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Chapman getting MRI for right hip strain Matt Chapman was pulled from Sunday’s 5-3 loss to the Padres at the Oakland Coliseum just before the start of the fifth inning with what the...

SEPTEMBER 7, 2020 • MLB.COM

Tatís hits 15th home run, Padres win series with A's

Fernando Tatís Jr. matched Angels slugger Mike Trout for the majors' home run lead with his 15th, a two-run drive in the seventh inning of the San Diego Padres’ back-and-forth 5-3...

SEPTEMBER 6, 2020 • Associated Press

Undergoing MRI Chapman was diagnosed with a right hip strain and will undergo an MRI, Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.

Impact Chapman was forced out of Sunday's contest prior to the fifth inning due to his injury, and the MRI could help to determine the extent of the issue. A better timetable for his return should come into focus once the results of the MRI are known.

SEPTEMBER 6, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Suffers apparent leg injury Chapman exited Sunday's game against the Padres with an apparent leg injury, Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.

Impact Chapman was replaced defensively to begin the fifth inning, and he appeared to be having his leg looked at by trainers before he was replaced. The nature and severity of the injury aren't yet known, and it's unclear whether his availability will be impacted moving forward.

SEPTEMBER 6, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Oakland A’s: Matt Chapman in terrible slump at the plate Oakland A's third baseman Matt Chapman has been mired in a horrific slump at the plate over his past seven games. Heading into the 2020 seas...

SEPTEMBER 6, 2020 • WHITECLEATBEAT.COM

LEADING OFF: Harper gets steamed, Trout reaches milestone

Bryce Harper could be cooled off, a day after he was ejected during Philadelphia’s game against the Mets at Citi Field

SEPTEMBER 6, 2020 • Associated Press

Padres take on the Athletics following Davies' strong showing

San Diego looks to follow up a dominant outing by Friday starter Zach Davies

SEPTEMBER 5, 2020 • Associated Press

Luzardo expected to start as Athletics host the Padres

The Padres will start Zach Davies on Friday while the Athletics are expected to counter with Jesus Luzardo

SEPTEMBER 4, 2020 • Associated Press

Seattle hosts Oakland, looks to build on Gonzales' strong performance

Seattle looks to follow up a strong showing by Monday starter Marco Gonzales

SEPTEMBER 2, 2020 • Associated Press

Valdez expected to start for the Astros against the Athletics

The Athletics will start Jesus Luzardo on Sunday and the Astros are expected to counter with Framber Valdez

AUGUST 30, 2020 • Associated Press

Blasts 10th homer Chapman went a combined 3-for-6 with a home run and three RBI in Saturday's doubleheader against Houston.

Impact Chapman knocked in both Oakland runs in the matinee and drove in another with a solo shot in the nightcap. The third baseman has 10 homers and 25 RBI on the season while slashing .252/.298/.580.

AUGUST 30, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Semien scratched; Chapman starts at SS Establishing himself as arguably the top defensive third baseman in the game, Matt Chapman was given a new position to conquer. After A’s sh...

AUGUST 30, 2020 • MLB.COM

Kyle Tucker leads Astros to 6-3 win over A's for DH sweep

Kyle Tucker hit a bases-clearing triple, George Springer homered and the Houston Astros defeated the Oakland Athletics 6-3 for a doubleheader sweep

AUGUST 29, 2020 • Associated Press

Yankees beat Mets 2-1 to stop 7-game slide

AUGUST 29, 2020 • Associated Press

McCullers Jr. expected to start for Houston against Oakland

The Athletics will start Frankie Montas on Saturday while the Astros are expected to counter with Lance McCullers Jr

AUGUST 29, 2020 • Associated Press

Back in starting nine Chapman (head) is in the lineup for Friday's game against the Astros.

Impact After being struck by a pitch on the helmet in Tuesday's game Chapman was held out of the lineup for the first time all season last time the A's took the field Wednesday. However, he is ready to get back in there for Friday's contest. Chapman will man the hot corner and hit cleanup in Oakland's batting order.

AUGUST 28, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Bassitt, Athletics to face McCullers Jr., Astros

The Athletics will start Chris Bassitt on Friday while the Astros are expected to counter with Lance McCullers Jr

AUGUST 28, 2020 • Associated Press

Bassitt expected to start for the Athletics against Rangers

The Athletics will start Chris Bassitt on Thursday and the Rangers are expected to counter with Jordan Lyles

AUGUST 27, 2020 • Associated Press

Will play Thursday Chapman (head) is expected to start Thursday's game against the Rangers, Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.

Impact The 27-year-old was hit in the helmet by a pitch Tuesday and was a late scratch from Wednesday's lineup, though he still appeared in the contest as a defensive replacement. Chapman didn't suffer a concussion, so the A's were likely just expressing caution with their third baseman.

AUGUST 27, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Scratched from lineup Chapman was scratched from the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Rangers for an undisclosed reason.

Impact Chapman remained in the game after being hit in the helmet by a pitch Tuesday, although the club hasn't confirmed whether his absence Wednesday is related. Vimael Machin will enter the lineup as the third baseman. Whether Chapman misses any additional time remains to be seen.

AUGUST 26, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Olson, Semien homer as A's cruise to 10-3 win over Rangers

Matt Olson and Marcus Semien connected on two-run homers, Stephen Piscotty lined a bases-clearing double and the Oakland Athletics beat the Texas Rangers 10-3

AUGUST 26, 2020 • Associated Press

Lynn gets 4th win as Rangers snap 8-game skid, 3-2 over A's

The Texas Rangers have won their first game in more than a week

AUGUST 25, 2020 • Associated Press

Canha's sacrifice fly lifts A's past Angels in 10

Mark Canha hit a sacrifice fly in the 10th inning, and the Oakland Athletics beat the Los Angeles Angels 5-4

AUGUST 24, 2020 • Associated Press

Leaves yard in loss Chapman went 1-for-3 with a solo home run and a walk in a loss to the Angels on Saturday.

Impact Chapman's fourth-inning solo blast was the third baseman's third over the last two games and eighth of August overall. The 25-year-old now has a five-game on-base streak, and he's managed to raise his both his batting average (.188 to .250) and slugging percentage (.375 to .598) significantly since Aug. 2.

AUGUST 23, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Trout drives in 3 as Angels beat Athletics 4-3

AUGUST 23, 2020 • Associated Press

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Tatís hits 15th home run, Padres win series with A's

LEADING OFF: Harper gets steamed, Trout reaches milestone

Padres take on the Athletics following Davies' strong showing

Luzardo expected to start as Athletics host the Padres

Seattle hosts Oakland, looks to build on Gonzales' strong performance

Valdez expected to start for the Astros against the Athletics

Kyle Tucker leads Astros to 6-3 win over A's for DH sweep

Yankees beat Mets 2-1 to stop 7-game slide

McCullers Jr. expected to start for Houston against Oakland

Bassitt, Athletics to face McCullers Jr., Astros

Bassitt expected to start for the Athletics against Rangers

Olson, Semien homer as A's cruise to 10-3 win over Rangers

Lynn gets 4th win as Rangers snap 8-game skid, 3-2 over A's

Canha's sacrifice fly lifts A's past Angels in 10

Trout drives in 3 as Angels beat Athletics 4-3