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Harper's hitting, Luzardo's pitching key Phillies' 13-0 romp over Giants, keeping Verlander winless

Bryce Harper homered and doubled three times, Jesús Luzardo struck out seven and gave up three hits in seven innings, and the Philadelphia Phillies kept Justin Verlander winless wi...

6 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Contract selected from Triple-A Alexander's contract was selected from Triple-A Sacramento on Saturday, John Shea of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.

Impact Erik Miller was placed on the IL with a sprained elbow, and Alexander was summoned to serve as a lefty bullpen replacement. Alexander had a 13.50 ERA, 2.63 WHIP and 3:2 K:BB in 5.1 innings at Triple-A and gave up 11 earned runs in 16.1 innings with the Rockies earlier this year.

JULY 6 • ROTOWIRE

Contract selected from Triple-A Alexander's contract was selected from Triple-A Sacramento on Saturday, John Shea of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.

Impact Erik Miller was placed on the IL with a sprained elbow, and Alexander was summoned to serve as a lefty bullpen replacement. Alexander had a 13.50 ERA, 2.63 WHIP and 3:2 K:BB in 5.1 innings at Triple-A and gave up 11 earned runs in 16.1 innings with the Rockies earlier this year.

JULY 6 • ROTOWIRE

Gets minors deal from Giants The Giants signed Alexander to a minor-league contract Tuesday.

Impact Alexander was cut loose by the Rockies in late May after allowing 11 runs with a 6:7 K:BB over 16.1 innings. However, the veteran southpaw had a career 3.20 ERA and 66.8 percent groundball rate prior to this season, making him worthy of a gamble on a minor-league pact.

JUNE 11 • ROTOWIRE

Gets minors deal from Giants The Giants signed Alexander to a minor-league contract Tuesday.

Impact Alexander was cut loose by the Rockies in late May after allowing 11 runs with a 6:7 K:BB over 16.1 innings. However, the veteran southpaw had a career 3.20 ERA and 66.8 percent groundball rate prior to this season, making him worthy of a gamble on a minor-league pact.

JUNE 11 • ROTOWIRE

Issued release Alexander was released by the Rockies on Monday, per MLB's transactions log.

Impact Alexander was designated for assignment Friday after struggling to a 6.75 ERA through eight May appearances. The two sides have decided to part ways rather than send the southpaw to Triple-A after he cleared waivers.

MAY 27 • ROTOWIRE

Removed from 40-man roster The Rockies designated Alexander for assignment Friday.

Impact Alexander has bee torched for 11 runs with a 6:7 K:BB over 16.1 innings this season. The sinkerballer had a career 3.20 ERA coming into 2025, so he should be able to land on his feet somewhere, but he might have to settle for a minor-league deal.

MAY 23 • ROTOWIRE

Kyle Schwarber hits no-doubt 466-foot blast for milestone 300th home run

Kyle Schwarber hit his 300th career home run on Monday night, becoming the sixth player to reach that milestone in a Philadelphia Phillies u...

MAY 20 • FOX SPORTS

Spencer Steer's 2-run HR helps Reds beat Rockies

Spencer Steer hit a two-run homer and the Cincinnati Reds’ fourth lead of the night held up for 8-7 victory over Colorado as a historically bad start continues for the Rockies

APRIL 26 • Associated Press

Brenton Doyle ties career high with 5 RBIs, Rockies beat Brewers 7-2

Brenton Doyle tied his career high with five RBIs, hitting a leadoff homer in the first inning, a run-scoring single in the seventh and a bases-clearing double in the eighth to lea...

APRIL 10 • Associated Press

Rockies Recap: Ryan Feltner strikes out five in 8-1 loss to Marlins Scott Alexander threw one scoreless inning, allowing one hit and striking out Rowdy Tellez

MARCH 10 • DENVERPOST.COM

Rockies agree to $2 million. 1-year deal with left-hander Scott Alexander

The Colorado Rockies added another piece to their bullpen by agreeing to a $2 million, one-year deal with left-hander Scott Alexander

FEBRUARY 19 • Associated Press

Gets MLB deal from Colorado The Rockies signed Alexander to a one-year contract Wednesday, Patrick Saunders of The Denver Post reports.

Impact Alexander, 35, collected a 2.56 ERA and 31:15 K:BB over 38.2 innings while inducing ground balls at a 58.9 percent clip with the Athletics in 2024. The sinkerballer will give manager Bud Black another left-handed option in the bullpen.

FEBRUARY 19 • ROTOWIRE

Raley rallies Mariners twice, Raleigh homers in 7-6 win over A's in 10 innings

Leo Rivas scored on Justin Turner’s fielder’s-choice grounder to lift the Seattle Mariners over the Oakland Athletics 7-6 in 10 innings

SEPTEMBER 29, 2024 • Associated Press

Reinstated from injured list The Athletics reinstated Alexander (shoulder) from the 15-day injured list Wednesday.

Impact Left rotator cuff tendinitis sent Alexander to the injured list Aug. 20, and rather than heading to the minors for a rehab assignment, he'll now rejoin Oakland's bullpen following a minimum-length stay. The 35-year-old southpaw has been strong all season, and he's given up just two earned runs over 10 innings since the All-Star break. Joe Boyle was optioned to Triple-A in a corresponding move.

SEPTEMBER 4, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Live BP session goes well Alexander (shoulder) came away from Monday's live batting practice session feeling healthy, MLB.com reports.

Impact The veteran left-hander continued to make steady progress Monday, with the live BP session coming on the heels of a successful bullpen Friday. Alexander's next step is almost certainly a rehab assignment, with a decision on that front likely coming by Wednesday.

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Taking next step Monday Alexander (shoulder) will face hitters Monday before a decision is made on whether he'll need a rehab assignment, MLB.com reports.

Impact The veteran southpaw came away from a 20-pitch bullpen session Friday feeling healthy, leading to the decision regarding Monday's bump up in activity level. If Alexander emerges from the live batting practice session setback-free as well, he could conceivably skip a rehab assignment altogether given he's only been sidelined since Aug. 20 and wouldn't need to appreciably build back up for his relief role.

SEPTEMBER 1, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Taking next step Monday Alexander (shoulder) will face hitters Monday before a decision is made on whether he'll need a rehab assignment, MLB.com reports.

Impact The veteran southpaw came away from a 20-pitch bullpen session Friday feeling healthy, leading to the decision regarding Monday's bump up in activity level. If Alexander emerges from the live batting practice session setback-free as well, he could conceivably skip a rehab assignment altogether given he's only been sidelined since Aug. 20 and wouldn't need to appreciably build back up for his relief role.

SEPTEMBER 1, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Looks good in bullpen session Alexander (shoulder) threw approximately 20 pitches in the bullpen before Friday's game against the Rangers and looked good, the Associated Press reports.

Impact The veteran southpaw was throwing to manager Mark Kotsay, who served as a stand-in for a left-handed hitter and therefore had a first-hand look at how Alexander performed. Kotsay said after the session that he and the training staff would evaluate Alexander's recovery from the session over the weekend to determine his next steps. Given his experience and the fact he's a reliever, Alexander could conceivably return from the injured list without the need for a rehab assignment.

AUGUST 31, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Starting to ramp up activity Alexander (shoulder) threw a bullpen session Saturday and could face live hitters at some point this week, the Associated Press reports.

Impact This is the first report of Alexander picking up a ball since going on the IL on Tuesday with left rotator cuff tendinitis. The veteran southpaw appears to be making timely progress overall, and if he does indeed face hitters this week without setbacks, he could potentially return when eligible without the need for a rehab assignment.

AUGUST 26, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Placed on injured list The Athletics placed Alexander on the 15-day injured list Tuesday with left rotator cuff tendinitis, retroactive to Aug. 18.

Impact Alexander has been a valuable member of Oakland's bullpen since he made his season debut in late May, and he's thrown 5.2 scoreless frames while striking out seven batters over his last six appearances. He'll now be held out until at least Sept. 2, and the A's will promote J.T. Ginn from Triple-A Las Vegas to fill the open roster spot.

AUGUST 20, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Rooker hits 29th HR, Bido and 3 relievers combine on 2-hitter as Athletics beat Blue Jays 1-0

Osvaldo Bido and three relievers combined on a two-hitter, Brent Rooker hit his 29th home run and the Oakland Athletics beat the Toronto Blue Jays 1-0 for their ninth shutout of th...

AUGUST 10, 2024 • Associated Press

Picks up first win Friday Alexander (1-2) got the victory over the Diamondbacks on Friday, allowing an earned run on a hit and a walk over one inning.

Impact Alexander was the first reliever out of the bullpen following JP Sears' impressive six-inning start, and while the former did falter by allowing a Ketel Marte go-ahead RBI single, he was able to limit the damage to that one run. Alexander then became the beneficiary of a three-run eighth-inning rally by Oakland, which gave the A's a lead they wouldn't relinquish. Alexander posted a career-high seven wins with the Giants in 2023, but Friday's victory was his first of this season and came in an outing where he was scored upon for the fifth time in eight appearances.

JUNE 29, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Max Kepler hits tying homer, walk-off single in Twins' 6-5 victory over Athletics

Max Kepler hit a tying home run in the sixth inning and a walk-off single in the 10th inning to give the Minnesota Twins a 6-5 victory over the Oakland Athletics on Friday night

JUNE 15, 2024 • Associated Press

Higashioka hits walk-off homer and Tatis extends hitting streak to 17 games as Padres beat A's 4-3

Kyle Higashioka homered leading off the ninth inning and the San Diego Padres beat the Oakland Athletics 4-3

JUNE 12, 2024 • Associated Press