Oakland Athletics news, rumors and injuries

Athletics | Bruce Maxwell removed from game

Wed, 20 Sep 2017 21:28:05 -0700

Oakland Athletics C Bruce Maxwell (head) was taken out of the game Wednesday, Sept. 20, after being struck in the mask by a foul ball. Manager Bob Melvin said the injury does not look like a concussion.

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Athletics | Ryon Healy catches a break

Wed, 20 Sep 2017 09:46:06 -0700

Oakland Athletics 3B/DH Ryon Healy is out of the lineup against the Detroit Tigers on Wednesday, Sept. 20. 3B Matt Chapman will occupy third base, while 2B Jed Lowrie will draw designated hitter duties.

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Athletics | Jharel Cotton could make next start

Tue, 19 Sep 2017 21:35:27 -0700

Oakland Athletics RHP Jharel Cotton (groin) could make his next scheduled start even after straining a groin muscle Monday, Sept. 18, which forced him to miss the game. Cotton played catch Tuesday, Sept. 19, without discomfort.

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Athletics | Marcus Semien won't start Tuesday

Tue, 19 Sep 2017 14:54:09 -0700

Oakland Athletics SS Marcus Semien (rest) will not start Tuesday, Sept. 19. SS Franklin Barreto will start in his place. Additionally, OF Mark Canha will start for OF Matt Joyce.

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Athletics | Jharel Cotton unable to make start

Mon, 18 Sep 2017 21:44:03 -0700

Oakland Athletics SP Jharel Cotton (groin) was unable to make his scheduled start Monday, Sept. 18, against the Detroit Tigers due to a strained right groin suffered during warmups.

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Athletics | Khris Davis excused from team

Thu, 14 Sep 2017 17:01:03 -0700

Oakland Athletics OF Khris Davis (personal) has been excused from the club for the next couple of days to be with his girlfriend for the birth of their first child.

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Athletics | Khris Davis takes a seat

Thu, 14 Sep 2017 10:16:27 -0700

Oakland Athletics OF Khris Davis (rest) was given the day off Thursday, Sept. 14. 3B Ryon Healy will return to the starting lineup, however. Furthermore, OFs Renato Nunez and Mark Canha will start in place of OFs Matt Joyce and Boog Powell, while C Josh Phegley starts behind the plate.

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Athletics | Three starters earn Sunday rest

Sun, 10 Sep 2017 12:38:35 -0700

Oakland Athletics OF Boog Powell, OF Matt Joyce and C Bruce Maxwell are not in the starting lineup Sunday, Sept. 10, against the Houston Astros. Replacements are OF Mark Canha (batting eighth against Astros LHP Dallas Keuchel), OF Chad Pinder (second) and C Dustin Garneau (ninth).

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Athletics | Ryon Healy not in the lineup

Tue, 05 Sep 2017 15:04:47 -0700

Oakland Athletics 3B Ryon Healy is not in the starting lineup against the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim Tuesday, Sept. 5.

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Athletics | Oakland adds several to roster

Tue, 05 Sep 2017 14:22:20 -0700

Oakland Athletics RHP Daniel Mengden, INF Joey Wendle and OF Renato Nunez were recalled from Class AAA Nashville Tuesday, Sept. 5. The team also selected the contract of RHP Raul Alcantara from Class AAA Nashville and transferred RHP Paul Blackburn (hand) to the 60-day disabled list.

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Athletics | Four new starts for Oakland

Mon, 04 Sep 2017 12:34:54 -0700

Oakland Athletics OF Matt Joyce, 2B Jed Lowrie, C Bruce Maxwell and OF Boog Powell are in the starting lineup Monday, Sept. 4.

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Athletics | Boog Powell not in Saturday lineup

Sat, 02 Sep 2017 17:23:46 -0700

Oakland Athletics OF Boog Powell is not starting Saturday, Sept. 2, against the Seattle Mariners. OF Chad Pinder will bat seventh against Mariners SP Yovani Gallardo.

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Athletics | Oakland recalls two players

Fri, 01 Sep 2017 13:59:10 -0700

Oakland Athletics LHP Sam Moll and INF Franklin Barreto were recalled from Class AAA Nashville Friday, Sept. 1.

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Athletics | Two Athletics off disabled list

Fri, 01 Sep 2017 13:56:24 -0700

Oakland Athletics C Josh Phegley (oblique) and OF Jake Smolinski (shoulder) were activated from the 10-day disabled list Friday, Sept. 1.

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Athletics | Oakland to activate two Friday?

Tue, 29 Aug 2017 22:30:39 -0700

Oakland Athletics C Josh Phegley (oblique) and OF Jake Smolinski (shoulder) could be activated from the disabled list Friday, Sept. 1, according to manager Bob Melvin.

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