Athletics vs Cubs Odds

#2 BP

Austin Adams: Still awaiting evaluation

Sep 17th

Adams, who recently suffered a setback with his forearm injury, is still waiting to be evaluated by team doctors, MLB.com reports.

#3 P

Osvaldo Bido: Still idle after IL placement

Sep 17th

Bido (wrist) is with the Athletics but has yet to begin playing catch since going on the IL last Tuesday, MLB.com reports.

#10 BP

Ross Stripling: Bullpen session on tap

Sep 17th

Stripling (back) is scheduled to throw a bullpen session Wednesday and another several days after, MLB.com reports.

#1 1B

Tyler Soderstrom: First hits since return

Sep 17th

Soderstrom went 2-for-4 in a loss to the Cubs on Monday.

#1 SS

Jacob Wilson: Productive in leadoff role

Sep 17th

Wilson went 2-for-4 with a triple, a walk and a run in a loss to the Cubs on Monday.

#2 P

Joey Estes: Roughed up by Cubs

Sep 16th

Estes (7-8) took the loss Monday against the Cubs, allowing six runs on nine hits with one strikeout in one inning.

#1 LF

Seth Brown: Getting day off vs. lefty

Sep 16th

Brown is out of the lineup for Monday's game against the Cubs.

#1 RF

Lawrence Butler: Day off Monday

Sep 16th

Butler is absent from the lineup for Monday's game against the Cubs.

#2 2B

Nick Allen: Swats pair of doubles Sunday

Sep 16th

Allen went 2-for-4 with two doubles in a loss to the White Sox on Sunday.

#1 C

Shea Langeliers: Launches pinch-hit homer

Sep 16th

Langeliers entered Sunday's loss to the White Sox in the ninth inning as a pinch hitter and hit a solo home run in his only at-bat.

#1 DH

Brent Rooker: Launches 37th homer Sunday

Sep 16th

Rooker went 1-for-4 with a two-run home run in a loss to the White Sox on Sunday.

#1 P

JP Sears: Coughs up four runs

Sep 16th

Sears (11-11) yielded four runs on seven hits and a walk over six innings Sunday, striking out four and taking a loss against the White Sox.

#6 P

Brady Basso: Receives another start

Sep 15th

Basso is listed as the Athletics' scheduled starting pitcher for Wednesday's game against the Cubs at Wrigley Field.

#7 BP

Hogan Harris: Takes fourth loss Saturday

Sep 15th

Harris (4-4) took the loss against the White Sox on Saturday, allowing a game-winning solo home run to the only batter he faced.

#1 2B

Zack Gelof: Another three hits Saturday

Sep 15th

Gelof went 3-for-4 with an RBI single, a double and a walk in a loss to the White Sox on Saturday.

#5 P

J.T. Ginn: Roughed up in no-decision

Sep 14th

Ginn did not factor into the decision Saturday against the White Sox, allowing three runs on 10 hits over four innings. He struck out three without issuing a walk.

#1 CF

JJ Bleday: Multi-hit effort Friday

Sep 14th

Bleday went 2-for-4 with a double in a win over the White Sox on Friday.

#1 CL

Mason Miller: Secures save Friday

Sep 13th

Miller earned the save in Friday's 2-0 win over the White Sox, pitching a scoreless inning with two strikeouts while allowing one hit.

#6 BP

T.J. McFarland: Hit with third loss Thursday

Sep 13th

McFarland (2-3) took the loss against the Astros on Thursday, allowing two earned runs on two hits over one-third of an inning. He did not walk or strike out a batter.

#3 1B

Tyler Nevin: Smacks seventh homer

Sep 13th

Nevin went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Thursday's 6-3 loss to the Astros.

#4 P

Mitch Spence: Goes seven innings vs. Houston

Sep 12th

Spence allowed two runs on seven hits across seven innings in a no-decision Thursday against the Astros. He struck out two.

#2 1B

Ryan Noda: Sitting against southpaw

Sep 12th

Noda is not in the lineup for Thursday's contest in Houston.

#1 3B

Max Schuemann: Not in Oakland lineup

Sep 12th

Schuemann is absent from the lineup for Thursday's game in Houston.

#2 C

Kyle McCann: Lifts homer Wednesday

Sep 11th

McCann went 1-for-3 with a two-run home run and a hit-by-pitch in Wednesday's 5-4 win over the Astros.

#9 BP

Kyle Muller: Back with big club

Sep 11th

The Athletics selected Muller's contract from Triple-A Las Vegas on Wednesday.

#7 PROS

Will Simpson: On fire at Double-A

Sep 10th

Simpson is hitting .455 with one home run, 10 strikeouts and five walks in 12 games since getting promoted from High-A Lansing to Double-A Midland on Aug. 25.

#2 CF

Daz Cameron: Losing work vs. RHPs

Sep 8th

Cameron is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Tigers.

#5 PROS

Max Muncy: Back on IL

Sep 8th

Triple-A Las Vegas placed Muncy on the 7-day injured list Aug. 23 with an unspecified injury.

#8 BP

Brandon Bielak: Summoned to big leagues

Sep 8th

The Athletics selected Bielak's contract from Triple-A Las Vegas on Sunday.

#6 CF

Esteury Ruiz: Shifts to 60-day IL

Sep 4th

The Athletics transferred Ruiz (wrist) to the 60-day injured list Wednesday.

#5 BP

Scott Alexander: Reinstated from injured list

Sep 4th

The Athletics reinstated Alexander (shoulder) from the 15-day injured list Wednesday.

#1 BP

Tyler Ferguson: Nabs third win Monday

Sep 3rd

Ferguson (3-2) got the win against the Mariners on Monday, striking out the side in a perfect ninth inning.