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The A’s have needed a closer all season and Elvis Alvarado may have just answered the call. After three dominant appearances, the numbers tell a very different story than April.

Elvis Alvarado is Looking Like the Closer the A's Have Been Waiting On After being optioned to Triple-A earlier this season, Elvis Alvarado has returned as the frontrunner for the A's closer job with three dominant appearances

The A's No. 4 prospect, 20-year-old Wei-En Lin is headed to Triple-A Las Vegas. Just how rare is it for a pitcher so young to be on the doorstep of the big leagues?

The Historical Significance of Wei-En Lin's Promotion to Triple-A - Community Post Earlier this week, left-hander Wei-En Lin was awarded Texas League Pitcher of the Month honors after going 2-1 with a 1.78 ERA across five starts (30.1 innings). In that span he struck out 26 and walked just four. 

A's recall Elvis Alvarado, DFA Joel Kuhnel

A's Make Surprising Kuhnel DFA to Address Bullpen Need, Recall Alvarado The A's designated Joel Kuhnel for assignment and recalled Elvis Alvarado from Triple-A Las Vegas Friday, a move driven as much by stuff+ grades as by last night's bullpen meltdown against the Cubs

After last night's bullpen meltdown, here are three arms the A's could go out and acquire that would help solve their woes

Three Relief Pitchers the A's Can Trade For Right Now The A's need bullpen help. Here's a look at three relief pitchers on the Royals, Angels and Rockies who could be available before the trade deadline

The A's-Braves catcher connection just added another layer

Braves Acquire Austin Wynns, Adding Another Layer to A's Catcher Connection The Braves acquired Austin Wynns after the A's DFA'd him and the Angels gave him a Triple-A stint. Here's what he brings to Atlanta's catching corps with Drake Baldwin on the IL.

Gage Jump looked like an ace pitching at Wrigley

Gage Jump Looked Like a Future Ace at Wrigley Gage Jump delivered seven innings of one-run ball in his second MLB start, earning his first career win at Wrigley Field, while manager Mark Kotsay credited a developing changeup as the key to his success

The A's just lost Severino for 4-6 weeks with a shoulder capsule strain, and now three young arms have to step up.

A's Shake Up Rotation Following Luis Severino's Injury Update Luis Severino is headed to the IL with a shoulder capsule strain. Here's what the injury means for the A's rotation, and how Gage Jump, Kade Morris and Mason Barnett fit into the picture

At the end of April, Lawrence Butler’s expected stats suggested a turnaround was coming. Entering June we’re still waiting on that turnaround. What happened?

Two Swings That Tell the Story of Lawrence Butler's Season With Henry Bolte and Carlos Cortes taking his spots in the outfield, Lawrence Butler is running out of time to prove he belongs in the A's lineup.

The A's want Jack Perkins to be the team's closer, but he's having trouble flipping that mental switch in high-leverage spots after years of starting. Talked to Perkins about his struggles, Hogan Harris about his own process converted from starter to high-leverage arm.

Green and Gold Standard: Fix the Bullpen, Fix the Pitching Woes The A's bullpen doesn't have defined roles, and right now it's looking more like the club needs someone to step up in the ninth inning. We talked with Jack Perkins about his mindset, and Hogan Harris about what has made him a key piece of the A's bullpen for three seasons.

Gage Jump is getting the start tonight in Sacramento

Gage Jump to Start on Tuesday vs. Mariners - Community Post Tuesday would be Gage Jump's regular day to pitch, and instead of pushing him back, the A's are throwing him right into the fray against the Seattle Mariners.