Athletics bring 1-0 series advantage over Braves into game 2
May 30, 2023 GMTAtlanta Braves (32-22, first in the NL East) vs. Oakland Athletics (11-45, fifth in the AL West)
Oakland, California; Tuesday, 9:40 p.m. EDT
PITCHING PROBABLES: Braves: Bryce Elder (3-0, 2.01 ERA, 1.17 WHIP, 51 strikeouts); Athletics: JP Sears (0-3, 4.70 ERA, 1.10 WHIP, 52 strikeouts)
Noda hits 3-run HR, A’s spoil Soroka’s return with 7-2 win over Braves to stop 11-game skid
May 30, 2023 GMTOAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — Gathered in the indoor batting cage hours before the game, manager Mark Kotsay talked to his Oakland Athletics players during an advance meeting about the Atlanta Braves and reiterated all the little things it would take to win a game.
Braves pitcher Michael Soroka goes 6 innings, loses to A’s in long-awaited return to mound
May 30, 2023 GMTOAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — During the dark days of his long rehabilitation while recovering from two separate tears to his right Achilles tendon, Michael Soroka imagined a triumphant comeback on the mound.
Acuna leads Braves against the Athletics after 4-hit performance
May 29, 2023 GMTAtlanta Braves (32-21, first in the NL East) vs. Oakland Athletics (10-45, fifth in the AL West)
Oakland, California; Monday, 8:07 p.m. EDT
PITCHING PROBABLES: Braves: Michael Soroka (0-0); Athletics: Paul Blackburn (0-0)
Athletics look to end 10-game losing streak, play the Astros
May 28, 2023 GMTHouston Astros (30-21, second in the AL West) vs. Oakland Athletics (10-44, fifth in the AL West)
Oakland, California; Sunday, 4:07 p.m. EDT
PITCHING PROBABLES: Astros: Cristian Javier (5-1, 3.07 ERA, .96 WHIP, 64 strikeouts); Athletics: Luis Medina (0-3, 6.45 ERA, 1.25 WHIP, 19 strikeouts)
OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — Astros’ shortstop Jeremy Peña hit a two-run home run in his first at-bat since getting a planned day off, backing another solid outing from Framber Valdez as Houston sent the Oakland Athletics to their 10th consecutive loss with a 6-3 win Saturday.
OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — Mark Kotsay will keep searching for the small bright spots as his Oakland Athletics stumble day after day, making sure they maintain their fight. He will celebrate a defensive play here, an at-bat there, a big catch or mighty throw.
Athletics head into matchup with the Astros on losing streak
May 26, 2023 GMTHouston Astros (28-21, second in the AL West) vs. Oakland Athletics (10-42, fifth in the AL West)
Oakland, California; Friday, 9:40 p.m. EDT
PITCHING PROBABLES: Astros: Hunter Brown (4-1, 3.37 ERA, 1.26 WHIP, 56 strikeouts); Athletics: James Kaprielian (0-4, 8.68 ERA, 1.86 WHIP, 30 strikeouts)
SEATTLE (AP) — Ty France homered twice in his return to the lineup, Logan Gilbert pitched eight outstanding innings and the Seattle Mariners finished a four-game sweep of the Oakland Athletics with a 3-2 victory Thursday night.
Athletics take road slide into matchup against the Mariners
May 25, 2023 GMTOakland Athletics (10-41, fifth in the AL West) vs. Seattle Mariners (25-24, fourth in the AL West)
Seattle; Thursday, 9:40 p.m. EDT
PITCHING PROBABLES: Athletics: JP Sears (0-3, 4.99 ERA, 1.15 WHIP, 51 strikeouts); Mariners: Logan Gilbert (2-2, 3.81 ERA, 1.00 WHIP, 63 strikeouts)
Athletics bring road skid into matchup against the Mariners
May 24, 2023 GMTOakland Athletics (10-40, fifth in the AL West) vs. Seattle Mariners (24-24, fourth in the AL West)
Seattle; Wednesday, 9:40 p.m. EDT
PITCHING PROBABLES: Athletics: Ken Waldichuk (1-3, 6.85 ERA, 1.85 WHIP, 39 strikeouts); Mariners: Bryce Miller (2-1, 1.42 ERA, .51 WHIP, 22 strikeouts)
SEATTLE (AP) — J.P. Crawford and Ty France hit back-to-back home runs in a three-run fifth inning, and the Seattle Mariners beat Oakland 3-2 Tuesday night to send the Athletics to their sixth straight loss and 14th in 16 games.
Athletics enter matchup against the Mariners on losing streak
May 23, 2023 GMTOakland Athletics (10-39, fifth in the AL West) vs. Seattle Mariners (23-24, fourth in the AL West)
Seattle; Tuesday, 9:40 p.m. EDT
PITCHING PROBABLES: Athletics: Luis Medina (0-2, 6.88 ERA, 1.24 WHIP, 15 strikeouts); Mariners: Marco Gonzales (3-1, 6.10 ERA, 1.59 WHIP, 26 strikeouts)
Kelenic, Rodríguez, Castillo lead Mariners to 11-2 rout over A’s
May 23, 2023 GMTSEATTLE (AP) — Jarred Kelenic hit his 10th homer of the season and Luis Castillo pitched six scoreless innings as the Seattle Mariners routed the Oakland Athletics 11-2 on Monday night.
A’s broadcaster Glen Kuiper let go after racial slur on air
May 23, 2023 GMTOAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — Oakland Athletics broadcaster Glen Kuiper was let go by NBC Sports California after using a racial slur during a telecast while describing a trip to the Negro Leagues Baseball Museum.
Athletics visit the Mariners to begin 4-game series
May 22, 2023 GMTOakland Athletics (10-38, fifth in the AL West) vs. Seattle Mariners (22-24, fourth in the AL West)
Seattle; Monday, 9:40 p.m. EDT
PITCHING PROBABLES: Athletics: Kyle Muller (1-3, 7.71 ERA, 1.95 WHIP, 30 strikeouts); Mariners: Luis Castillo (2-2, 3.31 ERA, 1.05 WHIP, 58 strikeouts)
Valdez throws 4-hitter to lead Astros over Oakland 2-0
May 21, 2023 GMTHOUSTON (AP) — Houston catcher Martín Maldonado wasn't sure what to expect from Framber Valdez in Sunday's start after what he called a “crazy” warmup in the bullpen.
“His warmup wasn't normal for him,” Maldonado said.
Athletics come into matchup against the Astros on losing streak
May 21, 2023 GMTOakland Athletics (10-37, fifth in the AL West) vs. Houston Astros (26-19, second in the AL West)
Houston; Sunday, 2:10 p.m. EDT
PITCHING PROBABLES: Athletics: James Kaprielian (0-3, 10.17 ERA, 1.96 WHIP, 25 strikeouts); Astros: Framber Valdez (3-4, 2.84 ERA, 1.12 WHIP, 65 strikeouts)
Astros host the Athletics on 4-game home win streak
May 20, 2023 GMTOakland Athletics (10-36, fifth in the AL West) vs. Houston Astros (25-19, second in the AL West)
Houston; Saturday, 4:10 p.m. EDT
PITCHING PROBABLES: Athletics: JP Sears (0-3, 5.27 ERA, 1.17 WHIP, 44 strikeouts); Astros: Hunter Brown (4-1, 3.43 ERA, 1.32 WHIP, 47 strikeouts)
HOUSTON (AP) — Kyle Tucker homered, José Altuve made his season debut and the Houston Astros beat the Oakland Athletics 5-1 on Friday night for their fifth straight victory.
Tucker hit a two-run homer in the sixth inning that landed deep in right where many fans wore metallic gold crowns in honor of “King Tuck.” It was Tucker’s bobblehead night, honoring his 2022 Gold Glove.
Athletics try to stop road losing streak, face the Astros
May 19, 2023 GMTOakland Athletics (10-35, fifth in the AL West) vs. Houston Astros (24-19, second in the AL West)
Houston; Friday, 8:10 p.m. EDT
PITCHING PROBABLES: Athletics: Ken Waldichuk (1-2, 7.02 ERA, 1.83 WHIP, 36 strikeouts); Astros: Brandon Bielak (0-1, 3.29 ERA, 1.83 WHIP, 10 strikeouts)
LAS VEGAS (AP) — A major professional team playing in a minor league venue would've been unheard of just a few years ago, which is what the Oakland Athletics likely will do if they move to Las Vegas.
OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — Just when it looked as if the Arizona Diamondbacks might blow another late lead to the Oakland Athletics, the defense delivered.
Dominic Fletcher threw out the potential go-ahead run at home in the seventh inning and the Diamondbacks rallied with two runs in the ninth for a 5-3 victory Wednesday.
OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — Ryan Noda hit a tying grand slam in the seventh inning, Esteury Ruiz drove in the winning run with an infield single that bounced off Arizona shortstop Nick Ahmed in the 12th and the Oakland Athletics beat the Diamondbacks 9-8 on Tuesday night.
Athletics and Diamondbacks play, winner claims 3-game series
May 17, 2023 GMTArizona Diamondbacks (24-19, second in the NL West) vs. Oakland Athletics (10-34, fifth in the AL West)
Oakland, California; Wednesday, 3:37 p.m. EDT
PITCHING PROBABLES: Diamondbacks: Ryne Nelson (1-2, 6.20 ERA, 1.55 WHIP, 26 strikeouts); Athletics: Luis Medina (0-2, 8.18 ERA, 1.46 WHIP, nine strikeouts)
Perdomo, Gurriel hit 2-run homers as Diamondbacks win 4th straight, beat A’s 5-2 behind Kelly
May 16, 2023 GMTOAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — Merrill Kelly thought for sure Jordan Díaz had swung, and the Arizona pitcher was expecting to add another strikeout to his stellar start.
If the call had gone his way, maybe Kelly would have been able to stay in for the complete game he wanted so badly.
LAS VEGAS (AP) — The Oakland Athletics have reached an agreement with Bally's and Gaming & Leisure Properties to build a potential stadium on the Tropicana hotel site along the Las Vegas Strip.
Athletics start 3-game series with the Diamondbacks
May 15, 2023 GMTArizona Diamondbacks (23-18, second in the NL West) vs. Oakland Athletics (9-33, fifth in the AL West)
Oakland, California; Monday, 9:40 p.m. EDT
PITCHING PROBABLES: Diamondbacks: Merrill Kelly (3-3, 3.57 ERA, 1.15 WHIP, 46 strikeouts); Athletics: Drew Rucinski (0-3, 8.16 ERA, 2.09 WHIP, six strikeouts)
OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — Adolis García doubled to start an eight-run eighth inning capped by his second grand slam this season, and the Texas Rangers routed Oakland 11-3 on Sunday to take three of four from the Athletics.
Rangers face the Athletics leading series 2-1
May 14, 2023 GMTTexas Rangers (24-15, first in the AL West) vs. Oakland Athletics (9-32, fifth in the AL West)
Oakland, California; Sunday, 4:07 p.m. EDT
PITCHING PROBABLES: Rangers: Andrew Heaney (2-3, 5.25 ERA, 1.22 WHIP, 38 strikeouts); Athletics: Drew Rucinski (0-3, 8.16 ERA, 2.09 WHIP, six strikeouts)
Gray pitches 8 scoreless innings, Rangers beat A’s 5-0
May 13, 2023 GMTOAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — Jon Gray took a no-hitter into the seventh and finished with eight scoreless innings, Nathaniel Lowe homered to extend his hitting streak to 12 games, and the Texas Rangers beat the Oakland Athletics 5-0 on Saturday.
Rangers’ Jon Gray loses no-hit bid in 7th inning vs. A’s
May 13, 2023 GMTOAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — Jace Peterson singled for the Oakland Athletics with two outs in the seventh inning to break up Texas Rangers right-hander Jon Gray's no-hit bid on Saturday
Gray threw 75 pitches, 50 for strikes, through six hitless innings and retired the first two batters in the seventh before the light-hitting Peterson slapped a single to right.
Oakland Athletics host the Texas Rangers Saturday
May 13, 2023 GMTTexas Rangers (23-15, first in the AL West) vs. Oakland Athletics (9-31, fifth in the AL West)
Oakland, California; Saturday, 4:07 p.m. EDT
PITCHING PROBABLES: Rangers: Jon Gray (2-1, 3.82 ERA, 1.22 WHIP, 27 strikeouts); Athletics: JP Sears (0-3, 5.54 ERA, 1.18 WHIP, 38 strikeouts)
OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — Brent Rooker added to an already impressive first season with the Athletics by delivering the first game-ending hit of his career to snap Oakland’s five-game losing streak.
Rooker launched a three-run homer off Brock Burke in the bottom of the 10th inning, rallying the A’s to a 9-7 win over the Texas Rangers on Friday night.
Athletics host Texas Rangers, look to end home skid
May 12, 2023 GMTTexas Rangers (23-14, first in the AL West) vs. Oakland Athletics (8-31, fifth in the AL West)
Oakland, California; Friday, 9:40 p.m. EDT
PITCHING PROBABLES: Rangers: Martin Perez (4-1, 3.86 ERA, 1.55 WHIP, 28 strikeouts); Athletics: Ken Waldichuk (1-2, 7.25 ERA, 1.75 WHIP, 31 strikeouts)
Eovaldi strikes out career-high 12 in Rangers’ 4-0 win over A’s
May 12, 2023 GMTOAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — Nathan Eovaldi set a career high with 12 strikeouts and extended his scoreless streak to 28 2/3 innings as the Texas Rangers beat the Oakland Athletics 4-0 on Thursday night in manager Bruce Bochy’s return to Northern California.
Athletics look to stop skid in matchup with the Rangers
May 11, 2023 GMTTexas Rangers (22-14, first in the AL West) vs. Oakland Athletics (8-30, fifth in the AL West)
Oakland, California; Thursday, 9:40 p.m. EDT
PITCHING PROBABLES: Rangers: Nathan Eovaldi (4-2, 3.22 ERA, 1.10 WHIP, 44 strikeouts); Athletics: Ken Waldichuk (1-2, 7.25 ERA, 1.75 WHIP, 31 strikeouts)
NEW YORK (AP) — Rookie Anthony Volpe hit his first career grand slam to cap a seven-run fifth inning and the New York Yankees pulled away for an 11-3 rout of the Oakland Athletics on Wednesday to complete their first series sweep this season.
Athletics meet the Yankees after Diaz’s 3-home run game
May 10, 2023 GMTOakland Athletics (8-29, fifth in the AL West) vs. New York Yankees (20-17, fifth in the AL East)
New York; Wednesday, 12:35 p.m. EDT
PITCHING PROBABLES: Athletics: Kyle Muller (1-2, 6.62 ERA, 1.94 WHIP, 21 strikeouts); Yankees: Jhony Brito (2-3, 6.07 ERA, 1.46 WHIP, 19 strikeouts)
A’s rookie Jordan Diaz hits 3 homers at Yankee Stadium
May 10, 2023 GMTNEW YORK (AP) — Jordan Diaz picked the perfect place to make a name for himself: Yankee Stadium.
The little-known Oakland Athletics rookie launched three home runs Tuesday night in a 10-5 loss to the New York Yankees, joining Héctor López as the only second basemen in franchise history to accomplish the feat.
Judge activated off IL by Yankees after missing 10 games
May 9, 2023 GMTNEW YORK (AP) — Aaron Judge was reinstated from the injured list by the New York Yankees and the record-setting slugger was back in right field batting second Tuesday night against the Oakland Athletics.
ESPN’s Anderson apologizes for mocking Whitecloud’s name
May 9, 2023 GMTESPN “SportsCenter” anchor John Anderson apologized to Zach Whitecloud, a First Nation member in Canada, on Tuesday after comparing the Vegas Golden Knights defenseman's last name to toilet paper the previous night.
Yankees host the Athletics, try to continue home win streak
May 9, 2023 GMTOakland Athletics (8-28, fifth in the AL West) vs. New York Yankees (19-17, fifth in the AL East)
New York; Tuesday, 7:05 p.m. EDT
PITCHING PROBABLES: Athletics: Drew Rucinski (0-2, 7.71 ERA, 2.25 WHIP, four strikeouts); Yankees: Clarke Schmidt (0-3, 5.83 ERA, 1.71 WHIP, 36 strikeouts)
Hicks snaps slump with 1st homer as Yankees top A’s 7-2
May 9, 2023 GMTNEW YORK (AP) — Aaron Hicks broke out of his season-long slump with a two-run homer and the New York Yankees went deep four times to beat the Oakland Athletics 7-2 on Monday night.
Gleyber Torres hit a tiebreaking solo drive in the sixth inning against former Yankees lefty JP Sears (0-3).
Yankees host the Athletics in first of 3-game series
May 8, 2023 GMTOakland Athletics (8-27, fifth in the AL West) vs. New York Yankees (18-17, fifth in the AL East)
New York; Monday, 7:05 p.m. EDT
PITCHING PROBABLES: Athletics: JP Sears (0-2, 5.06 ERA, 1.19 WHIP, 34 strikeouts); Yankees: Nestor Cortes (3-2, 4.91 ERA, 1.18 WHIP, 35 strikeouts)
Vida Blue, led Oakland to 3 World Series titles, dies at 73
May 8, 2023 GMTVida Blue, a hard-throwing left-hander who became one of baseball’s biggest draws in the early 1970s and helped lead the brash A’s to three straight World Series titles before his career was derailed by drug problems, died Saturday, according to the team.
Perez homers, Royals avoid sweep in 5-1 win over A’s
May 7, 2023 GMTKANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Salvador Perez homered and the Kansas City Royals beat the Oakland Athletics 5-1 on Sunday to avoid being swept in the series between teams with the worst records in the major leagues.
Royals host Oakland Athletics, look to break home slide
May 7, 2023 GMTOakland Athletics (8-26, fifth in the AL West) vs. Kansas City Royals (8-26, fifth in the AL Central)
Kansas City, Missouri; Sunday, 2:10 p.m. EDT
PITCHING PROBABLES: Athletics: Mason Miller (0-1, 3.52 ERA, .98 WHIP, 17 strikeouts); Royals: Ryan Yarbrough (0-4, 7.40 ERA, 1.50 WHIP, 12 strikeouts)
A’s beat Royals 5-4, win back-to-back for 1st time
May 7, 2023 GMTKANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — The Oakland Athletics won consecutive games for the first time this season as Ryan Noda had a triple and double, reaching base four times in a 5-4 win over the Kansas City Royals on Saturday night.
A’s broadcaster suspended after apparent racial slur
May 6, 2023 GMTOakland Athletics broadcaster Glen Kuiper has been suspended after uttering what sounded like a racial slur while describing a trip to the Negro Leagues Baseball Museum.
NBC Sports California said in a statement Saturday that Kuiper will remain off the air until a review of what happened during Friday night's broadcast is completed.
Yankees slugger Judge expected back Tuesday from hip injury
May 6, 2023 GMTST. PETERBURG, Fla. (AP) — New York Yankees manager Aaron Boone expects slugger Aaron Judge will return from a right hip strain for Tuesday night's game against the Oakland Athletics.
Judge worked out Saturday at the team's minor league complex in Tampa, Florida, about 30 minutes from where the Yankees were playing the Rays.
Athletics play the Royals leading series 1-0
May 6, 2023 GMTOakland Athletics (7-26, fifth in the AL West) vs. Kansas City Royals (8-25, fifth in the AL Central)
Kansas City, Missouri; Saturday, 7:10 p.m. EDT
PITCHING PROBABLES: Athletics: Ken Waldichuk (0-2, 7.26 ERA, 1.65 WHIP, 25 strikeouts); Royals: Brady Singer (2-3, 8.49 ERA, 1.52 WHIP, 29 strikeouts)
A’s broadcaster apologizes after apparent racial slur
May 6, 2023 GMTKANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Oakland Athletics broadcaster Glen Kuiper apologized after uttering what sounded like a racial slur while describing a trip to the Negro Leagues Baseball Museum.
In a pregame segment on NBC Sports California before the A's played the Kansas City Royals on Friday night, Kuiper talked about a trip to the museum with colleague Dallas Braden but seemingly mispronounced the word “negro,” making it sound instead like a slur.
Rooker, Laureano go back-to-back as A’s outslug Royals 12-8
May 6, 2023 GMTKANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Brent Rooker and Ramón Laureano hit back-to-back homers, Ryan Noda drove in three runs and the Oakland Athletics outslugged the Kansas City Royals 12-8 on Friday night in a matchup between the bottom two teams in baseball.
Athletics visit the Royals to open 3-game series
May 5, 2023 GMTOakland Athletics (6-26, fifth in the AL West) vs. Kansas City Royals (8-24, fifth in the AL Central)
Kansas City, Missouri; Friday, 8:10 p.m. EDT
PITCHING PROBABLES: Athletics: Kyle Muller (0-2, 6.28 ERA, 1.92 WHIP, 20 strikeouts); Royals: Brad Keller (2-2, 3.56 ERA, 1.58 WHIP, 24 strikeouts)
Trammell, Kirby help Mariners complete sweep vs. Athletics
May 4, 2023 GMTOAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — Taylor Trammell homered for the second time in five days since coming off the injured list and drove in three runs as the Seattle Mariners beat the Oakland Athletics 5-3 Thursday to extend their winning streak to four games and complete a series sweep.