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OAKLAND ATHLETICS
36-24 · 2020 1ST IN AL WEST
Notes: Olson goes deeeeep; Chapman hits MESA, Ariz. -- Matt Olson entered Spring Training and made it clear he was on a mission to prove that his down numbers on offense last year...
Montas' 2021 mantra: 'Enjoy the game' MESA, Ariz. -- Frankie Montas had a plan to enter Spring Training ahead of most A’s starters by following a rigorous throwing program throug...
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Oakland A’s may not have long to wait for Tyler Soderstrom In most cases, a catcher drafted out of high school will take years before they become a factor. They need to learn the nuances of the profe...
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Impresses in spring debut Jefferies was impressive during his one-inning start in Sunday's Cactus League loss to the Dodgers, Martin Gallegos of MLB.com reports.
Impact The promising right-hander made quick work of Mookie Betts, Corey Seager and Austin Barnes, needing just nine pitches, seven of which he threw for strikes, to record a clean opening frame. His strikeout of Betts on three pitches to open the game undoubtedly set the right tone, and Jefferies, who endured a rough introduction to the big leagues late last season in a tough outing against the Rangers, also focused on his breathing to remain relaxed. That helped the 25-year-old deploy his impressive arsenal despite the quick outing, with his fastball clocking in at 96 mph and Jefferies also utilizing both his cutter and developing slider with effectiveness.
14 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE
Mark Canha to see majority of playing time in left One of the biggest questions facing the Oakland A's involves who will be playing in left during the 2021 season. Robbie Grossman, the A's pr...
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Notes: Jefferies sharp; Reed wows with arm MESA, Ariz. -- Daulton Jefferies was admittedly overwhelmed by the nerves he took to the mound at Globe Life Field last September for the A’...
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Oakland A’s will still have Paul Blackburn in their system It appeared as though Paul Blackburn's time with the Oakland A's was at an end. Due to their spate of signings, room needed to be found on t...
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Oakland A’s: Expect Big Things From Matt Olson in 2021 One thing to consider is that 2020 was a bizarre year in general. The changes and sacrifices that players made to make the 2020 season happe...
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What we learned at A’s camp: Why Mark Canha didn’t watch any film of his swing during the offseason “You have to be able to watch video, good feel, understand how your body feels and not just what it’s like on video.”
2 DAYS AGO • MERCURYNEWS.COM
Remains with organization Blackburn cleared waivers Saturday and will remain in camp as a non-roster invitee, Martin Gallegos of MLB.com reports.
Impact Blackburn and his 5.69 career ERA were unsurprisingly not a hot commodity on waivers. He'll remain in an organizational depth role for Oakland going forward.
2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE
A's 'excited' to play in front of fans again at Hohokam Stadium After a season of playing in empty stadiums, the Oakland Athletics welcome a limited...
2 DAYS AGO • SFCHRONICLE.COM
Frankie Montas hoping to be ready for Opening Day Just a week ago, Frankie Montas had learned of another setback in his quest to become the pitcher that the Oakland A's had hoped for. Montas...
2 DAYS AGO • WHITECLEATBEAT.COM
Ramp-up process begins Montas, who was cleared to join spring training Thursday after a stay on the COVID-19 injured list, has already begun his ramp-up process, Martin Gallegos of MLB.com reports.
Impact The right-hander has already begun a throwing program, and manager Bob Melvin has confirmed Montas will be on the same schedule as the rest of the staff, but just a bit behind in the actual implementation. Montas is expected to progress from throwing bullpens to facing hitters in simulated situations in coming days, and he'll naturally have a chance to see action in multiple Cactus League games.
2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE
Visa issues resolved Barrera has resolved his visa issues and is in Arizona, Martin Gallegos of MLB.com reports.
Impact Barrera missed the start of spring training, but he'll now undergo intake testing prior to joining the team in camp. He could compete for a backup role in the outfield this spring after slashing .324/.365/.490 at Double-A Midland in 2018 and 2019.
2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE
Oakland A’s ready to unleash A.J. Puk this season It has been four long years since the last time A.J. Puk felt healthy. After his solid showing in 2017, the expectation was that the Oakland...
2 DAYS AGO • WHITECLEATBEAT.COM
Why ex-Giants Sergio Romo and Yusmeiro Petit fit in so well with the A's Sergio Romo and Yusmeiro Petit were part of championship-winning bullpens with the Giants. Reunited, they hope to do the same with the A's.
2 DAYS AGO • THEATHLETIC.COM
'Free and easy' Puk raring to go for '21 MESA, Ariz. -- Every time that A.J. Puk picked up a baseball over the past two years, doubt crept into his mind. Overcoming Tommy John surge...
3 DAYS AGO • MLB.COM
At Giants and A's spring training, 'weird' is just the new normal For the A’s and the Giants, spring training 2021 is at once strange, because of all the...
3 DAYS AGO • SFCHRONICLE.COM
Not yet throwing Romo has yet to throw a bullpen session in spring training, but manager Bob Melvin confirmed Thursday it's by design and not indicative of any injury, Matt Kawahara of the San Fran...
Impact Melvin adds the veteran reliever is one of several arms being built up slowly. The 37-year-old would seemingly have plenty of wiggle room in terms of preparation time, considering his body of work over an extended period. Romo is expected to fill a key later-inning relief role for a revamped Athletics bullpen that lost a veteran right-hander with a very similar profile in Joakim Soria this offseason, among other arms.
4 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE
Could face hitters in coming days Puk could face hitters in live batting practice "pretty soon" according to manager Bob Melvin, Matt Kawahara of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.
Impact The big lefty has already looked good in his early bullpen sessions as he rounds back into shape following another injury-marred season in 2020. Melvin's proclamation supports the notion Puk hasn't suffered any setbacks with his activity level thus far, and it therefore appears likely the team will test him by elevating him to live hitters soon.
4 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE
Looks good after diligent offseason Manaea is already looking more confident and efficient with his pre-delivery movement during early bullpen sessions after some targeted offseason training, Martin Gallegos of MLB.c...
Impact The veteran southpaw went into the offseason with some momentum after going 4-1 with a 2.77 ERA over his final seven regular-season starts, and he got right to improving certain physical and mental aspects of his game. Manaea worked with a trainer on improving mobility and durability that strengthened his internal abductors, leading to what appears to be improved mechanics. The 29-year-old also put in time with mental performance coach and former college teammate Tyler Pazik to sharpen his confidence and killer instinct on the mound, a resource he plans to continue availing himself of during the regular season.
4 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE
Oakland A’s: The forgotten Ben Sheets Era There was a time when Ben Sheets was one of the better pitchers in the game. He was an impressive young pitcher for the Brewers whose career...
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How Greg Maddux played into Sean Manaea’s offseason rediscovery “The biggest thing is believing I’m nasty. I feel like I’m too nice.”
4 DAYS AGO • MERCURYNEWS.COM
Manaea brings 'disgusting stuff' to A's MESA, Ariz. -- A’s left-hander Sean Manaea usually keys in on one particular pitch during Spring Training. Last year, it was mastering his s...
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