JUNE 28, 2021 • SFCHRONICLE.COM
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Matt Olson - Continues producing in win Olson went 1-for-3 with two walks, a stolen base and a run in a win over the Giants on Sunday.
Impact The versatile slugger got it done with some small ball Sunday, boosting his season OBP to an elite, career-high .379 by reaching safely in the 24th game over his last 26. Olson's .296 average also ranks as a new high-water mark and augments what could ultimately turn out to be a career-best campaign for Olson if he remains healthy.
JUNE 28, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Elvis Andrus - Productive in win Andrus went 1-for-4 with an RBI sacrifice fly, a run and a stolen base in a win over the Giants on Sunday.
Impact The veteran shortstop extended the Athletics' lead to 5-0 with his sixth-inning sac fly, while the stolen base was Andrus' sixth of the season. The solid effort Sunday was an extension of what has been a productive June for Andrus, one in which he's now generated a .270/.313/.382 slash line with 10 doubles, 10 RBI, six walks, three steals and 13 runs across 96 plate appearances.
JUNE 28, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
José Álvarez - Extends scoreless streak Alvarez has not allowed a run in his last 9.1 innings.
Impact Alvarez logged a perfect inning in Sunday's 6-2 loss to Oakland. The southpaw has given up just three hits, but he's only struck out two batters during his scoreless streak, which has spanned eight appearances. For the year, Alvarez has a 3.12 ERA, 1.27 WHIP, 17:9 K:BB, two holds and a 2-1 record across 26 innings in a low-leverage role.
JUNE 28, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Oakland A's get what they desperately needed from Cole Irvin The Oakland A's desperately needed Cole Irvin to pitch deep into Sunday's game. The bullpen has been overworked lately, resulting in several...
JUNE 28, 2021 • WHITECLEATBEAT.COM
MLB Weekly Roundup: No. 1 prospect Wander Franco bursts on the scene for the Rays
Wander Franco's highly anticipated debut was the highlight of a week filled with baseball drama, Ben Verlander writes.JUNE 28, 2021 • FOX SPORTS
