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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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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!
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 […]
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 […]
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 [...]
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 .
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, […]
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 […]
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!
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 .
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 .
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 […]
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!
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 […]
The Colorado Rockies are opening a six-game road trip tonight with three games against the Athletics in Las Vegas, where the A’s are playing a rare ‘home’ series away from their temporary home in Sacramento. After this series, the Rockies head to Wrigley Field for three against the Chicago Cubs. The nomadic Athletics enter at […]
After a day off yesterday the A’s are back at it tonight, welcoming the Colorado Rockies to Las Vegas Ballpark for a three-game weekend series against the worst team in the National League. The Rockies sit at 26-43 and are already gauging the upcoming trade market to see what they can offload on contenders. A […]
The Athletics have placed designated hitter/outfielder Brent Rooker on the 10-day injured list (retroactive to June 9) with a bone bruise in his left knee, per Martin Gallegos of MLB.com. The team reinstated shortstop Jacob Wilson from the IL to take Rooker’s roster spot. The injury continues a rough start for Rooker, who is already […]
In their last 10 games, the A's have slugged a staggering 26 home runs. The Rockies' pitchers will have their hands full tonight. The post Colorado Rockies at Athletics: Game preview, picks and props for Friday appeared first on Mile High Sports .
The Colorado Rockies are reportedly promoting left-handed pitcher Sean Sullivan (No. 8 PuRP) to start Friday night’s game against the Athletics. The Gazette’s Kevin Henry was among the first to report on the news. The Rockies have yet to officially announce the move. Sullivan was the Rockies’ second-round pick in the 2023 draft after pitching […]
Just because you’re in the basement, that doesn’t mean you should stop trying. The post Help! I’m Dead Last In Multiple Categories! appeared first on Baseball Prospectus .