Oakland Athletics third baseman Matt Chapman would like to see the team sign himself, shortstop Marcus Semien and first baseman Matt Olson to long-term contract extensions. Chapman has won Gold Gloves each of the last two seasons and made his first All-Star team in 2019 after hitting .249/.342/.506 with a career-high 36 long balls and 91 RBI in 156 games for the Athletics. Not only is Chapman one of the best defensive third baseman in the game, but his offensive game is also coming around, ...

Matt Chapman hit .249/.342/.506 with 36 long balls in 2019, and there are reasons to believe that 2020 will be even better. The 26-year-old Chapman's power breakout looks completely sustainable, as he combines a high fly ball rate (43.1%) with a strong HR/FB (19%) that's supported by his Statcast power indicators (97.1 mph average airborne exit velocity, 12.3% rate of Brls/BBE). Both Statcast metrics represent improvements over his 2018 campaign (95.9 mph, 8.9% Brls/BBE). Chapman is also ...

Oakland Athletics third baseman Matt Chapman will hit third against the Rays in the AL Wild Card play-in game. Chapman hit 36 home runs this season but slashed only .178/.315/.389 in September and .222 overall since the All-Star break. Despite the recent struggles, Chapman will be counted on to produce in this crucial matchup. Chapman has played well at home this season, posting a .921 OPS with 20 doubles and 21 home runs through 80 home games. He also has been dynamite when it counts, posting ...

Oakland Athletics third baseman Matt Chapman (rest) is out of the starting lineup for Sunday's game against the Seattle Mariners. Chapman will get a routine rest day here with the A's playing in the Wild Card game on Wednesday. Sheldon Neuse will bat seventh and play third base versus righty Justin Dunn. Neuse has actually been good at the plate during his limited time with the bat this season. However, it's difficult to trust him in DFS contests for Sunday.

Oakland Athletics third baseman Matt Chapman led his team to a 3-2 victory over the Angels on Wednesday, hitting a two-run home run in the top of the ninth. Chapman went 2-for-5 in the game and is now slashing .245/.338/.503 with 35 home runs, 89 RBI and 99 runs on the season. Chapman's had some extended hot and cold stretches throughout the year, but the end-of-year numbers are looking stellar. He should end up being a worthy target for the fourth or fifth round of drafts next season.

Oakland Athletics third baseman Matt Chapman was 1-for-3 with a three-run home run and a walk during Tuesday's 7-5 win over the Los Angeles Angels. The 26-year-old continues to have a relatively productive season at the plate. He is slashing .259/.346/.528 with 31 HRs, 78 RBI, and 88 runs scored. Chapman is a young star at the hot corner, and he'll continue to grow. He is worthy of ownership in practically all fantasy formats.

Oakland Athletics third baseman Matt Chapman (head) is back in the starting lineup for Friday's game against the New York Yankees. Chapman left early during Wednesday's game after getting hit in the head by a pitch. He didn't start on Thursday, but did come into the game to play defense. He'll bat second and play third base versus lefty C.C. Sabathia on Friday. Chapman is a strong DFS option for Friday's game.

Oakland Athletics third baseman Matt Chapman, who was hit in the head by a pitch Wednesday, is not in the lineup Thursday. Nor is DH Khris Davis, who is on paternity leave. Chapman is reportedly fine after the HBP but will sit. This leaves Chad Pinder with his eighth start at third base this season, and Jurickson Profar to take the DH spot. Oakland faces Kansas City Royals starter Glenn Sparkman in Kansas City. Sparkman has the fourth-worst ERA and very worst xFIP of any pitcher with more ...

Oakland Athletics manager Bob Melvin said that third baseman Matt Chapman (head) is OK after being hit in the head by a pitch on Wednesday and that he won't go through the concussion protocol despite getting "a little blurry there." That sounds like a good reason to put one of your best players through tests, but Chapman's fantasy owners are just thankful he avoided a serious injury here. After going hitless Wednesday, Chapman is hitting .259/.344/.528 with 30 homers, 85 runs and 74 RBI on the ...

Oakland Athletics third baseman Matt Chapman (head) left the game on Wednesday after being hit in the head by a pitch from Royals pitcher Jakob Junis. The All-Star already has a career-high 30 home runs and 74 RBI, so losing him for any extended time would be a big blow to the A's and fantasy owners down the stretch. Expect him to be put through the league's concussion protocol before returning to the lineup. The were also set to call up third base prospect Sheldon Neuse before Chapman's ...