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May 31, 2021; Seattle, Washington, USA; Oakland Athletics outfielder Stephen Piscotty (25) is pictured before a game against the Seattle Mariners at T-Mobile Park. The Mariners won 6-5 in 10 innings. Mandatory Credit: Stephen Brashear-USA TODAY Sports

Stephen Piscotty officially out for remainder of 2021

Oakland A’s do not have backup option for Lou Trivino

Oakland A’s could not be facing Yankees at a worse time

Oakland A’s desperately need series win against Yankees

Sep 8, 2020; Oakland, California, USA; Oakland Athletics designated hitter Khris Davis (2) celebrates after hitting a solo home run during the third inning against the Houston Astros at the Oakland Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Stan Szeto-USA TODAY Sports

Khris Davis could power his way back to the Oakland A’s

Aug 24, 2021; Oakland, California, USA; Oakland Athletics starting pitcher Cole Irvin (19) delivers a pitch against the Seattle Mariners during the first inning at RingCentral Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: D. Ross Cameron-USA TODAY Sports

Cole Irvin just cannot handle the Seattle Mariners

Aug 21, 2021; Oakland, California, USA; Oakland Athletics relief pitcher Lou Trivino (62) throws a pitch during the ninth inning against the San Francisco Giants at RingCentral Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Darren Yamashita-USA TODAY Sports

Lou Trivino running into wall as Oakland A’s closer

Aug 8, 2021; Oakland, California, USA; Oakland Athletics right fielder Stephen Piscotty (25) gets ready to bat against the Texas Rangers during the eighth inning at RingCentral Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Stan Szeto-USA TODAY Sports

A possible answer for Stephen Piscotty’s woes at the plate

Jul 11, 2021; Arlington, Texas, USA; Oakland Athletics right fielder Stephen Piscotty (25) makes a diving catch during the sixth inning against the Texas Rangers at Globe Life Field. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-USA TODAY Sports

Oakland A’s: Time to bite the bullet with Stephen Piscotty

Aug 21, 2021; Oakland, California, USA; Oakland Athletics relief pitcher Lou Trivino (62) watches a ball hit by San Francisco Giants center fielder LaMonte Wade Jr (31) during the ninth inning at RingCentral Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Darren Yamashita-USA TODAY Sports

Lou Trivino has worst time for first blown save since May

Aug 17, 2021; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Oakland Athletics left fielder Seth Brown (15) reacts after striking out against the Chicago White Sox during the ninth inning at Guaranteed Rate Field. Mandatory Credit: Kamil Krzaczynski-USA TODAY Sports

Seth Brown makes welcome U-turn back to Oakland A’s

Apr 1, 2021; Oakland, California, USA; Oakland Athletics president Dave Kaval in the stadium before the game against the Houston Astros at RingCentral Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Kelley L Cox-USA TODAY Sports

Oakland A’s need to end the dance with Las Vegas

Aug 17, 2021; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Oakland Athletics left fielder Mark Canha (20) catches a fly ball hit by Chicago White Sox first baseman Jose Abreu during the first inning at Guaranteed Rate Field. Mandatory Credit: Kamil Krzaczynski-USA TODAY Sports

Oakland A’s will have difficult decision to make with Mark Canha

Aug 18, 2021; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Oakland Athletics relief pitcher Andrew Chafin (39) delivers against the Chicago White Sox during the eight inning at Guaranteed Rate Field. Mandatory Credit: Kamil Krzaczynski-USA TODAY Sports

Andrew Chafin loses tooth during game on Wednesday

Jun 29, 2021; Oakland, California, USA; A family of Oakland Athletics fans from Pleasanton, California pause for a photograph before a game between the AÕs and Texas Rangers and at RingCentral Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: D. Ross Cameron-USA TODAY Sports

Oakland A’s getting closer to their waterfront ballpark

Aug 17, 2021; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Medical personnel helps Oakland Athletics starting pitcher Chris Bassitt (40) who covers his face after being hit by a ball hit by Chicago White Sox left fielder Brian Goodwin during the second inning at Guaranteed Rate Field. Mandatory Credit: Kamil Krzaczynski-USA TODAY Sports

Oakland A’s: Chris Bassitt released from hospital

Aug 17, 2021; Chicago, Illinois, USA; (EDITORS NOTE: graphic content) Oakland Athletics starting pitcher Chris Bassitt (40) covers his face after being hit by a ball hit by Chicago White Sox left fielder Brian Goodwin during the second inning at Guaranteed Rate Field. Mandatory Credit: Kamil Krzaczynski-USA TODAY Sports

Chris Bassitt takes line drive to face in frightening incident

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 should consider Trevor Rosenthal for 2022

OAKLAND, CA - April 2: Ka'ai Tom #1 of the Oakland Athletics bats during the game against the Houston Astros at RingCentral Coliseum on April 2, 2021 in Oakland, California. The Astros defeated the Athletics 9-5. (Photo by Michael Zagaris/Oakland Athletics/Getty Images)

Ka’ai Tom designated for assignment yet again

Jul 7, 2021; Houston, Texas, USA; Oakland Athletics third baseman Chad Pinder (4) runs to first base on a double during the fifth inning against the Houston Astros at Minute Maid Park. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-USA TODAY Sports

Oakland A’s could get Chad Pinder back within week

Aug 15, 2021; Arlington, Texas, USA; Oakland Athletics starting pitcher Sean Manaea (55) argues a pitch call as he pitches against the Texas Rangers during the first inning at Globe Life Field. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports

Sean Manaea having rough stretch at worst possible time

Oct 6, 2020; Los Angeles, California, USA; Oakland Athletics designated hitter Khris Davis (2) warms up prior to game two of the 2020 ALDS against the Houston Astros at Dodger Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-USA TODAY Sports

Oakland A’s still eyeing Khris Davis in Triple-A

Oct 1, 2020; Oakland, California, USA; The video board displays the ÒbashÓ gesture after the Oakland Athletics win against the Chicago White Sox at Oakland Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Kelley L Cox-USA TODAY Sports

Oakland A’s: Latest Las Vegas news may be positive for Oakland

Jun 5, 2021; Port St. Lucie, Florida, USA; USA shortstop Nick Allen (12) throws out a Venezuela base runner in the 2nd inning in the Super Round of the WBSC Baseball Americas Qualifier series at Clover Park. Mandatory Credit: Jasen Vinlove-USA TODAY Sports

Elvis Andrus absence should lead to Nick Allen debut

Aug 12, 2021; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Oakland Athletics center fielder Starling Marte (2) celebrates his RBI single in the fifth inning against the Cleveland Indians at Progressive Field. Mandatory Credit: David Richard-USA TODAY Sports

Oakland A’s need to find way extend Starling Marte

Jul 18, 2021; Oakland, California, USA; Oakland Athletics starting pitcher Chris Bassitt (40) walks towards the dugout during the seventh inning against the Cleveland Indians at RingCentral Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Darren Yamashita-USA TODAY Sports

Chris Bassitt showed there was nothing to fear with Oakland A’s

Aug 10, 2021; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Oakland Athletics relief pitcher A.J. Puk (33) delivers a pitch in the in the sixth inning against the Cleveland Indians at Progressive Field. Mandatory Credit: David Richard-USA TODAY Sports

A.J. Puk shows why he can be weapon in Oakland A’s bullpen

Aug 3, 2021; Oakland, California, USA; Oakland Athletics third baseman Matt Chapman (26) throws out San Diego Padres right fielder Wil Myers (not pictured) during the third inning at RingCentral Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Neville E. Guard-USA TODAY Sports

Matt Chapman becoming question mark for Oakland A’s