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Jun 12, 2021; Oakland, California, USA; Oakland Athletics starting pitcher Jesus Luzardo (44) throws a pitch during the seventh inning against the Kansas City Royals at RingCentral Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Darren Yamashita-USA TODAY Sports

Jesus Luzardo is completely broken right now

Sergio Romo gets great deal after dropping pants on diamond

Oakland A’s drop two of three against Texas Rangers

Chris Bassitt has focus in right place for Oakland A’s

Oct 8, 2020; Los Angeles, California, USA; Oakland Athletics relief pitcher T.J. McFarland (38) pitches against the Houston Astros during the eighth inning during game four of the 2020 ALDS at Dodger Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Robert Hanashiro-USA TODAY Sports

Former A’s reliever T.J. McFarland signs in St. Louis

Jul 24, 2020; Oakland, California, USA; Oakland Athletics president Dave Kaval takes a selfie on the field before the game against the Los Angeles Angels at Oakland Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Kelley L Cox-USA TODAY Sports

Dave Kaval listing grievances ahead of Howard Terminal hearing

Frank Schwindel getting second chance

June 28, 2019; Milwaukee, WI, USA; FILE PHOTO; Jose Canseco makes an appearance onstage as The Lonely Island performs at the Miller Lite Oasis on June 28, 2019. Mandatory Credit: Colin Boyle-USA TODAY NETWORK

Jose Canseco forgets how to spell his own name

Jun 19, 2021; Bronx, New York, USA; Oakland Athletics second baseman Tony Kemp (5) reacts after hitting a solo home run against the New York Yankees during the first inning at Yankee Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Andy Marlin-USA TODAY Sports

Tony Kemp playing his way into expanded role

Jun 26, 2021; San Francisco, California, USA; Oakland Athletics first baseman Matt Olson (28) stands near first base between pitches against the San Francisco Giants in the first inning at Oracle Park. Mandatory Credit: Cary Edmondson-USA TODAY Sports

Matt Olson not among finalists for American League All-Star first basemen

Jun 27, 2021; San Francisco, California, USA; Oakland Athletics starting pitcher Cole Irvin (19) gestures on the mound during the eighth inning against the San Francisco Giants at Oracle Park. Mandatory Credit: Darren Yamashita-USA TODAY Sports

Oakland A’s get what they desperately needed from Cole Irvin

Jun 26, 2021; San Francisco, California, USA; Oakland Athletics third baseman Matt Chapman (26) reacts after hitting a two-run home run against the San Francisco Giants in the seventh inning at Oracle Park. Mandatory Credit: Cary Edmondson-USA TODAY Sports

Matt Chapman finally looks healthy at the plate

Jun 26, 2021; San Francisco, California, USA; Oakland Athletics center fielder Ramon Laureano (22) reacts after being hit by a pitch against the San Francisco Giants in the third inning at Oracle Park. Mandatory Credit: Cary Edmondson-USA TODAY Sports

Ramon Laureano should be Oakland A’s new leadoff hitter

Jun 23, 2021; Arlington, Texas, USA; Oakland Athletics center fielder Skye Bolt (49) slides into third base during the seventh inning against the Texas Rangers at Globe Life Field. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports

Oakland A’s need Skye Bolt to find his way

Jun 25, 2021; San Francisco, California, USA; Oakland Athletics starting pitcher Sean Manaea (55) gestures to the dugout after hitting a double against the San Francisco Giants in the third inning at Oracle Park. Mandatory Credit: John Hefti-USA TODAY Sports

Sean Manaea shows AL pitchers can swing the bat

Jun 16, 2021; Oakland, California, USA; Oakland Athletics left fielder Mark Canha (20) runs to third base as Los Angeles Angels second baseman David Fletcher (22) gather the ball during the sixth inning at RingCentral Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Kelley L Cox-USA TODAY Sports

Oakland A’s hoping Mark Canha will avoid Injured List

May 6, 2021; Oakland, California, USA; Oakland Athletics starting pitcher Mike Fiers (50) delivers a pitch against the Toronto Blue Jays during the third inning at RingCentral Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: D. Ross Cameron-USA TODAY Sports

Astros fans still claiming Mike Fiers refuses to face former team

Sep 24, 2019; Anaheim, CA, USA; Oakland Athletics starting pitcher Homer Bailey (15) throws in the first inning against the Los Angeles Angels at Angel Stadium of Anaheim. Mandatory Credit: Robert Hanashiro-USA TODAY Sports

Homer Bailey back in Oakland A’s organization

Jun 22, 2021; Arlington, Texas, USA; Oakland Athletics relief pitcher Sergio Romo (54) is checked for foreign substances by umpire Dan Iassogna (58)after the seventh inning against the Texas Rangers at Globe Life Field. Mandatory Credit: Tim Heitman-USA TODAY Sports

Sergio Romo ready to strip for foreign substance checks

May 6, 2021; Oakland, California, USA; Oakland Athletics starting pitcher Mike Fiers (50) delivers a pitch against the Toronto Blue Jays during the third inning at RingCentral Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: D. Ross Cameron-USA TODAY Sports

Mike Fiers suffers yet another setback in attempt to return

Jun 12, 2021; Oakland, California, USA; Kansas City Royals third baseman Kelvin Gutierrez (left) rounds the bases after hitting a two-run home run against Oakland Athletics starting pitcher Jesus Luzardo (right) during the eighth inning at RingCentral Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Darren Yamashita-USA TODAY Sports

Oakland A’s had no other option with Jesus Luzardo

Domingo Acevedo finally gets his chance in majors

Jun 20, 2021; Bronx, New York, USA; Oakland Athletics first baseman Matt Olson (28) hits a solo home run in the first inning against the Oakland Athletics at Yankee Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Wendell Cruz-USA TODAY Sports

Positive and negative takeaways from Oakland A’s series loss to Yanks

May 30, 2021; Oakland, California, USA; Oakland Athletics pitching coach Scott Emerson (right) approaches the mound to talk to relief pitcher Cam Bedrosian (60) as third baseman Matt Chapman (26) and catcher Sean Murphy (second from right) look on during the eighth inning against the Los Angeles Angels at RingCentral Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: John Hefti-USA TODAY Sports

Oakland A’s suddenly have company for AL West

Jun 12, 2021; Oakland, California, USA; Oakland Athletics center fielder Skye Bolt (49) heads to first base after hitting a home run against the Kansas City Royals during the eighth inning at RingCentral Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Darren Yamashita-USA TODAY Sports

Skye Bolt just keeps coming back to Oakland A’s

Jun 10, 2021; Oakland, California, USA; Oakland Athletics relief pitcher Jesus Luzardo (44) pitches the ball against the Kansas City Royals during the eighth inning at RingCentral Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Kelley L Cox-USA TODAY Sports

Jesus Luzardo has become unusable in Oakland A’s bullpen

Apr 23, 2021; Baltimore, Maryland, USA; Oakland Athletics pitcher J.B. Wendelken (57) pitches during the eighth inning against the Baltimore Orioles at Oriole Park at Camden Yards. Mandatory Credit: Mitch Stringer-USA TODAY Sports

J.B. Wendelken getting closer to returning

Jun 16, 2021; Oakland, California, USA; Oakland Athletics first baseman Matt Olson (28) runs towards third base ahead of second baseman Jed Lowrie (8) before scoring a a run during the sixth inning at RingCentral Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Kelley L Cox-USA TODAY Sports

Matt Olson on fire thus far in June