October 02, 2021 Morning Edition: Athletics News Roundup

This is your Athletics Stats, News, Rumors, and Commentary Roundup for the Morning of October 02, 2021.

A Look at Athletics Pitchers’ Pitch Effectiveness

Andrew Chafin

Andrew Chafin’s pitching repertoire includes:

• He features a Fastball that is considered very good.
• He features a Slider that is considered very good.
• He features a Changeup that is considered below average.

Lou Trivino

Lou Trivino’s pitching repertoire includes:

• He features a Fastball that is considered above average.
• He features a Cutter that is considered above average.
• He features a Curveball that is considered above average.
• He features a Changeup that is considered above average.

Chris Bassitt

Chris Bassitt’s pitching repertoire includes:

• He features a Fastball that is considered above average.
• He features a Slider that is considered below average.
• He features a Cutter that is considered above average.
• He features a Curveball that is considered above average.
• He features a Changeup that is considered above average.

Frankie Montas

Frankie Montas’s pitching repertoire includes:

• He features a Fastball that is considered above average.
• He features a Slider that is considered below average.
• He features a Splitter that is considered above average.

Daulton Jefferies

Daulton Jefferies’s pitching repertoire includes:

• He features a Fastball that is considered below average.
• He features a Slider that is considered among the worst in MLB.
• He features a Cutter that is considered elite.
• He features a Changeup that is considered above average.

Yusmeiro Petit

Yusmeiro Petit’s pitching repertoire includes:

• He features a Fastball that is considered below average.
• He features a Cutter that is considered above average.
• He features a Curveball that is considered very good.
• He features a Changeup that is considered above average.

Jake Diekman

Jake Diekman’s pitching repertoire includes:

• He features a Fastball that is considered below average.
• He features a Slider that is considered above average.
• He features a Changeup that is considered elite.

Sean Manaea

Sean Manaea’s pitching repertoire includes:

• He features a Fastball that is considered below average.
• He features a Slider that is considered below average.
• He features a Changeup that is considered above average.

Deolis Guerra

Deolis Guerra’s pitching repertoire includes:

• He features a Fastball that is considered above average.
• He features a Cutter that is considered above average.
• He features a Curveball that is considered above average.
• He features a Changeup that is considered above average.

James Kaprielian

James Kaprielian’s pitching repertoire includes:

• He features a Fastball that is considered below average.
• He features a Slider that is considered above average.
• He features a Curveball that is considered above average.
• He features a Changeup that is considered above average.

Cole Irvin

Cole Irvin’s pitching repertoire includes:

• He features a Fastball that is considered below average.
• He features a Slider that is considered below average.
• He features a Curveball that is considered among the worst in MLB.
• He features a Changeup that is considered above average.

Sergio Romo

Sergio Romo’s pitching repertoire includes:

• He features a Fastball that is considered above average.
• He features a Slider that is considered above average.
• He features a Changeup that is considered below average.

Paul Blackburn

Paul Blackburn’s pitching repertoire includes:

• He features a Fastball that is considered to be quite poor.
• He features a Slider that is considered below average.
• He features a Curveball that is considered below average.
• He features a Changeup that is considered very good.

Now onto the News, Rumors, and Commentary…

“The A’s announced this afternoon that center fielder Ramón Laureano underwent core surgery yesterday. He suffered the injury during his personal training regimen. The team expects he’ll still be ready for Spring Training. Laureano hasn’t played since August 6, when MLB handed down an 80-game suspension after he tested positive for a performance-enhancing drug. That ruled…”

Above is the summary of: Ramon Laureano Undergoes Core Surgery… tap or click to check out the full article.

““More home runs against left-handed pitching than any [left-hander] in history,” A’s manager Bob Melvin said. But overall, to finish the year with less than a 4.00 ERA and the innings that he gave us, one of the better starters in the American League.” Next up for Olson is to reach that prestigious 40-home run mark. He really did,” Melvin said of Manaea. “Every day, you can count on him,” Manaea said of Olson.”

Above is the summary of: Olson passes legends with this achievement… tap or click to check out the full article.

““It’s a little rewarding, but we have three games left, so still got some work to do.” Kozma was in the starting lineup against the Astros at shortstop for Friday’s three-game series opener, and he should see plenty of playing time over the next few days. “Honestly, I didn’t think it was real,” Kozma said. “I feel like I’m supposed to be here,” Kozma said. On Friday, with only three games left in the regular season, the A’s selected Kozma from Triple-A Las Vegas.”

Above is the summary of: Kozma back in bigs for the first time since ’18… tap or click to check out the full article.

“A’s trainer Nick Paparesta said the injury could lead to surgery “down the road.” (Last updated: Oct. 22) OF Stephen Piscotty (left wrist sprain) Expected return: Out for season The A’s announced that Piscotty underwent surgery on his left wrist and will miss the remainder of the season. (Last updated: Oct. 10-day IL INF Vimael Machín (stomach illness) Expected return: Out for season Machín will miss the final three games of the season after coming down with a stomach illness.”

Above is the summary of: Injuries & Moves: Machín done for year… tap or click to check out the full article.

Bet on the Athletics

Sportsbook	Moneyline Odds	Under	Over
BetOnline	Oakland Athletics +140	9 +100	9 -120
Bovada	Oakland Athletics +130	9 +105	9 -125
GtBets	Oakland Athletics +142	9 +100	9 -120
JazzSports	Oakland Athletics +139	9 -120	9 +100
Mybookie.ag	Oakland Athletics +135	9 +100	9 -120
SportsInteraction	Oakland Athletics +134	9.5 -118	9.5 -102
WagerWeb	Oakland Athletics +139	9 +100	9 -120
YouWager	Oakland Athletics +140	9.5 -117	9.5 +104
BetAnySports	Oakland Athletics +140	9 +105	9 -115

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