Who is pitching for the Athletics today?

J.T. Ginn (0-1, 4.30 ERA) vs Andrew Painter (1-3, 5.28 ERA). First pitch at 06:40 PM EDT.

What channel is the Athletics game on today?

Today's game airs on NBCSCA, NBCSP. First pitch at 06:40 PM EDT.

Oakland Athletics Daily Update
May 7, 2026

Q: What is the Oakland Athletics record in 2026?

The Oakland Athletics are 18-18, 1st in the AL West.

The Oakland Athletics are 18-18, 1st in the AL West. Yesterday, the Athletics came up short against the Philadelphia Phillies 3-6 at Citizens Bank Park. Today they play the Philadelphia Phillies at 06:40 PM EDT on NBCSCA, NBCSP.

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Nothing to panic about here. Down by 3 last night. That result hits the score hard. Compounding things, allowing 6.1 runs per game drags the whole score down.

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Athletics Game Today

Opponent:	Philadelphia Phillies (17-20)
Location:	Citizens Bank Park
First Pitch:	06:40 PM EDT
Pitching Matchup:	J.T. Ginn (0-1, 4.30 ERA) vs Andrew Painter (1-3, 5.28 ERA)
TV Broadcast:	NBCSCA, NBCSP
Forecast:	☁️ Overcast, 64°F, Wind 7 mph

Athletics Score & Recap

Yesterday, the Athletics came up short against the Philadelphia Phillies 3-6 at Citizens Bank Park.

	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	R	H	E
	0	0	1	0	1	1	0	0	0	3	7	1
	0	0	0	0	1	1	0	4		6	12	0

Highlights

Tyler Soderstrom went 1-4 with 1 HR and 1 RBI.

Athletics Record & Standings

AL West

Team	W	L	PCT	GB	STRK
Athletics	18	18	.500		L2
Mariners	18	20	.474	1.0	W1
Rangers	17	19	.472	1.0	W1
Angels	15	23	.395	4.0	W2
Astros	15	23	.395	4.0	L1

Oakland Athletics are 3-4 in their last 7 games, with a -10 run differential.

Athletics Player Stats & Leaders

Batting Leaders

Player	HR	AVG	OPS	RBI
26 Carlos Cortes	4	.372	1.052	13
16 Nick Kurtz	5	.252	.823	17
21 Tyler Soderstrom	5	.217	.735	20

Pitching Leaders

Pitcher	W-L	ERA	WHIP	IP
45 Aaron Civale	3-1	2.95	1.34	36.2
59 Jeffrey Springs	3-2	3.89	1.14	44.0
40 Luis Severino	2-3	4.15	1.48	43.1

Hot Hitters

Player	Streak
22 Jeff McNeil	5 hits, 5 RBI, .455 AVG in last 3 games
15 Jonah Heim	2 hits, 1 HR, 6 RBI, .182 AVG in last 3 games
21 Tyler Soderstrom	4 hits, 2 HR, 2 RBI, .364 AVG in last 3 games

Hot Pitchers

Pitcher	Streak
40 Luis Severino	7.0 IP, 8 K, 1 ER in dominant recent start

Athletics News

The Athletics have hit a rough patch, dropping another close game to the Phillies 6-3, marking their second consecutive loss and further muddying their record back to .500 at 18-18. Despite a solid outing from Jeffrey Springs, who left with a one-run lead, the bullpen faltered, allowing three runs in the later innings,just another chapter in a frustrating season where late-game meltdowns have become all too familiar. In roster news, Tyler Ferguson has been designated for assignment, making room for Brooks Kriske, as the A's continue to shuffle pieces in search of stability. Meanwhile, hope flickers with the impressive power display from prospect Henry Bolte, whose 479-foot homer is a reminder of the future potential this team holds, even as they grapple with their present struggles.

Sources

Athleticsnation · 5h ago

A’s Blow Late Lead, Fall To Phillies 6-3

This one stings. The Athletics had the lead for the majority of the game in Philadelphia this evening but a late-inning rally by the Phillies sunk the A’s as they dropped their second straight contest and their third in the last four games. Now back at .500 the team has got to get a win […]

Athleticsnation · 8h ago

Game #36: A’s at Phillies Game Thread

The A’s got smacked last night in the first game of the series last night. They now get another chance to get a win in Philadelphia and set up a potential series-deciding contest for Thursday evening. It’ll be left-handed Jeffrey Springs on the mound tonight. He recently got through a rough patch that included a […]

Mlbtraderumors · 9h ago

Athletics Designate Tyler Ferguson For Assignment

The Athletics announced that right-hander Tyler Ferguson has been designated for assignment. That opens a 40-man roster spot for right-hander Brooks Kriske, who had his contract selected earlier today. Ferguson, 32, has been on the club’s 40-man roster for almost exactly two years. The A’s selected his contract on May 7th of 2024. He took […]

Mlbtraderumors · 12h ago

Athletics Select Brooks Kriske

The Athletics announced that they have selected the contract of right-hander Brooks Kriske. Fellow righty Tyler Ferguson was optioned to Triple-A Las Vegas in a corresponding active roster move. A 40-man move will be necessary to open a spot for Kriske. Martín Gallegos of MLB.com reported earlier that Kriske would be called up. Kriske, 32, […]

MLB.com · 3h ago

Bullpen's rough patch continues as A's can't back up Springs' strong start

PHILADELPHIA -- Jeffrey Springs handed the ball to Athletics manager Mark Kotsay during the sixth inning and walked off the mound at Citizens Bank Park holding a one-run lead. Two innings later, the A’s were trailing by three. This is a scenario that has played out far too often for

MLB.com · 1h ago

Bolte out of the blue: A's prospect's 479-foot homer is the longest at any level in 2026

Henry Bolte has been known to launch a ball over a fence on occasion. Or in this case, over just about everything. The A's No. 5 prospect hammered a 479-foot long ball, the longest on record by Statcast at any level -- in the Majors or the Minors -- this

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May 7, 2026

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