What is the Oakland Athletics record in 2026?

The Oakland Athletics are 41-51, 4th in the AL West.

Who is pitching for the Athletics today?

Jack Perkins (2-4, 6.75 ERA) vs Framber Valdez (4-6, 4.29 ERA). First pitch at 06:40 PM EDT.

What channel is the Athletics game on today?

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

Oakland Athletics News & Updates

July 09, 2026

The Oakland Athletics were 41-51, 4th in the AL West. Yesterday, the Athletics dropped one to the Detroit Tigers 1-6 at Comerica Park.

Athletics Daily Vibe Check

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a rough stretch

Hard to find a bright spot in the data. A 1-6 stretch over the last 7 is hard to spin. Also weighing on the score: dropped last night by 5 and the temperature took a hit.

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Athletics Game on July 09

Opponent:	Detroit Tigers (42-50)
Location:	Comerica Park
First Pitch:	06:40 PM EDT
Pitching Matchup:	Jack Perkins (2-4, 6.75 ERA) vs Framber Valdez (4-6, 4.29 ERA)
TV Broadcast:	NBCSCA, Detroit SportsNet
Forecast:	☀️ Clear sky, 72°F, Wind 2 mph

Athletics Score & Recap

Yesterday, the Athletics dropped one to the Detroit Tigers 1-6 at Comerica Park.

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

Athletics Record & Standings

AL West

Team	W	L	PCT	GB	STRK
Mariners	47	46	.505		L2
Rangers	46	46	.500	0.5	L1
Astros	46	49	.484	2.0	L1
Athletics	41	51	.446	5.5	L5
Angels	37	56	.398	10.0	W1

Oakland Athletics are 1-6 in their last 7 games, with a -22 run differential.

Athletics Player Stats & Leaders

Batting Leaders

Player	HR	AVG	OPS	RBI
16 Nick Kurtz	20	.270	.912	66
23 Shea Langeliers	20	.261	.813	45
21 Tyler Soderstrom	13	.243	.807	41

Pitching Leaders

Pitcher	W-L	ERA	WHIP	IP
36 Hogan Harris	3-0	3.38	1.55	40.0
35 J.T. Ginn	7-5	3.10	1.22	98.2
46 Luis Medina	1-1	3.86	1.54	39.2

Hot Hitters

Player	Streak
15 Jonah Heim	3 hits, 1 HR, 6 RBI, .273 AVG in last 3 games
44 Joshua Kuroda-Grauer	7 hits, .583 AVG in last 3 games

Hot Pitchers

Pitcher	Streak
46 Luis Medina	3.3 scoreless IP, 7 K in 3 recent games
36 Hogan Harris	2.3000000000000003 scoreless IP, 7 K in 3 recent games
54 José Suarez	4.1 scoreless IP, 4 K in 3 recent games

Athletics News

The Oakland Athletics are spiraling further into despair, suffering a demoralizing 6-1 loss to the Detroit Tigers, marking their fourth consecutive defeat and leaving them ten games under .500. With a brutal 1-6 record over the past week and a staggering run differential of -22, it's clear this team is in free fall. The excitement of Tyler Soderstrom's return from the injured list has been overshadowed by the stomach bug plaguing the clubhouse, sidelining key players like Nick Kurtz. In a surprising move, Max Muncy was optioned to Triple-A, highlighting the desperate need for a shakeup as the A's struggle to regain any semblance of momentum. With the season slipping away, fans are left wondering how this once-promising roster can turn the tide.

Sources

Athleticsnation

A’s Struggles Continue in 6-1 Loss to Tigers

The Athletics squared off with the Detroit Tigers in the middle game of this three-game series between these two historic American League franchises. The Tigers scored early and never looked back, winning 6-1 to take the series and leave the A’s sitting ten games under .500. Tigers Strike First Tigers’ starter Troy Melton needed only […]

Athleticsnation

Game # 92, Athletics at Tigers Game Thread

Last night, the Athletics’ losing streak reached four games, as the team fell to the Detroit Tigers 6-2 in the opening contest of this three-game series. The A’s had a chance to win after knocking Tarik Skubal out following five innings while trailing by just one run. However, miscommunication between two A’s players on a […]

Mlbtraderumors

A’s Notes: Muncy, Soderstrom, McNeil

The Athletics optioned Opening Day third baseman Max Muncy to Triple-A Las Vegas this afternoon. That was the corresponding move to activate Tyler Soderstrom from his minimal stint on the injured list. That follows recent returns from Jacob Wilson and Zack Gelof, putting the A’s lineup pretty close to full strength — aside from the season-ending absence for Brent Rooker. […]

MLB.com

Kurtz the 3rd sidelined as stomach bug moves through A's clubhouse

DETROIT -- Just when it looked like the Athletics were finally back to full strength on offense, they suffered another potential blow on Wednesday night. On a day that began with slugger Tyler Soderstrom getting activated from the injured list, marking the third key player returning to the A’s from

MLB.com

Here's why Muncy is the odd man out as Soderstrom returns

DETROIT -- It was another day of roster movement for the Athletics on Wednesday, and this set of transactions carried an equal amount of significance for the player coming in as it did for the one sent down.

ESPN

All-Star Dingler hit by foul tip, exits Tigers til...

Tigers All-Star catcher Dillon Dingler left Wednesday's game with a injured right hand. The Athletics' Nick Kurtz left in the second inning due to illness.

Athletics Upcoming Schedule

The Oakland Athletics visit the Chicago White Sox for a 3-game series starting Friday.

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