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Sitting against southpaw Butler is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Reds.

Impact 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.

SEPTEMBER 14, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Achieves 20-20 season Butler went 2-for-4 with a walk, one RBI, three stolen bases and two runs scored in Saturday's 11-5 win over the Reds.

Impact Butler's burst of speed on the basepaths secured a 20-20 season for him. Prior to Saturday, he had gone 40 games without a steal, getting caught on his two attempts in that span. He's also hit well lately, logging multiple hits in seven of his last 13 games. He's up to 20 homers, 20 steals on 27 attempts, 59 RBI, 79 runs scored and a .240/.313/.416 slash line through 141 contests this season.

SEPTEMBER 14, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Achieves 20-20 season Butler went 2-for-4 with a walk, one RBI, three stolen bases and two runs scored in Saturday's 11-5 win over the Reds.

SEPTEMBER 14, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Athletics bring 1-0 series lead over Reds into game 2

The Athletics face the Cincinnati Reds, leading the series 1-0

SEPTEMBER 13, 2025 • Associated Press

A's beat Reds 3-0 as Cortes hits 2 homers Lawrence Butler hit his 20th homer on Brady Singer’s third pitch to give the Athletics the lead.

SEPTEMBER 13, 2025 • PRESSDEMOCRAT.COM

Reaches 20-homer mark Butler went 2-for-4 with a solo home run in Friday's 3-0 win over the Reds.

Impact Butler led off the bottom of the first inning with a homer, and that was ultimately all the offense the Athletics needed. He's hit well lately, going 18-for-53 (.340) over his last 15 games, adding three homers and seven RBI in that span. The outfielder reached the 20-homer mark for the second year in a row and has added a .238/.310/.415 slash line, 58 RBI, 77 runs scored, 29 doubles and 17 stolen bases across 140 contests.

SEPTEMBER 13, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Athletics beat Reds 3-0 as Carlos Cortes hits 2 homers

Carlos Cortes hit a pair of solo home runs, Lawrence Butler led off with a homer and the Athletics beat the Cincinnati Reds 3-0 after A’s starter J

SEPTEMBER 13, 2025 • Associated Press

Athletics begin 3-game series at home against the Reds

The Athletics host the Cincinnati Reds to begin a three-game series

SEPTEMBER 12, 2025 • Associated Press

Missed Opportunities Haunt Red Sox In Frustrating Loss To A's - NESN.com The Boston Red Sox won their series against the Athletics, but it should have been a sweep. The Red Sox had plenty of opportunities to beat...

SEPTEMBER 11, 2025 • NESN.COM

Red Sox fall to A's 5-4; Chapman's hitless streak ends at 50 batters, 17 appearances The Athletics' Lawrence Butler hit a ninth-inning walk-off single in a 5-4 win Wednesday over the Boston Red Sox

SEPTEMBER 11, 2025 • BOSTON.COM

Kurtz, Butler power A's past Red Sox 5-4, end Chapman's hitless streak of 50 batters, 17 appearances

Nick Kurtz joined Jose Canseco and Mark McGwire as the only Athletics rookies to hit 30 home runs and Lawrence Butler hit a ninth-inning walk-off single in a 5-4 win over the Bosto...

SEPTEMBER 10, 2025 • Associated Press

Idle against lefty Butler is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Red Sox.

Impact 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.

SEPTEMBER 10, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Idle against lefty Butler is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Red Sox.

SEPTEMBER 10, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Early strikes out 11, tying Red Sox record for debut, as Boston tops A's 6-0 to close on Yankees

Connelly Early struck out 11 to tie the Red Sox record for a major league debut, and Boston beat the Athletics 6-0 to close on the New York Yankees for the top AL wild card

SEPTEMBER 10, 2025 • Associated Press

Connelly Early ties Red Sox record with 11 strikeouts in 5 shutout innings during MLB debut vs A's

Boston Red Sox pitcher Connelly Early struck out 11 in five shutout innings to match a franchise record during his major league debut against the Athletics

SEPTEMBER 9, 2025 • Associated Press

Not starting Monday Butler is not in the Athletics' starting lineup against the Red Sox on Monday.

Impact Butler has a .188 batting average over 106 plate appearances against southpaws this season, so he'll begin Monday's game in the dugout as the Red Sox send Garrett Crochet to the mound. Tyler Soderstrom, Colby Thomas and Brent Rooker will start in the outfield from left to right for the Athletics. Butler has logged at least two hits in five of his last 10 games, and over that span he has gone 13-for-38 (.342) with six runs, two homers and five RBI.

SEPTEMBER 8, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Angels bring home losing streak into matchup against the Athletics

The Los Angeles Angels aim to stop their four-game home losing streak with a win over the Athletics

SEPTEMBER 6, 2025 • Associated Press

Launches 19th homer Butler went 3-for-5 with a solo home run, a second RBI and two total runs scored in Friday's 10-4 win over the Angels.

Impact Butler has logged multiple hits in five of his last seven games while adding two homers and five RBI in that span. He had a poor August, batting .215 with a .688 OPS over 25 contests, but he turned things around late in the month, and that has carried over to a successful early September. On the season, the outfielder has 19 long balls, 17 stolen bases, 56 RBI, 76 runs scored and a .238/.310/.415 slash line through 135 games.

SEPTEMBER 6, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Athletics erupt for seven runs in third inning of a 10-4 win over Angels

JJ Bleday hit a three-run homer during a seven-run third inning, Mason Barnett recovered after giving up four runs in the first inning, and the Athletics beat the Los Angeles Angel...

SEPTEMBER 6, 2025 • Associated Press

Clubs homer Saturday Butler went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Saturday's 9-3 loss to the Rangers.

Impact Butler snapped a 10-game stretch without a homer, during which he hit just .188 (6-for-32) with three RBI. The outfielder's third-inning blast got the Athletics on the board, but they were playing from behind for nearly the whole game. Butler is up to 18 long balls, 52 RBI, 71 runs scored and 17 stolen bases while slashing .229/.301/.405 over 130 contests this season.

AUGUST 31, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Rangers get 17 hits and hammer Athletics 9-3 for 4th straight win

Josh Jung had three hits, including a pair of RBI doubles, and Merrill Kelly pitched into the seventh inning as the surging Texas Rangers defeated the Athletics 9-3 for their fourt...

AUGUST 31, 2025 • Associated Press

Rangers power past Athletics with home runs from Heim and Helman

Jonah Heim and rookie Michael Helman hit home runs to back a strong start by Jack Leiter, and the Texas Rangers beat the Athletics 5-2

AUGUST 30, 2025 • Associated Press

Last Night in Baseball: Justin Verlander Makes Strikeout History Against Cubs

Justin Verlander reached a historic strikeout threshold, the Phillies can't beat the Mets, Riley Greene hit an absurd homer and more from Tu...

AUGUST 27, 2025 • FOX SPORTS

Last Night in Baseball: Justin Verlander Makes Strikeout History Against Cubs

Hernaiz draws walk-off walk, Athletics beat Tigers 7-6 in 10 innings

Darell Hernaiz walked with the bases loaded in the bottom of the 10th inning, and the Athletics beat the American League-leading Detroit Tigers 7-6

AUGUST 27, 2025 • Associated Press

Sitting out versus Skubal Butler is not in the lineup for Monday's contest against the Tigers.

Impact Butler has not been playing versus tougher left-handers, and Tarik Skubal -- who takes the ball for the Tigers in the series opener -- certainly qualifies. Colby Thomas is covering center field, and JJ Bleday will be in right field for the Athletics on Monday.

AUGUST 25, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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Athletics bring 1-0 series lead over Reds into game 2

Athletics beat Reds 3-0 as Carlos Cortes hits 2 homers

Athletics begin 3-game series at home against the Reds

Kurtz, Butler power A's past Red Sox 5-4, end Chapman's hitless streak of 50 batters, 17 appearances

Early strikes out 11, tying Red Sox record for debut, as Boston tops A's 6-0 to close on Yankees

Connelly Early ties Red Sox record with 11 strikeouts in 5 shutout innings during MLB debut vs A's

Angels bring home losing streak into matchup against the Athletics

Athletics erupt for seven runs in third inning of a 10-4 win over Angels

Rangers get 17 hits and hammer Athletics 9-3 for 4th straight win

Rangers power past Athletics with home runs from Heim and Helman

Last Night in Baseball: Justin Verlander Makes Strikeout History Against Cubs

Hernaiz draws walk-off walk, Athletics beat Tigers 7-6 in 10 innings