Jarrod Parker

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Rosales’ Home Run Propels A’s To Crucial Win Over Royals

When James Shields was with the Tampa Bay Rays at the end of the 2012 season, he went nine innings, struck out 15 and took the loss. Tonight, a similar thing happened. Shields, who kicked off his night…Read More

Oakland A’s: Breaking Down Jarrod Parker’s Early Season Struggles

Two weeks ago I wrote a post on whether or not Oakland A’s starter Jarrod Parker should be placed on the DL or sent down to the minor leagues to work out his struggles.  In his two starts since…Read More

Oakland A’s: What Should They Do With Jarrod Parker?

The start of Jarrod Parker’s 2013 season has been everything Oakland A’s fans had hoped would not happen. With an ERA of 7.36 in six starts (and a Fielding Independent Pitching or FIP value…Read More

Outsiders Perspective: Are the Oakland A’s Still Underrated?

The term “underrated” can mean many things to many people.  Some people define underrated as success without recognition. Others may define underrated as lack of media coverage, an under-appreciation…Read More

Parker’s Solid Outing Goes to Waste, A’s Offense Struggles In Frustrating 1-0 Loss

After a shaky start to the season, Jarrod Parker finally turned in a quality start. And, he couldn’t have picked a worse time to do so. Parker pitched 6 1/3 strong innings, but the one run he gave…Read More

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Cactus League: Tough Day For Parker as A’s Fall To Padres 10-0

  The Oakland Athletics took on the San Diego Padres for the second time in spring training, and…Read More

Oakland Athletics: Projecting the 2013 Starting Rotation

With Spring Training kicking off next week, the Oakland Athletics are ready and waiting to defend their…Read More

Oakland Athletics: Is It Realistic to Expect Another Playoff Run in 2013?

  Last year, the Oakland A’s went on a run for the ages, and they nearly snuck into the ALCS. The…Read More

Oakland Athletics: 2012 Season in Review

If somebody told me before the 2012 MLB season started that the Oakland A’s would win 94 games…Read More

A’s Look To Complete Improbable Comeback, Advance To ALCS With Win Over Tigers: Preview, Lineups Here

Last night, some people gave up on the A’s and left Game 4 early. But everyone else, almost everyone…Read More

2012 ALDS: Verlander Pitches Gem as A’s Lose 3-1 to Tigers in Game 1

Coco Crisp boosted the A’s early on, giving them a lead four pitches into the game. Then, the…Read More

2012 ALDS: A’s Trail Tigers 3-1 In the Seventh Inning Thanks To Error, Home Run; Updates Here

Oakland received a spark on the fourth pitch of the game, but they haven’t been able to do anything…Read More

2012 ALDS: Previewing And Predicting Oakland’s First Playoff Game Against the Tigers

Oakland wasn’t expected to be here, and the Tigers had to rally to get here. However, both teams…Read More

Breaking Down How Far Into The Playoffs The Oakland A’s Can Get

Last night, the Oakland Coliseum was rocking. And no, it wasn’t for the Raiders. Because of their…Read More

A’s Look To Clinch Playoff Spot With Win Over Rangers: Preview And Prediction

“The A’s can clinch a playoff spot with a win over the Rangers, and they can clinch the…Read More

Parker Turns In Solid Outing, A’s Offense Explodes In Crucial Win Over Rangers

Jarrod Parker recognized early on that he didn’t have his best stuff. So, he decided to find another…Read More

A’s Lose a Heartbreaker to Yankees, Spoil Parker’s Masterpiece

When it comes to extra-innings, the Oakland A’s usually come out on top. But not on this night,…Read More

Parker Stifles Angels Offense as A’s Win Again

A great pitching performance from Parker tonight and runs from all parts of the lineup help end the…Read More