What is the Oakland Athletics record in 2026?

The Oakland Athletics are 4-7, 4th in the AL West.

Who is pitching for the Athletics today?

Jeffrey Springs (1-0, 2.38 ERA) vs Ryan Weathers (0-0, 4.50 ERA). First pitch at 01:35 PM EDT.

What channel is the Athletics game on today?

Today's game airs on NBCSCA, YES. First pitch at 01:35 PM EDT.

Oakland Athletics News & Updates

April 09, 2026

The Oakland Athletics were 4-7, 4th in the AL West. Yesterday, the Athletics escaped with a win against the New York Yankees 3-2 at Yankee Stadium.

Athletics Daily Vibe Check

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a healthy roster

Nothing is running away in either direction. Relatively healthy at 1 on the IL. The catch: 5.6 RA/G over the last 7. The pitching is leaking.

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Athletics Game on April 09

Opponent:	New York Yankees (8-3)
Location:	Yankee Stadium
First Pitch:	01:35 PM EDT
Pitching Matchup:	Jeffrey Springs (1-0, 2.38 ERA) vs Ryan Weathers (0-0, 4.50 ERA)
TV Broadcast:	NBCSCA, YES
Forecast:	☀️ Clear sky, 38°F, Wind 3 mph

Athletics Score & Recap

Yesterday, the Athletics escaped with a win against the New York Yankees 3-2 at Yankee Stadium.

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

Athletics Record & Standings

AL West

Team	W	L	PCT	GB	STRK
Rangers	7	5	.583		W3
Angels	6	7	.462	1.5	L2
Astros	6	7	.462	1.5	L4
Athletics	4	7	.364	2.5	W1
Mariners	4	9	.308	3.5	L5

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

Athletics Player Stats & Leaders

Batting Leaders

Player	HR	AVG	OPS	RBI
23 Shea Langeliers	5	.289	.977	8
26 Carlos Cortes	0	.400	1.138	2
3 Max Muncy	2	.302	.830	5

Hot Hitters

Player	Streak
25 Brent Rooker	2 hits, 2 HR, 7 RBI, .2 AVG in last 3 games
22 Jeff McNeil	5 hits, 2 RBI, .5 AVG in last 3 games

Hot Pitchers

Pitcher	Streak
59 Jeffrey Springs	6.0 IP, 7 K, 1 ER in dominant recent start
60 Justin Sterner	4.1 scoreless IP, 4 K in 3 recent games

Athletics News

The Athletics pulled off a gritty 3-2 victory over the Yankees in the Bronx, showcasing resilience after yesterday's heartbreaking loss, but the team still grapples with an underwhelming start to the season. Joel Kuhnel's first save with the club capped off a solid night for the bullpen, critical for a squad that has seen its lineup struggle early in the season. As they look to build momentum, the A's must address their offensive inconsistency, especially against formidable opponents like New York. Off the field, the loss of baseball legend Davey Lopes at 80 serves as a reminder of the game's rich history, emphasizing the need for the Athletics to honor that legacy by finding their footing. With a 3-7 record, the grind is just beginning, and every win counts.

Sources

Athleticsnation

A’s Win Late Over Yankees 3-2

The A’s and Yankees had a duel on Wednesday evening in the Bronx. One day after dropping a close game in the late innings, it was the Athletics’ turn as they beat the Yankees thanks to a top of the ninth RBI to win 3-2. Close but we’ll take it. Right-hander Luis Severino was on […]

Athleticsnation

Game #11: Athletics at Yankees Game Thread

Ready for Round 2? The A’s and Yankees are set to go at it again tonight in New York. The Green & Gold dropped the first game yesterday evening in heartbreaking fashion with another late-game meltdown so the club will try to run through the finish line in their second try against the team with […]

Mlbtraderumors

Davey Lopes Passes Away

The Dodgers announced today that Davey Lopes passed away today at the age of 80. Lopes made his debut as a player in the early 1970s and went on to have a career as a coach and manager, making him a staple of the game for the bulk of five decades. Lopes was a late […]

MLB.com

Kuhnel's first save with club caps stellar night for A's 'pen

NEW YORK -- Given that it had been over a year and a half since Joel Kuhnel last made a big league appearance at the time he was called up from Triple-A Las Vegas on Tuesday, Athletics manager Mark Kotsay ideally would have liked to ease the right-hander into action

MLB.com

Here is a potential impact callup for each team

Not every star rookie makes an Opening Day roster. Take last year, for example. The most devastating rookie in baseball, Nick Kurtz, didn't join the Athletics until April 23 and slashed .290/.383/.619 with 36 homers in 117 games. Cade Horton arrived in May for the Cubs and posted a 2.67

Justbaseball

Athletics’ Vaunted Lineup Has Underwhelmed to Start 2026

All winter long, the discussion surrounding the Athletics had to deal with their pitching. Who will step up in the rotation, how many rookies debut, and which arms will thieve in leverage innings? All were valid questions that we still do not have clear answers to. Pitching was the primary focus not only because of […] The post Athletics’ Vaunted Lineup Has Underwhelmed to Start 2026 appeared first on Just Baseball.

Athletics Upcoming Schedule

The Oakland Athletics visit the New York Mets for a 3-game series starting Friday.

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