The Athletics had the tough task of facing MLB's reigning Cy Young Award winner, Tarik Skubal, to open their road trip against the Detroit Tigers. The A's would have their own ace on the mound, Luis Severino, as it looked like the game would be a nice pitcher's duel. Things would get off to a surprisingly hot start after a delay, as Skubal would dish a leadoff walk to Jacob Wilson to open the game. A's slugger Brent Rooker would take advantage early, hitting a two-run shot to give the A's a nice first-inning lead.

Dillon Dingler hit a three-run home run, Kerry Carpenter added a two-run homer and the Detroit Tigers beat the Athletics 11-4 on Tuesday night. Riley Greene had four hits, including a double, two RBIs and scored twice for the Tigers and Wenceel Pérez added two hits and two RBIs. Greene has 45 RBIs since May 1, second in the American League behind Seattle’s Cal Raleigh (50), and is batting .439 with 18 hits and 17 RBIs over the last 10 games.

It's no secret that the New York Mets' starting rotation has exceeded expectations this season, given that the starting staff's collective 3.18 ERA is the best in baseball to this point. Not only does this speak to just how great Mets pitching coach Jeremy Hefner has been, but it shows how New York did a great job of making up for the arms they lost after the 2024 campaign. The team's three workhorse starters last year were Sean Manaea, Jose Quintana, and Luis Severino.

CNN Editorial Research (CNN) — Here is a look at the life of former Major League Baseball player Jose Canseco. Personal Birth date: July 2, 1964 Birth place: Havana, Cuba Birth name: Jose Canseco Capas Jr. Father: Jose Canseco Sr. Mother: Barbara Capas Canseco Marriages: Jessica Sekely (1996-2000, divorced); Esther (Haddad) Canseco (1988-1992, divorced) Children: with Jessica Sekely: Josie, 1996 Other Facts Has a twin brother, Ozzie, who also played professional baseball . Hit 462 home runs in his MLB career. Timeline September 2, 1985 – Makes his MLB debut with the Oakland Athletics. 1986 – American League Rookie of the Year. 1988 – Named American League MVP, after becoming the first player

CNN Editorial Research (CNN) — Here is a look at the life of former Major League Baseball player Jose Canseco. Personal Birth date: July 2, 1964 Birth place: Havana, Cuba Birth name: Jose Canseco Capas Jr. Father: Jose Canseco Sr. Mother: Barbara Capas Canseco Marriages: Jessica Sekely (1996-2000, divorced); Esther (Haddad) Canseco (1988-1992, divorced) Children: with Jessica Sekely: Josie, 1996 Other Facts Has a twin brother, Ozzie, who also played professional baseball . Hit 462 home runs in his MLB career. Timeline September 2, 1985 – Makes his MLB debut with the Oakland Athletics. 1986 – American League Rookie of the Year. 1988 – Named American League MVP, after becoming the first player

The Oakland Athletics are expected to begin in play in Las Vegas in 2028 and MLB could get serious about expansion the following year.

Athletics at Detroit Tigers Game Preview

The Athletics took another step Monday toward their move to Las Vegas.

The groundbreaking is set for Monday on a baseball stadium that will forever alter the skyline of the Las Vegas Strip. The arrival of Las Vegas' newest professional sports franchise is quickly becoming a reality, with major construction soon to be underway in the resort corridor. The groundbreaking will become the latest development in a yearslong process that will see the former Oakland Athletics find a new home in Las Vegas.

Slade Cecconi pitched a career-high seven innings and Emmanuel Clase escaped a bases-loaded jam in the ninth to lead Cleveland to a 3-0 victory over the Athletics in the rubber game of their series. Cecconi (3-3) allowed six hits and a walk in his seventh start for Cleveland after making 17 for Arizona over the previous two seasons.

Slade Cecconi pitched a career-high seven innings and Emmanuel Clase escaped a bases-loaded jam in the ninth to lead the Cleveland Guardians to a 3-0 victory over the Athletics in the rubber game of their series Sunday. Cecconi (3-3) allowed six hits and a walk in his seventh start for Cleveland after making 17 for Arizona over the previous two seasons. Clase gave up a walk and singles to Tyler Soderstrom and JJ Bleday to load the bases before finishing for his second straight save and 18th in 21 opportunities.

Jack Perkins has been one of the top pitchers in the Athletics' minor league system this season, and on Sunday he earned a promotion to the major leagues. Prior to Sunday's 1:05 p.m. PT first pitch against the Cleveland Guardians in Sacramento, the team announced it selected Perkins' contract from the Triple-A Las Vegas Aviators. Perkins is not starting Sunday's game, but Athletics manager Mark Kotsay said he is available out of the bullpen, per Martin Gallegos of MLB.com. Perkins' first appearance with the A's will mark his major league debut.

Following a brief spell in Florida, the Detroit Tigers are back home this week for a three-game series against the Athletics. The Tigers have been one of the best teams in baseball since the onset of the season. Thanks to a mixed set of characters and solid pitching, Detroit has also shown that they are one of the top squads in its own ballpark. While they have lost a few games at Comerica Park recently, dropping two of three to the Cincinnati Reds, before winning two of the three games against the Pittsburgh Pirates before hitting the road to face the Tampa Bay Rays this weekend.

Cleveland Guardians (38-37, second in the AL Central) vs. Athletics (32-47, fifth in the AL West) West Sacramento, California; Sunday, 4:05 p.m. EDT PITCHING PROBABLES: Guardians: Slade Cecconi (2-3, 4.15 ERA, 1.35 WHIP, 34 strikeouts); Athletics: JP Sears (5-6, 5.45 ERA, 1.30 WHIP, 58 strikeouts) BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Guardians -135, Athletics +114; over/under is 9 1/2 runs BOTTOM LINE: The Athletics and Cleveland Guardians play on Sunday with the winner claiming the three-game series. The Athletics are 32-47 overall and 15-26 at home. The Athletics have a 17-40 record in games when they have given up at least one home run. Cleveland is 38-37 overall and 19-22 on the road. The Guardians are

Luis Ortiz pitched six shutout innings and Jose Ramirez and Steven Kwan each had three hits to lead the Cleveland Guardians over the host Athletics.

Nick Kurtz continued his power show with a two-run home run and the Athletics beat the Cleveland Guardians on Friday night at West Sacramento, Calif.

Jeffrey Springs allowed three hits in a season-high 7 1/3 innings, rookie Nick Kurtz homered for a third straight game and the Athletics beat the Cleveland Guardians 5-1 on Friday night. Springs (6-5) struck out six and walked one, throwing 104 pitches for his first win since May 13. Kurtz followed a two-out single by Brent Rooker with his 10th home run — a 406-foot shot to left-center field — to give the Athletics the lead against Guardians starter Tanner Bibee (4-7).

Springs + Defense + Hitting = Victory

Cleveland Guardians at Athletics Preview

Cleveland Guardians (37-36, second in the AL Central) vs. Athletics (31-46, fifth in the AL West) West Sacramento, California; Friday, 10:05 p.m. EDT PITCHING PROBABLES: Guardians: Tanner Bibee (4-6, 3.79 ERA, 1.20 WHIP, 65 strikeouts); Athletics: Jeffrey Springs (5-5, 4.52 ERA, 1.29 WHIP, 66 strikeouts) BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Guardians -125, Athletics +105; over/under is 9 1/2 runs BOTTOM LINE: The Athletics host the Cleveland Guardians on Friday to open a three-game series. The Athletics are 31-46 overall and 14-25 at home. Athletics hitters have a collective .418 slugging percentage to rank fifth in the majors. Cleveland has gone 18-21 on the road and 37-36 overall. The Guardians are 25-5