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Day-to-day with contusion Olson is considered day-to-day with a left thumb contusion, Shayna Rubin of The San Jose Mercury News reports.

Impact Olson was plunked on his left hand in the seventh inning of Monday's game and was lifted in the eighth. Fortunately, it sounds like he avoided a serious injury, with Rubin reporting that there is nothing broken. Mitch Moreland is dealing with a hamstring injury, so Seth Brown could get more run if Olson is forced to miss additional time.

APRIL 13, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Leaves game after HBP Olson left Monday's game after he was hit on his left hand by a pitch in the seventh inning, Shayna Rubin of The San Jose Mercury News reports.

Impact Olson stayed in the game initially but was lifted before the bottom of the eighth inning. Seth Brown replaced Olson at first base. Olson went 0-for-2 with an RBI and a strikeout prior to exiting.

APRIL 13, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Matt Olson's 3-run blast lifts Athletics to win over Astros at last Matt Olson’s tiebreaking three-run homer in the eighth inning lifted the Oakland...

APRIL 10, 2021 • CHRON.COM

Drives in three Olson went 2-for-4 with a three-run home run in a victory over the Astros on Friday.

Impact Olson broke a 1-1 tie in the eighth inning, crushing a 414-foot shot to right field with a pair of runners on base. The first baseman entered the game having gone 0-for-11 over his past three games, and Friday's effort pushed his average up to .240 for the campaign.

APRIL 10, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Olson's 3-run blast lifts Athletics to 6-2 win over Astros

Matt Olson’s tiebreaking three-run homer in the eighth inning lifted the Oakland Athletics to a 6-2 win over Houston Astros

APRIL 10, 2021 • Associated Press

Back in lineup Olson (knee) is starting Thursday's game against the Astros, Matt Kawahara of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.

Impact Olson missed the last two games due to a knee contusion, but he'll serve as the designated hitter and bat second during Thursday's series opener. He went 4-for-17 with a double, one RBI and six strikeouts in his first five games of the season.

APRIL 8, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

A's rally to beat Dodgers 4-3 in 10 for 1st win of season

Mitch Moreland hit an RBI single with one out in the 10th inning and the Oakland Athletics rallied to beat the defending champion Los Angeles Dodgers 4-3 for their first win of the...

APRIL 7, 2021 • Associated Press

Remains sidelined Wednesday Olson (knee) isn't starting Wednesday's game against the Dodgers.

Impact Olson will sit out for a second straight contest after suffering a knee contusion recently. He underwent an MRI that revealed no structural damage and should be considered day-to-day. Mitch Moreland is starting at first base, Mark Canha is serving as the designated hitter and Seth Brown is joining the lineup in left field in Olson's absence.

APRIL 7, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Kershaw bounces back, Dodgers beat winless A's 5-1

Clayton Kershaw struck out eight in seven smooth innings to send the Athletics to their worst start in more than a century, and the Los Angeles Dodgers beat winless Oakland 5-1 for...

APRIL 7, 2021 • Associated Press

Out with bruised knee Olson has a knee contusion, which is why he is out of Tuesday's lineup against the Dogers, Matt Kawahara of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.

Impact He suffered the injury while sliding in to the wall chasing a foul ball. An MRI showed no structural damage, so Olson should be considered day-to-day. Tony Kemp is starting at second base, Jed Lowrie is starting at DH and Mitch Moreland is starting at first base with Olson getting the day off.

APRIL 6, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Out of Tuesday's lineup Olson is not in Tuesday's lineup against the Dodgers, Matt Kawahara of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.

Impact The left-handed slugger will take a seat with one of the game's top lefty starters (Clayton Kershaw) on the hill for Los Angeles. Olson is 4-for-17 with six strikeouts and three walks through five games. Jed Lowrie moves to designated hitter while Mitch Moreland handles first base.

APRIL 6, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Yordan Álvarez hits 3-run homer as Astros beat A's again

Yordan Álvarez hit a three-run homer and Houston kept thriving through all the boos, slugging its way to a third straight win in a 9-1 victory over the Oakland Athletics on Saturda...

APRIL 3, 2021 • Associated Press

Multi-hit effort in loss Olson went 2-for-4 with a double and a run in a loss to the Astros on Friday.

Impact Olson raked most of Cactus League play, and after an 0-for-3 tally on Opening Day, he stepped up with one of the Athletics' two multi-hit efforts Friday. The slugger is looking to return to form after a forgettable 2020 that saw him post a .195 average across 245 plate appearances.

APRIL 3, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Mad Bum gets opener for D-backs; Kluber is Yanks' No. 2

The Arizona Diamondbacks are ready to open the season in familiar fashion: with Mad Bum on the mound

MARCH 29, 2021 • Associated Press

Matt Olson projected to lead American League in homers in 2021 Matt Olson has been an integral part of the Oakland A's offense since he arrived in the majors to stay in 2017. He has been a feared power h...

MARCH 22, 2021 • WHITECLEATBEAT.COM

Decimating spring arms Olson is hitting .406 (13-for-32) with four doubles, five home runs, 14 RBI, a walk and eight runs over 12 Cactus League games.

Impact The slugging first baseman pushed his average over the .400 mark with a 3-for-4 day at the expense of the Angels on Saturday that featured a two-run blast which Martin Gallegos of MLB.com reports took out a palm tree considerably beyond the scoreboard in right-center field. The heavy offseason work he put in with hitting coach Darren Bush after mustering just a .195 average in 2020 seems to be paying dividends, with Olson remarking "I've gotten to a couple of pitches early that I wasn't handling well last year" after Saturday's game.

MARCH 22, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

A's spring training observations: Matt Olson continues his spring tear Oakland Athletics first baseman Matt Olson had three hits Saturday and is batting .406...

MARCH 21, 2021 • SFCHRONICLE.COM

Healthy Olson 'frightening for the league' A’s manager Bob Melvin has said on multiple occasions that he believes Matt Olson will win an MVP Award one day. If the first baseman’s perf...

MARCH 21, 2021 • MLB.COM

Yanks star Stanton off to strong start after smashing finish

Giancarlo Stanton is picking up where he ended the postseason last year

MARCH 21, 2021 • Associated Press

Astros LHP Framber Valdez gets positive update on injury

The Houston Astros received a positive update on left-hander Framber Valdez on the same day Forrest Whitley had season-ending surgery on his right elbow

MARCH 18, 2021 • Associated Press

Gallo's early power surge brings hope for big 2021 season

Joey Gallo has hit five homers in his first seven spring training games, giving the Texas Rangers hope that the slugger can bounce back from a tough 2020 season

MARCH 11, 2021 • Associated Press

Now in Chisox 'pen, Kopech makes debut after 2020 opt-out

Michael Kopech is getting used to his new relief role with the Chicago White Sox

MARCH 10, 2021 • Associated Press

Continues wielding scorching bat Olson, who went 2-for-3 with a two-run home run and an additional run in Sunday's Cactus League win over the Indians, is now hitting .500 with three homers and eight RBI overall ac...

Impact Olson also has a two-bagger on his spring resume and has encouragingly struck out only twice, as the extensive work he put in on his hitting during the offseason is clearly paying early dividends. There's no concerns about the 26-year-old's prodigious power stroke, but a reduction in last season's career-worst 31.4 percent strikeout rate will be key to Olson's chances of significantly boosting last year's abysmal .195 average.

MARCH 8, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

All-Stars, Iowa cornfield, Arenado return spice MLB schedule

Baseball returns to a full schedule this year after last season was curtailed by the COVID-19 pandemic

MARCH 8, 2021 • Associated Press

Indians minus Ramírez, Reyes after they break virus protocol

The Cleveland Indians have broken COVID-19 protocols for the third time in less than a year, this time costing them third baseman José Ramírez and slugger Franmil Reyes

MARCH 8, 2021 • Associated Press

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