Jarrod Parker held the Yankees to two runs over eight frames in Thursday's 3-2 extra innings victory.

Parker served up a two-run homer to Robinson Cano in the first inning, but he managed to hold the bombers scoreless over the next seven innings, striking out a pair on the day. After a rough start to the season that looked like it could result in a demotion, Parker has recorded seven straight quality starts, lowering his ERA from 7.34 to 4.45 in the process. He has a tough matchup in Texas next week.

Jarrod Parker surrendered three runs -- two earned -- over seven innings Friday in a win over the White Sox.

Parker walked two and held the White Sox to just five hits. One run scored on a solo homer by Tyler Flowers while the other two were via sacrifice flies. While Parker had a 7.34 ERA over his first seven starts this season, he has a 2.43 ERA over his last six. He'll try to keep the momentum going next week against the Yankees at home.

Jarrod Parker didn't allow any runs and had seven strikeouts over 6 1/3 innings in Sunday's win over the White Sox.

He gave up two hits, two walks, and threw 105 pitches. It was another solid effort from Parker, who had went at least seven innings in his previous three outings. Parker has a 3.22 ERA over his last seven starts after opening the year 0-4 with a 8.10 ERA.

Jarrod Parker turned in his fourth straight quality start Tuesday, allowing two runs over seven innings in a defeat of the Giants.

Parker got a nice lead tonight, with the A's scoring four times between the second and third innings on their way to winning 6-3. It's the fourth time this year that he's gone without allowing a home run. The A's are 4-0 in those games and 1-6 in the other seven.

Jarrod Parker dropped to 2-6 after surrendering three runs in seven innings Wednesday against the Rangers.

Another solid outing for Parker, even if he did allow two homers. He's turned in three straight quality starts, and he has a 22/9 K/BB ratio in four turns this month after finish April with an 18/16 K/BB ratio in six starts.

Jarrod Parker pitched seven innings of one-run ball in a no-decision against the Royals on Friday.

The A's didn't go ahead until the bottom of the eighth, so Parker was denied the win after his best performance so far this season. He struck out five and walked two tonight. After opening up 0-4 with an 8.10 ERA, he's 2-1 with a 4.07 ERA his last four times out.

Jarrod Parker yielded three runs in 6 1/3 innings Saturday in a victory over the Mariners.

We were guessing Parker would be optioned out when Brett Anderson returned, but his nice outing tonight, combined with Dan Straily's poor one Friday, will probably keep him in the rotation for now. At 2-5 with a 6.86 ERA, he remains a shaky play in fantasy leagues.

A's manager Bob Melvin said Thursday that Jarrod Parker (neck) will be fine for his next start.

Parker left his previous outing with a neck strain, but he's felt fine all this week and was officially cleared Thursday by Melvin and Co. The young right-hander has registered a highly disappointing 7.34 ERA and 1.98 WHIP in 34 1/3 innings (seven starts) this season. He'll try for better Saturday against the Mariners.

Athletics manager Bob Melvin doesn't think Jarrod Parker (neck) will miss his next start.

Parker has had ongoing neck issues this season and was forced from Monday's start early due to the injury. He's yet to miss a start because of the ailment, though, and Melvin anticipates the righty again being ready to take the ball. "I don't anticipate him missing his next start," Melvin said. "I mean, this is something he actually even dealt with last year at times. I've been wrong before, but he's not going to do anything today, and then play some catch tomorrow, and then hopefully go through his normal routine."

Jarrod Parker (neck) is uncertain to make his next scheduled start.

Parker left Monday's start due to a neck strain, an issue which has bothered him on and off this season. The young right-hander said that he hasn't been able to get the proper extension on his delivery because of his neck, which could explain some of his early struggles and diminished velocity. If Parker heads to the disabled list, the A's would likely call up prospect right-hander Sonny Gray to take his place in the starting rotation.