Who is pitching for the Athletics today?

Aaron Civale (4-1, 2.59 ERA) vs Tyler Mahle (1-4, 5.18 ERA). First pitch at 09:40 PM EDT.

What channel is the Athletics game on today?

Today's game airs on NBCS BA, NBCSCA, KNTV. First pitch at 09:40 PM EDT.

Oakland Athletics Daily Update
May 15, 2026

Q: What is the Oakland Athletics record in 2026?

The Oakland Athletics are 22-21, 1st in the AL West.

The Oakland Athletics are 22-21, 1st in the AL West. Yesterday, the Athletics lost a close one to the St. Louis Cardinals 4-5 at Sutter Health Park. Today they play the San Francisco Giants at 09:40 PM EDT on NBCS BA, NBCSCA, KNTV.

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outscoring opponents

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In a good rhythm. They're +16 in run differential. The gap is meaningful. Plus, the staff holding opponents to 3.0 RA/G this week.

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Athletics Game Today

Opponent:	San Francisco Giants (18-26)
Location:	Sutter Health Park
First Pitch:	09:40 PM EDT
Pitching Matchup:	Aaron Civale (4-1, 2.59 ERA) vs Tyler Mahle (1-4, 5.18 ERA)
TV Broadcast:	NBCS BA, NBCSCA, KNTV
Forecast:	☀️ Clear sky, 54°F, Wind 9 mph

Athletics Score & Recap

Yesterday, the Athletics lost a close one to the St. Louis Cardinals 4-5 at Sutter Health Park.

	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	R	H	E
	0	0	0	0	1	2	0	0	2	5	9	0
	1	0	0	0	0	0	3	0	0	4	10	2

Highlights

Zack Gelof went 2-4 with 1 HR and 1 RBI.
Nick Kurtz went 2-3 with 1 HR and 1 RBI.
Shea Langeliers went 3-5 with 2 RBI.

Athletics Record & Standings

AL West

Team	W	L	PCT	GB	STRK
Athletics	22	21	.512		L1
Mariners	22	23	.489	1.0	W1
Rangers	21	22	.488	1.0	W2
Astros	17	28	.378	6.0	L1
Angels	16	28	.364	6.5	L3

Oakland Athletics are 4-3 in their last 7 games, with a +16 run differential.

Athletics Player Stats & Leaders

Batting Leaders

Player	HR	AVG	OPS	RBI
23 Shea Langeliers	12	.340	1.020	27
16 Nick Kurtz	7	.275	.905	26
26 Carlos Cortes	4	.343	.956	15

Pitching Leaders

Pitcher	W-L	ERA	WHIP	IP
45 Aaron Civale	4-1	2.59	1.39	41.2
35 J.T. Ginn	2-1	3.12	1.20	43.1
40 Luis Severino	2-4	4.07	1.52	48.2

Hot Hitters

Player	Streak
32 Colby Thomas	5 hits, 1 RBI, .625 AVG in last 3 games
2 Darell Hernaiz	4 hits, .444 AVG in last 3 games
16 Nick Kurtz	5 hits, 2 HR, 6 RBI, .5 AVG in last 3 games
23 Shea Langeliers	5 hits, 1 HR, 5 RBI, .385 AVG in last 3 games
20 Zack Gelof	3 hits, 2 HR, 2 RBI, .25 AVG in last 3 games

Hot Pitchers

Pitcher	Streak
35 J.T. Ginn	8.0 IP, 8 K, 1 ER in dominant recent start
40 Luis Severino	7.0 IP, 8 K, 1 ER in dominant recent start
46 Luis Medina	5.2 scoreless IP, 5 K in 3 recent games

Athletics News

The Oakland Athletics' recent series against the St. Louis Cardinals exemplified the highs and lows of a baseball season, leaving fans grappling with what could have been after dropping a hard-fought 5-4 game in the rubber match. Just one pitch stood between the A's and a series victory, a bitter reminder that close calls can sting longer than a blowout loss. Despite the disappointment, the team remains in striking distance of the division lead with a 21-19 record and a +10 run differential over the last week, showcasing solid pitching and emerging bats like Shea Langeliers and Carlos Cortes, who are hitting .336 and .355, respectively. With Jacob Lopez on the mound, the A's are poised to bounce back, proving that each game is a new opportunity to build momentum and confidence.

Sources

Athleticsnation · 8h ago

“Where We Are”: An Honest Look At The A’s After 43 Games

After an especially tough loss — such as when you are quite literally a strike away from winning and lose — everything feels more bleak. Just as after an exhilarating win the team might feel invincible. As always the truth is somewhere in between. As I write following a disappointing loss, I see more positives […]

Athleticsnation · 10h ago

A’s drop game and series to Cardinals 5-4

The A’s took on the St. Louis Cardinals today at Sutter Health Park in the rubber match of the three-game interleague series. After dropping the opener Tuesday, the A’s bounced back with a 6-4 victory last night. Taking the mound for the Athletics today is 28-year-old lefty Jacob Lopez. He faced off against Michael McCreevy […]

Mlbtraderumors · 6h ago

2026-27 Club Options: AL West

In recent weeks, MLBTR has looked forward to next winter’s option classes. We’ll move now to the AL West, where the Athletics have the two most notable decisions. Previous: AL East, AL Central Athletics Jeff McNeil, 2B: $15.75MM club option (Mets responsible for $2MM buyout as part of December trade) The A’s landed McNeil in […]

MLB.com · 8h ago

Key takeaways after A's stung just one pitch from victory

WEST SACRAMENTO – You can always look back at the events in a game that led up to a critical moment, but on Thursday afternoon, the Athletics truly fell one pitch short of what should have been a series victory over the Cardinals. Holding a one-run lead as he took

MLB.com · 7h ago

We have a new record for most ABS challenges in a game

WEST SACRAMENTO -- The new ABS challenge system has certainly changed the game for hitters, catchers and pitchers. But on Thursday, Cardinals skipper Oliver Marmol offered a good reminder of its impact on managers, too. After a thrilling 5-4 victory over the Athletics, Marmol was finally catching his breath in

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Date	Opponent	Time
Sat 05/16	vs San Francisco Giants	9:40 PM
Sun 05/17	vs San Francisco Giants	4:05 PM
Mon 05/18	@ Los Angeles Angels	9:38 PM

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