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The A's biggest need could be filled by the Blue Jays at the deadline
06/25/2026

The A's biggest need could be filled by the Blue Jays at the deadline

Jeff Hoffman's 4.84 ERA doesn't tell the whole story. A 99th-percentile strikeout rate, 2.99 xERA and a dominant June make him a compelling trade deadline target for the A's

Elvis Alvarado's closer role is in jeopardy, Wilson leaves Wednesday's game
06/25/2026

Elvis Alvarado's closer role is in jeopardy, Wilson leaves Wednesday's game

Another night in San Francisco, another set of problems. Elvis Alvarado's closer experiment may be nearing its end, Jacob Wilson is hurt again, and the A's bullpen answer remains elusive

A's place Zack Gelof on 10-Day IL, call up Alika Williams
06/25/2026

A's place Zack Gelof on 10-Day IL, call up Alika Williams

The A's placed Zack Gelof on the 10-day injured list Thursday with a hand contusion, calling up Alika Williams to fill the roster spot amid a growing injury crunch

Joey Meneses started the year 0-for-19. Now he's back in the big leagues and looking at a chunk of playing time after a ...
06/23/2026

Joey Meneses started the year 0-for-19. Now he's back in the big leagues and looking at a chunk of playing time after a scorching hot June.

Joey Meneses went 0-for-19 to start 2026 but has turned his season around in Triple-A, batting .395 with 26 RBI in June to earn a call-up with the A's

How the reality of Las Vegas Ballpark could shape A's player development
06/23/2026

How the reality of Las Vegas Ballpark could shape A's player development

A's manager Mark Kotsay and Matt Krook break down the challenges of pitching at Las Vegas Ballpark — and what it could mean for how the organization develops its top pitching prospects going forward

"They want prime years at a cheaper rate." A's players push back on MLB's latest CBA proposal.
06/23/2026

"They want prime years at a cheaper rate." A's players push back on MLB's latest CBA proposal.

Zack Gelof, Max Muncy and Henry Bolte on why MLB's CBA counterproposal is a non-starter — and what the players are actually fighting for.

Hogan Harris may have found a new level
06/13/2026

Hogan Harris may have found a new level

Hogan Harris posted a 1.93 ERA over his last nine appearances for the A's. His explanation for the turnaround doesn't quite match the data

The A’s have needed a closer all season and Elvis Alvarado may have just answered the call. After three dominant appeara...
06/11/2026

The A’s have needed a closer all season and Elvis Alvarado may have just answered the call. After three dominant appearances, the numbers tell a very different story than April.

After being optioned to Triple-A earlier this season, Elvis Alvarado has returned as the frontrunner for the A's closer job with three dominant appearances

The A's No. 4 prospect, 20-year-old Wei-En Lin is headed to Triple-A Las Vegas. Just how rare is it for a pitcher so you...
06/06/2026

The A's No. 4 prospect, 20-year-old Wei-En Lin is headed to Triple-A Las Vegas. Just how rare is it for a pitcher so young to be on the doorstep of the big leagues?

Earlier this week, left-hander Wei-En Lin was awarded Texas League Pitcher of the Month honors after going 2-1 with a 1.78 ERA across five starts (30.1 innings). In that span he struck out 26 and walked just four. 

A's recall Elvis Alvarado, DFA Joel Kuhnel
06/05/2026

A's recall Elvis Alvarado, DFA Joel Kuhnel

The A's designated Joel Kuhnel for assignment and recalled Elvis Alvarado from Triple-A Las Vegas Friday, a move driven as much by stuff+ grades as by last night's bullpen meltdown against the Cubs

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