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Hogan Harris Hogan Harris Logs third save
Wed, Sep 17, 2025, 8:50 AM
Harris had a scoreless appearance while allowing one hit over an inning and a third to pick up the save over the Red Sox on Tuesday. He did not strike out or walk a batter in the process.
Analysis: Harris entered with a man on first and two outs in the eighth to face lefty Jarren Duran and was able to get out of the inning by picking off Nick Sogard. Hogan would allow a base knock in the ninth but closed out the game by inducing a double play. Dating back to Aug. 9, Harris has allowed just one run over 16.2 innings and has picked up three saves and two holds. The Athletics' closer job still remains a committee, however, between Harris, Sean Newcomb and even Michael Kelly, who just picked up his first career save Sunday. |
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Jeffrey Springs Jeffrey Springs Allows unearned run Tuesday
Wed, Sep 17, 2025, 8:44 AM
Springs allowed one run (zero earned) on five hits and three walks while striking out three over four innings. He did not factor into the decision.
Analysis: Springs was able to pitch himself out of traffic in both the first and second frames, however, the Red Sox were able to scratch a run across in the third thanks to a fielding error by Lawrence Butler. Springs tossed 68 pitches, which was the first time he's thrown under 70 pitches since May 1. Tuesday was also the third time in his last seven starts he's failed to reach five innings. He'll look to have a better outing this weekend when the team travels to face the Pirates in what lines up to be a much better matchup for the left-hander. |
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Zack Gelof Zack Gelof Absent from lineup
Tue, Sep 16, 2025, 2:43 PM
Gelof is not in the lineup for Tuesday's game in Boston.
Analysis: It's the second straight game that Gelof has been absent from the lineup after he had started 17 straight contests. Darell Hernaiz will cover second base for the Athletics. |
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Tyler Soderstrom Tyler Soderstrom Remains out Tuesday
Tue, Sep 16, 2025, 2:41 PM
Soderstrom (groin) remains out of the lineup for Tuesday's game in Boston.
Analysis: Soderstrom hasn't played in nearly a week due to groin tightness and will miss a fifth straight start Tuesday, though there's no indication to this point that he could require a trip to the 10-day injured list. Max Schuemann will get a start in left field for the Athletics in Tuesday's series opener. |
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J.T. Ginn J.T. Ginn Ready for next start
Sun, Sep 14, 2025, 9:07 PM
Ginn (calf) has been cleared to start Thursday's game against the Red Sox in Boston, MLB.com reports.
Analysis: During his most recent start in Friday's 3-0 win over the Reds, Ginn struck out six batters and allowed no runs on two hits and four walks before being pulled with one out in the fifth inning after experiencing right calf cramping. The right-hander has apparently responded well to treatment over the last two days and won't have to miss a turn through the rotation. Since being reinstated from the injured list June 16, Ginn has gone 2-4 with a 4.43 ERA, 1.29 WHIP and 70:21 K:BB in 63 innings over 17 appearances (10 starts). |
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JJ Bleday JJ Bleday Idle against southpaw
Sun, Sep 14, 2025, 2:09 PM
Bleday is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Reds.
Analysis: The left-handed-hitting Bleday had started in each of the last three games, but he'll hit the bench Sunday while the Reds send southpaw Nick Lodolo to the bump. Bleday will cede his spot in the lineup to Colby Thomas, who will cover center field and bat fifth. |
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Zack Gelof Zack Gelof Sitting Sunday
Sun, Sep 14, 2025, 2:07 PM
Gelof is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Reds.
Analysis: Darell Hernaiz will slide over from his usual post at third base to cover the keystone in place of Gelof, who had started in every game since being called up from Triple-A Las Vegas on Aug. 25. In the three weeks following his promotion, Gelof is hitting .230 with two home runs, one steal, eight runs and six RBI while striking out at a 43.9 percent clip over 17 games. |
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Lawrence Butler Lawrence Butler Sitting against southpaw
Sun, Sep 14, 2025, 1:37 PM
Butler is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Reds.
Analysis: The 25-year-old outfielder doesn't always hit the bench against left-handed starting pitchers, but he'll do so Sunday with Nick Lodolo taking the mound for Cincinnati. Butler has a .584 OPS in 111 plate appearances versus southpaws this season, but he's been productive overall through 10 games in September with a .361/.439/.528 slash line. |
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Tyler Soderstrom Tyler Soderstrom On bench again Sunday
Sun, Sep 14, 2025, 1:34 PM
Soderstrom (groin) is out of the lineup for Sunday's game versus the Reds.
Analysis: The 23-year-old is sitting for a third consecutive game after being scratched from the lineup Friday due to groin tightness. Soderstom will also have Monday's team off day to recover prior to Tuesday's series opener in Boston. Max Schuemann is receiving a start in left field Sunday for the A's. |
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Tyler Soderstrom Tyler Soderstrom Sitting again Saturday
Sat, Sep 13, 2025, 5:02 PM
Soderstrom (groin) isn't in the lineup for Saturday's game against the Reds.
Analysis: Soderstrom will sit down for a second consecutive game after experiencing tightness in his groin during Wednesday's contest. His absence will allow Carlos Cortes to pick up another start in left field for the A's. |
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J.T. Ginn J.T. Ginn Departs due to injury
Fri, Sep 12, 2025, 10:39 PM
Ginn was removed from his start Friday against the Reds with an apparent lower-body injury, Martin Gallegos of MLB.com reports.
Analysis: Ginn made it through 4.1 shutout innings before seemingly tweaking something in his lower half and limping off the mound. He'll get checked out by the Athletics' training staff, and the team should provide more information on his status in the near future. |
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Denzel Clarke Denzel Clarke Running session cut short
Fri, Sep 12, 2025, 8:18 PM
Clarke (hip) was pulled from his baserunning session Friday after experiencing a setback, Martin Gallegos of MLB.com reports.
Analysis: Clarke was only able to make it down to first base twice before the A's put an end to his scheduled activities. He's slated to undergo further evaluation to determine his new timeline for return, though a setback at this stage in the year could spell an early end to the 25-year-old's season. |
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Tyler Soderstrom Tyler Soderstrom Scratched with groin tightness
Fri, Sep 12, 2025, 6:27 PM
Soderstrom was scratched from the lineup for Friday's game versus the Reds due to groin tightness, Martin Gallegos of MLB.com reports.
Analysis: Soderstrom's groin first began bothering him during his pinch hit appearance Wednesday, and it appears to still be an issue after a day off Thursday. He'll now receive another day to recover while Carlos Cortes steps in to cover left field during Friday's series opener. |
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Brent Rooker Brent Rooker Pair of doubles in win
Thu, Sep 11, 2025, 9:00 AM
Rooker went 3-for-5 with two doubles and a run scored in Wednesday's 5-4 victory over Boston.
Analysis: Rooker didn't drive in any runs in Wednesday's win, but he still made his presence felt with his 11th three-hit game of the year and his fourth contest with multiple doubles. The 30-year-old's .824 OPS marks a step back from last season's .927 breakout, though he's remained a steady power source with 40 doubles, 27 homers and 82 RBI across 147 games. |
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Nick Kurtz Nick Kurtz Up to 30 homers
Thu, Sep 11, 2025, 8:32 AM
Kurtz went 2-for-4 with a solo home run in Wednesday's 5-4 win over the Red Sox.
Analysis: Kurtz put the A's ahead 2-1 in the second inning with an opposite-field shot off Payton Tolle, his 30th homer of the season and third in his last seven games. The rookie first baseman is batting .302 with a 1.023 OPS -- tops among all rookies -- 77 runs scored and 74 RBI across 426 plate appearances this season. |
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Mason Barnett Mason Barnett Short outing vs. Boston
Wed, Sep 10, 2025, 7:38 PM
Barnett did not factor into the decision Wednesday against the Red Sox, allowing three runs on seven hits and a walk across 3.2 innings. He struck out four.
Analysis: Barnett's major-league career has gotten off to a rocky start -- the right-hander's given up 12 runs across 12.2 innings in his first three starts. Barnett is currently scheduled to face the Red Sox again on the road in his next start, though it's unclear how long he'll remain in the rotation with Jacob Lopez (elbow) expected to return before the end of the season. |
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Shea Langeliers Shea Langeliers Powers A's in win
Wed, Sep 10, 2025, 7:30 PM
Langeliers went 2-for-4 with a solo home run, a double and an additional run scored in Wednesday's 5-4 win over the Red Sox.
Analysis: Langeliers opened the scoring in the first inning with a homer off Payton Tolle before leading off the bottom of the ninth with a double off Aroldis Chapman, eventually coming around to score the winning run. The 27-year-old Langeliers is up to 30 home runs for the first time in his four-year MLB career. Overall, he's slashing .266/.314/.536 with 68 RBI, 65 runs scored and six steals across 471 plate appearances this season. |
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JJ Bleday JJ Bleday Drawing rare start versus lefty
Wed, Sep 10, 2025, 1:23 PM
Bleday will start in left field and bat ninth in Wednesday's game against the Red Sox.
Analysis: The Athletics are facing a left-handed starter (Payton Tolle) for the fifth consecutive game, and though the left-handed-hitting Bleday was held out of the lineup in each of the previous four contests, he'll draw into the starting nine Wednesday while Tyler Soderstrom gets a day off. Bleday looks as though he'll continue to be deployed mostly in the strong side of a platoon in right field with Colby Thomas until Denzel Clarke (hip) potentially returns from the injured list in late September. |
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Tyler Soderstrom Tyler Soderstrom Sitting for matinee
Wed, Sep 10, 2025, 1:19 PM
Soderstrom is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Red Sox.
Analysis: For the fifth consecutive game, the Athletics are facing off against a left-handed starter (Payton Tolle), and though the left-handed-hitting Soderstrom started in each of the previous four contests, he'll take a seat Wednesday. JJ Bleday will cover left field in Soderstrom's stead. |
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Lawrence Butler Lawrence Butler Idle against lefty
Wed, Sep 10, 2025, 1:17 PM
Butler is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Red Sox.
Analysis: For the fifth consecutive game, the Athletics are facing off against a left-handed starter (Payton Tolle), and though the left-handed-hitting Butler started in three of the previous four contests, he'll take a seat Wednesday. Colby Thomas will cover center field in Butler's stead and will bat cleanup. |
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