Ginn continues to shine with 10th quality start in return from IL
CINCINNATI – J.T. Ginn spun around and let out a roar in the direction of center field following his strikeout of Dane Myers before walking off the mound on Tuesday night. It was an exclamation mark to what was a successful return from the 15-day injured list for Ginn in
Kurtz lands back on IL for reaggravated right thumb
CINCINNATI – All-Star first baseman and reigning American League Rookie of the Year Nick Kurtz landed back on the 10-day injured list for the second time in the span of a month after a visit with Dr. Steven Shin in Los Angeles on Monday led to a diagnosis of an
A's mostly quiet at Deadline, deal for RHP Johnson from Philly
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Wilson (knee) out of lineup, but not for long; Kurtz to visit hand specialist
WEST SACRAMENTO – Nick Kurtz and Jacob Wilson were both out of the lineup for Sunday’s 11-0 loss against the Tigers at Sutter Health Park, and the longer-term outlook appears a bit clearer for one than the other.
Ornelas makes A's debut, Thomas optioned, Zhuang DFA'd
WEST SACRAMENTO – The Athletics shook up their roster a bit ahead of Friday’s 13-1 series-opening loss to the Tigers at Sutter Health Park. Joining the A’s from Triple-A Las Vegas was infielder Jonathan Ornelas, who signed a Minor League deal with the club last week and got off to
Butler embraces role as A's 'unc' amid vet injuries
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Barnett impresses in first start of year, but A's can't pull out the win
WEST SACRAMENTO -- The Athletics had some of the ingredients required to secure a series split with the Red Sox on Thursday night, from the offense jumping out to an early three-run lead against Sonny Gray to Mason Barnett turning in a solid outing as he stepped back into a
Kurtz's MRI comes back clean after getting hit on the forearm
WEST SACRAMENTO – The baseball gods finally showed some mercy on the Athletics for once amid this injury-riddled season. Fearing another potential stint on the injured list for Nick Kurtz less than a week since he came off it after he exited Wednesday’s game against the Red Sox with a
Kurtz (forearm contusion) to undergo additional testing after HBP forces exit
WEST SACRAMENTO -- Less than a week since returning from the injured list, Nick Kurtz might be looking at another stint. Facing left-hander Patrick Sandoval in the bottom of the first inning of Wednesday’s 4-2 loss to the Red Sox in 10 innings at Sutter Health Park, Kurtz was struck
Jump-Serven battery proves to be all-around winning combo
WEST SACRAMENTO -- Gage Jump’s arrival came with such high expectations as one of the more hyped prospects to make his way through the Athletics’ system in quite some time that you almost forget he was only making his 12th Major League start on Tuesday.
Injured prospect Lasko provides encouraging health update
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Langeliers will undergo season-ending meniscus surgery
WEST SACRAMENTO – If there was one player the Athletics figured would be exempt from this injury plague they have faced all year, it’s Shea Langeliers, their tough-as-nails catcher who, prior to last season, had never spent time on the injured list. Turns out, even Langeliers is not immune from
After Futures Game, could A's top prospects be in The Show soon?
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A's already depleted pitching staff loses Ginn to IL as tough stretch continues
PHOENIX -- Another day, another key player for the Athletics lost to injury. J.T. Ginn landed on the injured list before Wednesday’s 15-5 loss to the D-backs at Chase Field, joining right-hander Mark Leiter Jr. and hot-hitting infielder Joshua Kuroda-Grauer, who were placed on the IL Tuesday.
Kuroda-Grauer resting comfortably after emergency surgery
PHOENIX -- The incredible start to Joshua Kuroda-Grauer’s Major League career will have to take an unfortunate pause. After exiting Monday night’s 5-2 Athletics victory over the D-backs due to a testicular contusion that resulted from fouling off a pitch, Kuroda-Grauer was sent to St. Joseph’s Hospital in Phoenix, where
A's 1st-rounder Burress takes BP with team: 'It almost doesn’t feel real'
PHOENIX -- Drew Burress sat at a locker inside the Athletics’ clubhouse, chatting it up next to infielder Tommy White. Situated at a locker to Burress’ far right was left-hander Gage Jump, while first baseman Nick Kurtz sat at a locker on the opposite side, to his left. All four
Kuroda-Grauer departs with injury after hitting 1st career homer
PHOENIX -- The night a player hits his first Major League home run is one he will always remember. For Joshua Kuroda-Grauer, his special day will also be somewhat of a painful memory.
A's sign 2026 first-round Draft pick Burress, second-rounder Edwards
PHOENIX -- The start of a six-game road trip on Monday for the Athletics doubled as a big signing day for several of the club’s 2026 Draft picks. Headlining the wave of signings were the A’s first- and second-round selections from this year’s MLB Draft. Eighth overall pick, Georgia Tech
Another 'step in the right direction' for Lopez in hunt to regain rookie form
WEST SACRAMENTO – Optioned to Triple-A Las Vegas following his last start in May after getting shelled for seven runs in two innings, Jacob Lopez vowed to go down and “figure out” the struggles that had plagued him early in the season. Back on the mound for his first Major
Mulder, Darling, Norris, Ginn: A's righty in rare air after 2nd no-hit bid
WEST SACRAMENTO – The Athletics returned from the All-Star break fully believing they are still capable of turning this season around. Before that could happen, they desperately just needed a win, something that had eluded them for over two weeks. Mired in a brutal 10-game losing streak, it was going
A's add Minor League arm Moffett, deal Civale to Cubs
WEST SACRAMENTO -- The Athletics acquired Minor League right-hander Aiden Moffett from the Cubs on Saturday in exchange for right-hander Aaron Civale, who was designated for assignment on Wednesday. Moffett, 22, signed with the Cubs in 2025 as an undrafted free agent. Previously a college teammate of current A’s Gage
White picks up first MLB hit in debut, but A's skid reaches 10 games
WEST SACRAMENTO -- Seeking a spark as they returned from the All-Star break amid a dreadful nine-game losing streak, the Athletics made a flurry of roster moves on their first day back.
Forst addresses state of A's, possible Deadline approach ahead of second half
WEST SACRAMENTO -- Amid what has been a brutal stretch for the Athletics over the past few weeks, general manager David Forst met with reporters on Thursday to address the state of the team ahead of its return from the All-Star break.
What will the Athletics do leading up to Trade Deadline after cold streak?
This isn’t exactly the position that the Athletics expected themselves to be in. During Spring Training, the A’s made it clear that 2026 was the year in which they hoped to ascend into true playoff contention. About five months later, though, they limped into the All-Star break on a nine-game
A’s dismiss pitching coach Scott Emerson
WEST SACRAMENTO -- Heading into the All-Star break on a brutal nine-game losing streak, the Athletics dismissed pitching coach Scott Emerson on Monday. Emerson was a longtime staple of the A’s organization, joining as a Minor League pitching coach in 2002 and coaching at several of the club’s affiliates for