What is the Oakland Athletics record in 2026?

The Oakland Athletics are 20-18, 1st in the AL West.

Who is pitching for the Athletics today?

Aaron Civale (3-1, 2.95 ERA) vs Shane Baz (1-3, 4.99 ERA). First pitch at 04:05 PM EDT.

What channel is the Athletics game on today?

Today's game airs on MASN, NBCSCA. First pitch at 04:05 PM EDT.

Oakland Athletics News & Updates

May 09, 2026

The Oakland Athletics were 20-18, 1st in the AL West. Yesterday, the Athletics held off the Baltimore Orioles 4-3 at Oriole Park at Camden Yards.

Athletics Daily Vibe Check

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pitching struggles

Not much to complain about. The mound has been a liability at 6.0 RA/G. On top of that, a -4 run differential over the last 7. The margins are ugly.

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Athletics Game on May 09

Opponent:	Baltimore Orioles (17-22)
Location:	Oriole Park at Camden Yards
First Pitch:	04:05 PM EDT
Pitching Matchup:	Aaron Civale (3-1, 2.95 ERA) vs Shane Baz (1-3, 4.99 ERA)
TV Broadcast:	MASN, NBCSCA
Forecast:	☁️ Overcast, 63°F, Wind 4 mph

Athletics Score & Recap

Yesterday, the Athletics held off the Baltimore Orioles 4-3 at Oriole Park at Camden Yards.

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

Highlights

Nick Kurtz went 2-5 with 2 RBI.

Athletics Record & Standings

AL West

Team	W	L	PCT	GB	STRK
Athletics	20	18	.526		W2
Mariners	19	20	.487	1.5	W2
Rangers	17	21	.447	3.0	L2
Astros	16	23	.410	4.5	W1
Angels	15	24	.385	5.5	L1

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

Athletics Player Stats & Leaders

Batting Leaders

Player	HR	AVG	OPS	RBI
23 Shea Langeliers	11	.333	1.010	20
26 Carlos Cortes	4	.356	.992	14
16 Nick Kurtz	5	.257	.832	20

Pitching Leaders

Pitcher	W-L	ERA	WHIP	IP
45 Aaron Civale	3-1	2.95	1.34	36.2
35 J.T. Ginn	1-1	3.62	1.13	37.1
59 Jeffrey Springs	3-2	3.89	1.14	44.0

Hot Hitters

Player	Streak
15 Jonah Heim	2 hits, 1 HR, 6 RBI, .182 AVG in last 3 games
23 Shea Langeliers	6 hits, 3 HR, 5 RBI, .4 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

Athletics News

The Athletics kicked off their series against the Baltimore Orioles with a thrilling 4-3 victory, putting a damper on the Orioles' Tupac bobblehead night. J.T. Ginn was stellar on the mound, allowing just one run over eight innings, while the offense provided timely hitting, including Nick Kurtz's two-run triple that extended his on-base streak to a remarkable 32 games, the longest in MLB this season. This win comes after the A's salvaged their previous series against the Phillies with a commanding 12-1 triumph, highlighting their offensive firepower, which has been a bright spot amid a shaky pitching performance with a 6.0 RA/G over the last week. As the A's settle into their rhythm, they look to build momentum against the struggling Orioles.

Sources

Athleticsnation

A’s Prevent the Orioles From Flying Away with the Victory

A new series means a fresh start. After losing two out of three against the Philadelphia Phillies, the Athletics began a three-game series against the Baltimore Orioles on Tupac bobblehead night at Camden Yards. The A’s ruined the Orioles’ Tupac celebration, winning the first game of the series 4-3, thanks to timely hitting, arguably Jacob […]

Athleticsnation

Game #38: Athletics at Orioles Game Thread

Yesterday, the Athletics put together one of their most impressive performances of the season to salvage the final game of the team’s three-game series at the Philadelphia Phillies. The A’s hit four two-run home runs, providing more than enough run support for starting pitcher J.T. Ginn, who allowed just one run on four hits over eight […]

MLB.com

Kurtz's on-base streak continues to climb A's historic leaderboard

BALTIMORE -- While Nick Kurtz continues to wait for the return of his sensational rookie power numbers, he just keeps getting on base. Kurtz connected for a two-run triple among his two hits and extended MLB’s longest on-base streak this season to 32 games to help the Athletics to a

Athletics Upcoming Schedule

The Oakland Athletics host the St. Louis Cardinals for a 3-game series starting Tuesday.

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