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Andrew Triggs, seen here September 2, 2016, will undergo surgery. (Stan Olszewski/Special to S.F. Examiner)

Oakland Athletics pitcher Andrew Triggs to undergo thoracic outlet surgery

The Oakland Athletics have announced that right-handed pitcher Andrew Triggs will undergo…

 

Oakland Athletics left fielder Matt Joyce (23) swings at a Los Angeles Angels pitch at Oakland Coliseum in Oakland, California, on September 5, 2017. (Stan Olszewski/Special to S.F. Examiner)

Oakland Athletics Notebook: Matt Joyce to get back re-evaluated

OAKLAND — Outfielder Matt Joyce was the prototypical Oakland Athletics on-base machine…

 

Jharel Cotton won't take the mound again in 2017. (Jacob C. Palmer/S.F. Examiner)

Cotton shut down for the year, Olson stakes his claim to everyday role

OAKLAND — Jharel Cotton's 2017 has officially reached its end as the…

 

Oakland Athletics left fielder Khris Davis (2) bats against the Los Angeles Angels at Oakland Coliseum in Oakland, California, on September 6, 2017. (Stan Olszewski/Special to S.F. Examiner)

Davis hits No. 42 but ex-A’s sink hosts

OAKLAND — In the penultimate home game of 2017, Khris Davis tied…

Oakland Athletics left fielder Khris Davis (2) bats against the Los Angeles Angels at Oakland Coliseum in Oakland, California, on September 6, 2017. (Stan Olszewski/Special to S.F. Examiner)
Jharel Cotton, seen here in May, delivered five scoreless innings on Sunday. (Jacob C. Palmer/S.F. Examiner)

A’s and Cotton sweep past Rangers, win 7th in a row

OAKLAND — Thanks to a five-run fifth inning and a sharp outing…

Jharel Cotton, seen here in May, delivered five scoreless innings on Sunday. (Jacob C. Palmer/S.F. Examiner)
A’s sweep Rangers behind 9-K day from Cotton

A’s sweep Rangers behind 9-K day from Cotton

OAKLAND — With the Oakland A’s clinging to a 4-3 advantage in…

A’s sweep Rangers behind 9-K day from Cotton
Jharel Cotton remains winless dating back to June 23 (Jacob C. Palmer/S.F. Examiner)

Grand slam spoils Cotton’s night, carries Royals past A’s

OAKLAND — As Cam Gallagher's towering drive went sailing toward the left-field…

Jharel Cotton remains winless dating back to June 23 (Jacob C. Palmer/S.F. Examiner)
Matt Joyce. (Stan Olszewski/Special to S.F. Examiner)

Cruz crushes Cotton, M’s take down A’s

Oakland — Jharel Cotton surrendered 886 feet of home runs to Nelson…

Matt Joyce. (Stan Olszewski/Special to S.F. Examiner)
Sonny Gray.(Sarahbeth Maney/Special to S.F. Examiner)

With deadline looming, A’s shuffle rotation

As trade rumors continue to swirl, the Oakland Athletics shuffled their rotation…

Sonny Gray.(Sarahbeth Maney/Special to S.F. Examiner)
Jharel Cotton watches as Ben Revere rounds first base following a home run on Tuesday at the Oakland Coliseum. (Jacob C. Palmer/S.F. Examiner)

A’s place Jharel Cotton on DL, casting uncertainty on who will start Saturday

Jharel Cotton’s blister issues flared up again after Monday’s start against the…

Jharel Cotton watches as Ben Revere rounds first base following a home run on Tuesday at the Oakland Coliseum. (Jacob C. Palmer/S.F. Examiner)
Jharel Cotton, seen here in May, lost to the Chicago White Sox on Monday. (Jacob C. Palmer/S.F. Examiner)

A’s defense does not support Jharel Cotton in 7-2 defeat to White Sox

OAKLAND — Jharel Cotton allowed four earned runs Monday night against the…

Jharel Cotton, seen here in May, lost to the Chicago White Sox on Monday. (Jacob C. Palmer/S.F. Examiner)
Oakland A's pitcher Jharel Cotton, pictured June 13 against the Miami Marlins. (David Santiago/El Nuevo Herald/TNS)

Jharel Cotton scratched from Saturday’s start for A’s, Bay Area native to make debut

While reports from Wednesday’s bullpen session had the A’s optimistic that Jharel…

Oakland A's pitcher Jharel Cotton, pictured June 13 against the Miami Marlins. (David Santiago/El Nuevo Herald/TNS)
Oakland A's pitcher Jharel Cotton, pictured June 13 against the Miami Marlins. (David Santiago/El Nuevo Herald/TNS)

Cotton, Davis carry A’s to 4-game sweep of Yankees

OAKLAND — On a day when the temperature climbed to 99 degrees…

Oakland A's pitcher Jharel Cotton, pictured June 13 against the Miami Marlins. (David Santiago/El Nuevo Herald/TNS)
Jharel Cotton. (John Sleezer/Kansas City Star/TNS)

Donaldson spoils A’s hopes for a sweep

OAKLAND — Josh Donaldson skied a 10th-inning home run beyond the left-center field…

Jharel Cotton. (John Sleezer/Kansas City Star/TNS)
Jharel Cotton watches as Ben Revere rounds first base following a home run on Tuesday at the Oakland Coliseum. (Jacob C. Palmer/S.F. Examiner)

Long-balls fly in Oakland, A’s lose

OAKLAND — The first two innings of the Oakland Athletics and Los…

Jharel Cotton watches as Ben Revere rounds first base following a home run on Tuesday at the Oakland Coliseum. (Jacob C. Palmer/S.F. Examiner)
Santiago Casilla, seen here April 3, 2017, will head to the disabled list. (Emma Marie Chiang/Special to S.F. Examiner)

A’s salvage series finale in Minnesota

There is an old adage in baseball that says if a team…

Santiago Casilla, seen here April 3, 2017, will head to the disabled list. (Emma Marie Chiang/Special to S.F. Examiner)
(Stan Olszewski/Special to S.F. Examiner)

After two last-place finishes, A’s hope crop of young starters can deliver wins

OAKLAND — Before grabbing his seat in the East Side club —…

(Stan Olszewski/Special to S.F. Examiner)
Jharel Cotton. (John Sleezer/Kansas City Star/TNS)

Cotton cruises, as A’s hammer Rangers in home finale

OAKLAND — The Oakland Athletics’ PR staff dug up a stat that…

Jharel Cotton. (John Sleezer/Kansas City Star/TNS)
Daniel Mengden. (John Sleezer/Kansas City Star/TNS)

Astros tag Daniel Mengden in the sixth

OAKLAND — Up until the sixth inning on Wednesday afternoon, it looked like…

Daniel Mengden. (John Sleezer/Kansas City Star/TNS)
Oakland A's starter Jharel Cotton allowed 1 run over six innings while striking out six in a loss to the Houston Astros on Monday night. (John Sleezer/Kansas City Star/TNS)

A’s waste solid Cotton outing in loss to Astros

The Oakland Athletics allowed three runs over the last two innings and…

Oakland A's starter Jharel Cotton allowed 1 run over six innings while striking out six in a loss to the Houston Astros on Monday night. (John Sleezer/Kansas City Star/TNS)