Oakland Athletics News

The Athletics, currently 61-91 and coming off back-to-back losses, are struggling to find consistency as they prepare for another matchup against the Rays. Despite a rocky start from Brady Basso, the bullpen has been a bright spot, keeping the Rays scoreless in recent outings. Offensively, Lawrence Butler has been a standout with a 1.164 OPS over the last week, while Shea Langeliers continues his 12-game hitting streak, providing some hope for a turnaround. 💪 The team looks to bounce back in...

Fanarchy Field Notes • Athletics starter Brady Basso worked 2 2/3 innings, allowing 4 earned runs with 0 strikeouts. • Tommy White and Henry Bolte both went deep in the third, each hitting solo homers. The power surge cut the deficit, but it wasn't enough to turn the tide. 💥 • Shea Langeliers added a run in the sixth with a single, bringing Jeff McNeil home. Still trailing, the Athletics showed some fight late in the game. • Despite the offensive flashes, the Athletics couldn't overcome the...

The Athletics, with a 61-90 record, are coming off a loss and face the Tampa Bay Rays next. Lawrence Butler has been a bright spot, showcasing power with three homers and a 1.068 OPS over the past week, while Max Muncy contributed a solid .364 average. Despite these individual performances, the team’s overall trajectory remains challenging as they navigate the final stretch of the season. 🏟️ Playoff odds: 0% — With the Athletics 15.5 games back in the Wild Card race, postseason hopes have...

Fanarchy Field Notes • Junior Caminero's walk-off solo homer in the 9th gave the Rays a 2-1 lead and marked his AL-best 41st home run. What a way to finish! ⚾ • Jack Perkins was stellar for the Athletics, tossing 6.2 innings with 8 strikeouts and no earned runs, but it wasn't enough to secure a win. • Griffin Jax was equally impressive for Tampa Bay, pitching 5 scoreless innings while striking out 7, keeping the A's off balance all night. • Alika Williams managed a double and drove in the only...

Athletics Series Preview: Tampa Bay Rays First game: @ Tampa Bay Rays on September 15, 2026 Opponent: 90-59, 1 in AL East The Athletics face a Tampa Bay Rays squad riding a three-game winning streak and sitting atop the AL East with a 90-59 record. Expect Griffin Jax, Nick Martinez, and Drew Rasmussen to take the mound, each bringing their own set of challenges. The Rays bullpen is bolstered by Brody Hopkins, whose debut was electric despite some hiccups, and Chandler Simpson's knack for small...

The Athletics, coming off a win, are showcasing some power at the plate with Lawrence Butler and Donovan Walton leading the charge. Butler's recent ninth-inning heroics, including a two-run homer, highlight the team's offensive potential, despite their 61-89 record. As they prepare to face the Tampa Bay Rays, the Athletics will look to maintain their offensive momentum and build on their recent success. ⚾️💣

Fanarchy Field Notes • Lawrence Butler's late-game heroics propelled the Athletics, as he hit a two-run homer in the 9th to secure an 8-7 victory. Just when we needed it! ⚾ • Zack Gelof set the tone early with a solo homer in the 1st, followed by Butler's blast, giving us a quick 2-0 lead. • Jacob Lopez struggled in his start, allowing 5 runs across 3.2 innings, but the bullpen held strong, led by Elvis Alvarado's perfect inning of relief. • Randy Arozarena was a thorn in our side, belting two...