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Three Things To Watch For The Athletics In June

Another year, another tough month of May that saw the Athletics struggle and knock us down in the standings. It wasn’t as bad as last year when the team lost pretty much every game that month but it was a tough month for the Athletics regardless. Big changes are on the horizon as the team […]

A’s Unravel in Series and Homestand Finale

The Athletics and New York Yankees closed out their weekend series on a beautiful Sunday afternoon at Sutter Health Park. The Yankees capitalized on another horrible start from A’s pitcher Jacob Lopez, scoring 13 runs in one inning and then holding off the A’s late comeback attempt to prevail 13-8, winning the series and moving […]

Game #59: Yankees at Athletics Game Thread

This afternoon, the Athletics and New York Yankees will match-up in the rubber-game of their three-game series at West Sacramento’s Sutter Health Park. In the wake of dropping the series-opener 8-2, the A’s rebounded last night, evening up the series with a 6-4 victory. Home runs from left fielder Tyler Soderstrom, catcher Shea Langeliers and […]

Game #58: Yankees at Athletics Game Thread

The A’s lost in epic fashion last night but it’s time to get back into the win column. How will the team respond to a tough loss? It’s J.T Ginn getting the start tonight. Let’s hope he can keep his strong season going. The A’s lineup: The Yankees meanwhile have this lineup set for tonight: […]

The A’s Inability To Play Well At Home Is Embarrassing

Don’t chalk it up to the mound, the sun, the wind, the crowds, or the clubhouse facilities. They are the same for both teams and if anything, the A’s should have a “home field advantage” in being more accustomed to the conditions. No, the A’s poor play at home appears to be a mental block […]

A’s No Match for Yankees in Series-opener Defeat

The Athletics and New York Yankees kicked off a three-game weekend series tonight in Sacramento. The A’s entered the game trying to end a three-game losing streak, while the Yankees sought to make it five-straight wins. The “Bronx Bombers” took the lead before most fans had reached their seats and did not look back, earning […]

Game #57: Athletics vs. Yankees Game Thread

The Athletics had a much-needed day off yesterday to reset and, hopefully, figure out how to play better at home. The team opened its latest homestand by being swept in three games by the Seattle Mariners, who knocked the A’s out of first place in the American League West for the first time in several […]

Athletics Early MLB Draft Preview

While the Athletics are trying to win games at the MLB level, their scouts and front-office executives are preparing for the 2026 MLB Draft, which will take place July 11–13 in Philadelphia. For the sixth straight year, the draft will set the stage for MLB’s All-Star Game, scheduled for July 14. With this summer marking […]

Elephant Rumblings: Yankees are Coming to town

The A’s need to use the day off to regroup before the New York Yankees open their series at Sutter Health Park on Friday. The Yankees have the second-best record in the American League and are 2 ½ games behind the Tampa Bay Rays in the American League East going into Wednesday’s matchup. On Tuesday […]

Game #56, Athletics vs. Mariners Game Thread

Hoping to avoid a sweep at the hands of American League West Rival Seattle Mariners, the A’s take the field today at Sutter Health Park for game three of the three game set. Despite dropping the first two games, the A’s remain half a game ahead of the Mariners and a game and a half […]

Elephant Rumblings: A’s Pitching Wave is Here

Happy Wednesday A’s Fans! Over the past few years, the Athletics have built one of the most exciting young offensive cores in baseball, largely comprising players drafted and developed by the team. Guys like Jacob Wilson and Nick Kurtz did not need much minor league development time, while the likes of Tyler Soderstrom, Lawrence Butler […]

A’s lose to Mariners 4-1, Kurtz Streak ends with O-fer

After dropping the series opener to the visiting Seattle Mariners, the A’s hoped to rebound in game two of the three-game set. Gage Jump, the 23-year-old lefty, was called up from Las Vegas for the game today. He tossed a clean first inning, striking out 2 of the first three batters he faced. Unfortunately, Jump […]

Game # 55, Athletics vs. Mariners Game Thread

After dropping the series opener to the visiting Seattle Mariners, the A’s hope to rebound in game two of the three-game set. The Athletics, at 27-27 remain in first place in the American League West a game and a half over the Mariners who are right behind them in second place. The A’s hope to […]

Elephant Rumblings: Wilson Progressing In Rehab

Happy Memorial Day everyone! The A’s have been without starting shortstop Jacob Wilson for a couple weeks at this point thanks to the 24-year-old hurting his shoulder on a diving play. Dislocating your shoulder is never fun, especially for a player than literally needs it on every play he makes. He’s now taking swings with […]

Game #54: Mariners at Athletics Game Thread

Happy Memorial Day everyone! The A’s are back at home and return to the friendly confines of Sutter Health Park still in first place in their division after a 4-3 road trip. Now the team will go head-to-head against the team that won the AL West last year and are hot on our heels this […]

What The Mariners’ Slow First 1/3 Means For The AL West

Pre-season prognosticators were virtually unanimous: The Seattle Mariners will win the AL West. And they may well do so, but if they win the division it will not be on the strength of the season’s first 1/3. The Mariners completed their 54th game yesterday, an 8-6 loss to the Royals that left them 25-29 for […]

Elephant Rumblings: Get Ready For The Mariners

Welcome to another week A’s fans! The A’s wrapped up their Southern California road trip yesterday with a win against the Padres. That wrapped up a 4-2 road trip, They went 3-1 against the Angels but probably should have gotten a sweep with how well they played. That lone loss came in the game J.T. […]

A’s Win In San Diego, Beat Padres 5-2

The A’s lost the first two games of their weekend series against the Padres but managed to salvage the finale. They beat the Padres in the finale thanks to some early scoring and quality pitching all around, maintaining their AL West lead and heading home back to Sacramento on a winning note. It didn’t take […]

Game #53: Athletics at Padres Game Thread

The A’s are down to their last chance to get a win in San Diego after losing the first two games of this weekend series. They’ve dropped back down to .500 and though they start the day in first place in the AL West their lead could drop down to just a half-game s if […]

A’s Drop Second Straight To Padres 2-0

San Diego has not been kind to the Athletics. They dropped the first game of the weekend series last night and fell again this evening 2-0, ensuring a series loss for our squad and dropping the team back to the .500 mark at 26-26. Now the Athletics will have their backs against the wall tomorrow […]