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100.0 None of them had the launch angle to clear the fence, resulting in two singles and four outs, but if you want to bet against Olson at those EV marks then that’s up to you. The 115.3 at the top is tied for the third-hardest contact by any A’s hitter since Statcast began in 2015, just 0.6 mph behind the top spot. Put it all together and Olson’s average exit velocity so far is 99.5 mph, which is the best in the entire majors for hitters with at least 10 plate appearances so far. What I’m saying is, don’t turn away when Olson comes up to bat this week, because sooner than later...

*** Halfway through this contest, it already felt like it was over. The Astros tore apart A’s starter Cole Irvin in his debut for his new club, with hard contact in over half their batted balls against him. The lefty was able to gut through a couple early rallies with minimal damage, but he was pulled in the 5th inning with two runners on base. Reliever Lou Trivino served up a homer to plate his inheritance, and Houston jumped to a 5-1 lead that turned out to be as insurmountable as it appeared. Irvin: 4⅓ ip, 4 runs, 2 Ks, 1 BB, 7 hits, 82 pitches

In the 8th, Matt Olson led off with a double off an outfielder’s glove, and then came around on a pair of productive groundouts. Not glamorous, but it provided a valuable run at a high-leverage moment, and it was exactly the kind of mini-rally the A’s couldn’t put together enough of last summer. However, even after the promising news of a solid scoring effort, there was still a downside. Laureano exited the game with a jammed left wrist due to the sliding play below, though fortunately there was no structural damage in his X-rays, reports insider Martin Gallegos.

Oakland A’s announce 2021 Opening Day roster Share this story Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images The Oakland A’s announced their 2021 Opening Day roster on Thursday. They left a couple decisions down to the last moment, but we now know which 26 players will suit up tonight at the Coliseum for the first game of the season against the Houston Astros. The A’s made a few transactions in order to finalize things. Placed RHP Added 2B Skye Bolt (link) Optioned RHP That leaves the following list for April 1. Oakland A's 26-man roster Pitchers Starting pitchers The order will actual...

Two pitchers will be held back entering Opening Day