Semien activated as Cotton heads to DL
Craig TaylorThe A’s activated shortstop Marcus Semien from the 60-day disabled list on Thursday and placed right-handed pitcher Jharel Cotton on the 10-day DL with a blister on his throwing hand. OAK Homepage News
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Lowrie, Gray key A’s series win vs. White Sox
Veteran Jed Lowrie enjoyed a three-hit day, while rookie teammates Bruce Maxwell and Jaycob Brugman combined for three RBIs to help the A’s secure a 7-4 series-winning victory over the White Sox behind Sonny Gray on Wednesday afternoon. OAK Homepage News
A’s stymied by White Sox starter in loss
White Sox lefty Carlos Rodon picked up his first win of the season, fanning 10 and stringing together 6 1/3 strong innings against the A’s in a 7-2 series-opening victory at the Coliseum on Monday evening. OAK Homepage News
Cotton to return to face White Sox
White Sox left-hander Carlos Rodon (0-1, 0.00 ERA) had a wild season debut — literally. Now, he’ll look to resettle and earn his first victory of the season as he kicks off a three-game road set against Jharel Cotton (5-7, 5.02 ERA) and the Oakland Athletics at the Oakland Coliseum. OAK Homepage News
Hahn sent to Minors; Blackburn stays in rotation
After scuffling greatly in his last two outings, A’s starter Jesse Hahn spoke of seeking answers for the sudden dip in production — a process that will have to take place at Triple-A Nashville, where he was optioned Sunday morning in a move that surprised the right-hander. OAK Homepage News