Oakland A’s pitcher Chris Bassitt is back in the Bay Area since his injury and surgery in Chicago. Bassitt is reportedly in good spirits and could visit the A’s clubhouse during the Yankees series (mercurynews.com file photo)

On the A’s podcast with Jeremiah:

#1 Oakland A’s pitcher Chris Bassitt flew to Oakland today from Chicago after having surgery for a broken cheek bone, Bassitt could pay a visit to the A’s clubhouse just to reassure his teammates at the Coliseum tonight as they get ready for the Yankees.

#2 The A’s outfielder Stephen Piscotty is going for wrist surgery and might make a return this season.

#3 The A’s had a such a good run and now find themselves not only behind the Houston Astros five games in the American League West but the A’s are also behind the Yankees in the Wild Card by two and half games. They need to get hot to catch.

#4 The A’s host New York tonight at the Coliseum for game 2 of this four game series. The A’s are on a five game losing streak and the Yankees came in with an 12 game win streak. The A’s will be pressed to get hot to try and make a run at the post season.

#5 Tonight’s starters at the Coliseum for the Yankees RHP Gerrit Cole (12-6 ERA 2.92) and for the A’s Sean Manaea (8-8 ERA 3.77) with a 6:40pm first pitch.

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