Gilbert scheduled to start for Seattle against Oakland
The Mariners will roll out Logan Gilbert to the mound Wednesday and the Athletics plan to give Frankie Montas the startSEPTEMBER 29, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Haniger's homer helps M's beat A's 4-2, close in wild card
Mitch Haniger hit his 100th home run and third in two games, and the Seattle Mariners pulled within a half-game of the second AL wild card berth by beating the Oakland Athletics 4-...SEPTEMBER 29, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
In fine form after stumble Petit, who fired 1.1 perfect innings during which he recorded a strikeout in a win over the Astros on Sunday, now has a five-appearance scoreless streak in which he's allowed just...
Impact The strong stretch comes directly in the wake of one of Petit's poorest outings of the season, a Sept. 14 appearance versus the Royals during which he allowed four earned runs on four hits while retiring just one batter and taking his second loss. The rubber-armed veteran has once again logged a hefty workload this season, logging 76 outings entering Monday's action and already establishing a new career high in wins (eight), while also tallying 21 holds and his first pair of saves since his sole Angels campaign in 2017.
SEPTEMBER 28, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Montas reaches 200 Ks, A's pound first-place Astros 14-2
Frankie Montas pitched two-hit ball over seven innings and became the first Oakland pitcher in 20 years to reach 200 strikeouts in a season, helping the Athletics pound the Houston...SEPTEMBER 25, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Struggles Tuesday, takes loss Petit (8-2) was tagged with the loss in relief Tuesday against Kansas City after allowing four runs on four hits across one-third of an inning, striking out one.
Impact Petit entered the game in the sixth inning but was unable to tame the Royals lineup, and he departed the contest after allowing three straight singles and a three-run shot to Salvador Perez. The veteran reliever has enjoyed a decent season, but he seems to be moving in the wrong direction of late and has given up runs in four of his last five appearances. He owns a 3.79 ERA on the year, but that figure rises to 15.43 when factoring his five September appearances.
SEPTEMBER 15, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Manaea expected to start for the Athletics against Royals
The Athletics will start Sean Manaea on Wednesday and the Royals are expected to counter with Mike MinorSEPTEMBER 15, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Perez hits 43rd homer as Royals rally past Athletics, 10-7
Salvador Perez hit a go-ahead three-run homer in the sixth inning, the Kansas City bullpen bailed out starter Jackson Kowar and the Royals rallied from an early six-run hole to bea...SEPTEMBER 15, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Rangers score five in 8th, come back to nip A's 8-6
Jonah Heim hit a two-run home run with two outs in the eighth to cap a five-run rally, lifting the Texas Rangers past the Oakland Athletics, 8-6, on SaturdaySEPTEMBER 11, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Semien hits walk-off HR, Jays rally three times to beat A's
Marcus Semien hit a game-ending three-run homer in the ninth inning after Lourdes Gurriel Jr. hit a tying grand slam in the eighth, and the Toronto Blue Jays rallied three times to...SEPTEMBER 4, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
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Working on scoreless streak Petit, who secured his 19th hold with a scoreless inning during which he recorded a walk and a strikeout Sunday against the Yankees, has forged six consecutive scoreless appearance...
Impact The veteran reliever is in the midst of another one of his dominant stretches, which has lowered his ERA and WHIP back down to 3.02 and 1.01, respectively. Petit also has three holds during the sample, keeping him within striking distance of eclipsing the career-high 29 he logged for Oakland back in 2019.
AUGUST 31, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
'He's a rock': Petit reaches 500-game mark OAKLAND -- Yusmeiro Petit's 500th career game was already a big accomplishment on the surface. In doing so, the A’s reliever became only the...
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This Date in Baseball for: Aug. 27-Sept.2AUGUST 26, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
LLWS ties to Major League Baseball easy to find at tourney
Players at the Little League World Series this year may not be playing live in front of crowds of thousands, but they have some major league fansAUGUST 25, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Torrens' 2-run single helps Seattle sweep stumbling A's
Luis Torrens hit a tiebreaking two-run single, Chris Flexen pitched neatly into the seventh inning and the Seattle Mariners swept a quick two-game series against the Oakland Athlet...AUGUST 24, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Notches 17th hold Petit secured his 17th hold in a win over the White Sox on Thursday, firing a perfect seventh inning.
Impact The veteran reliever had given up at least one earned run in three of the last five appearances, so Thursday's spotless effort was a welcome sight. Petit is still prone to the occasional stumble, but he's been a true fantasy asset by non-closer reliever standards, posting eight wins and a pair of saves alongside the 17 holds while already logging 60 appearances.
AUGUST 20, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Olson, Chapman rally Athletics to 5-4 win over White Sox
Matt Olson slugged a go-ahead two-run homer, Matt Chapman added a solo shot and the Oakland Athletics rallied to beat the Chicago White Sox 5-4AUGUST 19, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Lowrie doubles in 10th, A's top Indians for 5th win in row
Jed Lowrie hit an RBI double in the 10th inning and the Oakland Athletics extended their winning streak to five, beating the Cleveland Indians 4-3AUGUST 11, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Nabs eighth win Friday Petit (8-1) was credited with the win in an extra-innings victory over the Rangers on Friday, firing a perfect 11th inning during which he recorded a strikeout.
Impact The right-hander fired nine of his 11 pitches for strikes in an ultra-efficient performance. Petit is on a nice roll at the moment, posting four straight scoreless outings and seven in his last eight appearance overall.
AUGUST 7, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Anderson scheduled to start for Texas against Oakland
The Athletics are expected to send Cole Irvin to the mound Saturday and the Rangers will give Drew Anderson the startAUGUST 7, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Anderson scheduled to start for Texas against Oakland
The Athletics are expected to send Cole Irvin to the mound Saturday and the Rangers will give Drew Anderson the startAUGUST 7, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Marte's game-winning HR in 11th pushes A's past Rangers 4-1
Starling Marte hit a three-run home run in the bottom of the 11th inning, lifting the Oakland Athletics past the Texas Rangers 4-1 on Friday nightAUGUST 7, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Solid thus far in second half Petit has a 1.93 ERA across the 4.2 innings covering his four second-half appearances.
Impact The high-volume reliever hasn't yet added to his impressive tally of 16 holds since the All-Star break and has blown one save opportunity in that span as well, but Petit continues to consistently limit damage. Petit also has already tied a career high with seven victories, and his solid stretch since the Midsummer Classic has served to coax his ERA back under 3.00 (2.98).
JULY 26, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Lowrie's walk-off 2-run homer lifts A's over Indians 5-4
Jed Lowrie hit a game-ending, two-run homer in the bottom of the ninth inning to rally the Oakland Athletics past the Cleveland Indians 5-4JULY 17, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
