Astros, A's clear benches, empty seats; Oak wins 9th in row
Benches cleared and even the stands emptied during the seventh inning of the Astros-Athletics series finale at the ColiseumAUGUST 9, 2020 • Associated Press
SEAN MANAEA #59 - PITCHER - NEW YORK METS
2-4 W-L •
1.22 WHIP •
5.64 ERA
2-4 W-L
1.22 WHIP
5.64 ERA
A's record 5th straight win, but is a troubling trend emerging for Sean Manaea? Through his first three starts, Manaea has allowed only one run in the first three innings but 10 runs in innings four and five.
AUGUST 6, 2020 • THEATHLETIC.COM
A's top Rangers 6-4, win 5th straight behind Olson's 2 HRs
Matt Olson homered twice, Ramon Laureano also went deep and the surging Oakland Athletics rallied to beat the Texas Rangers 6-4 on Wednesday nightAUGUST 6, 2020 • Associated Press
Unimpressive in no-decision Manaea allowed four runs on six hits and a walk while striking out five over 3.1 innings versus the Rangers on Wednesday. He did not factor in the decision.
Impact Manaea was on the hook for the loss until Austin Allen hit a go-ahead homer for the Athletics in the seventh inning. The 28-year-old Manaea has struggled to mitigate the scoring in his three starts this year -- he's got an 8.03 ERA and 1.46 WHIP over 12.1 innings. The southpaw will try to right the ship Monday on the road against the Angels.
AUGUST 6, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Manaea scheduled to start for Athletics against Rangers
The Oakland Athletics square off against the Texas RangersAUGUST 5, 2020 • Associated Press
Piscotty hits A's 2nd walkoff slam this year, beats Rangers
Stephen Piscotty hit Oakland’s second walkoff grand slam of the year and the Athletics beat the Texas Rangers 5-1 Tuesday night for their fourth straight winAUGUST 5, 2020 • Associated Press
Taijuan Walker overpowering as Mariners beat Athletics 5-3
Taijuan Walker threw one-hit ball over seven innings, Kyle Lewis recorded his sixth straight multi-hit game, and the Seattle Mariners beat the Oakland Athletics 5-3AUGUST 1, 2020 • Associated Press
Judge homers again, Yankees roll past Red Sox 5-1
AUGUST 1, 2020 • Associated Press
Shaky in loss Manaea (0-2) was charged with the loss against the Mariners on Friday after surrendering five runs (three earned) on six hits and striking out four across 4.1 innings.
Impact Much like his last outing, Manaea came out strong for a few innings before suddenly losing his command. The 28-year-old retired the first nine batters until the fourth frame, when Seattle unleashed four hits, including a two-run double by Kyle Seager and an RBI single by Austin Nola. The Mariners continued to chip away in the fifth with another pair of hits before Manaea was pulled. Both his baserunners soon scored (unearned) runs at the hands of a throwing error by reliever J.B. Wendelken. On the bright side, Manaea did not issue any walks. The southpaw has now given up nine runs (seven earned) across nine innings so far this year. He'll look to bounce back Wednesday against Texas.
AUGUST 1, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Seattle hosts Oakland for home opener
The Seattle Mariners hit the field for the first time in 2020 against the Oakland AthleticsJULY 31, 2020 • Associated Press
Sho No! Angels' Ohtani doesn't record out in return to mound
Shohei Ohtani didn’t record an out in the two-way star’s long-awaited return to the mound for the Los Angels Angels, allowing the first six Oakland batters to reach base before his...JULY 26, 2020 • Associated Press
Jesús Luzardo's sharp in A's season debut, but questions... Manaea averaged just 88.1 mph on his fastball in Saturday's loss, but Luzardo looks about ready to join the starting rotation.
JULY 26, 2020 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Rockies' Bard gets 1st big league win in more than 7 seasons
JULY 26, 2020 • Associated Press
Takes loss in debut Manaea (0-1) was tagged with the loss in Saturday's 4-1 defeat against the Angels. He allowed four runs on five hits while fanning three in just 4.2 innings.
Impact Manaea couldn't complete the fifth inning and left the contest after giving up three runs on back-to-back RBI doubles to Andrelton Simmons and David Fletcher. Manaea will attempt to bounce back in his upcoming start on the road against the Mariners on July 31.
JULY 26, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Bundy makes impressive Angels debut, beating Athletics 4-1
Dylan Bundy pitched shutout ball into the seventh inning in his Angels debut and Justin Upton homered to lead Los Angeles to a 4-1 victory over the Oakland AthleticsJULY 25, 2020 • Associated Press
Manaea expected to start as Athletics host Angels
The Oakland Athletics host the Los Angeles AngelsJULY 25, 2020 • Associated Press
In 1st MLB game with new extra-inning rule, A's slam Angels
In the first major league game with the new, unpopular extra-inning rule, automatic runner Marcus Semien began the bottom of the 10th on second base and scored on Matt Olson’s gran...JULY 25, 2020 • Associated Press
Pleased with slider Monday Manaea, who allowed three runs on four hits and recorded four strikeouts over five innings in Monday's exhibition loss to the Giants, came away very pleased with his slider, Martin...
Impact Manaea was able to retire the final 10 batters he faced after an uneven performance over the first pair of frames, and he came very close to his target of 65 pitches. Gallegos reports Manaea deployed the slider on 22 occasions overall Monday, continuing a focus on developing the pitch that dates back to spring training. The left-hander did top out at just 89 mph with his fastball, but Manaea shrugged off the middling velocity by expressing confidence in his ability to overcome it with good pitch sequencing. The 28-year-old lines up to make his first regular-season start Saturday against the Angels in the second installment of the season-opening four-game set, and he's expected to be limited to 75-85 pitches.
JULY 22, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Starting first exhibition game Manaea has been named the starter for Monday's exhibition game against the Giants, Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.
Impact Manaea is arguably considered a co-ace of the staff alongside the hard-throwing Frankie Montas, but this news furthers the notion the latter will get the Opening Night call next Friday against the Angels. Manaea will tune up for what is likely a start in the second game of the season July 25 by opening Monday evening's exhibition at the Oakland Coliseum, although Melvin emphasized "things could change leading up" to next week.
JULY 17, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
AL West Preview Capsules
JULY 17, 2020 • Associated Press
Elephant Rumblings: Sean Manaea, Mike Fiers, Chris Bassitt to pitch in A’s exhibition games MLB news roundup
JULY 16, 2020 • ATHLETICSNATION.COM
Sean Manaea may not wear a mask during games after all After attempting to wear a mask during a bullpen session, Oakland A's starter Sean Manaea may have changed his mind about wearing one during...
JULY 14, 2020 • WHITECLEATBEAT.COM
A's Pitcher Sean Manaea: I Don't Have Much Respect for Astros After Scandal Oakland Athletics pitcher Sean Manaea has seen firsthand how good the Houston Astros can be, but he lost respect for the players after the s...
JULY 14, 2020 • BLEACHERREPORT.COM
Considers wearing mask in games Manaea, who is fully participating in the Athletics' summer camp workouts, is considering using a mask during games this season, Martin Gallegos of MLB.com reports. "I might use a...
Impact The 28-year-old is considered the de facto ace of the Athletics' staff after putting together a dominant five-game sample at the end of 2019 following his return from shoulder surgery. Manaea explains he'd consider using the mask not only for his own safety, but with the hope it will encourage other players to wear one as well. The southpaw was able to maintain a regular throwing program in the Arizona area while play was paused, and he feels he's at the point where he can throw the equivalent of about three innings, a level he'll look to build up from in forthcoming intrasquad games.
JULY 7, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Sean Manaea considering wearing mask during starts for A’s Major League Baseball is requiring that masks be worn in the dugout, but Oakland A's starter Sean Manaea may take it to a different level. A...
JULY 6, 2020 • WHITECLEATBEAT.COM
