JJ Bleday hit a go-ahead home run with one out in the fifth inning and a two-run drive in the seventh for his first career multi-homer game, leading the Oakland Athletics past the Pittsburgh Pirates 5-2 on Tuesday night. "Oh, it's awesome, it's a very special night," Bleday said. "Maybe three home runs," Bleday said with a grin. Mitch Spence (3-1) struck out two over three scoreless innings in relief of starter Alex Wood.

JJ Bleday hit a go-ahead home run with one out in the fifth inning and a two-run drive in the seventh for his first career multi-homer game, leading the Oakland Athletics past the Pittsburgh Pirates 5-2 on Tuesday night. “Oh, it's awesome, it's a very special night,” Bleday said. “Maybe three home runs,” Bleday said with a grin. Mitch Spence (3-1) struck out two over three scoreless innings in relief of starter Alex Wood.

JJ Bleday hit a go-ahead home run with one out in the fifth and a two-run drive in the seventh for his first career multi-homer game, leading the Oakland Athletics past the Pittsburgh Pirates 5-2 on Tuesday night. Mitch Spence (3-1) struck out two over three scoreless innings for the win in relief of starter Alex Wood. The left-hander is still winless over four starts in Oakland since joining the club as a free agent Feb. 2 — and he is yet to pitch more than 5 2/3 innings in seven 2024 starts. Tyler Nevin and Abraham Toro hit RBI singles in the second for the A's after Shea Langeliers doubled to start the inning against Pirates right-hander Mitch Keller (2-3).

JJ Bleday hit a go-ahead home run with one out in the fifth inning and a two-run drive in the seventh for his first career multi-homer game, leading the Oakland Athletics past the Pittsburgh Pirates 5-2 on Tuesday night. Mitch Spence (3-1) struck out two over three scoreless innings in relief of starter Alex Wood. The left-hander is still winless over four starts in Oakland since joining the club as a free agent Feb. 2 — and he is yet to pitch more than 5 2/3 innings in seven starts this season.

Oakland A's Bullpen the Team's Biggest Strength Author: Jason Burke Apr 30, 2024 Oakland A's relievers haven't allowed a run to cross home plate since Wednesday's game in New York. During the five games since, the team is 4-1 with two late-inning come-from-behind wins. The unit has combined for 18 1/3 scoreless innings in that span, giving up seven hits, walking four, and striking out 21. That's a WHIP of 0.60, which is incredible for one player, let alone a group of eight guys combined, even in a small sample size. Mason Miller has been the talk of the bullpen of late, and when the A's returned home to the Coliseum on Monday, there was a line of reporters there to get their quotes. While Miller

The Oakland Athletics' stadium in Las Vegas will cost an estimated $1.5 billion to build, and the franchise is apparently trying to secure about one-third of that funding from another firm. The organization has reportedly hired Galatioto Sports Partners, an investment firm that specializes in sports financing, to help raise $500 million for the stadium. Taxpayers in Nevada are responsible for about $380 million for the stadium, which is expected to open by 2028, a year later than what the A's originally had hoped. The A's will play in Sacramento at the home of the San Francisco Giants' Triple-A affiliate, from 2025 to 2027.

There are few things the Oakland Athletics seem to enjoy doing more than trading their top players. That might happen one day for Mason Miller, but probably not anytime soon. The 25-year-old flamethrower has burst onto the scene this year and is rapidly cementing himself as one of baseball's top closers. He came up largely as a starter and made six starts for Oakland last season, but broke camp as the closer this year and is thriving in the role. Miller has seven saves with a 1.46 ERA and 0.892 WHIP this season. He's allowed just two runs off seven hits in 10 appearances (12 ⅓ innings), striking out 25 while only walking four. We've seen what top closers like Edwin Diaz and Josh Hader can fetch

Veteran pitchers will go head-to-head for the third time in their careers when Alex Wood and the Oakland Athletics host Mitch Keller and the Pittsburgh Pirates on Tuesday night in the second contest of a three-game series. Riding the momentum of four wins over the New York Yankees and Baltimore Orioles on the road last week, the A's opened a 10-game homestand with arguably their best all-around performance of the season in a 5-1 win Monday. Joe Boyle combined with two relievers on a two-hitter and five different A's batters contributed extra-base hits.

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Tyler Nevin homered for the second straight game and the Oakland Athletics beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 5-1 on Monday night. Nevin added a single and a sacrifice fly as the A's won for the fourth time in their last five games. “When you're feeling good, you just try to keep feeling good,” Nevin said. The Pirates had a season-low two hits while losing for the fifth time in six games.

Pittsburgh Pirates (14-16, fourth in the NL Central) vs. Oakland Athletics (13-17, third in the AL West) Oakland, California; Tuesday, 9:40 p.m. EDT PITCHING PROBABLES: Pirates: Mitch Keller (2-2, 5.14 ERA, 1.49 WHIP, 32 strikeouts); Athletics: Alex Wood (1-2, 6.59 ERA, 1.98 WHIP, 25 strikeouts) BETMGM SPORTSBOOK : LINE Pirates -135, Athletics +114; over/under is 8 runs BOTTOM LINE: The Oakland Athletics host the Pittsburgh Pirates, leading the series 1-0. Oakland has a 13-17 record overall and a 5-9 record in home games. The Athletics are seventh in MLB play with 33 total home runs, averaging 1.1 per game. Pittsburgh has a 14-16 record overall and a 9-9 record in road games. The Pirates have

Tyler Nevin homered for the second straight game and the Oakland Athletics beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 5-1 on Monday night. Nevin added a single and a sacrifice fly as the A's won for the fourth time in their last five games.

Tyler Nevin homered for the second straight game and the Oakland Athletics beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 5-1 on Monday night. Nevin added a single and a sacrifice fly as the A’s won for the fourth time in their last five games. “When you’re feeling good, you just try to keep feeling good,” Nevin said.

Pitcher T.J. McFarland almost felt sorry for the Baltimore Orioles. Mason Miller, the Athletics' right-hander who has become a phenomenon with his ability to throw anywhere from 101 to 104 miles per hour with the greatest of ease, was taking a second day off Sunday after pitching back-to-back for the first time this season on Thursday and Friday. “I'm sure the Orioles were like, `Great,' ” McFarland said Monday before the Athletics faced the Pittsburgh Pirates to begin a 10-game homestand.

Pitcher T.J. McFarland almost felt sorry for the Baltimore Orioles. Mason Miller, the Athletics' right-hander who has become a phenomenon with his ability to throw anywhere from 101 to 104 miles per hour with the greatest of ease, was taking a second day off Sunday after pitching back-to-back for the first time this season on Thursday and Friday. “I'm sure the Orioles were like, `Great,' ” McFarland said Monday before the Athletics faced the Pittsburgh Pirates to begin a 10-game homestand.

Yankees first baseman Anthony Rizzo has been named the American League Player of the Week.

Mason Miller has unleashed the hardest fastball in the major leagues this season, topping out at 103.7 mph.

Closer Craig Kimbrel blew his second save in as many opportunities and departed with back tightness on Sunday as the Oakland Athletics rallied to a 7-6, series-deciding victory over the Baltimore Orioles. “I mean I don't know how long, what the time table is with Craig, or if any at all,” Orioles manager Brandon Hyde said postgame of the nine-time All-Star. Two nights after he threw only eight of 24 pitches for strikes, Kimbrel (3-1) threw six straight balls to open his outing, the fifth of which prompted the first visit from Hyde and team medical staff.

Pittsburgh Pirates (14-15, fourth in the NL Central) vs. Oakland Athletics (12-17, third in the AL West) Oakland, California; Monday, 9:40 p.m. EDT PITCHING PROBABLES: Pirates: Bailey Falter (2-1, 3.33 ERA, 0.89 WHIP, 18 strikeouts); Athletics: Joseph Boyle (1-4, 7.06 ERA, 1.80 WHIP, 24 strikeouts) BETMGM SPORTSBOOK : LINE Pirates -134, Athletics +113; over/under is 8 runs BOTTOM LINE: The Oakland Athletics begin a three-game series at home against the Pittsburgh Pirates on Monday. Oakland has a 4-9 record at home and a 12-17 record overall. The Athletics have hit 32 total home runs to rank fourth in the AL. Pittsburgh has a 14-15 record overall and a 9-8 record on the road. The Pirates have

Pittsburgh Pirates (14-15, fourth in the NL Central) vs. Oakland Athletics (12-17, third in the AL West) Oakland, California; Monday, 9:40 p.m. EDT PITCHING PROBABLES: Pirates: Bailey Falter (2-1, 3.33 ERA, 0.89 WHIP, 18 strikeouts); Athletics: Joseph Boyle (1-4, 7.06 ERA, 1.80 WHIP, 24 strikeouts) BETMGM SPORTSBOOK : LINE Pirates -134, Athletics +113; over/under is 8 runs BOTTOM LINE: The Oakland Athletics begin a three-game series at home against the Pittsburgh Pirates on Monday. Oakland has a 4-9 record at home and a 12-17 record overall. The Athletics have hit 32 total home runs to rank fourth in the AL. Pittsburgh has a 14-15 record overall and a 9-8 record on the road. The Pirates have