Phillies cut former All-Star Odubel Herrera

January 14, 2020 GMT

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — The Philadelphia Phillies have cut outfielder Odubel Herrera and claimed outfielder Nick Martini off waivers.

Herrera was designated for assignment on Tuesday to make...

A’s looking at Robbie Grossman as potential leadoff man

By CARRIE MUSKATFebruary 20, 2019 GMT

MESA, Ariz. (AP) — The Oakland Athletics will take a look at Robbie Grossman as a potential leadoff man when they open spring play.

The Athletics host the Seattle Mariners on Thursday as the...

Athletics sign outfielder Robbie Grossman

By CARRIE MUSKATFebruary 15, 2019 GMT

MESA, Ariz. (AP) — The Oakland Athletics added depth to their outfield mix by signing outfielder Robbie Grossman to a $2 million, one-year contract Friday.

Nick Martini, Stephen Piscotty, and Ramon Laureano are projected to get the majority of playing time in the A's outfield. Oakland manager Bob Melvin said the club would be looking at Grossman as an option in left field.

A capsule look at the Athletics-Yankees playoff game

By The Associated PressOctober 2, 2018 GMT

A look at the American League wild-card game between the Oakland Athletics and New York Yankees:

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Schedule: Wednesday, at New York, 8:08 p.m. EDT (TBS).

Martini double in 9th, A’s end Astros’ 6-game win run, 4-3

August 29, 2018 GMT

HOUSTON (AP) — One night after misplaying a fly ball that led to a six-run inning by the Astros, Nick Martini quickly got over his miscue and came up with another big hit against Houston.

Martini hit a tiebreaking double in the ninth inning and the Oakland Athletics defeated Houston 4-3 Tuesday night, snapping the Astros' six-game winning streak.

The A's moved within 1 ½ games of the AL West-leading Astros.