Jarrod Parker allowed two runs over six innings Wednesday in Oakland's 11-4 drubbing of the Rangers.

Parker lost out on AL Pitcher of the Month honors despite having just as good of a case as Ivan Nova, but it was a pretty good day for him anyway. He's won nine straight decisions since opening the season 2-6, and the A's have won seven of his last eight starts. His ERA is all of the way down to 3.57 after his abysmal start (he was at 7.36 through the end of April).

Jarrod Parker was charged with three earned runs in seven-plus innings Friday against the Rays.

Parker took a 3-1 lead into the eighth, when he allowed a single and a walk to start the inning. Ryan Cook came in, allowed both runners to score and then got credit for the win after the A's went back ahead in the bottom of the inning. Parker seemed a bit more deserving to us.

Jarrod Parker tossed eight innings of one-run ball Saturday in the A's defeat of the Orioles.

Parker tossed his first career shutout on Monday against the Mariners and was almost equally as sharp on Saturday in Baltimore. The 24-year-old right-hander struck out five Orioles hitters and surrendered only five hits in his eight frames. He has a 1.93 ERA in 37 1/3 innings this month and is a must-start in all standard fantasy leagues going forward.

Jarrod Parker tossed his first career complete game Monday against the Mariners, allowing just one run on eight hits in a 2-1 victory.

Parker's previous career-long outing was going 8 1/3 innings in Wednesday's no-decision against the Astros. Parker struck out four on Monday, walking none and surrendering six hits in his fourth consecutive quality start. Parker has been outstanding since his horrendous April (1-4, 7.36 ERA). The 24-year-old hasn't lost since May 22. Parker is pitching as well as he ever has, but he's got a tough matchup looming Sunday in Baltimore against Chris Tillman.

Jarrod Parker yielded just one run on eight hits over 8 1/3 innings in Wednesday's no-decision against the Astros.

Parker was spectacular outside of his first pitch of the seventh inning, which Chris Carter blasted over the left-field fence. Parker was removed at 97 pitches with one out in the ninth inning and a runner on first, with Ryan Cook cleaning up his mess and forcing extra innings. Parker is a must-start next time out against the Mariners.

Jarrod Parker yielded three runs over six innings in Friday's win over the Blue Jays.

Parker scattered six hits and one walk while fanning six batters. After a rough start to the season, the 24-year-old has reestablished himself as a reliable option in mixed fantasy leagues. This was his 14th quality start in his last 16 trips to the mound. He's a must-start next time out against the Astros back in Oakland.

Jarrod Parker held the Rangers to two runs over six innings Saturday in the A's 4-2 victory.

It was a very solid outing against a very dangerous Texas offense. Parker yielded six hits but struck out six. He'll take a 7-6 record, 4.02 ERA and 1.23 WHIP into his next start in Toronto against the Blue Jays.

Jarrod Parker allowed six runs on five hits and seven walks in a no-decision win against the Angels on Sunday.

Luckily, Parker's offense picked him up, tacking 10 runs on the Angels. Parker hasn't factored into the decision in each of his last six starts and hasn't suffered a loss since May 22, a span of 11 outings. Parker enjoyed a 2.08 ERA in June and entered Sunday with a 2.70 ERA in July, so we aren't concerned with today's dud, even if it was troubling to continually watch the youngster miss the plate.

Jarrod Parker allowed two runs -- one earned -- in seven innings in a no-decision against the Astros on Tuesday.

Parker was in line for his seventh win before Grant Balfour blew his first save of the season, negating Parker's strong performance. The right-hander gave up five hits and two walks while striking out four. The outing ran his string of games allowing three runs or fewer to an impressive 13 starts. He'll face the Angels on Sunday in search of that elusive seventh victory.

Jarrod Parker threw a successful bullpen session on Friday, marking the first time he had done so without experiencing hamstring issues.

By utilizing the All-Star break, Parker will have nine days in between starts. That extra rest should help to overcome the hamstring issues that plagued him in the first half of the season.

Jarrod Parker gave up three runs -- two earned -- in 6 1/3 innings in a no-decision against the Royals on Saturday.

Parker left a start last week with a hamstring cramp, but he didn't show any ill effects Saturday. The right-hander gave up just five hits (including a solo home run by Mike Moustakas) while walking three and whiffing four. He left with the lead in the seventh inning, but Jerry Blevins entered and allowed a game-tying sacrifice fly to Eric Hosmer. After a rough start to the season, Parker has a 2.31 ERA over his last 10 starts.

Jarrod Parker's (hamstring) next start has been pushed back to Saturday.

Parker is still feeling a little something in his right hamstring, so the A's are playing it safe and backing him up a couple days. Dan Straily will get the ball on Thursday in his place, which means Sonny Gray is staying put at Triple-A for now.

Jarrod Parker still felt something in his right hamstring during a bullpen session Tuesday.

The A's will wait to see how he feels Wednesday before deciding on Thursday's start, but there would seem to be a pretty good chance he'll be scratched. Dan Straily seems likely to be Parker's replacement if one is needed.

Athletics manager Bob Melvin said the team will know more about Jarrod Parker's (hamstring) status after he throws a bullpen session Tuesday.

Parker has some lingering soreness in his right hamstring, but the A's expected that to be the case whether he's dealing with a cramp or a strain. The hope, of course, is that he only has a cramp and will be able to make his next start.

The Athletics are hoping to determine on Sunday whether Jarrod Parker's right leg issue is indeed a hamstring cramp or something more serious.

All indications are that he's dealing with a cramp, and if that's the case, he'll be fine for his next start. "I've never had leg issues before this," Parker said Saturday. "But we'll figure it out. Tomorrow will be a big day."

Jarrod Parker was pulled from Saturday's game against the Cardinals with a right hamstring cramp.

Parker crumpled to the ground in the top of the fourth inning after allowing a two-out double to Allen Craig. He tried to throw some warmup tosses but appeared uncomfortable. It was a rare steamy day in Oakland.

Jarrod Parker gave up three runs on five hits over seven innings in his start Sunday against the Mariners.

Both of his runs came on solo shots to Raul Ibanez. Parker didn't factor into the decision, but managed a quality start. He remains undefeated in June and has a 1.91 ERA over his last four outings.

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.

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.

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.