Tue, 26 Jul 2016 19:13:42 -0700

Oakland Athletics SP Ryan Madson will remain as the team's closer despite the fact he is tied for the league lead in blow saves and his ERA has increased in each month this season. "At this point, we still have confidence in him," manager Bob Melvin said Tuesday, July 26. "He's throwing as hard as he has all year here the last couple times out, he's performed really well the last couple of times before (Monday)."

Fantasy Tip: Madson has struggled, so fantasy owners of his will want to stash John Axford if you have the roster flexibility at this point.

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| Source: San Francisco Chronicle - Susan Slusser

Sat, 09 Jul 2016 05:37:17 -0700

Oakland Athletics RP Ryan Madson allowed three runs on two hits in one-third of an inning against the Houston Astros Friday, July 8, to suffer his fourth blown save of the season.

Fantasy Tip: Madson allowed three runs for the second time in his last five outings, but it was his first blown save in 10 appearances. Madson should still be a decent fantasy option as long as he keeps the closer job.

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| Source: The Associated Press

Mon, 04 Jul 2016 16:40:57 -0700

Oakland Athletics RP Ryan Madson pitched a scoreless ninth inning against the Minnesota Twins Monday, July 4, to pick up his 16th save of the season.

Fantasy Tip: Madson has not allowed a run in five of his last six appearances and has lowered his ERA to 2.83. Madson should continue to receive save opportunities and is a fine fantasy option for owners in mixed leagues.

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| Source: The Associated Press

Wed, 29 Jun 2016 16:05:28 -0700

Oakland Athletics RP Ryan Madson said he feels fine physically Wednesday, June 29, but he expects to be sore Thursday, June 30. He'll likely be unavailable for a few days.

Fantasy Tip: Madson tossed two innings but allowed four hits (two home runs) and three earned runs for his 15th save of the year Tuesday night. He doesn't have any specific injury but will likely be rested after his first multi-inning outing this year. Sean Doolittle could be called upon for a save with Madson being rested.

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| Source: MLB.com - Jane Lee

Sat, 25 Jun 2016 05:40:19 -0700

Oakland Athletics RP Ryan Madson pitched a scoreless ninth inning against the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim Friday, June 24, to pick up his 14th save of the season.

Fantasy Tip: Madson has not received many save chances this month but has not allowed a run in his last four appearances. He should keep the starting job for the time being and should be a fine starting option in most leagues.

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| Source: The Associated Press

Tue, 21 Jun 2016 23:34:11 -0700

Oakland Athletics RP Ryan Madson worked a 1-2-3 ninth inning against the Milwaukee Brewers on Tuesday, June 21, to preserve a 5-3 win and record his 13th save of the season.

Fantasy Tip: Incredibly, Madson's last save came on May 30, so he went three full weeks without one. To be fair, this was only his seventh appearance in June, so the A's haven't been giving him loads of chances. While he's on the low end of major-league closers, Madson holds value as long as he holds down the ninth inning; still, you might do well to listen to any reasonable trade offers.

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Fri, 17 Jun 2016 22:39:45 -0700

Oakland Athletics RP Ryan Madson gave up the game-tying run in 1 1/3 innings on Friday, June 17, but picked up his third victory of the year when the A's plated the winning run in the bottom of the ninth.

Fantasy Tip: After starting the year 11-for-12 in save chances, Madson has converted just one of his last four -- he also picked up an "L" on June 4 after entering a tied game in extra innings. You have to wonder how much more the A's will put up with, especially with Sean Doolittle available. If you have a roster spot, now might be a good time to stash Doolittle in case they make a move.

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Sun, 29 May 2016 17:08:22 -0700

Oakland Athletics RP Ryan Madson was used in the eighth inning against the Detroit Tigers Sunday, May 29, and he struck out one in a scoreless inning. RP Sean Doolittle picked up the save.

Fantasy Tip: Madson blew two of his last three save chances, and he may have cost himself the closer's role. He is worth holding on to for now, but grab Doolittle if he is still available in your league.

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Tue, 24 May 2016 23:27:20 -0700

Oakland Athletics RP Ryan Madson blew the save Tuesday, May 24, allowing a two-run homer in two-thirds of an inning.

Fantasy Tip: He has blown his last two save chances after converting his first 11. His WHIP is up to 1.33, and his ERA is 2.66. If he doesn't turn it around soon, Sean Doolittle could push for his old gig back.

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Tue, 17 May 2016 21:09:02 -0700

Oakland Athletics RP Ryan Madson blew his first save of the season by allowing a home run to Texas Rangers OF Ian Desmond Tuesday, May 17. The A's won the game in the bottom of the ninth, though, giving Madson the victory. Madson's ERA on the season is now 1.93.

Fantasy Tip: Madson has been very good for the A's in the ninth-inning role this year, so this gaffe is unlikely to get him booted from the role. It'll take more struggles. Sean Doolittle and John Axford could see some opportunities to close out games if Madson falters more, but that could be a ways off.

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| Source: The Associated Press