Oakland Athletics outfielder Ramon Laureano (hand) underwent X-rays on his right hand on Tuesday. The X-rays came up negative. According to A's manager Mark Kotsay, Laureano took some batting practice in the batting cage on Tuesday and felt a "much bigger improvement" from the previous day. Laureano was hit by a pitch in his right hand this past Sunday and has been held out of action ever since. He remains day-to-day at this point. The 27-year-old is slashing .167/.310/.250 with two stolen ...

Oakland Athletics starting pitcher Cole Irvin (shoulder) felt shoulder soreness and is being evaluated, according to manager Mark Kotsay. Zach Logue is with the team in case the A's need a starter for Friday at the Minnesota Twins. Kotsay said Irvin hasn't been ruled out for his start on Friday, but the team will make a decision on Thursday. Fantasy managers should consider the left-hander to be day-to-day, but make other plans just in case. The 28-year-old has been solid for Oakland in his ...

Third base coach Mark Kotsay is among the Oakland Athletics managerial candidates who have or are expected to interview soon, and the list also include Rays bench coach Matt Quatraro, Red Sox bench coach Will Venable, Astros bench coach Joe Espada, A's bullpen coach Marcus Jensen and A's hitting coach Darren Bush, according to sources. A source told MLB.com's Jon Paul Morosi on Monday that Kotsay has already been interviewed for the managerial opening. Oakland is looking to replace the departed ...

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