Category: Oakland A’s
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Anthony Bass blows second save on controversial HBP
April 9, 2021 Miami Marlins – Anthony Bass blew his second save in as many tries on Thursday, coughing up a game-tying home run before “hitting” Michael Conforto with a pitch with the bases loaded to end it. Some — including the home plate umpire — think Conforto was struck because he hung over the…
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Trevor Rosenthal could miss at least 12 weeks
April 8, 2021 Oakland A’s — Trevor Rosenthal, Oakland’s record-breaking closer signing, is now considering thoracic outlet surgery that would have him out for at least 12 weeks. Rosenthal missed the 2018 season after Tommy John surgery and had a very disappointing 2019, but his strong 2020 had the A’s hoping he was back to…
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A busy Opening Day across Major League Baseball
April 2, 2021 St. Louis Cardinals – Is Alex Reyes the closer? Let’s look at the evidence. Reyes pitched the ninth with a five-run lead, allowing a hit and a walk with a strikeout in a scoreless inning to secure the win. Before the game. beat writer Derrick Goold says he believes Reyes is the…
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2021 AL West Preview
March 3, 2021 Houston Astros — Houston’s bullpen was heavily reinforced in the offseason, with Joe Smith returning after a 2020 opt-out, Pedro Baez and Ryne Stanek signing on as free agents, and Steve Cishek joining the team on a minor-league contract. Ryan Pressly, who took over the ninth when Roberto Osuna was injured, should…
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Felix Pena records Thursday’s only save
September 4, 2020 Los Angeles Angels – Felix Pena retired the side on nine pitches for his first save of the season and the only save on Thursday night. Ty Buttrey had pitched in three of four and got the night off. Pena has now pitched in four of five and will need some rest,…