MLB
After a shaky couple of innings, Paul Blackburn settled down and found his groove, outdueling Trevor Bauer in a 3-1 win over the Indians on Friday at the Coliseum. Marcus Semien, Khris Davis and Jed Lowrie knocked in the runs as the A’s won their fifth consecutive game — and 11th of their last 13…
Yet another A’s starter is injured, and it has taken the guesswork out of their Opening Day rotation. Right-hander Paul Blackburn has been diagnosed with a forearm strain and is considered day to day after an MRI revealed no structural damage, an unfortunate development that leaves just five healthy A’s starters in camp. OAK Homepage…
Tyler Skaggs is set to return to the Angels’ rotation on Saturday night against the A’s as they seek a fifth straight win in their push for an American League Wild Card spot. OAK Homepage News
Michael Conforto may have limped into the All-Star Game earlier this month, slumping and recovering from a hand injury. Since returning from Miami, however, he has proven that his first career selection was no fluke. OAK Homepage News
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
Craig Taylor