Photo by Scott Taetsch/Getty Images The Oakland Athletics are riding a four-game winning streak into their series againstthe last-place 9-24 Miami Marlins. Being just two games under .500, the A’s have a chance to leave the weekend with a winning record. They’ll have the red-hot JP Sears starting on the mound opposite Marlins southpaw Ryan Weathers. The A’s will also have one of their top infield prospects Brett Harris batting 9th in his major league debut. Friday night baseball ⚾️ pic.twitter.com/keh0kyoQ5i — Oakland A's (@Athletics) May 3, 2024 And here’s the Marlins’ lineup: 5/3 Miami ..read more

Photo by Michael Zagaris/Oakland Athletics/Getty Images Nick Allen optioned to make room The youth movement continues. The Athletics are set to call up third base prospect Brett Harris from Triple-A, according to Robert Murray of FanSided: Source: The Oakland A’s are calling up infield prospect Brett Harris. The 25-year-old is rated as the team’s No. 9 prospect by @MLBPipeline. — Robert Murray (@ByRobertMurray) May 3, 2024 This will be Harris’ first call up to the big league roster. A 7th-round pick back in 2021, Harris has steadily ascended the minor league ladder, making it to Triple-A la ..read more

Photo by Rich Schultz/Getty Images Mason Miller gets rewarded for his dominant start to the season. Major League Baseball announced Friday that Oakland Athletics closer Mason Miller has been named American League Reliever of the Month for April. Miller has been dominant posting a 1.35 ERA in 13 1⁄3 innings pitched while converting all eight of his save opportunities. Miller has 28 strikeouts over those 13 1⁄3 innings and opponents are hitting just .149 against him. After struggling with injuries throughout his career as a professional, Miller was moved into a relief role for the 2024 season in ..read more

Reggie Hildred-USA TODAY Sports MLB news roundup Happy Friday, Athletics Nation! The A’s were off yesterday, but emerging bullpen aces Mason Miller and Lucas Erceg continue to draw rave reviews from members of the baseball intelligentsia. Susan Slusser at the San Francisco Chronicle delved into Erceg’s many challenges through the years and the obstacles he has overcome to get where he is now. It’s a fantastic read. Miller has walked an unusual road to becoming the lights out closer he is today. A big turning point for him was a false positive drug test during his college years that led to the ..read more

Photo by Zac BonDurant/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images Montgomery’s stellar junior year with the Aggies has firmly placed him in top four conversations Braden Montgomery is one of college baseball’s standout stars in 2024, leading a Texas A&M squad that is widely considered the number one team in the country. Montgomery spent time as a two-way player for the Stanford Cardinal in 2022 and 2023, but with a full time move to the outfield in 2024 he has blossomed and solidified his place near the top of the 2024 MLB Draft. The Oakland Athletics just so happen to be sitting at 4th overall, and ..read more

Kelley L Cox-USA TODAY Sports MLB news roundup Welcome to Thursday everyone! The A’s made arguably their biggest roster move of the season yesterday, optioning first baseman Ryan Noda to Triple-A Las Vegas: A’s optioned Ryan Noda to Triple-A Las Vegas. He was hitless in his last 28 at-bats with a batting average down to .128. No corresponding move yet, but J.D. coming off the IL seems likely. — Martín Gallegos (@MartinJGallegos) May 2, 2024 As you can see, we at least know who will be taking Noda’s spot on the roster. Davis is capable of manning first base but it’s likely that he returns t ..read more

Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images Noda has struggled to start the season. The Oakland Athletics announced Wednesday that that they have optioned struggling first baseman Ryan Noda to Triple A Las Vegas. The move opens the door for the return of J.D. Davis who is currently on a rehab assignment. The A’s have optioned infielder Ryan Noda to Triple-A Las Vegas. — Oakland A's Communications (@AthleticsPR) May 1, 2024 Noda appeared in 128 games and posted a 123 wRC+ for the Athletics in his debut season, but he has been a severe funk to start the 2024 campaign. Noda is currently in an 0 ..read more

The Oakland A’s swept the Pittsburgh Pirates at the Oakland Coliseum. Ross Stripling got his first win of the season, holding the Bucs scoreless through six frames. | Kelley L Cox-USA TODAY Sports 3-game sweep is complete The Oakland Athletics wrapped up a three-game series against the Pittsburgh Pirates this afternoon at the Oakland Coliseum. The teams started the day with identical records; 14-17. Manager Mark Kotsay sent winless 34-year-old righty Ross Stripling to the mound for this matchup against Quinn Priester for the Bucs. Switch-hitting Abraham Toro got the scoring started with a line ..read more

Neville E. Guard-USA TODAY Sports Home runs and bullpen proves to be the recipe yet again as the A’s will go for the sweep tomorrow Ladies and gentlemen, the A’s are officially on a three-game winning streak. They didn’t get the best outing from starter Alex Wood tonight, but the bullpen certainly picked up the slack yet again. Offensively, they did just enough against Pittsburgh Pirates starter Mitch Keller while adding some key runs late as JJ Bleday was tonight's offensive MVP for the A’s sending two home runs en route to a 5-2 victory. The Pirates struck gold just three batters into the ga ..read more

Stan Szeto-USA TODAY Sports A win today means a second straight series victory Good afternoon and happy Tuesday, A’s Nation. After yesterdays 5-1 victory over the Pittsburgh Pirates, the A’s and Bucco’s will line it up and do it again tonight in just over a hour as Alex Wood and Mitch Keller are set to square off. Wood has been far from an Opening Day starter, but he’s coming off his best start of the season last week against the New York Yankees. Wood worked 5.2 innings allowing eight hits and one run while maneuvering around Yankees rallies seemingly ever inning. He got the win, however — hi ..read more