What is the Oakland Athletics record in 2026?

The Oakland Athletics are 19-18, 1st in the AL West.

Who is pitching for the Athletics today?

Jacob Lopez (2-2, 6.60 ERA) vs Kyle Bradish (1-4, 5.03 ERA). First pitch at 07:05 PM EDT.

What channel is the Athletics game on today?

Today's game airs on MASN, NBCSCA. First pitch at 07:05 PM EDT.

Oakland Athletics News & Updates

May 08, 2026

The Oakland Athletics were 19-18, 1st in the AL West. Yesterday, the Athletics crushed the Philadelphia Phillies 12-1 at Citizens Bank Park.

Athletics Daily Vibe Check

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last night's win

Cruising at a nice clip. Last night's win by 11 gives the score a boost. Pulling the other way, the mound has been a liability at 6.0 RA/G.

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Athletics Game on May 08

Opponent:	Baltimore Orioles (17-21)
Location:	Oriole Park at Camden Yards
First Pitch:	07:05 PM EDT
Pitching Matchup:	Jacob Lopez (2-2, 6.60 ERA) vs Kyle Bradish (1-4, 5.03 ERA)
TV Broadcast:	MASN, NBCSCA
Forecast:	☁️ Overcast, 56°F, Wind 7 mph

Athletics Score & Recap

Yesterday, the Athletics crushed the Philadelphia Phillies 12-1 at Citizens Bank Park.

	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	R	H	E
	4	0	3	1	2	0	2	0	0	12	13	0
	0	0	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	1	6	0

Highlights

Brent Rooker went 2-4 with 1 HR and 3 RBI.
Zack Gelof went 2-5 with 1 HR and 3 RBI.
Shea Langeliers went 2-5 with 1 HR and 2 RBI.
Jacob Wilson went 1-4 with 1 HR and 2 RBI.

Athletics Record & Standings

AL West

Team	W	L	PCT	GB	STRK
Athletics	19	18	.514		W1
Mariners	18	20	.474	1.5	W1
Rangers	17	20	.459	2.0	L1
Angels	15	23	.395	4.5	W2
Astros	15	23	.395	4.5	L1

Oakland Athletics are 3-4 in their last 7 games, with a -2 run differential.

Athletics Player Stats & Leaders

Batting Leaders

Player	HR	AVG	OPS	RBI
23 Shea Langeliers	11	.338	1.031	20
26 Carlos Cortes	4	.373	1.037	14
16 Nick Kurtz	5	.252	.818	18

Pitching Leaders

Pitcher	W-L	ERA	WHIP	IP
45 Aaron Civale	3-1	2.95	1.34	36.2
35 J.T. Ginn	1-1	3.62	1.13	37.1
59 Jeffrey Springs	3-2	3.89	1.14	44.0

Hot Hitters

Player	Streak
15 Jonah Heim	2 hits, 1 HR, 6 RBI, .182 AVG in last 3 games
23 Shea Langeliers	6 hits, 3 HR, 5 RBI, .429 AVG in last 3 games

Hot Pitchers

Pitcher	Streak
35 J.T. Ginn	8.0 IP, 8 K, 1 ER in dominant recent start
40 Luis Severino	7.0 IP, 8 K, 1 ER in dominant recent start

Athletics News

The Athletics turned the tide in a big way this afternoon, demolishing the Philadelphia Phillies 12-1 to close out the series on a high note, a welcome shift after yesterday's disappointing loss. Pitcher J.T. Ginn delivered a stellar performance, helping the A's bounce back from a rough stretch. Shea Langeliers, fresh from paternity leave, made an instant impact by launching a homer in his first at-bat back, proving that 'dad strength' is real. In a week marked by roster changes,including the designation of Tyler Ferguson and Austin Wynns for assignment,the A’s seem to be finding their footing despite a bumpy road trip. With a split record at 18-18, the team is looking to build momentum as they head into Baltimore, where consistency will be key to securing a winning record.

Sources

Athleticsnation

A’s demolish Phillies behind big bats and Ginn’s arm, 12-1!

The Athletics finished off the three game series in a big way with the Philadelphia Phillies this afternoon before packing up to head to Baltimore to finish up this road trip. Now that’s the kind of first inning we were hoping for. A walk, a bomb, a walk, another bomb and before the Philly fans […]

Athleticsnation

Game # 37, Athletics vs. Phillies Game Thread

The Athletics will finish off the three game series with the Philadelphia Phillies this afternoon before continuing this road trip in Baltimore. The A’s squandered a (lower case) quality start by Jeffrey Springs yesterday to add to a 1-4 last five games at home and on the road. But they hope to turn that around […]

Mlbtraderumors

Cubs Acquire Tyler Ferguson

The Cubs have acquired right-hander Tyler Ferguson from the Athletics, according to announcements from both clubs. The A’s, who designated him for assignment yesterday, receive cash considerations in return. Chicago opened a 40-man roster spot earlier today when righty Corbin Martin was designated for assignment. Ferguson, 32, was added to the Athletics’ 40-man roster two […]

Mlbtraderumors

A’s Designate Austin Wynns For Assignment

1:30pm: The Athletics have now formally announced these moves. 12:58pm: The A’s will designate catcher Austin Wynns for assignment today when Shea Langeliers returns from the paternity list, reports Martin Gallegos of MLB.com. Langeliers and the recently reacquired Jonah Heim will split catching duties for the time being. Wynns has been with the Athletics since […]

MLB.com

Dad Strength reigns again! Langeliers goes deep in first AB back from paternity list

PHILADELPHIA – After a whirlwind past week, Shea Langeliers returned to the Athletics with a new outlook on life as a first-time father. “It's just like you hear it from everybody else,” he said with a smile before Thursday’s 12-1 win over Phillies at Citizens Bank Park. “The second it

MLB.com

Here is the first official 2026 mock draft!

The 2026 Draft is taking longer to sort itself out than teams hoped. Shortstops Roch Cholowsky (UCLA) and Grady Emerson (Fort Worth Christian HS in Texas) have set themselves apart from the rest of the class. The second tier of prospects consists of catcher Vahn Lackey (Georgia Tech) and right-hander

Athletics Upcoming Schedule

The Oakland Athletics host the St. Louis Cardinals for a 3-game series starting Tuesday.

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