Oakland Athletics
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Oakland Athletics news, rumors and injuriesSat, 19 Apr 2014 18:30:18 -0700 Oakland Athletics RP Eric O'Flaherty (elbow) threw a bullpen session in front of manager Bob Melvin and pitching coach Curt Young Saturday, April 19. He might progress to facing live hitters by the team the club returns from its next road trip. Share: Athletics | A.J. Griffin has not resumed throwing Sat, 19 Apr 2014 12:01:42 -0700 Oakland Athletics manager Bob Melvin is uncertain when SP A.J. Griffin (elbow) will begin a throwing program. Share: Athletics | To continue using closer-by-committee approach Sat, 19 Apr 2014 11:24:59 -0700 Oakland Athletics manager Bob Melvin confirmed that the team will continue to use a closer-by-committee approach for save situations for the foreseeable future. Fantasy Tip: If you're desperate for saves, RPs Luke Gregerson and Sean Doolittle appear to be the best bets to close games for the A's. Share: Athletics | Coco Crisp back in lineup Fri, 18 Apr 2014 13:58:34 -0700 Oakland Athletics OF Coco Crisp (hamstring) is returning to the starting lineup Friday, April 18. Fantasy Tip: Insert Crisp back into your lineups, as well. Share: Athletics | Agree to extension with Sean Doolittle Fri, 18 Apr 2014 13:23:23 -0700 The Oakland Athletics agreed to a five-year contract extension with RP Sean Doolittle Friday, April 18, that runs through the 2018 season and includes team options for 2019 and 2020. Financial terms were not disclosed. Share: Athletics | Alberto Callaspo improving defensively Wed, 16 Apr 2014 21:02:58 -0700 Oakland Athletics manager Bob Melvin was hitting INF Alberto Callaspo balls at first base and Melvin said Callaspo is getting better at the position. Callaspo just needs to learn a few of the intricacies of the position, like bunt plays and cutoffs, but he is reportedly improving. Share: Athletics | Unclear when Jim Johnson will close Wed, 16 Apr 2014 21:02:35 -0700 Oakland Athletics RP Jim Johnson has been making progress since being bumped from the closer's role. He worked an inning in a tie game, got a lot of groundballs, which was a good indication for his sinkerball. And when he missed the zone, he missed down, which is also seen as a big improvement. However, it's uncertain if and when Johnson will re-gain his closer's role. Share: Athletics | Struggling Josh Reddick held out Wed, 16 Apr 2014 21:02:11 -0700 Oakland Athletics OF Josh Reddick was out of the starting lineup Wednesday, April 16. He has been struggling, but manager Bob Melvin said Reddick is recognizing pitches better. However, he decided with a tough lefty on the mound, it wasn't a good scenario to get Reddick back on track. Share: Athletics | Coco Crisp available off bench Wed, 16 Apr 2014 21:01:42 -0700 Updating a previous report, Oakland Athletics OF Coco Crisp (hamstring) was out of the starting lineup for a third straight game Wednesday, April 16, due to his hamstring issue. However, he was available as a pinch hitter. Share: Athletics | Scott Kazmir feels good after bullpen Wed, 16 Apr 2014 16:37:22 -0700 Oakland Athletics SP Scott Kazmir (triceps) said he was pain-free during his bullpen session Wednesday, April 16, and expects to make his start Saturday, April 19. Share: Athletics | Coco Crisp out again Wed, 16 Apr 2014 15:13:06 -0700 Oakland Athletics OF Coco Crisp (hamstring) remains out of the lineup Wednesday, April 16. Share: Athletics | Marcus Walden claimed Wed, 16 Apr 2014 12:03:43 -0700 The Oakland Athletics claimed RP Marcus Walden off waivers from the Toronto Blue Jays Wednesday, April 16, and optioned him to Triple-A Sacramento. Share: Athletics | Coco Crisp still out Tue, 15 Apr 2014 15:05:04 -0700 Oakland Athletics OF Coco Crisp (hamstring) remains out of the lineup Tuesday, April 15. Fantasy Tip: Crisp remains day-to-day. Continue to check the lineup daily to see if he's back. Share: Athletics | Luke Gregerson notches save Tue, 15 Apr 2014 06:27:10 -0700 Oakland Athletics RP Jim Johnson came on in the eighth inning down 2-1 Monday, April 14. He threw a scoreless frame and ended up getting the win. RP Luke Gregerson threw a scoreless ninth inning for the save. Fantasy Tip: Gregerson is the one to have right now. However, we're very skeptical because of Johnson's large salary on a miniscule payroll. We could see him getting the job back. Share: Athletics | Jesse Chavez continues dealing Tue, 15 Apr 2014 06:21:43 -0700 Oakland Athletics SP Jesse Chavez had his third straight solid start Monday, April 14, but doesn't have a win to show for it. He allowed one earned run on four hits and no walks while fanning nine in seven innings in his no-decision against the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim. Fantasy Tip: We've been on his bandwagon since his great spring showing. He has a 1.35 ERA and 22 K's in 20 innings this year. Buy now, if it's not too late. Share:  |
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