Five & Dive Episode 554: Miz/Max
Spending the podcast talking about things that are hard to talk about, like exactly how good Jacob Misiorowski is right now. The post Five & Dive Episode 554: Miz/Max appeared first on Baseball Prospectus .
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Elephant Rumblings: Langeliers Leads All-Star Voting, Kurtz 4th
Happy Tuesday everyone. The A’s have had multiple guys on the roster playing at or near All-Star worthy levels. Every team in baseball is given on All-Star every year, but this season the A’s should have multiple position players at the Midsummer Classic, and possibly a pitcher. Getting three to the All-Star Game would be […]
Athletics’ Devin Taylor Emerges As All-Around Talent
The Athletics like what they have seen from 2025 second-rounder Devin Taylor, both in the batter's box and in the outfield. The post Athletics’ Devin Taylor Emerges As All-Around Talent appeared first on College Baseball, MLB Draft, Prospects - Baseball America .
J.T Ginn and Nick Kurtz Lead A’s to Victory Over the Pirates
Tonight showed what the Athletics are capable of when their pitching does its job. The team got the start it needed from J.T. Ginn, who has become its most consistent starter. The A’s offense, led by Kurtz’s three-hit, two-home-run All-Star-caliber performance, provided Ginn plenty of run support in this 11-2 series-opening victory over the Pittsburgh […]
Pittsburgh Pirates vs. Athletics: Jared Jones vs. JT Ginn
Pittsburgh Pirates vs. Athletics, June 15, 2026, 9:40 p.m. ET The Pittsburgh Pirates are heading out west for a road trip and making what could be their final stop ever in Sacramento, California to take on the Athletics. Based on the newest iteration of the MLB schedule, teams will only face opponents in the other […]
Game #72: Pirates at Athletics Game Thread
After going 4-2 during their six-game stay in Las Vegas, the Athletics returned to West Sacramento last night. The team’s pitching staff was likely happy to put Southern Nevada in the rearview mirror following yesterday’s 23-9 loss to the Colorado Rockies. In the opening and closing games of the homestand at Las Vegas Ballpark, A’s […]
Elephant Rumblings: Welcoming The Pirates To Sacramento
Welcome to Monday A’s fans! The Athletics’ Las Vegas series has officially wrapped up. The team went 4-2 in six games over the past week, taking two of three against both the Milwaukee Brewers and the Colorado Rockies. The A’s let that first game against Milwaukee slip through their fingers in that 15-14 loss so […]
The Rockies bats roar to life in a blisteringly hot 23-9 win over the Athletics
Under the clear desert sky and scorching sun of Las Vegas, Nevada, the Colorado Rockies offense put on a fireworks show to close out a three-game series against the Athletics and avoid a sweep. The Athletics were hosting six games at Las Vegas Ballpark—home of the Triple-A Las Vegas Aviators—to give fans a preview for […]
A’s Pitching Implodes in Las Vegas Series Finale Blowout Loss
The Athletics and Colorado Rockies met in the series finale of their three-game interleague series on a scorching afternoon in Las Vegas. The Rockies avoided the sweep, defeating the A’s 23-9 in an absurd game that served as a fitting cap to the A’s eventful week in their future home. Rockies Capitalize off A’s Mistake […]
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Rockies 23, Athletics 9 Graphics via FanGraphs. Putting it all together: Kyle Karros, +0.28 WPA Pitching at elevation is hard: Jeffrey Springs, -0.62 WPA Comment of the Game Please keep in mind our Purple Row Community Guidelines when you’re commenting. Thanks!
Game #71: Rockies at Athletics Game Thread
This afternoon, the Athletics seek to wrap up their week in Las Vegas by completing a sweep of the Colorado Rockies. The past two nights, the A’s emerged victorious in back-and-forth contests, overcoming blown leads to retake the advantage and fend off the Rockies over the final few innings. A’s left-hander Jeffrey Springs, who was […]
Colorado Rockies vs. Athletics game discussion: Tomoyuki Sugano (菅野 智之) vs Jeffrey Springs
After two night games where the ball flew far in the Nevada heat, the Colorado Rockies and the Athletics will play their third and final game of the series in the afternoon under the searing desert sun. Temperatures are expected to be over 100 degrees Fahrenheit at first pitch at Las Vegas Ballpark roughly 20 […]
Milwaukee Brewers make big Jacob Misiorowski decision ahead of Cleveland Guardians series
The Milwaukee Brewers still need to finish their series against the Philadelphia Phillies. Their game on Sunday will see Kyle Harrison try to bounce back from his worst outing of the season this past week when he was roughed up in Las Vegas against the Athletics. He will be facing off against Phillies ace Cristopher [...]
Colorado Rockies at Oakland Athletics: Preview, picks and player props for Sunday
Rockies catcher Hunter Goodman been locked in of late, mashing four home runs over his last ten games. The post Colorado Rockies at Oakland Athletics: Preview, picks and player props for Sunday appeared first on Mile High Sports .
This Week in Purple: One day later, Sean Sullivan reflects on his MLB debut
LAS VEGAS, Nevada — Left-handed pitcher Sean Sullivan (No. 8 PuRP) made his MLB debut on Friday against the Athletics, and it was memorable for a couple of reasons. First, the Rockies and A’s are playing in Las Vegas right now in the home of the Triple-A Aviators. Sullivan last pitched here on May 19, […]
The Rockies come out on the wrong side of a back-and-forth game, fall to the Athletics 7-5
There were plenty of baserunners to go around for both sides in Las Vegas on Saturday night, with the Colorado Rockies and Athletics combining for 19 hits. While the Rockies had their chances, another rough outing from Kyle Freeland didn’t help the cause, and they were never able to stay ahead of the A’s. The […]
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Athletics 7, Rockies 5 Graphics via FanGraphs. Got the job done: Alika Williams, +.22 WPA Not what you want: Kyle Freeland, -0.31 WPA Game discussion comment of the day Please keep in mind our Purple Row Community Guidelines when you’re commenting. Thanks!
A’s Win Fourth Straight, Beat Rockies 7-5
The A’s came out on top for the fourth straight night in Las Vegas, beating the Colorado Rockies 7-5. The win put the A’s back at .500, secured the series win and gives the Athletics a chance at a sweep tomorrow afternoon. And thanks to losses from a pair of division rivals in the Mariners […]
Colorado Rockies vs. Athletics game discussion: Kyle Freeland vs. Joey Estes
Following last night’s loss to the Athletics, the Colorado Rockies enter a matchup built around uncertainty, as Kyle Freeland tries to find his footing against Joey Estes, who will make his 2026 debut after being recalled by the A’s from the minors. Jeffrey Springs was projected to start, but will now be pushed to Sunday […]
Game #70: Rockies at Athletics Game Thread
Here we go again. The series against the league-worst Rockies continues tonight in the second of three weekend contests. The A’s came out on top last night but only thanks to a late two-run rally. They were close to blowing it last night so let’s hope for a more dominant performance tonight at Las Vegas […]
Colorado Rockies at Athletics: Game preview, picks and player props for Saturday
Over their last 10 games, the Athletics have blasted 26 home runs. Rockies starter Kyle Freeland needs to keep them in the yard. The post Colorado Rockies at Athletics: Game preview, picks and player props for Saturday appeared first on Mile High Sports .
Athletics make disappointing Brent Rooker injury move, but there’s a silver lining
The Athletics made an untimely Brent Rooker injury move Friday, placing their power bat on the 10-day injured list with a left knee bone bruise. However, Jacob Wilson’s return provided the club with some benefit. Rooker’s IL stint, retroactive to June 9, removes a dangerous middle-order presence from the lineup. Wilson’s activation after a month […] The post Athletics make disappointing Brent Rooker injury move, but there’s a silver lining appeared first on ClutchPoints .
Sullivan impresses and Carrigg homers, but Rockies fall 6-4 to Athletics
There was no late-night luck in Vegas for the Rockies. Sean Sullivan gave Colorado an encouraging first look in his major league debut, and Cole Carrigg delivered the swing that briefly looked like it might define the night. But the lead did not hold. The Athletics answered Carrigg’s three-run homer with four unanswered runs, including […]
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Athletics 6, Rockies 4 Graphic via FanGraphs. He’s back: Lawrence Butler, +0.38 WPA Tough day in the bullpen: Zach Agnos, -0.39 WPA Game thread comment of the day Please keep in mind our Purple Row Community Guidelines when you’re commenting. Thanks!
A’s Beat Rockies In Series Opener
The Athletics started their weekend series against the Colorado Rockies on the right foot, beating their NL West counterparts 6-4 thanks to some solid pitching and timely hitting. The win secures the team’s 34th win of the season and they remain in striking distance of a playoff spot and the AL West lead. They’re now […]
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