When Giambi returns, which could be as early as Friday in Seattle,

When Giambi returns, which could be as early as Friday in Seattle, he could be the DH. "Jason is going to need another day," Geren said. "We're optimistic he'll play tomorrow. He had treatment, and he had some improvement overnight."

A's 1B/DH Jason Giambi was held out of the starting lineup again

News: A's 1B/DH Jason Giambi was held out of the starting lineup again Thursday afternoon as he continues to deal with two sore hamstrings. He was able to pinc hit in the bottom of the seventh inning with two outs and the bases loaded. He popped up to the shortstop. [...]

Giambi (hamstrings) is expected to play Friday, the A's official

Giambi (hamstrings) is expected to play Friday, the A's official site reports. [...]

Athletics | Giambi could return Friday

Todd Wills, of MLB.com, reports Oakland Athletics 1B Jason Giambi (hamstrings) could return to the lineup as early as Friday, May 1, while serving as the designated hitter.

A's 1B/DH Jason Giambi was held out of the starting lineup again

News: A's 1B/DH Jason Giambi was held out of the starting lineup again Thursday afternoon as he continues to deal with two sore hamstrings. He remains day to day. [...]

Athletics | Giambi out Thursday

CBSSports.com reports Oakland Athletics 1B Jason Giambi (hamstrings) is not in the lineup Thursday, April 30, because of sore hamstrings. C Landon Powell started at first base Thursday.

Manager Bob Geren said Giambi is felt some tightness in his

Manager Bob Geren said Giambi is felt some tightness in his hamstring Tuesday, the A's official site reports. [...]

Athletics | Giambi has sore hamstrings

The Associated Press reports Oakland Athletics 1B Jason Giambi (hamstrings) was not scheduled to play Wednesday, April 29, because of two sore hamstrings. He could be back in the lineup Thursday, April 30.

Oakland 1B Jason Giambi was out of the starting lineup on Wednesday

News: Oakland 1B Jason Giambi was out of the starting lineup on Wednesday at Texas because of two sore hamstrings, although the game was never played due to rain. A's manager Bob Geren said Giambi would be available to pinch-hit and could be back to start Thursday's series finale. [...]

Jason Giambi is not in Wednesday's lineup due to a strained

Jason Giambi is not in Wednesday's lineup due to a strained hamstring, but is available to pinch-hit. Eric Chavez will be making his second career start at first base in Giambi's absence. [...]

Athletics | Giambi has two homers off Millwood

Rick Eymer, of MLB.com, reports Oakland Athletics 1B Jason Giambi has two home runs in just 12 at-bats off Texas Rangers SP Kevin Millwood.

Athletics | Giambi hits first homer Saturday

Oakland Athletics 1B Jason Giambi hit his first home run Saturday, April 25, against the Tampa Bay Rays, according to The Associated Press. It was the 396th homer of his career and his first since rejoining the franchise. It was only the team's seventh home run this season, the fewest in the majors.

Giambi (hamstring) was in the A's lineup Saturday and hit his

Giambi (hamstring) was in the A's lineup Saturday and hit his first home run of the season. [...]

Oakland 1B Jason Giambi was back in the team's lineup on Saturday

News: Oakland 1B Jason Giambi was back in the team's lineup on Saturday against the Rays after missing Friday's game with a sore hamstring. He went 1-for-3 in the game, hitting his first home run of the year in a 5-2 victory over the Rays. He scored twice in the game with two runs scored, a walk and a strikeout. Giambi hit a solo shot to right in the seventh that gave the A's a 5-1 lead. Giambi, who signed a $5.25 million, one-year contract to return to Oakland after spending the past seven seasons with the Yankees, just missed a home run by a few feet in his first at-bat before connecting off Tampa Bay reliever Brian Shouse. [...]

Giambi homers in A's win

Jason Giambi hit the first homer of his second stint with Oakland, Nomar Garciaparra hit a three-run double and the Athletics beat the Tampa Bay Rays 5-2 on Saturday to snap a five-game skid.

Giambi mashed 32 bombs last year, making his early power drought

Giambi mashed 32 bombs last year, making his early power drought something of a head-scratcher. The now 38-year-old slugger is getting on in years but he should still have enough left in the tank for 20-plus taters.

Giambi homers in A's win

Jason Giambi hit his first homer of the season, Nomar Garciaparra hit a three-run double and the Oakland Athletics beat the Tampa Bay Rays 5-2 on Saturday to snap a five-game losing streak.

Jason Giambi received a night off on Friday because of soreness

Jason Giambi received a night off on Friday because of soreness in his hamstring. Bobby Crosby started in his place. Giambi is thought to be okay and is expected back in the lineup on Saturday. [...]

A's 1B Jason Giambi sat out of Friday's game against the Rays

News: A's 1B Jason Giambi sat out of Friday's game against the Rays with a sore hamstring but is expected to be back in the team's lineup on Saturday. [...]

Giambi sat out Friday's loss to the Rays with a sore hamstring,

Giambi sat out Friday's loss to the Rays with a sore hamstring, the Associated Press reports. [...]

Athletics | Giambi struggles against Giambi

MLB.com reports Oakland Athletics 1B Jason Giambi is hitting just .105 with two RBIs in 19 career at-bats against Tampa Bay Rays SP Scott Kazmir.

3 Up: Giambi's Legacy

1. Jason Giambi has returned to New York and I will say that it is hard to sum up his time as a Yankee better than my pal, Ken Davidoff of Newsday, did in this blog piece. Kenny hit all the highs and lows, and offered a tremendous analysis to Giambi's time in pinstripes.

I agree with Kenny that it was hard to do anything but like Giambi. There was just something about the guy. He represented so much of what I dislike in athletes, and yet I always found myself chatting with him and happy to be doing it. He just had a friendly gene that made time around him enjoyable.

3 Up: Giambi's Legacy

1. Jason Giambi has returned to New York and I will say that it is hard to sum up his time as a Yankee better than my pal, Ken Davidoff of Newsday, did in this blog piece. Kenny hit all the highs and lows, and offered a tremendous analysis to Giambi's time in pinstripes.

I agree with Kenny that it was hard to do anything but like Giambi. There was just something about the guy. He represented so much of what I dislike in athletes, and yet I always found myself chatting with him and happy to be doing it. He just had a friendly gene that made time around him enjoyable.

Jason Giambi's return to New York was delayed a day as the Athletics'

News: Jason Giambi's return to New York was delayed a day as the Athletics' game against the Yankees was rained out. No makeup date was announced, but in addition to the remainder of this week's series on Tuesday night and Wednesday afternoon, the A's return for another three-game set from July 24-26. The Padres finale of a three-game set with Philadelphia was also rained out. [...]

Athletics | Giambi expected to start Friday

Mychael Urban, of MLB.com, reports Oakland Athletics 1B Jason Giambi is expected to start at first base Friday, April 17.

Athletics | Giambi sits Wednesday

Susan Slusser, of the San Francisco Chronicle, reports Oakland Athletics 1B Jason Giambi (rest) received the day off Wednesday, April 15. C Landon Powell received the start at first.

Jason Giambi got the day off Wednesday following a 12-inning

Jason Giambi got the day off Wednesday following a 12-inning game on Tuesday night. Backup catcher Landon Powell got the start at first base, hitting ninth, with DH Jack Cust occupying Giambi's third spot in the order. [...]

Athletics | Giambi struggles against Wakefield

Athletics.MLB.com's Mychael Urban reports Oakland Athletics DH Jason Giambi is hitting .061 with two homers in 33 at-bats against Boston Red Sox SP Tim Wakefield since 2004.

Athletics | Giambi has most RBIs against Boston

The Associated Press reports Oakland Athletics 1B Jason Giambi has 113 career RBIs against the Boston Red Sox, which is the most by an active player.

A's 1B Jason Giambi went 2-for-3 with a double, two RBI and

News: A's 1B Jason Giambi went 2-for-3 with a double, two RBI and two runs scored in Monday's win over the Red Sox. He is now hitting .346 and has four multi-hit games already. [...]

The Giambino looks to be settling back into Oakland just fine,

The Giambino looks to be settling back into Oakland just fine, hitting a scintillating .346 over seven games. While the hefty lefty's MVP-type seasons may be behind him, he can still contribute solid power numbers in all formats.

The Giambino looks to be settling back into Oakland just fine,

The Giambino looks to be settling back into Oakland just fine, hitting a scintillating .346 in his return to the Bay. While the hefty lefty's MVP-type seasons may be behind him, he can still contribute solid power numbers in all formats.

Giambi went 2-for-3 with a double, two RBI and two runs scored

Giambi went 2-for-3 with a double, two RBI and two runs scored in Monday's win over the Red Sox. [...]

Giambi picks up two RBI against Boston

Jason Giambi went 2-for-3 with a double, two RBI, and two runs scored in Monday's 8-2 win over the Red Sox. He started at first base, but was removed later in the game for defensive purposes.

Our View: Giambi is off to a solid start in Oakland as he is hitting .346. However, he has just two extra base hits, both doubles, out of his first nine.

Garciaparra to cover first base

Nomar Garciaparra will cover first base for tonight's home game against Boston, according to the San Francisco Chronicle. Jason Giambi will serve in the DH role.

Our View: Garciaparra is only 1-for-9 at McAfee Coliseum so far this season, but may have some success against his former team tonight.

Giambi (sore legs) was back in the A's lineup on Sunday.

Giambi (sore legs) was back in the A's lineup on Sunday. [...]

Jason Giambi pulled himself out of Saturday's game in the seventh

Jason Giambi pulled himself out of Saturday's game in the seventh inning after feeling fatigued. Nomar Garciaparra slid over to first base and Bobby Crosby took over at third. [...]

Giambi was removed from Saturday's game due to sore legs, the

Giambi was removed from Saturday's game due to sore legs, the team's web site reports. [...]

Giambi appears right at home with his former club, notching

Giambi appears right at home with his former club, notching five hits in his first 12 at-bats. Once Matt Holliday returns from his illness, Giambi should have more RBI opportunities to capitalize on as well. He's a decent mixed-league option.

Giambi appears right at home with his former club, notching

Giambi appears right at home with his former club, notching five hits in his first 12 at-bats. Once Matt Holliday returns from his illness, Giambi should have more RBI opportunities to capitalize as well. He's a decent mixed league option.

A's 1B Jason Giambi went 3-for-5 with a double, RBI and a run

News: A's 1B Jason Giambi went 3-for-5 with a double, RBI and a run scored in Tuesday's win over the Angels. [...]

The three hits were Giambi's first in an Oakland uniform since

The three hits were Giambi's first in an Oakland uniform since the 2001 season. Although the average isn't what it used to be, Giambi is more than capable of swatting 30-plus homers and remains a quality option at first base.

The three hits were Giambi's first in an Oakland uniform since

The three hits were Giambi's first in an Oakland uniform since the 2001 season. Although the average isn't what it used to be, Giambi is more than capable of swatting 30+ homers and remains a quality option at first base.

The Athletics didn't shy away from starting new acquisition

News: The Athletics didn't shy away from starting new acquisition Jason Giambi against left-hander Joe Saunders in the season opener Monday at the Angels. In fact, Giambi hit third, going 0-for-3 with a strikeout. The 38-year-old slugger hit only .157 with one home run this spring. [...]

Giambi snapped an 0-for-20 slump with an RBI single in Tuesday's

Giambi snapped an 0-for-20 slump with an RBI single in Tuesday's game. [...]