Oakland Athletics
Oakland Athletics news, rumors and injuriesThu, 06 Mar 2014 15:37:37 -0800 Oakland Athletics 2B Alberto Callaspo (back) is dealing with a back issue, but he's still expected to play Friday, March 7. Share: Athletics | John Jaso could play catch soon Sun, 02 Mar 2014 19:55:33 -0800 Oakland Athletics C John Jaso (elbow) could play catch in the next few days. He did not catch Sunday, March 2, because his elbow is still bothering him. Share: Athletics | Jake Elmore acquired Thu, 27 Feb 2014 19:46:49 -0800 The Oakland Athletics have acquired 2B Jake Elmore from the Chicago White Sox for cash considerations. Elmore is expected to have a tough time making the opening day roster. Share: Athletics | Josh Donaldson expected to hit second Thu, 27 Feb 2014 19:35:51 -0800 Oakland Athletics 3B Josh Donaldson is expected to hit second in the starting lineup this season. Donaldson said he is willing to hit anywhere in the lineup. Share: Athletics | Ryan Cook back throwing Thu, 27 Feb 2014 15:26:07 -0800 Oakland Athletics RP Ryan Cook (shoulder) threw on flat ground Thursday, Feb. 27, and will throw his first spring bullpen early next week. Share: Athletics | Andy Parrino cut Thu, 27 Feb 2014 08:57:33 -0800 The Oakland Athletics designated 2B Andy Parrino for assignment Thursday, Feb. 27. Share: Athletics | Craig Gentry to miss time Thu, 27 Feb 2014 08:44:52 -0800 Oakland Athletics OF Craig Gentry (back) will miss at least another 10 days while dealing with a lower back strain. Share: Athletics | Fernando Rodriguez throws from mound Tue, 25 Feb 2014 20:37:49 -0800 Oakland Athletics RP Fernando Rodriguez (elbow) faced hitters Tuesday, Feb. 25, for the first time since undergoing Tommy John surgery last March. He was surprised by the results. "Not what I expected it to be, I guess, because I had such an adrenaline rush, so the ball was flying out of my hand," Rodriguez said. "It's kind of exciting. It's something I've been waiting for a while. I couldn't have asked for a better day for it being the first time throwing off the mounds to hitters." Share: Athletics | Brandon Moss away from team Sun, 23 Feb 2014 12:56:24 -0800 Oakland Athletics 1B Brandon Moss (personal) was away from spring training camp Sunday, Feb. 23, in order to deal with a family medical issue. He will rejoin the team Monday, Feb. 24. Share: Athletics | Sean Doolittle throws Sat, 22 Feb 2014 20:23:02 -0800 Oakland Athletics RP Sean Doolittle (calf) threw to hitters for the first time Saturday, Feb. 22. He is back on the same schedule as other pitchers, according to manager Bob Melvin, after having a setback due to a mild calf issue. Share: Athletics | Encouraged by Fernando Rodriguez's progress Sat, 22 Feb 2014 20:22:15 -0800 Oakland Athletics manager Bob Melvin said Saturday, Feb. 22, that he is extremely encouraged by the recovery progress of RP Fernando Rodriguez (elbow) from Tommy John surgery. He is nearly a year removed from the operation. While he is not expected to work in Cactus League spring games, he's already looking "like he could pitch in a game right now," according to Melvin. He is out of options, but likely to start the season on the 15-day disabled list so the team can get him a handful of minor-league rehab appearances with Triple-A Sacramento. Share: Athletics | Sam Fuld has good chance to make club Sat, 22 Feb 2014 20:20:50 -0800 Oakland Athletics OF Sam Fuld profiles as the team's fourth or fifth outfielder, and manager Bob Melvin calls Fuld a "pest." The team already has four with OFs Yoenis Cespedes, Coco Crisp, Craig Gentry and Josh Reddick, and likely won't carry another if they want to keep six infielders and three catchers. If an injury opens up a spot, Fuld might be in a heated competition with fellow Stanford alum OF Michael Taylor, who is out of options. Share: Athletics | Craig Gentry to sit a few days Sat, 22 Feb 2014 20:20:07 -0800 Updating a previous report, Oakland Athletics OF Craig Gentry (back) will be sidelined for a few days after an MRI Saturday, Feb. 22, revealed a lower back strain. The team just wants to be extra careful. "We're just going to get ahead of this thing and keep him off the field for a few days," manager Bob Melvin said. "It'll be into next week some, but we're not sure how long. He's a pretty eager beaver. He wants to get out there and do his thing, especially with a new team." Share: Athletics | Ryan Cook throws Saturday Sat, 22 Feb 2014 11:39:12 -0800 Oakland Athletics RP Ryan Cook (shoulder) went from throwing at a distance of 105 feet to a distance of 90 feet Saturday, Feb. 22, but his velocity has increased. Cook has been bothered by right shoulder stiffness. Share: Athletics | Craig Gentry to have MRI Fri, 21 Feb 2014 16:13:10 -0800 Oakland Athletics OF Craig Gentry (back) was held out of workouts Friday, Feb. 21, due to lower back tightness. He was sent for a precautionary MRI exam, but the team doesn't think the injury is serious. Share:  |
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