Oakland Athletics
NEWS
1:19 PM - Brent Rooker (OAK) went 0-for-3 with a walk and a stolen base in a loss to the Red Sox on Thursday.
1:07 PM - Esteury Ruiz (OAK) (wrist) started and played seven innings in center field during Single-A Stockton's loss to Rancho Cucamonga on Thursday, going 2-for-4 with a double and two runs.
1:01 PM - Seth Brown (OAK) recalled from Triple-A Las Vegas earlier in the day, started in right field in Thursday's 7-0 loss to the Red Sox and went 1-for-3.
8:35 AM - Hogan Harris (OAK) (personal) is in line to return from the paternity list to start Friday's game in Philadelphia.
3:45 PM - Seth Brown (OAK) Athletics selected Brown's contract from Triple-A Las Vegas on Thursday, source reports.
12:35 PM - Ross Stripling (OAK) (elbow) will remain with Single-A Stockton for his next rehab appearance, which will take place Sunday, MLB.com reports.
12:30 PM - Paul Blackburn (OAK) (foot) will remain with Single-A Stockton for his next rehab appearance, which will take place Sunday, MLB.com reports.
12:26 PM - Lucas Erceg (OAK) was credited with his 11th hold in a win over the Red Sox on Wednesday, firing 1.1 scoreless innings during which he allowed a hit and a walk while recording a strikeout.
12:16 PM - Miguel Andujar (OAK) went 1-for-5 with a stolen base and a run in a win over the Red Sox on Wednesday.
12:09 PM - JJ Bleday (OAK) went 1-for-5 with an RBI double in a win over the Red Sox on Wednesday.
9:54 AM - JP Sears (OAK) (6-7) picked up the win Wednesday, allowing one run on four hits and two walks over 5.2 innings in a 5-2 victory over the Red Sox. He struck out eight.
2:20 PM - Brent Rooker (OAK) went 2-for-3 with an RBI double, two walks and three runs in a loss to the Red Sox on Tuesday.
6:28 PM - Esteury Ruiz (OAK) (wrist) will begin his rehab assignment with Single-A Stockton on Tuesday, Martin Gallegos of MLB.com reports.
3:32 PM - Hogan Harris (OAK) Athletics placed Harris on the paternity leave list Tuesday.
3:01 PM - Kyle Muller (OAK) Athletics reinstated Muller (shoulder) from the 15-day injured list Sunday.
11:26 AM - Miguel Andujar (OAK) went 3-for-4 with an RBI single, a two-run double, a walk and a run in a win over the Orioles on Saturday.
2:12 PM - JJ Bleday (OAK) isn't in the Athletics' lineup for Saturday's game against the Orioles.
11:28 AM - Ross Stripling (OAK) (elbow) will throw a bullpen session Saturday and then head out to Single-A Stockton to start a rehab assignment Tuesday, MLB.com reports.
11:26 AM - Paul Blackburn (OAK) (foot) will throw a bullpen session Saturday and then report to Single-A Stockton to begin a rehab assignment Tuesday, MLB.com reports.
11:14 AM - Miguel Andujar (OAK) went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in a loss to the Orioles on Friday.
12:01 PM - Miguel Andujar (OAK) went 1-for-4 with an RBI single and a run in a win over the Angels on Thursday.
11:56 AM - Brent Rooker (OAK) went 2-for-3 with an RBI single, a stolen base and a walk in a win over the Angels on Thursday.
7:06 PM - JP Sears (OAK) (5-7) allowed two hits and a walk while striking out six over five shutout innings to earn the win over the Angels on Thursday.
11:20 AM - Kyle Muller (OAK) (shoulder) started Triple-A Las Vegas' loss to Oklahoma City on Tuesday, allowing two earned runs on two hits and a walk over 2.2 innings. He struck out five.
11:15 AM - Ross Stripling (OAK) (elbow) pitched a live batting practice session before Wednesday's game against the Angels, the Associated Press reports.
11:11 AM - Paul Blackburn (OAK) (foot) threw live batting practice before Wednesday's game against the Angels, the Associated Press reports.
9:01 AM - Brent Rooker (OAK) went 3-for-4 with a solo homer in Wednesday's win over the Angels.
1:05 PM - Esteury Ruiz (OAK) (wrist), who's resumed swinging a bat, could begin running the bases at some point during the week of July 8, MLB.com reports.
1:02 PM - Abraham Toro (OAK) (hamstring) could begin running the bases at some point before the end of the week, MLB.com reports.
12:47 PM - JJ Bleday (OAK) hit out of the leadoff spot for the fourth straight game in Tuesday's win over the Angels, going 1-for-4 with an RBI single.
5:18 PM - Sean Newcomb (OAK) Athletics designated Newcomb for assignment on Tuesday.
5:14 PM - Aledmys Diaz (OAK) Athletics designated Diaz for assignment Tuesday.
12:25 PM - T.J. McFarland (OAK) (1-1) took the loss against the Diamondbacks on Sunday, allowing three earned runs on a hit, a hit batsman and a walk over one-third of an inning.
12:12 PM - Esteury Ruiz (OAK) (wrist) has progressed to swinging off a tee, MLB.com reports.
10:40 AM - Paul Blackburn (OAK) (foot) is scheduled to face hitters in live batting practice Wednesday, MLB.com reports.
10:36 AM - Alex Wood (OAK) (shoulder) hasn't resumed a throwing program since receiving a platelet-rich plasma injection during the second week of June, MLB.com reports.
10:30 AM - Ross Stripling (OAK) (elbow) is scheduled to face hitters in a live batting practice session Wednesday, MLB.com reports.
9:55 AM - Luis Medina (OAK) allowed one run on four hits and three walks while striking out five over six innings Sunday against the Diamondbacks. He did not factor into the decision.
11:30 AM - Seth Brown (OAK) who was outrighted to Triple-A Las Vegas on June 18, owns a .400 average and 1.234 OPS over the 44 plate appearances he's logged since joining the Aviators.
11:24 AM - Kyle Muller (OAK) (shoulder) allowed an earned run on two hits and two walks over 1.1 innings in a relief appearance for Triple-A Las Vegas against Sacramento on Friday. He struck out one.
1:41 PM - Tyler Nevin (OAK) is not in the starting lineup for Saturday's game against Arizona.
11:24 AM - Scott Alexander (OAK) (1-2) got the victory over the Diamondbacks on Friday, allowing an earned run on a hit and a walk over one inning.
6:08 PM - Tyler Nevin (OAK) is not in the starting lineup for Friday's series opener against the Diamondbacks.
9:50 AM - Aaron Brooks (OAK) Athletics outrighted Brooks to Triple-A Las Vegas on Thursday.
12:57 PM - Paul Blackburn (OAK) (foot) threw a bullpen session Tuesday at Angel Stadium and is set to complete another one Saturday, MLB.com reports.
2:36 PM - JJ Bleday (OAK) is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Angels.
11:54 AM - Kyle Muller (OAK) (shoulder) fired a scoreless inning during Triple-A Las Vegas' win over Sacramento on Tuesday, allowing a hit and recording a strikeout.
11:47 AM - Ross Stripling (OAK) (elbow) was able to complete a bullpen session before Tuesday's game against the Angels and is set to throw another Saturday, MLB.com reports.
5:14 PM - Aaron Brooks (OAK) Athletics designated Brooks for assignment Tuesday.
12:39 PM - JJ Bleday (OAK) hit leadoff for the first time this season in a loss to the Angels on Monday, going 1-for-4.
4:21 PM - Kyle Muller (OAK) (shoulder) will begin a rehab assignment at Triple-A Las Vegas on Tuesday, Martin Gallegos of MLB.com reports.
4:14 PM - Dany Jimenez (OAK) was diagnosed with a Grade 2 strain in his left oblique Sunday, Martin Gallegos of MLB.com reports.
4:06 PM - Abraham Toro (OAK) (hamstring) will be out at least through the All-Star break, Martin Gallegos of MLB.com reports.
2:13 PM - Jordan Groshans (OAK) was traded by the Yankees to the Athletics in exchange for J.D. Davis and cash considerations.
12:59 PM - Aaron Brooks (OAK) selected Brooks' contract from Triple-A Las Vegas on Sunday.
12:50 PM - Dany Jimenez (OAK) Athletics placed Jimenez on the 15-day injured list Sunday, retroactive to June 20, due to a strained left oblique.
12:21 PM - Abraham Toro (OAK) Athletics placed Toro on the 10-day injured list Saturday due to a strained right hamstring.
11:36 AM - Sean Newcomb (OAK) (1-0) picked up the win Friday against the Twins after picking off Austin Martin for the final out of the eighth inning while in the midst of a 1-1 count on Willi Castro.
5:23 PM - Abraham Toro (OAK) (shoudler) is starting at third base and hitting in the leadoff spot for Friday's series opener against the Twins.
5:09 PM - Vinny Nittoli (OAK) Athletics designated Nittoli for assignment Friday.
12:42 PM - Aledmys Diaz (OAK) drew a start at third base in Thursday's loss to the Royals, going 1-for-2 before being lifted for a pinch hitter in the seventh inning.
12:23 PM - Vinny Nittoli (OAK) (0-1) took the loss against the Royals on Thursday, allowing an earned run on a solo home run and recording two strikeouts over two innings.
12:17 PM - Abraham Toro (OAK) (shoulder) entered Thursday's loss to the Royals as a pinch hitter in the bottom of the seventh inning and remained in the game at third base, recording a double in his only plate appearance.
12:55 PM - Abraham Toro (OAK) (shoulder) is out of the lineup for Thursday's game against the Royals.
12:52 PM - Kyle Muller (OAK) (shoulder) is scheduled to throw a bullpen session Sunday, MLB.com reports.
12:28 PM - Esteury Ruiz (OAK) (wrist) is progressing through a strengthening program and is expected to begin baseball activities within two weeks of its completion, MLB.com reports.
11:59 AM - T.J. McFarland (OAK) recorded his ninth hold in a win over the Royals on Wednesday, retiring the only batter he faced.
11:47 AM - Brent Rooker (OAK) went 2-for-3 with two RBI singles and a walk in a win over the Royals on Wednesday.
7:17 PM - Abraham Toro (OAK) has been dealing with shoulder soreness ever since Sunday's doubleheader against the Twins, Martin Gallegos of MLB.com reports.
5:48 PM - Abraham Toro (OAK) isn't in the Athletics' lineup for Wednesday's game against the Royals.
11:49 AM - Miguel Andujar (OAK) went 2-for-4 with an RBI infield single in a win over the Royals on Tuesday.
11:42 AM - Tyler Nevin (OAK) summoned from Triple-A Las Vegas earlier in the day, went 1-for-3 with a double, a walk and a run in win over the Royals on Tuesday.
8:24 PM - Ross Stripling (OAK) (elbow) will throw a bullpen session in Oakland on Tuesday, Martin Gallegos of MLB.com reports.
5:51 PM - Abraham Toro (OAK) isn't in the Athletics' lineup for Tuesday's game versus the Royals.
5:24 PM - Seth Brown (OAK) Athletics outrighted Brown to Triple-A Las Vegas on Tuesday.
5:17 PM - Tyler Nevin (OAK) Athletics selected Nevin's contract from Triple-A Las Vegas on Tuesday.
12:34 PM - Ross Stripling (OAK) (elbow), who recently started a throwing program, is already up to a distance of 105 feet in his catch sessions, the Associated Press reports.
12:20 PM - J.D. Davis (OAK) went 2-for-3 with a walk and a run during a loss to the Twins in the first game of a doubleheader Sunday.
5:29 PM - Brent Rooker (OAK) is not in the starting lineup for the nightcap of Sunday's doubleheader with the Twins, Martin Gallegos of MLB.com reports.
11:56 AM - Seth Brown (OAK) is not in the lineup for the first game of Sunday's doubleheader against the Twins.
11:27 AM - Scott Alexander (OAK) (0-2) took the extra-inning loss against the Twins on Friday, allowing an unearned run on a hit and an intentional walk without recording an out.
11:24 AM - Seth Brown (OAK) will sit Saturday versus Minnesota.
11:22 AM - Brent Rooker (OAK) went 1-for-5 with an RBI triple in an extra-inning loss to the Twins on Friday.
5:00 PM - Abraham Toro (OAK) is out of the lineup for Friday's game against the Twins.
3:47 AM - Luis Medina (OAK) (0-2) took the loss against Minnesota on Thursday, allowing four runs on eight hits and one walk while striking out three batters over five innings.
12:32 PM - JJ Bleday (OAK) went 2-for-4 with a walk and a run in a loss to the Padres on Wednesday.
9:15 AM - Hogan Harris (OAK) came away with a no-decision in Wednesday's 5-4 loss to the Padres, giving up two runs on four hits and a walk over five innings. He struck out five.
3:39 PM - Brent Rooker (OAK) is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Padres.
2:30 PM - Daz Cameron (OAK) will start in center field and bat seventh in Wednesday's game against the Padres.
1:11 PM - Lucas Erceg (OAK) Athletics activated Erceg (forearm) from the 15-day injured list Wednesday.
11:42 AM - Scott Alexander (OAK) (0-1) took the loss against the Padres on Tuesday, allowing an earned run on one hit and one walk over two-thirds of an inning.
12:48 PM - Miguel Andujar (OAK) went 2-for-3 with a double and a walk in a loss to the Padres on Monday.
2:36 PM - Kyle Muller (OAK) (shoulder) began a throwing program Thursday, MLB.com reports.
2:28 PM - Lucas Erceg (OAK) (forearm) threw a successful bullpen session Sunday and is in line to be activated during the Athletics' upcoming road trip that begins Monday, MLB.com reports.
1:19 PM - Paul Blackburn (OAK) (foot) had shed his walking boot and is expected to begin a throwing program this week, MLB.com reports.
1:15 PM - Ross Stripling (OAK) (elbow) is set to begin a throwing program Tuesday, MLB.com reports.
1:11 PM - Austin Adams (OAK) (0-2) took the extra-inning loss against the Blue Jays on Sunday, allowing three runs (two earned) on a hit, three walks, and a hit batsman over one inning. He struck out one and also uncorked a wild pitch.
1:06 PM - Abraham Toro (OAK) went 1-for-5 with a two-run single in an extra-inning loss to the Blue Jays on Sunday.
12:57 PM - Aledmys Diaz (OAK) started at second base in Sunday's extra-inning loss to the Blue Jays on Sunday and went 1-for-4 with a run.
12:51 PM - Brent Rooker (OAK) went 1-for-5 with a solo home run in an extra-inning loss to the Blue Jays on Sunday.
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