Box Score Banter: Brew and Loathing in Las Vegas
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Home run derby breaks out in Las Vegas, Brewers defeat Athletics 15-14 in 12 innings
Box Score Entering the series in Las Vegas, the potential for a high-scoring series was seen by many. It didn’t take long for the game to live up to it. In a marathon game that may go down as a classic this season, both teams rallied from four-run deficits and the game went into extra […]
Athletics Fall Short in wild 15-14 loss in Las Vegas Opener
The Athletics kicked off their six-game Las Vegas homestand with the first of three against the Milwaukee Brewers on a sweltering summer night. The ballpark lived up to expectations as both offenses put on a show. The Brewers defeated the Athletics 15-14 in 12 innings in a game that featured 34 hits, 11 home runs […]
Game #66: A’s vs Brewers Game Thread
While the Athletics’ new Las Vegas ballpark is not expected to open until 2028, the team is already giving local fans a taste of what is to come. After hosting a pair of spring training games in Nevada’s most populous city for the second straight year, the A’s will now play six regular-season games in […]
Game Discussion: Milwaukee Brewers (40-23) @ Athletics (31-34)
After a three-game sweep in Colorado, the Brewers finish up their western road trip with a preview of the future for the Athletics. They are heading to Las Vegas to play three games in the ballpark of the Triple-A affiliate. Kyle Harrison leads off the rotation for the Brewers in this series. Despite his stellar […]
Athletics Set to Showcase MLB Future with Brewers, Rockies Series Being Played in Las Vegas
The Athletics may be a few years away from moving to Las Vegas full-time, but the organization is getting a feel of what life might be like in Las Vegas with two series in Las Vegas ballpark this week. From Monday through Wednesday, the Athletics will take on the Milwaukee Brewers in a three-game set […] The post Athletics Set to Showcase MLB Future with Brewers, Rockies Series Being Played in Las Vegas appeared first on HEAVY .
Rangers Trade Richie Martin Jr. To Rockies
The Rangers have traded Richie Martin Jr. to the Rockies, according to the infielder’s transaction log on MLB.com. He has been assigned to Triple-A Albuquerque. There’s no word on what Colorado is sending Texas in return, although it’s likely cash considerations. Martin, now 31, was the Athletics’ first-round pick in the 2015 draft. Three years […]
Brewers Acquire Joel Kuhnel From Athletics
Today: The Brewers have added Kuhnel to their active roster ahead of tonight’s game against his former team. In a corresponding move, right-hander Craig Yoho was optioned to Triple-A. June 6: Right-hander Joel Kuhnel is heading to the Brewers for cash considerations. The A’s designated him for assignment on Friday. Both teams have announced the deal. […]
Chicago Cubs update: Pete Crow-Armstrong, Ben Brown, Jacob Webb
The Cubs came home this past week hoping to make up for their 3-4 road trip. They did not. In fact, they were even worse in the Friendly Confines, which were decidedly unfriendly against West Coast visitors, the Athletics and Giants, and the Cubs won just two of the games — and they had to […]
What’s Gone Wrong For Brent Rooker?
The Athletics have long been in discussion around the trade deadline. More times than not, the discussion starts with their best players and why they will be traded to contenders as the A’s fall out of the race. However, the A’s rarely trade their stars at the deadline, instead opting for an offseason move. What […] The post What’s Gone Wrong For Brent Rooker? appeared first on Just Baseball .
Elephant Rumblings: A’s Interested in KC Starter
Morning all! The A’s are slumping right now but got back into the win column yesterday in the series finale and they’ve fallen to third place in the AL West. Their still only 2 1/2 games back in the division though and with the recent issues with the starting rotation the club has begun exploring […]
The Athletics are reportedly interested in Kris Bubic, but are the Royals ready to be sellers?
The Royals have spent much of the season looking like a team destined to sell at the trade deadline. At 27-39, they own one of the American League’s worst records and remain on pace for nearly 100 losses. The starting pitching staff is likely to be targeted by several contenders. USA Today reporter Bob Nightengale […]
Chicago Cubs history unpacked — June 8
Free of charge for the discerning reader. Happy birthday to Terrance Gore, and a mighty host of others. Today in baseball history, in 1933 – Jimmie Foxx hits three home runs in his first three at-bats as the Philadelphia Athletics outscore the New York Yankees, 14-10. Foxx had homered his last time up the previous day to give him four consecutive […]
Athletics Interested In Kris Bubic
Royals left-hander Kris Bubic is a player of interest for the Athletics in advance of the trade deadline, USA Today’s Bob Nightengale writes. Bubic is a free agent after the season, and thus a logical trade candidate if the 27-39 Royals can’t get back into contention. The first order of business is Bubic’s health, as […]
Series Preview: Milwaukee Brewers @ Athletics
The Milwaukee Brewers, fresh off a sweep of the Rockies, will wrap up their road trip in Las Vegas, as they’ll visit the Athletics in a preview of their future home. The A’s, formerly of Oakland and now playing their home games in Sacramento, will host the Brewers and Rockies for three games each at […]
Astros vs. Athletics Game Discussion: 6/7/2026
TODAY’S GAME: The Houston Astros (30-36) will complete their nine-game homestand this afternoon as they play the second game of a three-game series against the Athletics (30-34) at Daikin Park. RHP Mike Burrow (3-7, 5.66 ERA) will make his 13th start of the year for the Astros this afternoon opposite the A’s and LHP Gage Jump (1-1, 3.75 […]
Game #65: A’s at Astros Game Thread
This morning, the Athletics will try to avoid being swept by the Houston Astros, who have dominated the first two games of this three-game set. After taking two of three from the Chicago Cubs, the A’s have struggled in Houston, allowing plenty of runs while producing little offense of their own. Looking to snap a […]
TRADE: MLB World Reacts To Milwaukee Brewers Announcing Deal With Athletics
On Saturday, the Milwaukee Brewers will continue their series with the Colorado Rockies in Denver.UPDATE: The Brewers won Saturday’s game 7-1.They are coming off a 9-7 win on Friday.Ahead of Saturday’s game, the Brewers announced that they had made a trade with the Athletics.A’s Communications wrote: “The A’s have traded RHP Joel Kuhnel to the […] The post TRADE: MLB World Reacts To Milwaukee Brewers Announcing Deal With Athletics appeared first on HEAVY .
Astros vs. Athletics Game Discussion: 6/6/2026
TODAY’S GAME: The Houston Astros (29-36) will continue their nine-game homestand this afternoon as they play the second game of a three-game series against the Athletics (30-33) at Daikin Park. RHP Tatsuya Imai (2-3, 5.52 ERA) will make his eighth start of the year for the Astros tonight opposite the A’s and RHP Kade Morris (0-0, —- ERA), […]
Houston Astros Release Recently Acquired 26-Year-Old Before Athletics Game
On Saturday, the Houston Astors will continue their series with the Athletics (at home).The Astros are coming off a 5-1 win on Friday.Isaac Paredes led the team with four RBI’s.Brian McTaggart of MLB.com wrote: “Isaac Paredes homers and drives in four runs and Peter Lambert wins his third start in a row to lead the […] The post Houston Astros Release Recently Acquired 26-Year-Old Before Athletics Game appeared first on HEAVY .
Game #64: A’s at Astros Game Thread
Game two in Houston is set to get going as the Athletics hope to get back in the win column against their division rivals. The squad fell last night in the series opener but the team can right the ship with a win in the second game of this weekend series in Houston. We got […]
The Opener: Padres, Freeman, Sasaki, Ashcraft
Kade Morris is set to make his Major League debut today when the Athletics right-hander gets the start against the Astros. Morris will take on a Houston lineup boosted by the return of Jose Altuve, who was activated from the 10-day injured list yesterday and went 1-for-4 in the Astros’ 5-1 win over the A’s […]
A’s Drop First Game in Houston
The Athletics began a pivotal three-game series at the surging Houston Astros, who are closing in on them in the American League West. The Astros jumped out to an early lead and never looked back, winning the series-opener between these division rivals 5-1. The A’s appeared to carry over the effects of yesterday’s ninth-inning collapse, […]
Astros vs. Athletics Game Discussion: 6/5/2026
TONIGHT’S GAME: The Houston Astros (28-36) will continue their nine-game homestand tonight as they open a three-game series against the Athletics (30-32) at Daikin Park. RHP Peter Lambert (4-4, 3.77 ERA) will make his ninth start of the year for the Astros tonight opposite the A’s and RHP Jack Perkins (2-2, 5.46 ERA), who’s making […]
Game #63: A’s at Astros Game Thread
Last night, the Athletics were three outs away from completing their first sweep of the Chicago Cubs since interleague play began in 2004. Instead, the team’s bullpen melted down yet again. The Cubs scored four runs in the ninth inning, rallying for a walk-off victory to salvage the series finale. If the A’s had held […]
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