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Astros Salvage Finale Against Athletics

Fri, 2024-09-13 00:00

The Astros salvaged their series finale against the Athletics after earning a 6-3 victory at Minute Maid Park. Ryan Pressly was credited with the win after striking out two batters and allowing one run over an inning of relief. Jason Heyward went one for three with a two-run blast for his seventh home run of the season. The Astros snapped a three-game losing streak and remain atop the AL West at 78-and-68.

Rumors of the A's playing in Oakland next year fan fans' flickering hopes

Thu, 2024-09-12 23:19

Rumors are flying out of the park as A's fans are put on another emotional roller coaster. In the latest curve ball of this baseball saga, there may be a possibility the Athletics will stay at the Oakland Coliseum next season. Tim Betts is an Oakland baseball fan. Betts says he had four sets of season tickets last year.

MLB says A's to Sacramento is 'certainty' despite union concerns

Thu, 2024-09-12 23:00

Major League Baseball issued a statement to The Sacramento Bee on Thursday regarding the Oakland A's move to West Sacramento next year amid skepticism surrounding conditions for players at Sutter Health Park. “It is a certainty that the A's will play their 2025 season in Sacramento as planned,” the statement said. “MLB is continuing to work productively with the MLBPA on the details of the transition.”

New questions over A’s plan to play in Sacramento, Thao optimistic team can play at Coliseum in 2025

Thu, 2024-09-12 19:27

(KRON) — There is more uncertainty about where the Oakland A’s will play next season. A deal has been reached to have the A’s play at a minor league ballpark in West Sacramento until their new Las Vegas stadium is ready. However, one of baseball’s most high-profile agents is casting doubt as to whether Sacramento […]

Reports claim Oakland A's move to Sutter Health Park is in jeopardy, MLB says deal is a "certainty"

Thu, 2024-09-12 19:25

Is the Oakland A's temporary move to Sutter Health Park next season in jeopardy? A radio interview that hit the airwaves on KFBK Thursday morning caused quite the stir in the sports world. Scott Boras, a prolific sports agent with Sacramento ties, told KFBK in an interview that he suspects the A's relocation to West Sacramento before the team moves permanently to Las Vegas is not a done deal. "There is a new party that owns the coliseum that is now ready and willing to negotiate with the A's that wasn't before," Boras told KFBK.

Butler, Rooker keep mashing, but A's can't complete sweep of Astros as bullpen falters

Thu, 2024-09-12 17:15

The A's bullpen allowed four runs in the eighth inning as Oakland fell short of sweeping the Astros on the road, losing 6-3 on Thursday in Houston. Brent Rooker homered off Ryan Pressly (2-3) with one out in the eighth to tie it at 2-all. Yainer Diaz and Kyle Tucker hit consecutive singles with one out in the eighth to chase T.J. McFarland (2-3) and bring on Grant Holman.

Butler, Rooker keep mashing, but A's can't complete sweep of Astros as bullpen falters

Thu, 2024-09-12 17:15

The A's bullpen allowed four runs in the eighth inning as Oakland fell short of sweeping the Astros on the road, losing 6-3 on Thursday in Houston. Brent Rooker homered off Ryan Pressly (2-3) with one out in the eighth to tie it at 2-all. Yainer Diaz and Kyle Tucker hit consecutive singles with one out in the eighth to chase T.J. McFarland (2-3) and bring on Grant Holman.

Lawrence Butler Extends Hitting Streak, Moves Up Oakland A's All-Time Leaderboards

Thu, 2024-09-12 14:04

Nobody in the big leagues has an active hitting streak longer than Lawrence Butler's, and the Oakland Athletics slugger tacked another game onto his total on Thursday. MLB's next longest active hitting streak is 10 games, belonging to San Diego Padres designated hitter Luis Arraez.

Late hits help Astros get past pesky Athletics

Thu, 2024-09-12 13:48

Jon Singleton ripped a go-ahead RBI single in the bottom of the eighth inning to lift the host Houston Astros to a 6-3 win over the Oakland Athletics on Thursday afternoon. Singleton plated Yainer Diaz, who had smacked a one-out single, advanced to second on Kyle Tucker's base hit and moved to third on Jeremy Pena's flyout to right. After Singleton came through in the clutch, Jake Meyers helped Houston (78-68) salvage the finale of a three-game series with an RBI double.

Heyward homers, Singleton has 3 hits to help Astros avoid sweep and beat A's 6-3

Thu, 2024-09-12 13:41

Jason Heyward hit a two-run homer early and Jon Singleton had three hits, capped by a tiebreaking RBI single in Houston’s four-run eighth inning, and the Astros got a 6-3 win over the Oakland Athletics on Thursday. Brent Rooker homered off Ryan Pressly (2-3) with one out in the eighth to tie it at 2.

Astros head into matchup with the Athletics on losing streak

Thu, 2024-09-12 01:03

Oakland Athletics (64-82, fourth in the AL West) vs. Houston Astros (77-68, first in the AL West) Houston; Thursday, 2:10 p.m. EDT PITCHING PROBABLES: Athletics: Mitch Spence (7-9, 4.42 ERA, 1.37 WHIP, 111 strikeouts); Astros: Framber Valdez (14-6, 2.97 ERA, 1.09 WHIP, 153 strikeouts) : LINE Astros -236, Athletics +193; over/under is 8 1/2 runs BOTTOM LINE: The Houston Astros look to stop their three-game losing streak when they play the Oakland Athletics. Houston has a 77-68 record overall and a 41-32 record at home. The Astros rank sixth in the AL with 170 total home runs, averaging 1.2 per game. Oakland is 64-82 overall and 28-43 on the road. The Athletics are sixth in the majors with 184

Astros head into matchup with the Athletics on losing streak

Thu, 2024-09-12 01:03

Oakland Athletics (64-82, fourth in the AL West) vs. Houston Astros (77-68, first in the AL West) Houston; Thursday, 2:10 p.m. EDT PITCHING PROBABLES: Athletics: Mitch Spence (7-9, 4.42 ERA, 1.37 WHIP, 111 strikeouts); Astros: Framber Valdez (14-6, 2.97 ERA, 1.09 WHIP, 153 strikeouts) : LINE Astros -236, Athletics +193; over/under is 8 1/2 runs BOTTOM LINE: The Houston Astros look to stop their three-game losing streak when they play the Oakland Athletics. Houston has a 77-68 record overall and a 41-32 record at home. The Astros rank sixth in the AL with 170 total home runs, averaging 1.2 per game. Oakland is 64-82 overall and 28-43 on the road. The Athletics are sixth in the majors with 184

Deadspin | Tarik Skubal, Tigers seek to extend win streak vs. Rockies

Thu, 2024-09-12 00:27

The Detroit Tigers will have their ace on the mound when they go for their fifth straight victory on Thursday afternoon. Colorado will have the unenviable task of facing left-hander Tarik Skubal. The Tigers (75-71) have already secured the first two games of the series against the visiting Rockies. Detroit is in the midst of a six-game homestand.

Kyle McCann homers, Brent Rooker drives in 2 as Athletics beat Astros 5-4

Wed, 2024-09-11 21:33

HOUSTON -- - Kyle McCann hit a two-run homer, Brent Rooker had two hits and two RBI and the Oakland Athletics beat the Houston Astros 5-4 on Wednesday night. The Astros have lost three straight games and their lead in the AL West has narrowed to 3 1/2 games over Seattle with 17 to play. Houston also lost All-Star second baseman Jose Altuve, who exited after the fifth inning with right side discomfort. He called manager Joe Espada and the trainer out after a swing on strike two of his at bat in the fifth. Espada said he was "not really concerned" about the injury.

Ex-A's owner Haas calls out Fisher's 'unforgivable' relocation decision

Wed, 2024-09-11 20:32

Former Athletics owner Walter J. "Wally" Haas passionately called out current owner John Fisher and his decision to relocate the team out of Oakland. Haas discussed Fisher's “unforgivable” choice to leave the Bay rather than sell the A's in an exclusive interview with the San Francisco Chronicle's John Shea published Wednesday. “It's been very difficult for me to watch this unfold,” Haas told Shea.

Altuve exits with side discomfort, is day to day

Wed, 2024-09-11 20:01

Astros second baseman Jose Altuve exited Wednesday night's 5-4 loss to the Oakland Athletics after the fifth inning with right side discomfort. Altuve called manager Joe Espada and the athletic trainer out of the dugout after a swing during his at bat in the fifth. Altuve completed the at bat, striking out on a bunt attempt. In the top of the sixth, he was replaced at second base by Mauricio Dubón while Ben Gamel moved from right to left field and Jason Heyward entered the game in right while taking Altuve's spot in the lineup.

Kyle McCann homers, Brent Rooker drives in 2 as Athletics beat Astros 5-4

Wed, 2024-09-11 19:53

Kyle McCann hit a two-run homer, Brent Rooker had two hits and two RBIs and the Oakland Athletics beat the Houston Astros 5-4 on Wednesday night. The Astros have lost three straight games and their lead in the AL West has narrowed to four games over Seattle with 17 to play. Houston also lost All-Star second baseman Jose Altuve, who exited after the fifth inning with right side discomfort.

Kyle McCann homers, Brent Rooker drives in 2 as Athletics beat Astros 5-4

Wed, 2024-09-11 19:53

Kyle McCann hit a two-run homer, Brent Rooker had two hits and two RBIs and the Oakland Athletics beat the Houston Astros 5-4 on Wednesday night. The Astros have lost three straight games and their lead in the AL West has narrowed to 3 1/2 games over Seattle with 17 to play. Houston also lost All-Star second baseman Jose Altuve, who exited after the fifth inning with right side discomfort. He called manager Joe Espada and the trainer out after a swing on strike two of his at bat in the fifth.

Oakland Athletics score 2 runs in 12th to outlast Houston Astros 4-3

Wed, 2024-09-11 14:23

Zack Gelof homered early, Max Schuemann and Nick Allen drove in runs with 12th-inning bunts and the Oakland Athletics beat the Houston Astros 4-3 on Tuesday night. With the score 2-2, Daz Cameron's bunt single to start the 12th sent Gelof, the automatic runner, to third.

Oakland Athletics score 2 runs in 12th to outlast Houston Astros 4-3

Wed, 2024-09-11 14:23

Zack Gelof homered early, Max Schuemann and Nick Allen drove in runs with 12th-inning bunts and the Oakland Athletics beat the Houston Astros 4-3 on Tuesday night. With the score 2-2, Daz Cameron's bunt single to start the 12th sent Gelof, the automatic runner, to third.

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