What is the Oakland Athletics record in 2026?

The Oakland Athletics are 35-36, 2nd in the AL West.

Who is pitching for the Athletics today?

J.T. Ginn (4-3, 3.15 ERA) vs Jared Jones (1-0, 4.73 ERA). First pitch at 09:40 PM EDT.

What channel is the Athletics game on today?

Today's game airs on NBCSCA, SportsNet Pittsburgh. First pitch at 09:40 PM EDT.

Oakland Athletics News & Updates

June 15, 2026

The Oakland Athletics were 35-36, 2nd in the AL West. Yesterday, the Athletics got routed by the Colorado Rockies 9-23 at Las Vegas Ballpark.

Athletics Daily Vibe Check

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last night's loss

Could tip either way. A loss by 14 last night and the vibes reflect it. Working in their favor, 5 of the last 7 in the win column.

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Athletics Game on June 15

Opponent:	Pittsburgh Pirates (36-36)
Location:	Sutter Health Park
First Pitch:	09:40 PM EDT
Pitching Matchup:	J.T. Ginn (4-3, 3.15 ERA) vs Jared Jones (1-0, 4.73 ERA)
TV Broadcast:	NBCSCA, SportsNet Pittsburgh
Forecast:	☁️ Overcast, 72°F, Wind 13 mph

Athletics Score & Recap

Yesterday, the Athletics got routed by the Colorado Rockies 9-23 at Las Vegas Ballpark.

	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	R	H	E
	2	3	0	3	6	0	4	5	0	23	24	0
	4	1	0	1	2	0	1	0	0	9	15	1

Highlights

Carlos Cortes went 1-5 with 2 RBI.
Max Muncy went 1-3 with 1 HR and 3 RBI.
Tyler Soderstrom went 2-4 with 1 HR and 2 RBI.
Nick Kurtz went 1-3 with 2 RBI.

Athletics Record & Standings

AL West

Team	W	L	PCT	GB	STRK
Mariners	37	36	.507		L2
Athletics	35	36	.493	1.0	L1
Rangers	35	36	.493	1.0	W1
Astros	33	40	.452	4.0	L1
Angels	29	43	.403	7.5	L1

Oakland Athletics are 5-2 in their last 7 games, with a -3 run differential.

Athletics Player Stats & Leaders

Batting Leaders

Player	HR	AVG	OPS	RBI
16 Nick Kurtz	16	.286	.974	52
23 Shea Langeliers	18	.281	.883	36
21 Tyler Soderstrom	12	.241	.814	39

Pitching Leaders

Pitcher	W-L	ERA	WHIP	IP
36 Hogan Harris	3-0	2.67	1.49	33.2
35 J.T. Ginn	4-3	3.15	1.15	71.1
60 Justin Sterner	2-3	3.38	1.03	32.0

Hot Hitters

Player	Streak
12 Alika Williams	5 hits, 1 RBI, .714 AVG in last 3 games
33 Henry Bolte	4 hits, .571 AVG in last 3 games
4 Lawrence Butler	5 hits, 1 RBI, .625 AVG in last 3 games
3 Max Muncy	3 hits, 1 HR, 5 RBI, .3 AVG in last 3 games
20 Zack Gelof	5 hits, 1 HR, 2 RBI, .417 AVG in last 3 games

Hot Pitchers

Pitcher	Streak
63 Mason Barnett	7.2 scoreless IP, 12 K in 3 recent games
37 Elvis Alvarado	3.1 scoreless IP, 8 K in 3 recent games
35 J.T. Ginn	6.0 IP, 8 K, 1 ER in dominant recent start

Athletics News

The Athletics suffered a shocking defeat to the Colorado Rockies, losing 23-9 in a game that will haunt fans and management alike. This wasn’t just a loss, it was a catastrophic implosion that showcased glaring deficiencies in pitching. While the offense has found some rhythm with 20 home runs over the past week, it all fell apart under the scorching Las Vegas sun, allowing the Rockies to set a franchise record for runs. With a record of 35-36, questions loom over the front office and coaching staff as they grapple with how to right the ship. The A's may have displayed offensive potential, but this kind of blowout loss serves as a harsh reminder that consistency is key to playoff aspirations. As they head back to Oakland, the spotlight is on how they will rebound from this embarrassment.

Sources

Athleticsnation

Why Front Office And Manager Should Be Embarrassed By Today’s Game

No, not because of the score, humiliating as it was, and not because of the venue, which “is what it is” and was always going to be that. It’s the decisions that were made with full knowledge of the context that make fans rightly wonder who is minding the store. The fact is, fans don’t […]

Athleticsnation

A’s Pitching Implodes in Las Vegas Series Finale Blowout Loss

The Athletics and Colorado Rockies met in the series finale of their three-game interleague series on a scorching afternoon in Las Vegas. The Rockies avoided the sweep, defeating the A’s 23-9 in an absurd game that served as a fitting cap to the A’s eventful week in their future home. Rockies Capitalize off A’s Mistake […]

MLB.com

A's find offensive groove with 20 HRs in 6 Vegas games

LAS VEGAS -- So much of the Athletics' playoff aspirations this year hinges on their offense performing as one of the top units in baseball, which has not been the case for most of this season.

MLB.com

Each team’s biggest surprise so far in 2026

The 2026 season is in full swing. As is the case with baseball -- "you can't predict baseball" is a common phrase for a reason -- there have been plenty of surprising developments. We asked each of the 30 team beat reporters about the biggest surprises so far this season.

ESPN

Rockies take advantage of Vegas heat, score 23

The Rockies took advantage of a 101-degree afternoon in Las Vegas to set a franchise record for runs with 23 in Sunday's victory over the Athletics.

Yahoo Sports

The Rockies bats roar to life in a blisteringly hot 23-9 win over the Athletics

The Rockies scored a franchise record 23 runs to avoid a sweep in Las Vegas.

Athletics Upcoming Schedule

The Oakland Athletics host the Los Angeles Angels for a 4-game series starting Thursday.

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