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Edwin Jackson earned his first win of the season in Oakland against the Indians, allowing two runs on two hits — fourth-inning homers by Francisco Lindor and Jose Ramirez — while striking out six batters over 6 2/3 innings of work. Josh Phegley tied the game with a two-run blast in the sixth, and Matt…
The A’s remain hopeful that veteran right-hander Trevor Cahill, who has been slowed by an Achilles injury, will be able to avoid the disabled list. On Saturday, though, that meant playing with a two-man bench, after right-hander Chris Bassitt was recalled from Triple-A Nashville to pitch against the Royals in Cahill’s stead. OAK Homepage News
Fireballer Frankie Montas made good on a fortuitous opportunity, providing six innings of one-run ball to help the A’s edge the D-backs, 2-1, and pull out the series win Sunday at the Coliseum. Battery mate Jonathan Lucroy notched his first homer as an Athletic to help the cause. Zack Greinke went six innings for the…
Sean Manaea continues to blossom into one of the game’s best. The A’s lefty was at it again Friday, and against the Astros. His bid at a second straight no-hitter was squashed in the fourth inning, but not before Manaea made more history and spun seven strong innings in Oakland’s 8-1 victory at Minute Maid…
Dustin Fowler is still waiting for his first big league at-bat. OAK Homepage News
Craig Taylor