Jarrod Parker pitched well in his postseason debut on Saturday, allowing three runs (two earned) on seven hits over 6 1/3 strong innings in a loss to the Tigers.

Parker punched out five on the evening and issued just one walk. The Tigers got on the board in the first inning when Austin Jackson led off with a double and came around to score on a double play groundout. They added another in the third on a fielding error by Parker himself, then Alex Avila belted a solo homer in the fifth to complete the damage. It was a strong showing for the 23-year-old rookie right-hander who would get the call should the A's rally back to force a fifth game in the series.

Jarrod Parker will start Game 1 of the ALDS against the Tigers.

Parker began the season at Triple-A, but he wound up making 29 starts for the A's, posting a 3.47 ERA and 1.26 WHIP. He's the best choice for Game 1, though he'll face a tough task in opposing Justin Verlander. The A's will wisely start Tommy Milone in Game 2 at home, where he is a much better pitcher. Though the A's haven't announced the rest of the rotation, it's expected to be Brett Anderson in Game 3 and A.J. Griffin in Game 4.

Jarrod Parker yielded three runs in six innings Monday as the A's beat the Rangers to clinch their postseason berth.

The A's eliminated the Angels and Rays and guaranteed themselves at least the wild card spot tonight. They can still claim the AL West by sweeping Texas. Parker ends his very promising rookie regular season 13-8 with a 3.47 ERA. That'd be good enough for Rookie of the Year honors in a lot of seasons. This year, he might not even finish in the top three.

Jarrod Parker held the Rangers to three runs on five hits in six innings Wednesday, improving to 12-8 in Oakland's 9-3 win in Texas.

Parker struck out eight and walked three in his fifth straight quality start, and 19th of the season. In line to face the Rangers again at home on Monday in what could be an all-important game for the Athletics' playoff hopes, Parker will be sporting a 3.44 ERA, 1.26 WHIP and 134/61 K/BB ratio at first pitch.

Jarrod Paker was extremely impressive in a no-decision against the Yankees in New York on Friday, allowing just one run on six hits over eight strong frames.

Parker racked up seven strikeouts in the game without issuing a walk. The only blemish on his evening came on a Curtis Granderson sacrifice fly in the fourth inning. He and CC Sabathia were entrenched in a terrific pitcher's duel for the majority of the evening, but each team's bullpen would have eventual let-downs. The rookie right-hander will take an 11-8 record and 3.40 ERA into Wednesday's start against the Rangers in Texas.

Jarrod Parker pitched seven innings of two-run ball Saturday in a win over the Orioles.

The A's picked up a game on Texas tonight, leaving them just two back in the AL West. They're also six games up on any possibilities for the second wild card, so barring a complete meltdown, they're going to the postseason. Parker improved to 11-8 with a 3.51 ERA tonight. That'd earn him ROY consideration most years, but not in the Season of Trout.

Jarrod Parker limited the Angels to one run and three hits in seven innings to win Monday.

Parker was outpitched by Zack Greinke six days ago in a 6-1 Angels win (though Parker gave up just two of the runs). Tonight, he got some revenge by outperforming Dan Haren in a 3-1 game. The A's are now 3 1/2 games ahead of the Angels in the NL West standings and three games behind the idle Rangers.

Jarrod Parker pitched well in a losing effort against the Angels on Tuesday, allowing only two earned runs on eight hits over seven strong innings.

Parker fanned five without issuing a free pass. Mike Trout broke a scoreless tie with an RBI single in the fifth inning, and Alberto Callaspo hit a sacrifice fly in the sixth to complete the damage against Parker. He's been very effective through 24 starts this season, now with a 3.60 ERA and 112/55 K/BB ratio in 147 1/3 innings. He'll look to get back in the win column when he takes on these same Angels in Anaheim on Monday.

Jarrod Parker turned in a quality start in a no-decision against the Rays on Friday, allowing three runs on seven hits over his six innings.

Parker punched out seven while walking two on the night. Ben Zobrist got the Rays on the board with a solo shot in the second inning, then the Rays added single runs in the fourth and fifth innings. Overall, Parker is enjoying a very solid rookie season, posting an 8-7 record, 3.46 ERA and 104/52 K/BB ratio over 135 1/3 innings. He'll look to get back in the win column when he squares off against the Indians in Cleveland on Thursday.

Jarrod Parker dominated the Indians in Sunday's 7-0 victory, scattering six hits across eight scoreless innings.

Parker struck out two and walked one in improving to 8-7. The eight-inning afternoon was only his second of the season, while the quality start was just his second in his past five outings. Now the owner of a 3.48 ERA, 1.28 WHIP and 97/50 K/BB ratio through 129 1/3 innings, Parker will get the Rays in Tampa next weekend.

Jarrod Parker had a rough outing against the Orioles on Friday, allowing six runs on eight hits over his five innings of work.

Parker racked up eight strikeouts and walked one in the game. He was handed a 5-0 lead heading into the second inning, but allowed the O's to get one back in each the second and third innings. He then imploded in the fifth inning, surrendering four more runs including a three-run homer off the bat of Adam Jones. The impressive rookie right-hander will take a 7-4 record, 3.29 ERA and 84/43 K/BB ratio through his first 104 innings into Wednesday's home start against the Rays.

Jarrod Parker pitched eight innings of one-run ball Saturday in a victory over the Yankees.

Parker got the better of Phil Hughes in the 2-1 game, and the A's now have a chance to go for a four-game sweep on Sunday. Parker is 7-4 with a 3.00 ERA this season. Most years, he'd be right in the thick of the ROY race. Because of Mike Trout, though, it's pretty much a battle for second place in the AL.

Jarrod Parker struggled in Sunday's loss to the Twins, but still managed to pick up the victory after allowing four runs on nine hits over his six innings of work.

Parker fanned four without walking a hitter in the game. He's been extremely impressive in his first taste of MLB competition, compiling a 6-4 record, 3.07 ERA and 71/41 K/BB ratio over his first 91 innings. He'll look to continue the impressive start to his career when he battles the Yankees at home on Saturday.

Jarrod Parker surrendered one run in 6 2/3 innings in defeating the Red Sox on Monday.

Parker is now 10-for-14 in his major league career in allowing one or no runs in his starts. In his last eight outings, he's pitched scoreless ball three times and given up one run four times. Mike Trout is standing in everyone's way, but with the way things are going, it'll be a terrific race for second place honors in the AL Rookie of the Year balloting.

Jarrod Parker excelled again Wednesday, limiting the Mariners to one run in seven innings and striking out nine in a victory.

A John Jaso homer was the only damage. Parker has made 13 major league starts and allowed one or no runs in nine of them. Control remains a problem, but he just isn't getting hit.

Jarrod Parker held the Giants to one run and four hits in six innings Friday in a no-decision.

Parker left with a two-run lead, only to see that erased in the ninth. It's the seventh time in 12 major league starts that he's allowed one or no runs, yet he has just three wins.

Jarrod Parker will have his next scheduled start pushed back a day from Thursday to Friday.

The A's are trying to limit the youngster's innings this season. Travis Blackley has been moved up to start Thursday.

Jarrod Parker held the Rockies to three hits over seven scoreless innings in a victory Thursday.

Parker struck out six and walked just one in a very impressive outing. Since his command comes and goes, he's going to be inconsistent. However, he's allowed two runs or fewer in eight of his 10 starts. On a better team, he'd probably have five or six wins by now, rather than three.

Jarrod Parker allowed six runs on eight hits and five walks in five innings of Saturday's loss to the Diamondbacks.

He struck out four, and served up a fifth-inning grand slam to Miguel Montero. Facing the team that made him the No. 9 overall pick of the 2007 draft - and the pitcher he was traded for last December, Trevor Cahill - Parker had his second worst start of the year, issuing a season-high five walks while recording fewer than 17 outs for just the second time in nine outings. He's now the owner of a 3.19 ERA, 1.34 WHIP and 39/29 K/BB ratio through 53 2/3 innings. Parker will have a good chance to get back on track when he faces the Padres at home next Friday.

Jarrod Parker took a no-hitter into the eighth and ended up allowing one hit in eight scoreless innings Monday in a defeat of the Rangers.

The pressure was off Parker after the A's busted out for eight runs in the second, and Parker simply cruised along, never allowing a hit until Michael Young singled leading off the eighth. Young was later retired on a double play, and Parker finished up his best performance yet. Jim Miller replaced him in the ninth and did give up one run, spoiling the shutout bid.