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Orioles Defeat A’s 4-3 in 10 Innings
The Athletics opened their three-game series against the Baltimore Orioles on Mark Kotsay Bobblehead Night at Sutter Health Park. The A’s fought back late from an early deficit, only to fall to a 4-3 defeat in a closely contested 10-inning matchup. Orioles Strike First:Lopez Labors In the top of the second inning, left fielder Dylan […]
Game #135: Orioles at Athletics Game Thread
After receiving a day off yesterday, the Athletics welcome the Baltimore Orioles to Sutter Health Park tonight to kick off a three-game weekend series. The Orioles are one of several teams in the mix for the American League’s third wild card spot, giving the A’s another chance to play spoiler. Team News and Roster Moves […]
Elephant Rumblings: The A’s Look to Keep Rolling
Welcome to Friday A’s fans! Earlier this week, the A’s kicked off their latest homestand by taking two of three from the Minnesota Twins. After getting the day off yesterday, the Athletics will welcome the Baltimore Orioles to Sutter Health Park for a three-game weekend series. Like the Twins, the Orioles are in the mix […]
Make No Mistake: A’s GM Gig Is A Desirable One
Something I’ve seen several times here is the notion that the A’s will have trouble luring a quality GM to be the next front office leader of the club. After all several openings will exist (we know for sure Houston is looking) and why would a GM choose the A’s, a nomadic team closing in […]
Elephant Rumblings: Orioles Coming To Town
Welcome to Thursday A’s fans! The team has an off day today to recuperate and prepare to welcome their next series opponent to Sutter Health Park in West Sacramento. That opponent is the young, and heating up, Baltimore Orioles. It wasn’t long ago Baltimore had seemingly waived the white flag on 2026. They’ve been hurt […]
A’s Take Series With Finale Win Over Twins 7-4
The A’s take the series! A victory in the series finale behind a strong all-around performance and the Athletics have won two of three against the Minnesota Twins, who need every single win they can get during their final push for October baseball. We love a great spoiler win and now the A’s also have […]
Game #134: Twins at Athletics Game Thread
The A’s won the middle game of their three-game set against the Twins last night. Now they have a chance at a series win, which would be their fourth series win this month after not winning one in July. And with a win and some help tonight the A’s can break their tie with the […]
Elephant Rumblings: Things to Watch Over the Season’s Final Stretch
Happy Wednesday A’s fans! Last night, the Athletics evened the series against the Minnesota Twins with a 4-2 victory in the middle game of the three-game set. With fewer than 30 games remaining this season and several of the team’s best players sidelined by season-ending injuries, the A’s goal should be to finish strong over […]
A’s Even Series with 4-2 Victory
The Athletics faced the Minnesota Twins seeking to even the series ahead of Wednesday’s finale. That is exactly what the A’s did, prevailing 4-2 thanks to a quality start from Gage Jump, contributions from outfielders Carlos Cortes and Lawrence Butler and a bullpen that held a late lead— something A’s relievers have struggled to do […]
Game #133: Twins at Athletics Game Thread
Last night, the Athletics fell to 19-39 at Sutter Health Park after dropping the series-opener against the Minnesota Twins, 9-6. Starter Jeffrey Springs struggled once again, and the offense’s last-ditch rally came a few runs short. Tonight presents an opportunity for the last-place A’s to earn their 20th home win and force a rubber match […]
Elephant Rumblings: Injuries Hitting The Farm Too
Good morning A’s fans! Things have been tough at the major league level in the health department. Key players like Brent Rooker, Tyler Soderstrom, Nick Kurtz, Shea Langeliers and Jacob Wilson are all done for the year thanks to various injuries requiring surgery. Every team deals with big injuries but even that is a bad […]
A’s Smacked by Twins in 9-6 Loss
The A’s couldn’t make it three wins in a row. The club made it close late but the rally fell short as the team lost their series opener against the Minnesota Twins 9-6 on Monday night in West Sacramento. It was a lackluster performance for the most part to start the homestand but they did […]
Game #132: Twins at Athletics Game Thread
Back at home in West Sacramento. The A’s escaped Houston with the series win and are riding high on a two-game winning streak. Can they make it three in a row with a victory in the series opener tonight against the Minnesota Twins? It’ll be Jeffrey Springs on the bump this evening for the home […]
Separating The Wheat From The Chaff Not So Easy
At 38-38 it wasn’t just a “contending year” it was “on pace to win the AL West,” as it turns out. Then came a long and fugly spiral to the current 52-80 making it squarely a “see what we have” kind of second half. What do we have, exactly, amongst the many reserves thrust into […]
A’s Beat Astros 7-6, Win Series
The A’s got the job done this afternoon in the series finale, beating the Houston Astros 7-6 in the series finale and getting to ride home on a high. More to come…
Game #131: Athletics at Astros Game Thread
The A’s got a win yesterday! Can they make it two in a row? It’s Brady Basso getting the ball today. How long will the lefty last this afternoon? Something to monitor. Here’s the A’s starting nine: As for the Astros, they have Cristian Javier on the mound for them. The right-hander has looked so-so […]
A’s Win! Beat Astros 4-3
The A’s snapped their five-game losing streak on Saturday night, beating the Astros 4-3 on Houston’s home turf for the club’s 50th win of the season and setting the team up for a possible series win tomorrow morning. Wouldn’t that be something? More to come…
Game #130: A’s at Astros Game Thread
Still looking for win #50. The A’s have another shot at it today after dropping the series opener to the Houston Astros last night. Jacob Lopez is getting the ball to start today’s game. He’s done well in his second chance in the starting rotation so far. In six post-All Star Break starts he’s sporting […]
Astros Shut Out Struggling Athletics 4-0
The Athletics opened a three-game series against the Houston Astros, hoping to get back in the win column in the first game of Players’ Weekend. In a matchup between two teams desperate for a win, the Astros emerged victorious, winning the series-opener 4-0 in a game where the A’s never posed a threat. Both Teams […]
Game #129: A’s at Astros Game Thread
Tonight, the battered and bruised Athletics begin the second leg of their road trip, facing the Houston Astros in the opener of a three-game weekend series. Both divisional rivals enter this series desperate for wins. Earlier this week, the league-worst A’s suffered their first four-game sweep by the Kansas City Royals since 1994, while the […]
A’s roster moves: Wilson to IL, Stefanic & Morris recalled, Rashi optioned
The A’s made several roster moves on Friday afternoon before kicking off their weekend series in Houston, starting by placing young shortstop Jacob Wilson on the 10-day IL among other roster moves: Wilson’s IL placement wasn’t the only move but it was the biggest. The second-year infielder has battled shoulder issues since mid-May when he […]
Elephant Rumblings: A’s Astros Series Preview
Happy Friday everyone! The weekend is right around the corner. The Athletics have once again failed to win a game this week, suffering their first four-game sweep against the Kansas City Royals since 1994. The team’s bullpen, which loomed as its biggest concern entering the season, has indeed been a season-long problem. In two of […]
A’s Swept By Royals, Drop Finale 6-2
The Athletics couldn’t escape Kansas City with a win in four tries. The club was swept by the Royals in this four-game series, finishing it off with a listless 6-2 loss to wrap things up. Off to Houston. It was left-hander Gage Jump’s turn in the rotation this afternoon. Things haven’t always been smooth sailing […]
Game #128: A’s at Royals Game Thread
Okay, it’s not funny anymore. The A’s have blown two late leads and now find themselves staring down the barrel of another series loss. No, a series sweep. To the Royals, who like us are in the cellar of their division. Where did the fight go? It’s Gage Jump on the bump this afternoon. He’s […]
Elephant Rumblings: A Bad Year Made Worse By Injuries
Happy Thursday everyone! Friday is right around the corner. Things have gone south of south recently for our A’s. Alone in first place in the American League West as late as May 26th, the club has since cratered. With how bad the AL was this year even hovering around .500 would have been enough to […]
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