Oakland Athletics news, rumors and injuries
Athletics | Ryan Cook throwsSun, 09 Mar 2014 09:47:55 -0700
Oakland Athletics RP Ryan Cook (shoulder) threw 23 pitches during a bullpen session Saturday, March 8. He likely will throw several more bullpen sessions before facing batters.
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| Source: San Francisco Chronicle - Susan Slusser
Athletics | Dusty Brown out six weeksSun, 09 Mar 2014 09:45:24 -0700
Oakland Athletics C Dusty Brown (shoulder) said he will need about six weeks to recover from arthroscopic shoulder surgery. He said he expects to start playing games by the end of May.
Share: | Source: San Francisco Chronicle - Susan Slusser
Athletics | Derek Norris dealing with injurySun, 09 Mar 2014 09:42:54 -0700
Oakland Athletics C Derek Norris (back) did not play in the team's spring training game Saturday, March 8, because of back tightness and will not play Sunday, March 9.
Share: | Source: San Francisco Chronicle - Susan Slusser
Athletics | Daric Barton to miss timeSun, 09 Mar 2014 09:42:27 -0700
Oakland Athletics 1B Daric Barton (hamstring) suffered a left hamstring strain Saturday, March 8, and likely will miss a few games.
Share: | Source: San Francisco Chronicle - Susan Slusser
Athletics | Josh Donaldson has contract renewedSat, 08 Mar 2014 17:07:01 -0800
The Oakland Athletics have renewed the contract of 3B Josh Donaldson at the league minimum value of $500,000. He earned $492,500 last year, which was just slightly above last season's $490,000 minimum salary.
Share: | Source: CBSSports.com - Dayn Perry
Athletics | Alberto Callaspo has back issueThu, 06 Mar 2014 15:37:37 -0800
Oakland Athletics 2B Alberto Callaspo (back) is dealing with a back issue, but he's still expected to play Friday, March 7.
Share: | Source: San Jose Mercury News - John Hickey
Athletics | John Jaso could play catch soonSun, 02 Mar 2014 19:55:33 -0800
Oakland Athletics C John Jaso (elbow) could play catch in the next few days. He did not catch Sunday, March 2, because his elbow is still bothering him.
Share: | Source: San Francisco Chronicle - John Shea
Athletics | Jake Elmore acquiredThu, 27 Feb 2014 19:46:49 -0800
The Oakland Athletics have acquired 2B Jake Elmore from the Chicago White Sox for cash considerations. Elmore is expected to have a tough time making the opening day roster.
Share: | Source: San Jose Mercury News - John Hickey
Athletics | Josh Donaldson expected to hit secondThu, 27 Feb 2014 19:35:51 -0800
Oakland Athletics 3B Josh Donaldson is expected to hit second in the starting lineup this season. Donaldson said he is willing to hit anywhere in the lineup.
Share: | Source: San Jose Mercury News - John Hickey
Athletics | Ryan Cook back throwingThu, 27 Feb 2014 15:26:07 -0800
Oakland Athletics RP Ryan Cook (shoulder) threw on flat ground Thursday, Feb. 27, and will throw his first spring bullpen early next week.
Share: | Source: MLB.com - Jane Lee
Athletics | Andy Parrino cutThu, 27 Feb 2014 08:57:33 -0800
The Oakland Athletics designated 2B Andy Parrino for assignment Thursday, Feb. 27.
Share: | Source: The Sports Network
Athletics | Craig Gentry to miss timeThu, 27 Feb 2014 08:44:52 -0800
Oakland Athletics OF Craig Gentry (back) will miss at least another 10 days while dealing with a lower back strain.
Share: | Source: The Associated Press
Athletics | Fernando Rodriguez throws from moundTue, 25 Feb 2014 20:37:49 -0800
Oakland Athletics RP Fernando Rodriguez (elbow) faced hitters Tuesday, Feb. 25, for the first time since undergoing Tommy John surgery last March. He was surprised by the results. "Not what I expected it to be, I guess, because I had such an adrenaline rush, so the ball was flying out of my hand," Rodriguez said. "It's kind of exciting. It's something I've been waiting for a while. I couldn't have asked for a better day for it being the first time throwing off the mounds to hitters."
Share: | Source: MLB.com - Jane Lee
Athletics | Brandon Moss away from teamSun, 23 Feb 2014 12:56:24 -0800
Oakland Athletics 1B Brandon Moss (personal) was away from spring training camp Sunday, Feb. 23, in order to deal with a family medical issue. He will rejoin the team Monday, Feb. 24.
Share: | Source: San Jose Mercury News - John Hickey
Athletics | Sean Doolittle throwsSat, 22 Feb 2014 20:23:02 -0800
Oakland Athletics RP Sean Doolittle (calf) threw to hitters for the first time Saturday, Feb. 22. He is back on the same schedule as other pitchers, according to manager Bob Melvin, after having a setback due to a mild calf issue.
Share: | Source: MLB.com - Jane Lee
