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Deadspin | Rhett Lowder, Reds send Athletics to another series defeat Deadspin | Rhett Lowder, Reds send Athletics to another series defeat

5 DAYS AGO • DEADSPIN.COM

Sonny Gray feeling more like himself with Red Sox and matches career high with AL-best 14th win

Sonny Gray and the surging Boston Red Sox are on quite a roll together

5 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

McLain homers to back Lowder in the Reds' 3-2 victory over the A's

Matt McLain homered, Rhett Lowder won for the first time since April and the Cincinnati Reds beat the Athletics 3-2 on Wednesday night

5 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Jeff McNeil - Filling in for injured Kurtz at 1B McNeil will start at first base and bat fifth in Wednesday's game against the Reds.

Impact McNeil will be included in the lineup for a third straight game and appears to have reclaimed a regular starting role against right-handed pitching in the wake of Nick Kurtz's (thumb) move to the injured list. The 34-year-old has been dialed in at the dish since the All-Star break, slashing .413/.438/.522 with one home run, two steals, nine RBI and six runs in 15 games.

5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Carlos Cortes - Held out against right-hander Cortes is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Reds.

Impact The Athletics have been shielding the left-handed-hitting Cortes against left-handed pitching, but he'll take a seat against a righty (Rhett Lowder) on Wednesday after going 0-for-4 with a walk while starting in the previous two contests. Jacob Wilson will get a break from playing shortstop but will remain in the lineup as Cortes' replacement at designated hitter.

5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Zack Gelof - Homers in first rehab game Gelof (knee) started at second base and went 1-for-3 with a three-run home run with Triple-A Las Vegas on Tuesday.

Impact Gelof made his first rehab appearance since hitting the shelf July 10 due to a right knee laceration and crushed a three-run shot in the fifth inning. The expectation is that the 26-year-old will need about 20 MiLB at-bats before returning to the big-league club, per MLB.com. He started Tuesday's contest at second base but has spent much of the season with the Athletics at third base, with the versatility to play just about anywhere in the field. Before landing on the injured list, Gelof slashed .273/.327/.476 with 11 home runs, 29 RBI, 41 runs and eight stolen bases across 67 games.

5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Henry Bolte - Three hits in Cincy Bolte went 3-for-4 with a run scored and a stolen base in Tuesday's 5-4 loss to the Reds.

Impact The rookie center fielder produced his second three-hit performance in the last three games as he emerges from a slump. Over his last seven contests, Bolte is batting .474 (9-for-19) with a homer, two steals, four runs and four RBI. Tuesday's pilfer was his 30th of the season across all levels -- Bolte stole 17 bags in 19 attempts over 37 Triple-A games before his promotion, and has gone 13-for-20 across 70 games in the majors.

5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Hogan Harris - Can't find plate in blown save Harris (3-1) blew the save and took the loss Tuesday, giving up two runs on three walks in two-thirds of an innings as the A's fell 5-4 to the Reds. He struck out one.

Impact Taking the mound for the eighth inning to preserve a 4-3 lead, Harris instead walked the first two batters he faced, then brought both home with two outs on a pair of wild pitches. It's the second time in his last three appearances that Harris has been tagged for multiple runs, while the blown save was his first since June 21 -- although had he gotten through the eighth, another reliever might have gotten the call in the ninth. The southpaw's nine saves leads the A's in 2026, but he's also got five blown saves on his ledger, and his job security as closer should be viewed as very low.

6 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

J.T. Ginn - Tosses quality start in return Ginn didn't factor into the decision in Tuesday's 5-4 loss to the Reds, giving up three runs on five hits and two walks over six innings. He struck out five.

Impact Making his first start since July 18 after dealing with blister issues, Ginn threw 54 of 91 pitches for strikes en route to his 10th quality start of the season before leaving the mound with the score tied 3-3. The right-hander has been tagged with three earned runs or fewer in seven of his last eight outings dating back to June 15, posting a 4.09 ERA, 1.32 WHIP and 40:21 K:BB in 44 innings during that span. Ginn will look to get back in the win column in his next start, which is scheduled to come on the road this weekend in Boston.

6 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Why It's Too Soon To Give Up on the Athletics Even though the Athletics have been awful lately, there are still some bright spots to watch.

6 DAYS AGO • SI.COM

Athletics Gift Reds a Win: Key Takeaways The Athletics looked solid for most of the game, but simply could not get out of their own way.

6 DAYS AGO • SI.COM

Athletics bring 6-game losing streak into matchup against the Reds

The Athletics come into the matchup against the Cincinnati Reds after losing six in a row

6 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Deadspin | Reds score twice in eighth without a hit to top Athletics Deadspin | Reds score twice in eighth without a hit to top Athletics

6 DAYS AGO • DEADSPIN.COM

Deadspin | Reds score twice in 8th without a hit to top Athletics Deadspin | Reds score twice in 8th without a hit to top Athletics

6 DAYS AGO • DEADSPIN.COM

Reds score twice in 8th on wild pitches to beat Athletics 5-4

Elly De La Cruz and Sal Stewart drew walks leading off the eighth inning against Hogan Harris and both scored on wild pitches to help the Cincinnati Reds beat the Athletics 5-4

6 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

With roster largely intact, Reds earn WILD win in 1st game post-Deadline CINCINNATI -- When Monday's Trade Deadline came and went without him being dealt away from the Reds, catcher Tyler Stephenson could immediat...

6 DAYS AGO • MLB.COM

Ben Bowden - DFA'd by A's The Athletics designated Bowden for assignment Tuesday.

Impact The A's selected Bowden's contract from Triple-A over the weekend, and he'll stay on the big-league roster will end up lasting only a few days. The left-hander made his season debut Sunday against Detroit and surrendered four runs over one inning.

6 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Athletics place 1B Nick Kurtz and LHP Jeffrey Springs on the injured list

The Athletics placed first baseman Nick Kurtz on the 10-day injured list with a strained right thumb and placed left-hander Jeffrey Springs on the 15-day IL with right hip discomfo...

6 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Max Muncy - Rejoins big club The A's recalled Muncy from Triple-A Las Vegas on Tuesday.

Impact The 23-year-old was optioned to Triple-A in late July and is now back in the majors with Nick Kurtz (thumb) landing on the injured list. Muncy has a .687 OPS and a 34.3 percent strikeout rate in 48 games this season and is likely to serve as a reserve infielder while up with the big club.

6 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Jeffrey Springs - Lands on injured list The Athletics placed Springs on the 15-day injured list Tuesday, retroactive to Aug. 1, due to right hip discomfort.

Impact It's not clear when the injury surfaced for Springs, but he last pitched Friday against the Tigers and gave up two runs on four hits and five walks over four innings. The left-hander will be eligible to be reinstated Aug. 16 but is without an official timeline for his return.

6 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Jacob Wilson - Returning to lineup Tuesday Wilson (knee) will start at shortstop and bat second in Tuesday's game versus the Reds.

Impact Wilson sat out Sunday's contest against the Tigers as he deals with patellar tendinitis in his knee, but he's ready to go after a team off day Monday. His knee situation is considered manageable, but Wilson could require the occasional off day in the final two months.

6 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

J.T. Ginn - Reinstated for Tuesday's start The Athletics activated Ginn (finger) from the 15-day injured list to start Tuesday's game against the Reds.

Impact Ginn has been on the shelf the past couple weeks due to a finger blister, but he'll rejoin the Athletics' rotation after spending the 15-day minimum on the IL. The right-hander is coming off one of his better starts of the campaign, as he allowed just one hit with seven strikeouts and three walks over 6.1 scoreless frames his last time out versus the Nationals.

6 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Nick Kurtz - Out with thumb strain The Athletics placed Kurtz on the 10-day injured list Tuesday, retroactive to Aug. 1, due to a strained right thumb.

Impact Kurtz visited a hand specialist Monday after sitting out Saturday's and Sunday's contest due to the thumb injury, and he'll be sidelined for at least another week after being diagnosed with an acute on chronic volar plate tear of the MCP joint, per Martin Gallegos of MLB.com. The 23-year-old is receiving a platelet-rich plasma injection Tuesday and is without an official timeline for his return.

6 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Why Athletics Must Win Upcoming Series Against Reds The Athletics have a great opportunity to snap their 10-series losing streak.

AUGUST 4 • SI.COM

Reds Look to Keep Momentum Going, Welcome Athletics to Three-Game Series The Reds begin another series after a surprising trade deadline.

AUGUST 4 • SI.COM

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Sonny Gray feeling more like himself with Red Sox and matches career high with AL-best 14th win

McLain homers to back Lowder in the Reds' 3-2 victory over the A's

Athletics bring 6-game losing streak into matchup against the Reds

Reds score twice in 8th on wild pitches to beat Athletics 5-4

Athletics place 1B Nick Kurtz and LHP Jeffrey Springs on the injured list

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Sonny Gray feeling more like himself with Red Sox and matches career high with AL-best 14th win

McLain homers to back Lowder in the Reds' 3-2 victory over the A's

Athletics bring 6-game losing streak into matchup against the Reds

Reds score twice in 8th on wild pitches to beat Athletics 5-4

Athletics place 1B Nick Kurtz and LHP Jeffrey Springs on the injured list