© Darren Yamashita-USA TODAY Sports Takeaways: Marlins drop series opener to Athletics in wake of blockbuster trade The Miami Marlins fell to the Oakland Athletics by a score of 3-0 after the dugout was shocked by the Luis Arraez trade. Author: Dylan Sanders May 04, 2024 In this story: Miami Marlins Oakland Athletics Takeaways The Miami Marlins win streak is over as they fell 3-0 to the Oakland Athletics after the blockbuster trade of Luis Arraez . Here's everything you need to know from the game: Dane Myers gets the first crack at leading off post-Arraez With the trade of Arraez, the team not only needs to figure out what they want to do at second base but also at leadoff. For this game, they

The Miami Marlins kicked off the post-Luis Arraez era with a whimper Friday night, accumulating just seven hits off JP Sears and three relievers as the host Oakland Athletics opened a three-game interleague series with a 3-1 victory. Arraez, the defending National League batting champion, was scratched from the lineup minutes before the first pitch, reportedly having been dealt to the San Diego Padres for four prospects.

Brent Rooker hit a two-run homer in the fourth inning and the Oakland Athletics beat the Miami Marlins 3-1 on Friday night for their fifth straight victory. Esteury Ruiz added an RBI single in the fifth as the A's backed lefty JP Sears (2-2), who won for the first time in four starts. Oakland, which is 16-17, lost 112 games last season and didn't pick up its 16th victory until a win at Milwaukee on June 10 in the 66th game.

A's Activate J.D. Davis, Promote Brett Harris Author: Jason Burke May 03, 2024 After the Oakland A's optioned first baseman Ryan Noda to Triple-A following Wednesday's game, there was a mystery that was left to be solved: Who would be taking his place on the team's 26-man roster? The obvious answer would be a rehabbing J.D. Davis, and the A's announced that he has been activated from the IL after missing time with a right adductor strain. What we didn't see coming was that the team's No. 9 prospect, Brett Harris, would be flying back to Oakland with him. The 25-year-old, like Davis, is a third baseman that swings it from the right side. This season with Las Vegas he has hit .289 with a .418 OBP,

Tyler Nevin is having a career year in his first season with the Athletics. The infielder is one of Oakland's most productive bats through the first month of the 2024 MLB season, slashing .325/.375/.500 over 25 games, with a team-high 26 hits, four home runs and 10 RBI. Nevin, who went 2-for-4 with a home run in the A's 4-0 win over the Pittsburgh Pirates on Wednesday at the Oakland Coliseum, enters Friday's home matchup against the Miami Marlins with a career-best nine-game hitting streak.

A's closer Mason Miller was named AL Reliever of the Month for March/April thanks to his red-hot start to 2024.

One team playing its best baseball of the season meets another that hopes it is trending in that direction when the Oakland Athletics host the Miami Marlins in the opener of a three-game interleague series Friday night. The A's have won four in a row -- their longest winning streak since last June -- after taking three straight from the Pittsburgh Pirates to open a 10-game homestand. Oakland's upturn has been fueled by two unusual sources -- backup infielders and relief pitchers. Tyler Nevin, subbing for injured J.D. Davis, went 6-for-10 with two home runs, four RBIs and three runs in the Pittsburgh series.

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) : 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 hits. The matchup

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.