Oakland Athletics third baseman Matt Chapman (shoulder) was the team's designated hitter in a spring training game versus the Reds on Monday. Chapman went 1-for-3, which included roping a double to the gap, before being lifted from the game. Chapman had offseason shoulder surgery and the A's are slowly working him back into shape, with manager Bob Melvin saying Chapman will serve as the DH early in the week and return to the field on Thursday. Too many strikeouts cratered Chapman's batting ...

Oakland Athletics third baseman Matt Chapman (hip), who was limited to just 37 games last year due to a right hip issue that required surgery, slimmed down in the offseason after rehabbing and said that he has "no restrictions coming into spring training." The lingering hip injury required heavy daily maintenance in order to loosen it before games and seemed to zap him of his mobility that made him a former back-to-back Gold Glove winner in 2018 and 2019. The 27-year-old had a career-high 36 ...

The New York Mets have talked to the Oakland Athletics about trading for third baseman Matt Chapman, according to sources. The Mets have also been linked to Chicago Cubs third baseman Kris Bryant and Cincinnati Reds third baseman Eugenio Suarez, with Chapman now emerging as a surprise candidate on the Mets radar. The 27-year-old has three years of club control and has become one of the best third baseman in the league, at least defensively. He's won two Gold Gloves in the last four seasons and ...

Oakland Athletics third baseman Matt Chapman saw his 2020 campaign come to an early end after undergoing hip surgery. But Chapman revealed Wednesday that he anticipates being a full-go for the '21 year out of the gate. Having established himself as one of the game's premier defensive players almost immediately upon being granted the third-base gig with Oakland, Chapman has blossomed into an MVP candidate. His on-base percentage (.276) was far below expectations during the shortened season, but ...

Oakland A's third baseman Matt Chapman hit an unbalanced .232/.276/.535 with 10 homers over 152 PAs before a hip injury ended his 2020 season prematurely. Chapman underwent successful surgery to repair a torn right hip labrum in September with an estimated recovery time of four months, so he should be ready for Spring Training. That said, hip injuries can linger and potentially sap a player's power production. Chapman became an all-or-nothing slugger in 2020, posting a career-best 22.2% HR/FB ...

Oakland Athletics third baseman Matt Chapman (hip) underwent successful labrum-repair surgery on his right hip on Tuesday afternoon. The 27-year-old was recently shut down for the remainder of the 2020 season due to the ailment. The surgery comes with a four-month recovery period, which means Chapman will be ready for the start of the 2021 season, assuming there are no setbacks. In his absence,Tommy La Stellaand Vimael Machin will continue to see the majority of the reps at the hot corner.

Oakland Athletics third baseman Matt Chapman will undergo hip surgery, ending his 2020 season after being placed on the 10-day injured list Saturday. Chapman had been seeking a second opinion on the injury, but it evidently came back with the recommendation that he undergo surgery to correct the issue. In his absence, manager Bob Melvin has indicated that the club is comfortable with Chad Pinder and Vimael Machin holding down the hot corner moving forward, although a callup for Sheldon Neuse...

Oakland Athletics third baseman Matt Chapman was once again absent from the clubs lineup Friday due to the hip ailment that has kept him from playing since last Sunday. While Oakland has insisted that Chapman wont require a stint on the injured list, he will receive a second opinion on his hip. With a whopping 21 extra-base hits in 37 contests, Chapman has raised his slugging profile (.535), despite seeing his on-base percentage (.276) take a dip this year. The nature of the injury seems likely...

Oakland Athletics third baseman Matt Chapman (hip) will miss his fifth straight game on Thursday while he continues to deal with hip tendonitis. Chad Pinder is getting the start at third base and is hitting eight on Thursday. Athletics manager Bob Melvin has been insistent that Chapman won't require a stint on the injured list and that the team is treating his injury day-to-day. The Athletics open up a four-game series with the Texas Rangers on Friday, including a doubleheader on Saturday. ...

Oakland Athletics third baseman Matt Chapman (hip) is hoping that he can resume baseball activities on Wednesday. The star infielder left Sunday's game against the San Diego Padres after awkwardly fielding a ground ball and has been sidelined ever since. Thankfully, the Athletics remain optimistic that Chapman will return relatively soon. If all goes well over the next couple of days, he could be back in the lineup by the weekend.