Miami Marlins (9-24, fifth in the NL East) vs. Oakland Athletics (15-17, third in the AL West) Oakland, California; Friday, 9:40 p.m. EDT PITCHING PROBABLES: Marlins: Ryan Weathers (2-2, 4.55 ERA, 1.48 WHIP, 26 strikeouts); Athletics: JP Sears (1-2, 4.64 ERA, 1.12 WHIP, 24 strikeouts) BETMGM SPORTSBOOK : LINE Athletics -135, Marlins +114; over/under is 7 1/2 runs BOTTOM LINE: The Miami Marlins travel to the Oakland Athletics looking to end a three-game road skid. Oakland is 7-9 at home and 15-17 overall. The Athletics have a 6-0 record in games when they scored at least five runs. Miami is 4-9 in road games and 9-24 overall. The Marlins have a 7-11 record in games when they record at least eight

Oakland A's Bullpen Has Two Secret Weapons Thanks to Yankees, Braves Author: Jason Burke May 03, 2024 The Oakland A's are off to a 15-17 start in 2024. Last season, the A's didn't secure their 15th win until June 9th. The big reason for the turn in fortune this year has been the team's pitching staff overall, but more specifically the bullpen. Heading into Friday's game, the A's are tied for first in bullpen ERA with the New York Yankees at 2.45. Since the team's visit to New York last week, there has been a lot of attention paid to closer Mason Miller, who is 8-for-8 in save opportunities, holds a 1.26 ERA with a 0.77 WHIP, and has struck out 29 batters in 14 1/3 innings. The acclaim that he's

Liberty coach Andrew Lonsdale seemed mildly annoyed by the commotion Oakland A's pitcher Paul Blackburn caused at Thursday's Bay Valley Athletic League game. Yes, Liberty graciously switched up the home-and-away two-game series with crosstown rival Heritage to allow them to honor their famous alum on his day off.

Liberty coach Andrew Lonsdale was mildly annoyed by the commotion Oakland A's pitcher Paul Blackburn caused at Thursday's Bay Valley Athletic League game. Yes, Liberty graciously switched up the home-and-away two-game series with crosstown rival Heritage to allow them to honor their famous alum on his day off.

It was another day of the grind for Tyler Nevin, further validating what he heard from his father the day he was drafted nine years ago. The good news was Nevin hit his fourth homer in a month since joining the Athletics and later had an infield single to extend his hitting streak to nine games in 3-0 over the Pittsburgh Pirates Wednesday at the Coliseum. The bad news was Nevin had a pair of throwing errors from third base, neither of which wound up costing the A's.

On Friday, a series opener is on the schedule, with the Miami Marlins (8-24) visiting the Oakland Athletics (15-17) at 9:40 PM ET. The Marlins are an underdog (+125 moneyline odds to win) when they visit the Athletics (-165). The starting pitchers are JP Sears (1-2) for the Oakland Athletics, and Ryan Weathers (2-2) for the Miami Marlins. The Athletics won their most recent contest versus the Pirates by a 4-0 score Friday, with Ross Stripling picking up the win pitching going six innings without giving up an earned run on three hits, while striking out two.

A's Option Ryan Noda--Who's Playing First? Author: Jason Burke May 02, 2024 After a rough start to the 2024 season, the Oakland A's decided to option first baseman Ryan Noda to Triple-A following the team's win over the Pittsburgh Pirates on Wednesday. There was no corresponding move announced, but this is likely to clear a spot on the 26-man roster for the return of third baseman J.D. Davis, who is currently on a rehab assignment. Noda, whom the A's selected in the Rule 5 Draft before last year, started the season 11-for-86 (.128), which includes an 0-for-28 that is still active. Ahead of Monday's game, Noda and I had a lighthearted conversation about his Chicago Bears, who had landed a new

Ross Stripling threw six strong scoreless innings to earn his first win in nearly two years, and the Oakland Athletics hit two home runs to beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 4-0 on Wednesday to complete their first series sweep of the season. Abraham Toro and Tyler Nevin both went deep to help the A's to their fourth straight victory in front of another sparse crowd of 4,679 at the Coliseum. Kyle McCann added two hits and an RBI. Stripling (1-5), acquired from San Francisco in the offseason, had lost 10 consecutive decisions for the A's and Giants before putting the clamps on the Pirates offense.

Oakland Athletics catcher Kyle McCann, left, tags out Pittsburgh Pirates' Oneil Cruz at home during the fourth inning of a baseball game in Oakland, Calif., Wednesday, May 1, 2024. OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — Ross Stripling threw six strong scoreless innings to earn his first win in nearly two years, and the Oakland Athletics hit two home runs to beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 4-0 on Wednesday to complete their first series sweep of the season.

The Pittsburgh Pirates couldn’t score a single run and thus couldn’t avoid being swept in Oakland, falling 4-0 in Wednesday’s series finale.

The Oakland Ballers on Wednesday released more details of their $1.6 million plan to renovate the independent professional baseball team's new home, Raimondi Park. The team's first home game of its inaugural season in the Pioneer League is scheduled for June 4. The Ballers will play 48 games at the West Oakland park. The Oakland City Council last month signed off on the team's planned upgrades, which are being funded by private investors.

Ross Stripling threw six strong scoreless innings to earn his first win in nearly two years, and the Oakland Athletics hit two home runs to beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 4-0 on Wednesday to complete their first series sweep of the season. Abraham Toro and Phil Nevin both went deep to help the A's to their fourth straight victory in front of another sparse crowd of 4,679 at the Coliseum. Kyle McCann added two hits and an RBI. Stripling (1-5), acquired from San Francisco in the offseason, had lost 10 consecutive decisions for the A's and Giants before putting the clamps on the Pirates offense.

Sadly, such a punishment is not unusual from the Oakland Athletics. Of course, the A's developed into a team worth watching just before they head out of The Town. Yes, there's something to these 2024 A's. They've won back-to-back straight series, sit in the middle of the American League West standings (above the Astros), and they have arguably the best 1-2 end-of-game bullpen punch in baseball right now. Now, I don't think the A's are going to close out the Coliseum with a World Series win, or even playoff baseball, but while this organization might not be building a ballpark in Oakland — or Las Vegas, for that matter — early returns suggest that the front office has, against all odds and the will of their owner, built another worthwhile team.

Sadly, such a punishment is not unusual from the Oakland Athletics. Of course, the A's developed into a team worth watching just before they head out of The Town. Yes, there's something to these 2024 A's. They've won back-to-back straight series, sit in the middle of the American League West standings (above the Astros), and they have arguably the best 1-2 end-of-game bullpen punch in baseball right now. Now, I don't think the A's are going to close out the Coliseum with a World Series win, or even playoff baseball, but while this organization might not be building a ballpark in Oakland — or Las Vegas, for that matter — early returns suggest that the front office has, against all odds and the will of their owner, built another worthwhile team.

Sadly, such a punishment is not unusual from the Oakland Athletics. Of course, the A's developed into a team worth watching just before they head out of The Town. Yes, there's something to these 2024 A's. They've won back-to-back straight series, sit in the middle of the American League West standings (above the Astros), and have arguably the best 1-2 end-of-game bullpen punch in baseball right now. Now, I don't think the A's are going to close out the Coliseum with a World Series win, or even playoff baseball, but while this organization might not be building a ballpark in Oakland — or Las Vegas, for that matter — early returns suggest that the front office has, against all odds and the will of their owner, built another worthwhile team.

Ross Stripling threw six strong scoreless innings to earn his first win in nearly two years, and the Oakland Athletics hit two home runs to beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 4-0 on Wednesday to complete their first series sweep of the season. Abraham Toro and Phil Nevin both went deep to help the A's to their fourth straight victory in front of another sparse crowd of 4,679 at the Coliseum. Kyle McCann added two hits and an RBI.

The Ballers' stay at Raimondi Park became official Tuesday when the Oakland City Council unanimously approved an agreement for their use of the field. “While this is about sports, it's also not just about sports – it's about how working together can uplift a community,” Councilmember Rebecca Kaplan said ahead of Tuesday's vote. The approval of the Ballers' plan comes less than a month after the A's announced that they will play in Sacramento from 2025 to 2027 following the expiration of their lease at the end of this season, ending the team's 57-year tenure in Oakland. With Raimondi Park, a 4,000-seat stadium that has been under construction for the last several months, now officially the Ballers' home, the team outlined some plans for the park ahead of its home opener on June 4 and released stadium renderings Wednesday.

Oakland Athletics Closer Mason Miller Notches Another Save, Makes MLB History Mason Miller has recorded eight saves and 20 strikeouts in his last eight appearances for the Oakland Athletics, becoming the first pitcher in MLB history to achieve the feat. Author: Sam Connon May 01, 2024 In this story: Oakland Athletics Oakland Athletics News Oakland Athletics Stats Oakland Athletics Bullpen Oakland Athletics Closer Oakland Athletics History Oakland Athletics Score Oakland A's Oakland A's News Oakland A's Stats Oakland A's Bullpen Oakland A's Closer Oakland A's History Oakland A's Score Mason Miller Mason Miller Athletics Mason Miller Stats Mason Miller A's Mason Miller History Mason Miller Record

One night after Dany Jimenez and Michael Kelly combined for four shutout innings out of the bullpen in a 5-1 Oakland win, fellow relievers Mitch Spence, Lucas Erceg and Mason Miller retired the last 15 batters they faced — eight via strikeouts — to allow the A's to take a 5-2 win. Who is the best point guard in the NBA?

Pittsburgh Pirates (14-17, fifth in the NL Central) vs. Oakland Athletics (14-17, third in the AL West) Oakland, California; Wednesday, 3:37 p.m. EDT PITCHING PROBABLES: Pirates: Quinn Priester (0-1, 3.48 ERA, 1.16 WHIP, eight strikeouts); Athletics: Ross Stripling (0-5, 4.98 ERA, 1.49 WHIP, 25 strikeouts) : LINE Pirates -119, Athletics -101; over/under is 8 runs BOTTOM LINE: The Pittsburgh Pirates will aim to end a three-game road losing streak when they play the Oakland Athletics. Oakland has gone 6-9 in home games and 14-17 overall. The Athletics rank seventh in the majors with 35 total home runs, averaging 1.1 per game. Pittsburgh has a 9-10 record in road games and a 14-17 record overall.