Oakland Athletics

50-112
5th in AL West
NEWS
Mon, Mar 18, 2024

12:45 PM - Aledmys Diaz (OAK) manager Mark Kotsay said Monday that Diaz (calf) is likely to begin the season on the injured list, Martin Gallegos of MLB.com reports.

11:35 AM - Nick Allen (OAK) (back) will start at shortstop and bat leadoff Monday in the Athletics' Cactus League game against the Diamondbacks.

Sun, Mar 17, 2024

8:15 PM - Armando Alvarez (OAK) Athletics reassigned Alvarez to minor-league camp Sunday.

7:33 PM - Tyler Soderstrom (OAK) Athletics optioned Soderstrom to Triple-A Las Vegas on Sunday.

4:46 PM - Aledmys Diaz (OAK) (calf) has yet to resume baseball activities as of Sunday, Martin Gallegos of MLB.com reports.

3:40 PM - Nick Allen (OAK) (back) is participating in a minor-league game Sunday, Martin Gallegos of MLB.com reports.

4:01 AM - Miguel Andujar (OAK) (calf) slotted into the designated hitter role in a Cactus League loss to the Brewers on Saturday and went 0-for-4.

3:53 AM - Max Schuemann (OAK) went 1-for-2 with an RBI sacrifice fly and a run in a Cactus League loss to the Brewers on Saturday, pushing his spring average to .321.

3:18 AM - JJ Bleday (OAK) went 2-for-3 with a run Saturday in a Cactus League loss to the Brewers, pushing his spring average to .353 across 39 plate appearances.

3:10 AM - Seth Brown (OAK) (back) started in right field in a Cactus League loss to the Brewers on Saturday and went 2-for-3 with a run.

Sat, Mar 16, 2024

3:10 PM - Angel Felipe (OAK) Athletics designated Felipe (elbow) for assignment Saturday, Martin Gallegos of MLB.com reports.

12:38 PM - Miguel Andujar (OAK) (calf) is starting as Oakland's designated hitter Saturday against the Brewers.

12:31 PM - Seth Brown (OAK) (back) is starting in right field in Saturday's Cactus League game against the Brewers.

3:38 AM - Abraham Toro (OAK) who's been impressing in his bid for an Opening Day roster spot in Cactus League play, could be impacted by Friday's signing of J.D. Davis, Manny Randhawa and Martin Gallegos of MLB.com report.

3:31 AM - Darell Hernaiz (OAK) who has been making a push for an Opening Day roster spot at third base, could now begin the season in the minors due to the signing of J.D. Davis on Friday, Martin Gallegos and Manny Randhawa of MLB.com report.

Fri, Mar 15, 2024

8:04 PM - J.D. Davis (OAK) signed a one-year, $2.5 million contract with the Athletics on Friday, Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic reports.

2:02 PM - Scott Alexander (OAK) manager Mark Kotsay said Friday that Alexander (ribs) isn't expected to resume mound work before the end of camp, Martin Gallegos of MLB.com reports.

12:51 PM - Miguel Andujar (OAK) (calf) was scratched from Friday's Cactus League lineup against the Giants, Martin Gallegos of MLB.com reports.

4:13 AM - Trevor Gott (OAK) has allowed three earned runs on four hits and a walk while also recording three strikeouts over three innings in three Cactus League appearances.

3:49 AM - JP Sears (OAK) allowed two earned runs on five hits over five innings in a Cactus League loss to the Cubs on Thursday. He struck out three without walking anyone but did hit a batter.

3:42 AM - Dany Jimenez (OAK) who fired a scoreless sixth inning Thursday against the Cubs during which he recorded two strikeouts, owns a 3.18 ERA, 0.88 WHIP and 7:2 K:BB across 5.2 innings over six Cactus League appearances this spring.

Thu, Mar 14, 2024

1:57 PM - Miguel Andujar (OAK) was scratched from the Athletics' Cactus League lineup Thursday with right calf soreness, Martin Gallegos of MLB.com reports.

1:31 PM - Angel Felipe (OAK) A's announced Thursday that Felipe will undergo Tommy John surgery, Martin Gallegos of MLB.com reports.

Wed, Mar 13, 2024

11:44 AM - Sean Newcomb (OAK) (knee) made his Cactus League debut in Sunday's 6-3 win over the Royals, striking out four over two scoreless innings while working around two hits and one walk.

3:23 AM - Alex Wood (OAK) allowed two earned runs on four hits over 4.1 innings in the Athletics' Cactus League win over the Mariners on Tuesday. He also hit two batters and recorded five strikeouts.

3:12 AM - Lawrence Butler (OAK) went 2-for-4 with a double and a run in a Cactus League win over the Mariners on Tuesday, pushing his spring average to .433.

Tue, Mar 12, 2024

1:36 PM - Aledmys Diaz (OAK) (groin) suffered a calf strain recently while running the bases, Martin Gallegos of MLB.com reports.

Sun, Mar 10, 2024

7:11 PM - Lazaro Armenteros (OAK) was optioned to Triple-A Las Vegas on Sunday.

7:06 PM - Jordan Diaz (OAK) was optioned to Triple-A Las Vegas on Sunday.

7:01 PM - Royber Salinas (OAK) was optioned to Triple-A Las Vegas on Sunday.

6:53 PM - Joey Estes (OAK) was optioned to Triple-A Las Vegas on Sunday.

6:47 PM - Brady Basso (OAK) was optioned to Triple-A Las Vegas on Sunday.

Fri, Mar 08, 2024

12:31 PM - Alex Wood (OAK) started the rain-shortened Cactus League matchup against the Guardians on Thursday, allowing two runs on three hits and a walk over 2.1 innings while recording five strikeouts.

Thu, Mar 07, 2024

3:39 PM - Seth Brown (OAK) was scratched from the lineup ahead of Oakland's spring training game Thursday against Cleveland due to lower-back tightness, Martin Gallegos of MLB.com reports.

12:28 PM - Abraham Toro (OAK) went 1-for-3 in Wednesday's 12-5 win over the Angels.

Wed, Mar 06, 2024

1:23 PM - Freddy Tarnok (OAK) manager Mark Kotsay said Wednesday that Tarnok is currently shut down after having a setback with his surgically repaired right hip, Martin Gallegos of MLB.com reports.

1:18 PM - Aledmys Diaz (OAK) manager Mark Kotsay said Wednesday that Diaz (groin) has been cleared to resume baseball activities, Martin Gallegos of MLB.com reports.

1:18 PM - Nick Allen (OAK) manager Mark Kotsay said Wednesday that Allen is currently sidelined with a mild back strain, Martin Gallegos of MLB.com reports.

11:53 AM - Luis Medina (OAK) manager Mark Kotsay said Wednesday that Medina has been diagnosed with a Grade 2 sprain of the MCL in his right knee, Martin Gallegos of MLB.com reports.

11:11 AM - Luis Medina (OAK) (knee) was getting around on crutches in the Athletics' clubhouse Wednesday, Martin Gallegos of MLB.com reports.

Mon, Mar 04, 2024

5:21 PM - Luis Medina (OAK) left Monday's Cactus League game against the Reds due to a right knee sprain, Martin Gallegos of MLB.com reports.

2:41 PM - Kyle Muller (OAK) who struggled to a 1-5 record, 7.60 ERA and 1.96 WHIP across 77 innings in his Athletics debut campaign in 2023, made several changes to his mechanics this offseason, Martin Gallegos of MLB.com reports.

1:35 PM - Tyler Soderstrom (OAK) who dealt with an illness earlier in spring training, is 1-for-8 with a double, an RBI, a walk and a run over his first four exhibitions.

Sun, Mar 03, 2024

6:37 PM - Osvaldo Bido (OAK) was optioned to Triple-A Las Vegas on Sunday.

6:30 PM - Hogan Harris (OAK) was optioned to Triple-A Las Vegas on Sunday.

11:01 AM - Ross Stripling (OAK) (finger) is scheduled to make his Cactus League debut Sunday against the Rangers, Martin Gallegos of MLB.com reports.

10:56 AM - Zach Jackson (OAK) (elbow/appendix) has made two appearances for the Athletics thus far during Cactus League play, covering two scoreless innings and striking out a batter while giving up one hit and one walk.

Sat, Mar 02, 2024

8:16 PM - Aledmys Diaz (OAK) manager Mark Kotsay said Friday that it would be "optimistic" to think Diaz (groin) could return before the end of the Cactus League schedule, MLB.com reports.

Fri, Mar 01, 2024

2:36 PM - Miguel Andujar (OAK) went 2-for-3 with a run in a Cactus League loss to the Padres on Thursday, pushing his average to .455 over four exhibitions.

2:24 PM - Zack Gelof (OAK) went 1-for-3 with a solo home run in the Athletics' Cactus League loss to the Padres on Thursday.

Thu, Feb 29, 2024

12:25 PM - Aledmys Diaz (OAK) manager Mark Kotsay said that Diaz has been diagnosed with a left groin strain following an MRI on Wednesday, Martin Gallegos of MLB.com reports.

12:23 PM - Lawrence Butler (OAK) worked on improving several aspects of his game at four-time Gold Glove winner Marquis Grissom's training facility this offseason, Martin Gallegos of MLB.com reports. "I love the way he's come into camp," manager Mark Kotsay said. "You can tell he's got a mindset that he belongs here."

12:01 PM - JP Sears (OAK) is incorporating a sinker into his repertoire this spring and enjoyed success with it in his first Cactus League start Tuesday, Steve Stockmar of MLB.com reports. "I've been feeling pretty confident with it. It's a new pitch for me," said. "I've never thrown a sinker. I'm just trying to get educated on it from the other guys that throw it and the catchers and results from the hitters on my team whenever I face them live."

11:52 AM - Esteury Ruiz (OAK) went 1-for-3 with a triple and a run in the Athletics' Cactus League win over the Giants on Wednesday.

11:30 AM - JJ Bleday (OAK) went 2-for-3 with a two-run triple, a solo home run and an additional run in the Athletics' Cactus League win over the Giants on Wednesday.

11:21 AM - Ryan Noda (OAK) went 2-fo-3 with a solo home run and an additional run in the Athletics' 7-4 Cactus League win over the Giants on Wednesday.

Wed, Feb 28, 2024

1:39 PM - Aledmys Diaz (OAK) was scratched from the lineup for Wednesday's Cactus League game against the Giants due to left hip soreness, Martin Gallegos of MLB.com reports.

11:24 AM - Mason Miller (OAK) manager Mark Kotsay indicated recently that he would like to see Miller gradually move up the bullpen hierarchy rather than anointing him as closer right away, Martin Gallegos of MLB.com reports.

Thu, Feb 15, 2024

12:08 PM - Freddy Tarnok (OAK) (hip) is a bit behind schedule at the beginning of Athletics camp, Martin Gallegos of MLB.com reports.

12:05 PM - Sean Newcomb (OAK) (knee) is slightly behind schedule at the start of Athletics camp, Martin Gallegos of MLB.com reports.

Wed, Feb 14, 2024

4:36 PM - Francisco Perez (OAK) re-signed Thursday with the Athletics on a minor-league contract.

4:33 PM - Aaron Brooks (OAK) signed a minor-league contract with the Athletics on Friday.

2:13 PM - Ken Waldichuk (OAK) Athletics placed Waldichuk (elbow) on the 60-day injured list Wednesday.

11:55 AM - Ken Waldichuk (OAK) (elbow) was cleared to play catch Wednesday and could be throwing bullpen sessions by the end of spring training, Martin Gallegos of MLB.com reports.

10:35 AM - Scott Alexander (OAK) signed a one-year contract with the Athletics on Wednesday, Martin Gallegos of MLB.com reports.

Fri, Feb 02, 2024

6:48 PM - Ken Waldichuk (OAK) general manager David Forst said Friday that Waldichuk (elbow) likely won't be ready for the start of the season, Martin Gallegos of MLB.com reports.

1:53 PM - Jonah Bride (OAK) was designated for assignment by the Athletics on Friday.

1:46 PM - Ross Stripling (OAK) Athletics acquired Stripling and cash considerations from the Giants on Friday in exchange for Jonah Cox.

Fri, Jan 12, 2024

12:54 PM - Carlos Perez (OAK) signed a minor-league contract with the Athletics on Jan. 5.

Thu, Jan 11, 2024

3:09 PM - Paul Blackburn (OAK) agreed to a one-year, $3.45 million contract with Oakland on Thursday, avoiding arbitration.

2:42 PM - Seth Brown (OAK) agreed to a one-year, $2.6 million contract with the Athletics on Thursday, avoiding arbitration, Jon Morosi of MLB Network reports.

Wed, Jan 10, 2024

1:24 PM - Michel Otanez (OAK) signed a minor-league contract with the Athletics on Dec. 9.

Wed, Dec 20, 2023

5:08 PM - Sean Newcomb (OAK) underwent arthroscopic surgery on his right knee Wednesday, Martin Gallegos of MLB.com reports.

Sat, Dec 16, 2023

2:06 PM - Gerson Moreno (OAK) signed a minor-league contract with the Athletics on Saturday.

Fri, Dec 15, 2023

4:05 PM - Gerardo Reyes (OAK) signed a minor-league contract with the Athletics on Sunday.

Wed, Dec 06, 2023

2:12 PM - Mitch Spence (OAK) was selected by the Athletics in the 2023 Rule 5 Draft on Wednesday.

Fri, Dec 01, 2023

12:16 PM - Ken Waldichuk (OAK) underwent a Tenex procedure on Oct. 17 and received a PRP injection on Oct. 24 after being diagnosed with a left UCL sprain and flexor strain.

Wed, Nov 29, 2023

6:30 PM - Armando Alvarez (OAK) signed Alvarez to a minor-league contract Wednesday with an invitation to major-league spring training.

6:21 PM - Drew Lugbauer (OAK) signed a minor-league contract Wednesday with the Athletics.

Mon, Nov 27, 2023

11:39 AM - Hoy Park (OAK) signed a minor-league deal with the Athletics on Nov. 20.

Mon, Nov 20, 2023

4:38 PM - Osvaldo Bido (OAK) agreed to a major-league deal with the Athletics on Monday, Robert Murray of FanSided.com reports.

Fri, Nov 17, 2023

7:01 PM - Michael Kelly (OAK) Athletics claimed Kelly off waivers from the Guardians on Friday.

6:46 PM - Daz Cameron (OAK) signed a minor-league contract with the Athletics on Friday.

Tue, Nov 14, 2023

2:41 PM - Brady Basso (OAK) Athletics selected Basso's contract from Double-A Midland on Tuesday, Martin Gallegos of MLB.com reports.

2:40 PM - Royber Salinas (OAK) Athletics selected Salinas to their 40-man roster Tuesday.

2:36 PM - Darell Hernaiz (OAK) Athletics selected Hernaiz to their 40-man roster Tuesday.

Sat, Nov 11, 2023

3:02 PM - Yohel Pozo (OAK) signed a minor-league contract with the Athletics on Saturday, Matt Eddy of Baseball America reports.

Thu, Nov 09, 2023

5:16 PM - Jack O'Loughlin (OAK) signed O'Loughlin to a minor-league contract Thursday with an invitation to major-league spring training, Jessica Kleinschmidt of The Comeback reports.

Mon, Nov 06, 2023

5:47 PM - Chad Smith (OAK) Athletics outrighted Smith to Triple-A Las Vegas on Monday.

5:44 PM - Tayler Scott (OAK) Athletics outrighted Scott to Triple-A Las Vegas on Monday.

5:38 PM - Easton Lucas (OAK) Athletics outrighted Lucas to Triple-A Las Vegas on Monday.

5:35 PM - Anthony Kay (OAK) outrighted Kay to Triple-A Las Vegas on Monday.

5:31 PM - Miguel Andujar (OAK) claimed Andujar off waivers from Pittsburgh on Monday.

Thu, Nov 02, 2023

4:08 PM - Sean Newcomb (OAK) signed Newcomb (knee) to a one-year, $1 million contract Thursday, avoiding arbitration, Robert Murray of FanSided.com reports.

Fri, Oct 27, 2023

8:22 PM - Kirby Snead (OAK) outrighted Snead to Triple-A Las Vegas on Friday.

2:59 PM - Vinny Nittoli (OAK) signed a minor-league contract with the Athletics on Friday, Jessica Kleinschmidt of The Comeback reports.

Tue, Oct 24, 2023

4:40 PM - Anthony Kay (OAK) claimed Kay off waivers from the Mets on Tuesday.

Fri, Oct 13, 2023

9:16 AM - Sam Long (OAK) cleared waivers and was outrighted to Triple-A Las Vegas on Thursday.

9:14 AM - James Kaprielian (OAK) (shoulder) cleared waivers and was outrighted to Triple-A Las Vegas on Thursday.

9:10 AM - Carlos Perez (OAK) cleared waivers and was outrighted to Triple-A Las Vegas on Thursday.

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