Oakland Athletics starting pitcher Rich Hill had to leave his start on July 17 against the Toronto Blue Jays because of a popped blister. It's unclear when he will return.
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Latest on Hill's Recovery
Saturday, July 23
Joe Stiglich of CSN California reported Hill will throw off a mound Sunday with a protective cover on his finger.
Hill Out for Next Start vs. Blue Jays
Thursday, July 21
Athletics manager Bob Melvin told reporters Jesse Hahn would start in place of Hill against Toronto.
Stiglich reported Hill played catch on Thursday, however, John Hickey of the Bay Area News Group noted Hill could only throw fastballs.
Hill Drawing Trade Interest Due ...
The Oakland Raiders and cornerback David Amerson agreed to a four-year contract extension worth $38 million, NFL Network's Ian Rapoport reported on July 15.
ESPN.com added that Amerson will receive $17.5 million in guarantees. However, on Tuesday, Mike Florio of Pro Football Talk broke down the particulars of the deal, especially as it pertains to guaranteed money:
So here’s what it means. Amerson is guaranteed to receive $5.5 million at signing, with rolling injury-only guarantees of $12 million. That’s a total of $17.5 million in generally (not actually) guaranteed money at signing.
The deal itself has a maximum value of $38.38 million. But $4.5 million ...
Oakland Athletics right fielder Josh Reddick is playing under a one-year, $6.6 million contract, per Spotrac.
With Major League Baseball's Aug. 1 trade deadline approaching, Reddick could be dealt within the next three weeks if he and the Athletics don't improve their contract negotiations.
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Likelihood of Trading Reddick Increasing
Sunday, July 10
According to Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle, Oakland and Reddick haven't picked up contract talks since spring training: "The outfielder was offered a three-year, $36 million deal during the spring, sources confirmed, and Reddick’s representatives countered with four years and $56 million, which is considered below Reddick’s market value by ...
Oakland Raiders linebacker Aldon Smith was arraigned Friday for violating his probation in an incident stemming from a prior conviction.
CSNBayArea.com reported the news Thursday.
The report cites the Santa Clara County criminal case index as the source of information and also states Smith will argue a motion to suppress evidence. That legal issue stems from an August 2015 incident involving multiple charges including a DUI and hit-and-run.
On Saturday, Hannah Knowles of the Bay Area News Group reported Smith's attorney, Joshua Bentley, is seeking to have the alleged violation of his probation due to driving while drunk last year dismissed, arguing that the ...
Player: A.J. Puk
Position: LHP
DOB: April 25, 1995 (21 years old)
Height/Weight: 6'7", 230 lbs
Bats/Throws: L/L
School: Florida
Previously Drafted: 2013 (35th Round, DET)
Background
A.J. Puk possesses the all the tools to be a front-line starter at the highest level, which has made his inconsistent play at the University of Florida that much more confounding.
Ranked as the No. 85 prospect in the 2013 draft class by Baseball America, he slipped to the 35th round due to signability concerns and ended up in Gainesville.
After being used primarily out of the bullpen during his freshman season, he joined the Gators rotation as a sophomore and quickly established himself as one to watch at the top ...
Rich Hill's surprising resurgence has hit a snag, as the Oakland Athletics left-hander is dealing with an injury to his groin.
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Hill Lands on DL
Thursday, June 9
Per John Shea of the San Francisco Chronicle, Hill was placed on the disabled list Thursday.
It became apparent the A's would have to make a decision about Hill's status when he was scratched from his next scheduled start after reinjuring his groin Wednesday while throwing a bullpen session, per Jane Lee of MLB.com.
The 36-year-old Hill hasn't appeared in a game since May 29, throwing 6.1 innings with nine strikeouts in a 4-2 win over the Detroit ...
Rich Hill doesn't dwell on things that aren't important. Even if that means shrugging at his status as one of baseball's best pitchers and, in all probability, a likely first-time All-Star at the age of 36.
With a 2.25 ERA through 11 starts, the Oakland Athletics left-hander has indeed been one of the American League's elite starters in 2016. Add in what he did in four starts with the Boston Red Sox late last season, and MLB's ERA leaders over the last calendar year line up like this:
Jake Arrieta: 1.32
Clayton Kershaw: 1.46
Rich Hill: 2.03
But when this was tossed at Hill as he ...
Oakland Raiders linebacker Bruce Irvin appears confident about his new team's playoff chances this upcoming season, as he sees his team breaking out in 2016.
Irvin, who signed with Oakland during the offseason, said he was brought in to be a leader for a young team. The former Seattle Seahawks defender feels the Raiders are ready to take the next step, per ESPN.com's Paul Gutierrez:
You have a lot of guys who are willing to listen to the older guys, so that’s the greatest thing about coming to a situation like this ... I have to say, it’s a bunch of guys ...
Oakland Raiders star Khalil Mack would routinely exceed 20 sacks if not for illegal play from opposing offensive linemen, according to his quarterback, Derek Carr.
Carr told Adam Schein on Sirius XM Radio that Mack has the ability to set records (via CBS Sports' Will Brinson):
20 sacks for Khalil is easily attainable. ... He could have 30 if he just didn't get held all the time. I'm not kidding you. I go back and watch him, because me and him are close, close friends. So I go back and watch him and those things I'm not kidding you, this guy gets held more ...
Oakland Athletics outfielder Josh Reddick suffered a fractured thumb during his team’s 4-1 loss to the New York Yankees on Thursday. He's been placed on the disabled list, and it's unclear when he will return.
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Reddick Placed on 15-Day DL
Friday, May 20
The Athletics announced they recalled Jake Smolinski from Triple-A to take Reddick's spot on the active roster.
Latest on Reddick's Recovery Timeline
Thursday, May 19
Jane Lee of MLB.com reported the Athletics will need to wait for the outfielder to see a hand specialist before they determine how long he will be out. However, she noted that "Reddick believes he’ll be out at least four to six ...