to complete a three-game sweep

MAY 4, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Rays take road win streak into matchup with the Athletics

The Tampa Bay Rays visit the Oakland Athletics aiming to continue a four-game road winning streak

MAY 4, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Díaz homers, Rays use balanced offense to beat A's 6-1

Yandy Díaz led off the game with a home run to back right-hander Drew Rassmussen’s second straight winning start, and the Tampa Bay Rays used a balanced offense to beat the Oakland...

MAY 3, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Guardians complete first Oakland sweep in 22 years

Triston McKenzie threw 6 1/3 scoreless innings and the Cleveland Guardians beat the Athletics 7-3 on Sunday to complete their first sweep in Oakland in 22 years

MAY 1, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Thursday's Transactions BASEBALL Major League Baseball American League OAKLAND ATHLETICS — Placed C/1B Stephen Vogt on the 10-day IL.

APRIL 21, 2022 • SANDIEGOUNIONTRIBUNE.COM

Dealing with Grade 2 MCL sprain Vogt is dealing with a Grade 2 MCL sprain in his right knee, Martin Gallegos of MLB.com reports.

Impact Vogt was placed on the 10-day injured list Thursday after he suffered a knee injury Wednesday against the Orioles, and he doesn't yet have a timetable to return. Austin Allen (undisclosed) was activated from the COVID-19 injured list and will back up Sean Murphy in Vogt's absence.

APRIL 21, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Placed on injured list Vogt (knee) was placed on the 10-day injured list Thursday, Martin Gallegos of MLB.com reports.

Impact Vogt sprained his right knee Wednesday against the Orioles. His expected return timeline is not yet clear, but he'll be out until the start of May at a minimum. Austin Allen returned from the COVID-19 injured list and will back up Sean Murphy behind the plate.

APRIL 21, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Suffers knee sprain Vogt sustained a sprained right knee during Wednesday's 1-0 loss to Baltimore, John Shea of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.

Impact Vogt started at first base Wednesday and went 0-for-3 with a strikeout prior to being removed from the contest. The severity of the injury is uncertain, but it wouldn't be surprising if the veteran catcher requires a stint on the injured list.

APRIL 21, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Goes deep in Sunday's loss Vogt went 1-for-2 with a solo home run in a loss to the Blue Jays on Sunday.

Impact The veteran backstop appeared in his fifth game of the season and delivered with the biggest hit of the day for the Athletics. Vogt has hit safely in three of those games thus far, but Sunday's round tripper marked his first extra-base hit of the campaign. Vogt figures to continue rotating between catcher, first base and designated hitter, affording him fairly regular playing time.

APRIL 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

In Oakland, trades of stars Chapman, Olson mean opportunity

For the remade Oakland Athletics, there are opportunities all over the roster

APRIL 4, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Makes first spring start Vogt made his first Cactus League start in a loss to the Dodgers on Tuesday, going 1-for-3.

Impact Vogt's recent Athletics homecoming after three-plus seasons away serves the purpose of giving Sean Murphy a quality veteran backup behind the dish and a couple of Oakland's pitchers a familiar battery mate in the process. That was the case Tuesday, with A's starter Sean Manaea throwing to Vogt for the first time since 2017. Vogt put together a solid .263 average and .804 OPS as recently as 2019 with the Giants, but this season, he'll look to bounce back from the abysmal .188/.274/.319 slash line he's produced across 104 games over the last two seasons.

MARCH 30, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

A's trade 3 more stars, rebuild again going into 2022

The Oakland Athletics posted a farewell photo on social media featuring pitching ace Chris Bassitt, third baseman Matt Chapman and first baseman Matt Olson after trading them all a...

MARCH 29, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Athletics bring back infielder Jed Lowrie on one-year deal

Jed Lowrie is staying with the Oakland Athletics to extend the infielder’s third stint with the club, reaching agreement on a one-year contract

MARCH 27, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS