Ellis hit a two-run homer off of Rick Porcello in Monday's win

Ellis hit a two-run homer off of Rick Porcello in Monday's win over the Tigers. [...]

Athletics 2B Mark Ellis, playing in only his second game since

News: Athletics 2B Mark Ellis, playing in only his second game since returning from a calf injury, hit his first home run Monday against the Tigers, going 1 for 3 with two RBI. [...]

Mark Ellis played second base and went 1-for-3 with a two-run

Mark Ellis played second base and went 1-for-3 with a two-run homer against Detroit on Monday. Adam Kennedy, who had started at second while Ellis was injured, started at third and went 2-for-4 with a run scored.

Analysis: Ellis has now hit in both games since being activated from the 60-day DL, and seems to have been handed the regular second base gig despite Adam Kennedy's superb showing in June. With the demotion of Jack Hannahan on Monday, though, Kennedy may wind up taking over at third base. Considering Kennedy's .295-6-25 line and .450 slugging percentage in 189 at-bats -- and considering the dearth of production elsewhere in Oakland's lineup -- it would be hard to demote him, even to a super-utility role.

Ellis, Sweeney homer in A's 7-1 win over Tigers

Mark Ellis hit a two-run homer in his second game back from a two-month injury absence, and Ryan Sweeney homered and drove in two runs in the Oakland Athletics' 7-1 win over the Detroit Tigers on Monday night.

Ellis doubled in four at-bats in his return to the A's lineup

Ellis doubled in four at-bats in his return to the A's lineup on Sunday. [...]

The Oakland Athletics reinstated infielder Mark Ellis from the

News: The Oakland Athletics reinstated infielder Mark Ellis from the disabled list before Sunday's game against the Colorado Rockies. The A's optioned first baseman Daric Barton to Sacramento to clear a spot on the roster. [...]

Athletics | Ellis activated from disabled list

The Oakland Athletics have activated 2B Mark Ellis (calf) from the 15-day disabled list, according to The Associated Press. He is batting ninth in the starting lineup Sunday, June 28, against the Colorado Rockies.

Analysis: Ellis was placed on the 15-day disabled list on April 29 with a strained left calf and was transferred to the 60-day DL May 20. He hit .162 with a double and three RBIs on a 10-game rehab assignment, which included two games with Single-A Stockton on June 15 and 16 and eight with Sacramento from June 18 to 26. Ellis was batting .206 with nine RBI in 18 games with Oakland at the time of his injury.

Analysis: Ellis was placed on the DL with a strained right calf April 29. The 32-year-old made 10 rehab starts, eight of which came at Triple-A Sacramento. He batted .162 with a double and three RBIs.

Ellis comes off DL

The San Francicso Chronicle reports that Mark Ellis has been activated from the disabled list Sunday.

Our View: Ellis is on the starting lineup for Sunday's game against the Rockies. He will hit ninth and play second base.

Athletics activated second baseman Mark Ellis from the 60-day

Athletics activated second baseman Mark Ellis from the 60-day disabled list. Ellis is back at second base and hitting ninth today. Adam Kennedy has shifted over to third base and will play there most of the time, leaving fewer at-bats for Jack Hannahan and Bobby Crosby. [...]

The Tigers purchased the contract of Taiwanese pitcher Fu-Te

The Tigers purchased the contract of Taiwanese pitcher Fu-Te Ni from Triple-A Toledo Sunday.

Analysis: Ellis was placed on the DL with a strained right calf April 29. The 32-year-old made 10 rehab starts, eight of which came at Triple-A Sacramento. He batted .162 with a double and three RBIs.

Rod Barajas expects to know by Monday whether or not he will

Rod Barajas expects to know by Monday whether or not he will need to go on the disabled list because of his strained right hamstring.

Analysis: Ellis was placed on the 15-day disabled list on April 29 with a strained left calf and was transferred to the 60-day DL May 20. He hit .162 with a double and three RBIs on a 10-game rehab assignment, which included two games with Single-A Stockton on June 15 and 16 and eight with Sacramento from June 18 to 26. Ellis was batting .206 with nine RBI in 18 games with Oakland at the time of his injury.

The A’s reinstated second baseman Mark Ellis from the 60-day

The A’s reinstated second baseman Mark Ellis from the 60-day disabled list Sunday.

Analysis: Ellis was placed on the 15-day disabled list on April 29 with a strained left calf and was transferred to the 60-day DL May 20. He hit .162 with a double and three RBIs on a 10-game rehab assignment, which included two games with Single-A Stockton on June 15 and 16 and eight with Sacramento from June 18 to 26. Ellis was batting .206 with nine RBI in 18 games with Oakland at the time of his injury.

Mark Ellis will come off the disabled list and return to the

Mark Ellis will come off the disabled list and return to the lineup Sunday for Oakland's series finale against Colorado.

Analysis: Ellis was placed on the DL with a strained right calf April 29. The 32-year-old made 10 rehab starts, eight of which came at Triple-A Sacramento. He batted .162 with a double and three RBIs.

Oakland 2B Mark Ellis is scheduled to come off the disabled

News: Oakland 2B Mark Ellis is scheduled to come off the disabled list and be in the A's lineup Sunday against the Rockies. Ellis has been on the DL with a strained left calf since April 29. [...]

Ellis will be in the starting lineup Sunday, after missing 60

Ellis will be in the starting lineup Sunday, after missing 60 days on the disabled list (calf), the San Francisco Chronicle reports. [...]

Ellis will be in the starting lineup Sunday, after missing 60

Ellis will be in the starting lineup Sunday, after missing 60 days on the disabled list (calf), the San Francisco Chronicle reports. [...]

Mark Ellis is expected to start at second base on Sunday when

Mark Ellis is expected to start at second base on Sunday when he comes off the 60-day DL. Adam Kennedy will likely be moved to either first or third, depending on the availability of Jason Giambi. [...]

The Oakland Tribune reports that A's 2B Mark Ellis is slated

News: The Oakland Tribune reports that A's 2B Mark Ellis is slated to return from the DL on Sunday. [...]

Ellis (calf) may not played everyday upon his return, the team's

Ellis (calf) may not played everyday upon his return, the team's web site reports. [...]

Ellis, who is batting .190 (4-for-21) on his rehab stint while

Ellis, who is batting .190 (4-for-21) on his rehab stint while splitting time between high Class A Stockton and Triple-A Sacramento, is expected to come off the DL on June 28. "[The calf] is great," Ellis said. "It feels great. Everything feels good. I'm excited to be back." Adam Kennedy, who was acquired to fill in for Ellis and was batting a team-high .304 through Sunday, has been taking grounders at third base and first base. A’s manager Bob Geren said Kennedy could also be used in the outfield. "The way he's swinging the bat," Geren said, "we'll find a way to keep him in the lineup."

Ellis, who is batting .190 (4-for-21) on his rehab stint while

Ellis, who is batting .190 (4-for-21) on his rehab stint while splitting time between high Class A Stockton and Triple-A Sacramento, is expected to come off the disabled list Sunday, June 28. "[The calf] is great," Ellis said. "It feels great. Everything feels good. I'm excited to be back." Adam Kennedy, who was acquired to fill in for Ellis and was batting a team-high .304 through Sunday, has been taking grounders at third base and first base. A’s manager Bob Geren said Kennedy could also be used in the outfield. "The way he's swinging the bat," Geren said, "we'll find a way to keep him in the lineup."

Ellis (calf) will return from the DL on Sunday, the A's official

Ellis (calf) will return from the DL on Sunday, the A's official site reports. [...]

Ellis slated to come off DL

Mark Ellis is slated to be activated from the DL Sunday following his recovery from a strained left calf, according to MLB.com.

Our View: Ellis is only hitting .190 over six games in his minor league rehab assignment, and his fantasy value will be limited to AL-only leagues upon his return to Oakland. He was only batting .206 over 63 at-bats prior to going down this season as well.

Mark Ellis (calf) is scheduled to come off the disabled list

Mark Ellis (calf) is scheduled to come off the disabled list Sunday. Ellis is six games into his 10-game rehab stint. Unfortunately he is batting just . [...]

A's 2B Mark Ellis (calf) went 0 for 2 with a walk in the first

News: A's 2B Mark Ellis (calf) went 0 for 2 with a walk in the first game of his Class A rehab assignment Monday. [...]

Athletics | Ellis update

The San Francisco Chronicle's Susan Slusser reports Oakland Athletics 2B Mark Ellis (calf) went 0-for-2 with a walk in a rehab game at Class A Stockton Monday, June 15.

The San Jose Mercury News reports that A's 2B Mark Ellis (calf)

News: The San Jose Mercury News reports that A's 2B Mark Ellis (calf) will start a Class A rehab assignment Monday. [...]

Ellis (calf) will begin his rehab assignment on Monday, the

Ellis (calf) will begin his rehab assignment on Monday, the team's web site reports. [...]

Mark Ellis (calf strain) is scheduled to begin a rehab assignment

Mark Ellis (calf strain) is scheduled to begin a rehab assignment Monday with Single-A Stockton. Ellis has been sidelined since late April and was transferred to the 60-day disabled list in May. [...]

Athletics | Ellis to begin rehab assignment soon

Updating previous reports, Oakland Athletics 2B Mark Ellis (calf) is expected to begin a minor league rehab assignment in mid-June, according to The Associated Press.

According to the San Francisco Chronicle, Mark Ellis will begin

News: According to the San Francisco Chronicle, Mark Ellis will begin a rehab assignment on June 16 at Class A Stockton. He'll play two games in Class A then spend about 10 days at Triple-A Sacramento. [...]

Ellis close to rehab assignment

According to the San Francisco Chronicle, injured second baseman Mark Ellis is scheduled to go on a rehab assignment on June 16th.

Our View: Ellis is suffering from a strained calf that landed him on the 60-day disabled list. He is eligible to return on June 27th, and looks like he may make that date if his rehab assignment goes off without a hitch.

Ellis (calf) ran the bases without trouble on Tuesday and will

Ellis (calf) ran the bases without trouble on Tuesday and will likely head out on a rehab assignment soon, the team's web site reports. [...]

Ellis (calf) hopes to be able to run the bases on Tuesday after

Ellis (calf) hopes to be able to run the bases on Tuesday after rain derailed those plans on Monday, the team's official site reports. [...]