Latest Athletics News (2024)

Outfielder's breakout continues after Harris' career-best start vs. Toronto

OAKLAND -- JJ Bleday was part of an A’s offense that was completely flustered by Chris Bassitt, whose only run allowed through eight dominant innings on Friday night came on a wild pitch. So to celebrate the departure of the Blue Jays starter on Fireworks Night at the Coliseum, Bleday

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OAKLAND -- JP Sears was in grave danger of letting Thursday’s start get out of hand early. The Mariners were threatening to put up a crooked number on Sears by loading the bases with no outs in the third inning and the top of their lineup coming up. After Dylan

Kotsay reminded of 2004 All-Star teammate as No. 11 prospect takes perfect game into 7th

OAKLAND -- Early on in the A's 2-1 win over the Mariners on Wednesday, a highlight video on the Coliseum scoreboard showcased a brilliant shutout thrown by Tim Hudson against the Blue Jays in the very same stadium exactly 20 years to the date. Manager Mark Kotsay had a premier

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OAKLAND -- Mitch Spence envisioned himself finally getting a shot to pitch in a big league rotation this season when the A’s selected him first overall last December in the Rule 5 Draft. After all, starting is all he’d done for most of his Minor League career in the Yankees’

Ten months after the Pirates selected him with the No. 1 overall pick in the 2023 Draft, Paul Skenes arrived in Pittsburgh and immediately asserted himself as one of the best pitchers in the big leagues. Two other first-rounders from the Class of '23 preceded him to the Majors, with

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ATLANTA -- Coming off an up-and-down 2023 rookie campaign in which he flashed an electric arm, Luis Medina excited the A’s about his potential in year two as a big leaguer. That optimism took a devastating blow in Spring Training, when a freak injury while stepping off the mound during

Discussions of hitting prospects typically involve a breakdown of tools and skills. Who has the most raw power? Who has the best feel to hit? Even with the advent of so much more data, these evaluations often provide at least a little subjectivity. Imagine if, in one day, you could

Schuemann matches Andujar with four hits in an 11-run outburst by Oakland

ATLANTA -- The A’s were excited about the prospect of Miguel Andujar and Brent Rooker forming a potent threat in the middle of their order this season. A knee injury that sidelined Andujar near the end of Spring Training prevented the A’s from seeing the duo perform together through the

Lou Gehrig's life and legacy continue to be remembered and celebrated more than 80 years after his passing. Now, baseball fans of all teams have an opportunity to keep his memory alive while also giving hope to those fighting the disease that took his life. Starting Sunday, June 2, to

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ATLANTA -- JP Sears has proven to be “Mr. Consistent” for the A’s as the only rotation member yet to miss a start over the past two seasons. So amid the chaos of a 26-day stretch that has seen six pitchers land on the injured list, who else could the

Lefty takes early flight to make first start of season and delivers 5 2/3 strong innings

ST. PETERSBURG -- A’s left-hander Hogan Harris had one of his best performances as a big leaguer Thursday as he allowed one earned run (three total) over 5 2/3 innings in Oakland’s 6-5 loss in 12 innings to the Rays. That’s a stellar outing from someone making his first MLB

Just a few years ago, the scouting industry and, as a result, those of us who cover the Draft, would just about be in “Go” mode. The recently completed conference tournaments used to be the last looks decision-makers would get at the college crop in a class. Perhaps area scouts

Whether you need to see how Aaron Judge will follow up his historically huge May or track Elly De La Cruz's push for 100 stolen bases, there’s plenty of exciting baseball left to be played in 2024. Now, you can follow the action on MLB.TV for a new low price.

ST. PETERSBURG -- In a game dominated by defense, the A’s were up to the task on Wednesday against the Rays at Tropicana Field. Rangy catches in the outfield. Smooth picks in the infield. A heads-up play at home plate. The A’s defense, which has not been their strong suit

With just over six weeks before the Cleveland Guardians make the first selection of the 2024 Draft, MLB Pipeline has a newly expanded, and re-ranked Top 200 Draft prospects list to digest. A lot can happen between now and then in terms of figuring out who goes where, and there

At the beginning of this month, we took a look at the hottest hitting prospects for each team. Now it’s time to shine a light on the arms. Here are the hottest pitching prospects for each organization for the month of May, as of Wednesday. Some have been lights out

In third MLB start, rookie takes no-no into sixth and throws career-high 98 pitches

ST. PETERSBURG -- Mitch Spence was being pushed to his limit and probably a little beyond. The A’s rookie didn’t complete five innings or throw more than 77 pitches in either of his first two Major League starts. Through five innings during Oakland’s 3-0 victory Tuesday against the Rays at