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Jarrod Parker | Starting Pitcher

Team: Oakland Athletics
Age / DOB:  (24) / 11/24/1988
Ht / Wt:  6'1' / 195
Bats / Throws: Right / Right
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Jarrod Parker allowed two runs over seven innings in a win against the Rangers on Tuesday.
Parker had a miserable start to the season but has been just as terrific recently, as he's now turned in a quality start in each of his last eight outings. The right-hander limited the Rangers to three hits and two walks in his seven innings on Tuesday, striking out four. The win finally evened his record at 6-6 after he was 1-5 at one point. He'll take on the Mariners Sunday in Seattle. Jun 19 - 12:07 AM

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Jarrod Parker - S - Athletics

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.
Jun 13 - 9:26 PM
Jarrod Parker - S - Athletics

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.
Jun 7 - 11:04 PM
Jarrod Parker - S - Athletics

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 gone 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.
Jun 2 - 8:09 PM
Jarrod Parker - S - Athletics

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.
May 29 - 1:28 AM
Jarrod Parker - S - Athletics

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.
May 22 - 5:02 PM
Jarrod Parker - S - Athletics

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.
May 18 - 12:57 AM
Jarrod Parker - S - Athletics

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.
May 12 - 12:32 AM
Jarrod Parker - S - Athletics

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.
Source: Susan Slusser on Twitter
May 9 - 3:27 PM
Jarrod Parker - S - Athletics

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 Tuesday. "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."
Source: Athletics.mlb.com
May 7 - 7:49 PM
Jarrod Parker - S - Athletics

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.
Source: San Francisco Chronicle
May 7 - 9:37 AM
Jarrod Parker - S - Athletics

Jarrod Parker had to leave Monday's start early due to a minor neck strain.

Parker has been nursing the injury for a while and thinks it could be affecting his location and possibly his velocity. The A's will monitor him over the next few days before determining whether he'll be able to make his next start. Parker has a 7.34 ERA and 1.98 WHIP for the season and might lose his rotation spot when Brett Anderson returns from the DL.
Source: Susan Slusser on Twitter
May 6 - 10:33 PM
Jarrod Parker - S - Athletics

Jarrod Parker yielded four runs -- all coming on solo homers -- in five innings Monday in a loss to the Indians.

Parker struck out a season-high seven tonight, so it wasn't all bad. Still, he's now allowed eight homers in 34 1/3 innings this year after giving up just 11 in 181 1/3 innings as a rookie. He's very much in danger of losing his rotation spot to Dan Straily once Brett Anderson returns.
May 6 - 10:22 PM
Jarrod Parker - S - Athletics

Jarrod Parker notched his first victory on Tuesday after allowing four runs -- three earned -- in six innings against the Angels.

Parker walked three, threw two wild pitches and hit a batter, so this was hardly a sterling effort. Still, it was good enough on a night in which the A's offense came up with 10 runs. For Parker, it was just his second quality start in six tries. Still, he has made some progress; his ERA has dropped from 10.80 to 7.36 over his last three starts.
May 1 - 2:15 AM
Jarrod Parker - S - Athletics

Jarrod Parker dropped to 0-4 on Thursday by giving up six runs in 5 1/3 innings in a loss to the Orioles.

Not what fantasy owners wanted to see after Parker tossed 6 1/3 innings of one-run ball last time out. While he matched a season-high with five strikeouts, he was touched up for eight hits (including a home run) and walked three batters. Some thought Parker overachieved last season, but an 8.10 ERA wasn't the sort of regression we had in mind. He's scheduled to face the Angels next Tuesday in Oakland, but those in mixed leagues should consider leaving him inactive until he shows some consistency.
Apr 26 - 2:22 AM

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Batters
PosRoleName
C1John Jaso
2Derek Norris
1B1Brandon Moss
2Nate Freiman
2B1Eric Sogard
2Adam Rosales
3Scott Sizemore
SS1Jed Lowrie
3B1Josh Donaldson
LF1Yoenis Cespedes
CF1Coco Crisp
2Chris Young
RF1Josh Reddick
DH1Seth Smith
Starting Pitcher
PosRoleName
S1Brett Anderson
2Jarrod Parker
3Tommy Milone
4Bartolo Colon
5A.J. Griffin
6Dan Straily
Relief Pitcher
PosRoleName
R1Grant Balfour
2Ryan Cook
3Sean Doolittle
4Jerry Blevins
5Pat Neshek
6Jesse Chavez
7Dan Otero
8Fernando Rodriguez