A's Joey Estes Reflects on His Time in Oakland
The Oakland A's just wrapped up their series with the New York Yankees, meaning there are now only three home games for the team in Oakland remaining before they bolt for Sacramento in 2025. The players have been more reflecive during this final homestand, wearing the kelly green jerseys and switching some of their walk-up songs to Oakland-based artists. Following his outing, Estes spoke about what it has meant to play in Oakland.
Judge hits 55th homer of season, Yankees beat Athletics 7-4 and draw closer to clinching AL East
Aaron Judge hit his major league-leading 55th homer of the season, Gleyber Torres and Jasson Domínguez also went deep and the Yankees beat the Oakland Athletics 7-4 on Sunday for a three-game sweep that moved New York to the verge of an AL East title. Already assured of a playoff berth, the Yankees (92-64) can clinch the division with one victory over second-place Baltimore (86-70) during a three-game series in the Bronx that starts Tuesday night. “Hopefully it's rocking,” manager Aaron Boone said of what he expects the environment at Yankee Stadium to be like on Tuesday.
A's down to three games left at Coliseum after being swept by Yankees
The gravity of reality weighed more heavily with every passing day at the Oakland Coliseum this weekend. Now, just three games remain — and all the mourning that comes with them. “That team showed why they have the record they do, why they're going to the postseason,” said A's manager Mark Kotsay. For Joey Estes, who surrendered three homers and five earned runs in four-plus innings, the rough start represents a bittersweet end to a venue that treated him well.
A's down to three games left at Coliseum after being swept by Yankees
The gravity of reality weighed more heavily with every passing day at the Oakland Coliseum this weekend. Now, just three games, beginning on Tuesday, remain — and all the mourning that comes with them. For Joey Estes, who surrendered three homers and five earned runs in four-plus innings, the rough start represents a bittersweet end to a venue that treated him well. In 12 career home starts, Estes owns a 3.68 ERA over 71 innings.
A's drop 4th straight at-home game in 10-0 loss to Yankees
Aaron Judge hit his major league-leading 54th home run of the season, Giancarlo Stanton had a three-run drive, and Anthony Volpe also went deep as the New York Yankees powered past the Oakland Athletics 10-0 on Saturday night. The Yankees matched their season high by opening a five-game lead over Baltimore in the AL East with seven games left and earned Aaron Boone his 600th managerial win. New York isn't ready to celebrate anything just yet.
Athletics make plans for potential fan violence at final Coliseum game
The Oakland Athletics are preparing to play their final game at the city's Coliseum, and the franchise is taking some precautions for that event. The Athletics are beefing up security in case fans decide to get violent at the team's last game in Oakland. The Athletics staff has been advised not to loiter on the field after the game, per USA Today Sports. “We've heard some rumblings, and we're going to have some more meetings about it,” Athletics left fielder Seth Brown said, per ESPN.
Judge hits major league-leading 54th homer, Stanton, Volpe also connect as Yankees pound A's
Aaron Judge hit his major league-leading 54th home run of the season, Giancarlo Stanton had a three-run drive, and Anthony Volpe also went deep as the New York Yankees powered past the Oakland Athletics 10-0 on Saturday night. The Yankees matched their season high by opening a five-game lead over Baltimore in the AL East with seven games left and earned Aaron Boone his 600th managerial win.
Athletics bring home losing streak into matchup against the Yankees
New York Yankees (91-64, first in the AL East) vs. Oakland Athletics (67-88, fourth in the AL West) Oakland, California; Sunday, 4:07 p.m. EDT PITCHING PROBABLES: Yankees: Luis Gil (14-6, 3.14 ERA, 1.18 WHIP, 161 strikeouts); Athletics: Joey Estes (7-8, 4.78 ERA, 1.20 WHIP, 89 strikeouts) : LINE Yankees -179, Athletics +150; over/under is 8 runs BOTTOM LINE: The Oakland Athletics play the New York Yankees looking to break a four-game home slide. Oakland has a 36-41 record at home and a 67-88 record overall. The Athletics rank third in the AL with 193 total home runs, averaging 1.2 per game. New York has gone 49-31 on the road and 91-64 overall. The Yankees have the second-best team on-base percentage
Aaron Judge hits 54th homer as Yankees crush Athletics
Aaron Judge belted his major-league-leading 54th home run, Carlos Rodon threw six shutout innings and the visiting New York Yankees bombarded the Oakland Athletics 10-0 on Saturday night, giving manager Aaron Boone the 600th career win. The Yankees (91-64) reduced their magic number to three to clinch the American League East after the Detroit Tigers beat the Baltimore Orioles 6-4 earlier Saturday.
Judge hits major league-leading 54th homer, Stanton, Volpe also connect as Yankees pound A's 10-0
Aaron Judge hit his major league-leading 54th home run of the season, Giancarlo Stanton had a three-run drive, and Anthony Volpe also went deep as the New York Yankees powered past the Oakland Athletics 10-0 on Saturday night. The Yankees matched their season high by opening a five-game lead over Baltimore in the AL East with seven games left and earned Aaron Boone his 600th managerial win.
Records, Rebuilds, & 'Roids
After winning the 1989 World Series, the Oakland Athletics entered the 1990 amateur draft with four of the first 36 picks. Atlanta had the #1 overall pick, and they were considering Todd Van Poppel, a high school phenom regarded as the best pitching prospect available. Van Poppel's agent was just starting to assert himself. This upstart firebrand agent insisted that Van Poppel receive a record signing bonus and a major-league contract.
A's closer Miller reflects on success of historic rookie season
Mason Miller has dominated in his rookie Athletics campaign, and it took the right-handed closer until his team's last-ever Coliseum homestand to reflect on it. Miller holds a 2.37 ERA through 60 2/3 innings pitched with eight A's games remaining during the 2024 MLB season. The 26-year-old was named an AL All-Star this summer and earned the nicknames “Miller Time” and “The Reaper” for his ability to shut down games with 96 strikeouts and a fastball that reaches 104 mph. The A's hold a 67-87 record after Friday's extra-inning loss to the New York Yankees, but their future is bright -- and Miller is a big reason why.