What is the Oakland Athletics record in 2026?

The Oakland Athletics are 14-13, 2nd in the AL West.

Who is pitching for the Athletics today?

J.T. Ginn (0-0, 3.74 ERA) vs Kumar Rocker (1-1, 3.48 ERA). First pitch at 02:35 PM EDT.

What channel is the Athletics game on today?

Today's game airs on NBCSCA, Rangers Sports Network. First pitch at 02:35 PM EDT.

Oakland Athletics News & Updates

April 26, 2026

The Oakland Athletics were 14-13, 2nd in the AL West. Yesterday, the Athletics couldn’t hold off the Texas Rangers 3-4 at Globe Life Field.

Athletics Daily Vibe Check

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outscoring opponents

Not flashy, but the math works. Outscoring opponents by 8 this week. And 4-3 lately. Steady, productive baseball.

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Athletics Game on April 26

Opponent:	Texas Rangers (14-13)
Location:	Globe Life Field
First Pitch:	02:35 PM EDT
Pitching Matchup:	J.T. Ginn (0-0, 3.74 ERA) vs Kumar Rocker (1-1, 3.48 ERA)
TV Broadcast:	NBCSCA, Rangers Sports Network
Forecast:	🌦️ Light drizzle, 43°F, Wind 10 mph

Athletics Score & Recap

Yesterday, the Athletics couldn’t hold off the Texas Rangers 3-4 at Globe Life Field.

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

Athletics Record & Standings

AL West

Team	W	L	PCT	GB	STRK
Rangers	14	13	.519		W1
Athletics	14	13	.519		L1
Mariners	13	15	.464	1.5	W3
Angels	12	16	.429	2.5	L2
Astros	10	18	.357	4.5	L2

Oakland Athletics are 4-3 in their last 7 games, with a +8 run differential.

Athletics Player Stats & Leaders

Batting Leaders

Player	HR	AVG	OPS	RBI
26 Carlos Cortes	4	.351	1.062	11
23 Shea Langeliers	8	.299	.920	14
16 Nick Kurtz	5	.242	.865	12

Pitching Leaders

Pitcher	W-L	ERA	WHIP	IP
59 Jeffrey Springs	3-2	3.79	1.01	35.2
45 Aaron Civale	2-1	3.86	1.32	25.2
40 Luis Severino	1-2	5.17	1.56	31.1

Hot Hitters

Player	Streak
26 Carlos Cortes	5 hits, 2 HR, 4 RBI, .5 AVG in last 3 games
16 Nick Kurtz	4 hits, 2 HR, 2 RBI, .333 AVG in last 3 games

Hot Pitchers

Pitcher	Streak
50 Jack Perkins	5.1 scoreless IP, 5 K in 3 recent games
60 Justin Sterner	3.3000000000000003 scoreless IP, 6 K in 3 recent games
58 Scott Barlow	3.1 scoreless IP, 4 K in 3 recent games

Athletics News

The Athletics fell just short in a heart-wrenching 4-3 loss to the Texas Rangers, but the silver lining is clear: they remain perched atop the AL West standings, a position they haven’t enjoyed for this long in years. It was a strong outing from Jeffrey Springs, who battled hard for six innings but paid the price for one costly mistake. With today’s game against the Rangers looming large, the A's have a prime opportunity to solidify their grip on first place and create some breathing room in the division. The momentum is palpable, and with a lineup featuring hot bats like Carlos Cortes and Shea Langeliers, who are both above .290, the A's are not just competing, they're asserting themselves as contenders. It’s time to seize this moment.

Sources

Athleticsnation

Athletics Drop Saturday Contest To Rangers 4-3

It was a close one but the A’s were on the wrong side of a 4-3 decision on Saturday evening, falling to the division-rival Texas Rangers and setting up a high-stakes game for Sunday when first place in the division will be on the line. More to come…

Athleticsnation

Game #27: Athletics at Rangers Game Thread

We’re in first place baby! The A’s came into Arlington and took the first game of this three-game weekend series. Now the team has a chance to put some real distance between them and their division foes as the A’s go for their second straight win in Texas. It’s not even May yet but still, […]

MLB.com

Springs goes 6 strong, but one mistake costs A's in loss to Rangers

ARLINGTON -- The Athletics have spent more time alone atop the AL West standings in the past week than they had in the previous three seasons combined -- and if they plan to climb up there again, they’ll need to get acclimatized to the fact that in that rare air,

MLB.com

De Vries takes fellow Top 100 prospect deep, keeps crushing Double-A pitching

Age is just a number. Just ask 19-year-old Leo De Vries. MLB’s No. 4 prospect \-\- the youngest player in the Double-A Texas League -- swatted his third homer of the season in Midland’s 6-4 extra-inning victory over Springfield on Saturday at Hammons Field. The blast raised De Vries’ OPS

Athletics Upcoming Schedule

The Oakland Athletics host the Kansas City Royals for a 3-game series starting Tuesday.

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