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Oakland A’s Prospects of the Year for 2021

Ramon Laureano undergoes surgery on core injury

A swansong for the 2021 Oakland A’s

Elvis Andrus has successful surgery on fractured fibula

Sep 12, 2021; Oakland, California, USA; Oakland Athletics relief pitcher Lou Trivino (62) reacts after the final out of the top of the ninth inning against the Texas Rangers at RingCentral Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Darren Yamashita-USA TODAY Sports

Oakland A’s bullpen failed when needed most

Sep 24, 2021; Oakland, California, USA; Oakland Athletics starting pitcher Frankie Montas (47) prepares before the start of the game against the Houston Astros at RingCentral Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Neville E. Guard-USA TODAY Sports

Why the Oakland A’s Keep Losing to Mariners

Sep 27, 2021; Seattle, Washington, USA; Oakland Athletics manager Bob Melvin (right) pulls starting pitcher Cole Irvin (19) in the fourth inning against the Seattle Mariners at T-Mobile Park. Mandatory Credit: Stephen Brashear-USA TODAY Sports

Cole Irvin’s comments on Seattle Mariners continue to haunt him

May 31, 2021; Cincinnati, Ohio, USA; Cincinnati Reds closing pitcher Michael Feliz (46) throws against the Philadelphia Phillies during the ninth inning at Great American Ball Park. Mandatory Credit: David Kohl-USA TODAY Sports

So much for the Michael Feliz era in Oakland

Sep 25, 2021; Oakland, California, USA; Oakland Athletics manager Bob Melvin (right) and a trainer (middle) examine Elvis Andrus after he fell to the ground with an injury while scoring the winning run against the Houston Astros during the ninth inning at RingCentral Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: D. Ross Cameron-USA TODAY Sports

Elvis Andrus literally left it all on the diamond

Sep 25, 2021; Oakland, California, USA; Oakland Athletics shortstop Elvis Andrus (right) scores the winning run against the Houston Astros during the ninth inning at RingCentral Coliseum. Andrus scored from first on a double by Oakland center fielder Starling Marte, but injured his leg on the play and had to be helped from the field. Mandatory Credit: D. Ross Cameron-USA TODAY Sports

Oakland A’s lose starting middle infield for rest of season

Sep 24, 2021; Oakland, California, USA; Oakland Athletics starting pitcher Frankie Montas (47) prepares before the start of the game against the Houston Astros at RingCentral Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Neville E. Guard-USA TODAY Sports

Frankie Montas quietly having excellent season for Oakland A’s

Sep 25, 2021; Oakland, California, USA; Oakland Athletics manager Bob Melvin (right) and a trainer (middle) examine Elvis Andrus after he fell to the ground with an injury while scoring the winning run against the Houston Astros during the ninth inning at RingCentral Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: D. Ross Cameron-USA TODAY Sports

Oakland A’s hoping Elvis Andrus ankle injury not serious

Sep 5, 2021; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Oakland Athletics third baseman Matt Chapman (26) reacts after striking out against the Toronto Blue Jays during the first inning at Rogers Centre. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Sousa-USA TODAY Sports

Matt Chapman fails to join Oakland A’s breakthrough game

Sep 23, 2021; Oakland, California, USA; Oakland Athletics starting pitcher Chris Bassitt (40) delivers a pitch against the Seattle Mariners during the first inning at RingCentral Coliseum. Bassitt is making his first appearance since being hit in the face with a batted ball last month in Chicago. Mandatory Credit: D. Ross Cameron-USA TODAY Sports

Chris Bassitt explains rationale for return this season

Sep 23, 2021; Oakland, California, USA; Oakland Athletics center fielder Starling Marte (2) walks back to the dugout after striking out against the Seattle Mariners during the ninth inning at RingCentral Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: D. Ross Cameron-USA TODAY Sports

Stick a fork in the Oakland A’s 2021 hopes

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 appear to be intentionally alienating fanbase

May 6, 2021; Oakland, California, USA; Oakland Athletics pitching coach Scott Emerson, left, confers with starting pitcher Mike Fiers (50) and catcher Sean Murphy (12) during the third inning against the Toronto Blue Jays at RingCentral Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: D. Ross Cameron-USA TODAY Sports

Mike Fiers is officially done for the 2021 season

Aug 26, 2021; Oakland, California, USA; Oakland Athletics catcher Sean Murphy (12) hits a solo home run against the New York Yankees during the third inning at RingCentral Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Neville E. Guard-USA TODAY Sports

Sean Murphy needs to prove he is still the answer for the Oakland A’s

Aug 6, 2021; Oakland, California, USA; Oakland Athletics starting pitcher Chris Bassitt (40) delivers a pitch during the first inning against the Texas Rangers at RingCentral Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Neville E. Guard-USA TODAY Sports

Chris Bassitt set to start for Oakland A’s on Thursday

Sep 11, 2021; Oakland, California, USA; Oakland Athletics starting pitcher Chris Bassitt (40) walks on the field before the game against the Texas Rangers at RingCentral Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Darren Yamashita-USA TODAY Sports

Chris Bassitt could return to Oakland A’s in next few days

May 31, 2021; Cincinnati, Ohio, USA; Cincinnati Reds closing pitcher Michael Feliz (46) throws against the Philadelphia Phillies during the ninth inning at Great American Ball Park. Mandatory Credit: David Kohl-USA TODAY Sports

Oakland A’s may have future bullpen piece in Michael Feliz

Sep 19, 2021; Anaheim, California, USA; Oakland Athletics catcher Yan Gomes (23) and relief pitcher Lou Trivino (62) celebrate the 3-2 victory against the Los Angeles Angels at Angel Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports

Lou Trivino working his way back into high leverage role

Sep 12, 2021; Oakland, California, USA; Oakland Athletics designated hitter Khris Davis (11) stands outside of the dugout during the fifth inning against the Texas Rangers at RingCentral Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Darren Yamashita-USA TODAY Sports

Khris Davis not quite back to form for Oakland A’s

Sep 16, 2021; Kansas City, Missouri, USA; Oakland Athletics relief pitcher Andrew Chafin (39) pitches against the Kansas City Royals during the eighth inning at Kauffman Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jay Biggerstaff-USA TODAY Sports

Andrew Chafin needs to be part of Oakland A’s 2022 bullpen

Sep 18, 2021; Anaheim, California, USA; Oakland Athletics starting pitcher James Kaprielian (32) throws against the Los Angeles Angels in the second inning at Angel Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-USA TODAY Sports

James Kaprielian gets reprieve from demotion from rotation

MESA, ARIZONA - MARCH 01: A general view of the scoreboard prior to a spring training game between the Oakland Athletics and the Cincinnati Reds at Hohokam Stadium on March 01, 2021 in Mesa, Arizona. (Photo by Carmen Mandato/Getty Images)

Oakland A’s preparing list of potential stadium sites in Las Vegas

Sep 12, 2021; Oakland, California, USA; Oakland Athletics relief pitcher Daulton Jefferies (66) reacts after the final out of the top of the seventh inning against the Texas Rangers at RingCentral Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Darren Yamashita-USA TODAY Sports

Daulton Jefferies getting audition for Oakland A’s 2022 rotation

Sep 12, 2021; Oakland, California, USA; Oakland Athletics catcher Yan Gomes (23) congratulates relief pitcher Lou Trivino (62) during the ninth inning against the Texas Rangers at RingCentral Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Darren Yamashita-USA TODAY Sports

Lou Trivino trying to pitch his way into Oakland A’s good graces again