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Apr 5, 2021; Oakland, California, USA; Oakland Athletics pitcher A.J. Puk (33) delivers a pitch against the Los Angeles Dodgers during the fourth inning at RingCentral Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Neville E. Guard-USA TODAY Sports

Oakland A’s: A.J. Puk without a timeline to return yet again

Oakland A’s: How Can Matt Chapman Break His Slump?

Oakland A’s slide down Week Two power rankings

Oakland A’s waiting for Matt Chapman to heat up again

HOUSTON, TEXAS - APRIL 10: Seth Brown #15 of the Oakland Athletics hits a home run in the eighth inning against the Houston Astros at Minute Maid Park on April 10, 2021 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Bob Levey/Getty Images)

Seth Brown finally launches first major league homer

HOUSTON, TEXAS - APRIL 10: Ramon Laureano #22 of the Oakland Athletics celebrates with Mark Canha #20 after hitting a home run in the fifth inning against the Houston Astros at Minute Maid Park on April 10, 2021 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Bob Levey/Getty Images)

Oakland A’s take two of three from Astros in weekend series

HOUSTON, TEXAS - APRIL 09: Jed Lowrie #8 of the Oakland Athletics looks on during the eighth inning against the Houston Astros at Minute Maid Park on April 09, 2021 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Carmen Mandato/Getty Images)

New York Mets stupidity with Jed Lowrie is Oakland A’s gain

HOUSTON, TEXAS - APRIL 09: Stephen Piscotty #25 and Elvis Andrus #17 of the Oakland Athletics high five after defeating the Houston Astros 6-2 at Minute Maid Park on April 09, 2021 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Carmen Mandato/Getty Images)

Oakland A’s: Three players that need to step up

OAKLAND, CALIFORNIA - APRIL 04: Chad Pinder #4 of the Oakland Athletics makes a leaping catch during the first inning against the Houston Astros at RingCentral Coliseum on April 04, 2021 in Oakland, California. (Photo by Daniel Shirey/Getty Images)

Oakland A’s may be without Chad Pinder longer than expected

OAKLAND, CALIFORNIA - APRIL 05: A.J. Puk #33 of the Oakland Athletics walks to the dugout during the game against the Los Angeles Dodgers at RingCentral Coliseum on April 05, 2021 in Oakland, California. (Photo by Lachlan Cunningham/Getty Images)

Oakland A’s: Here we go again with A.J. Puk

OAKLAND, CALIFORNIA - APRIL 07: Ramon Laureano #22 of the Oakland Athletics scores on a wild pitch by Trevor Bauer #27 of the Los Angeles Dodgers in the fourth inning at RingCentral Coliseum on April 07, 2021 in Oakland, California. (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images)

The importance of Ramon Laureano to Oakland A’s

Mar 1, 2021; Phoenix, AZ, USA; Oakland Athletics Trevor Rosenthal #41 poses during media day at Hohokam Stadium. Mandatory Credit: MLB photos via USA TODAY Sports

Trevor Rosenthal considering surgery for thoracic outlet syndrome

OAKLAND, CALIFORNIA - APRIL 04: Ka'ai Tom #1 of the Oakland Athletics pitches during the ninth inning against the Houston Astros at RingCentral Coliseum on April 04, 2021 in Oakland, California. (Photo by Daniel Shirey/Getty Images)

Ka’ai Tom does what no other pitcher has in 2021

Mar 1, 2021; Phoenix, AZ, USA; Oakland Athletics Trevor Rosenthal #41 poses during media day at Hohokam Stadium. Mandatory Credit: MLB photos via USA TODAY Sports

Oakland A’s biggest offseason investment may go bust

MESA, AZ - February 27: A.J. Puk #31 of the Oakland Athletics pitches during the game against the Colorado Rookies at Hohokam Stadium on February 27, 2020 in Mesa, Arizona. (Photo by Michael Zagaris/Oakland Athletics/Getty Images)

Oakland A’s bring A.J. Puk back to the majors

ANAHEIM, CA-CIRCA 1988: Jose Canseco of the Oakland A's takes BP against the California Angels at the Big A circa 1988 in Anaheim,California. (Photo by Owen C. Shaw/Getty Images) (Photo by Owen C. Shaw/Getty Images)

Jose Canseco cannot be controlled by conventional means

OAKLAND, CALIFORNIA - APRIL 03: Chas McCormick #6 of the Houston Astros slides safely under pitcher Reymin Guduan #61 of the Oakland Athletics after Guduan threw a wild pitch and McCormick scored from third base in the eighth inning at RingCentral Coliseum on April 03, 2021 in Oakland, California. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)

Oakland A’s: This Was a Historically Miserable Series

OAKLAND, CALIFORNIA - APRIL 04: Ka'ai Tom #1 of the Oakland Athletics pitches during the ninth inning against the Houston Astros at RingCentral Coliseum on April 04, 2021 in Oakland, California. (Photo by Daniel Shirey/Getty Images)

Ka’ai Tom first position player pitching of 2021

OAKLAND, CALIFORNIA - APRIL 04: Chad Pinder #4 of the Oakland Athletics makes a leaping catch during the first inning against the Houston Astros at RingCentral Coliseum on April 04, 2021 in Oakland, California. (Photo by Daniel Shirey/Getty Images)

Oakland A’s injuries starting to pile up

ARLINGTON, TEXAS - AUGUST 24: Matt Chapman #26 of the Oakland Athletics in the ninth inning at Globe Life Field on August 24, 2020 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)

Oakland A’s contact issues hindering offensive potential

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - OCTOBER 07: Jesus Luzardo #44 of the Oakland Athletics tips his hat as he leaves the game during the fifth inning against the Houston Astros in Game Three of the American League Division Series at Dodger Stadium on October 07, 2020 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Kevork Djansezian/Getty Images)

Slow starts are nothing new for Oakland A’s

OAKLAND, CALIFORNIA - SEPTEMBER 30: Manager Bob Melvin #6 of the Oakland Athletics signals the bullpen to make a pitching change against the Chicago White Sox during the ninth inning of Game Two of the American League Wild Card Round at RingCentral Coliseum on September 30, 2020 in Oakland, California. (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images)

Oakland A’s: Bob Melvin’s future is in his hands

SCOTTSDALE, AZ - MARCH 03: Cole Irvin #71of the Oakland Athletics pitches during a spring training game against the Colorado Rockies at Salt River Field on March 3, 2021 in Scottsdale, Arizona. (Photo by Rob Tringali/Getty Images)

Oakland A’s: What to expect from Cole Irvin

LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - FEBRUARY 29: Skye Bolt #49 0f the Oakland Athletics runs out a ground ball during an exhibition game against the Cleveland Indians at Las Vegas Ballpark on February 29, 2020 in Las Vegas, Nevada. The Athletics defeated the Indians 8-6. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images)

Oakland A’s cut ties with Skye Bolt far too late

CHICAGO, IL - SEPTEMBER 8: Oakland Athletics fans cheer during the twelfth inning against the Chicago White Sox at U.S. Cellular Field on September 8, 2014 in Chicago, Illinois. The White Sox defeated the Athletics 5-4 in 12 innings. (Photo by Brian D. Kersey/Getty Images)

Oakland A’s fans give Houston Astros greeting they deserved

OAKLAND, CA - SEPTEMBER 18: Chris Bassitt #40 of the Oakland Athletics pitches during the game against the San Francisco Giants at RingCentral Coliseum on September 18, 2020 in Oakland, California. The Athletics defeated the Giants 6-0. (Photo by Michael Zagaris/Oakland Athletics/Getty Images)

Oakland A’s Fall 8-1 to Astros in Opening Day Matchup

ARLINGTON, TEXAS - OCTOBER 08: Trevor Rosenthal #47 of the San Diego Padres pitches during the ninth inning against the Los Angeles Dodgers in Game Three of the National League Division Series at Globe Life Field on October 08, 2020 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Tom Pennington/Getty Images)

Oakland A’s bullpen takes major hit with Trevor Rosenthal injury

PEORIA, ARIZONA - MARCH 18: Infielder Mitch Moreland #18 of the Oakland Athletics in action during the second inning of the MLB spring training game against the San Diego Padres at Peoria Sports Complex on March 18, 2021 in Peoria, Arizona. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)

Mitch Moreland may be most important piece in lineup