What is the Oakland Athletics record in 2026?

The Oakland Athletics are 30-32, 2nd in the AL West.

Who is pitching for the Athletics today?

Jack Perkins (2-2, 5.46 ERA) vs Peter Lambert (4-4, 3.77 ERA). First pitch at 08:10 PM EDT.

What channel is the Athletics game on today?

Today's game airs on NBCSCA, Space City Home Network. First pitch at 08:10 PM EDT.

Oakland Athletics News & Updates

June 05, 2026

The Oakland Athletics were 30-32, 2nd in the AL West. Yesterday, the Athletics lost a close one to the Chicago Cubs 6-7 at Wrigley Field.

Athletics Daily Vibe Check

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Not a great stretch. Giving up 6.6 runs a game. That's the biggest issue. Also weighing on the score: run differential of -16 this stretch. They're losing and losing badly.

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Athletics Game on June 05

Opponent:	Houston Astros (28-36)
Location:	Daikin Park
First Pitch:	08:10 PM EDT
Pitching Matchup:	Jack Perkins (2-2, 5.46 ERA) vs Peter Lambert (4-4, 3.77 ERA)
TV Broadcast:	NBCSCA, Space City Home Network
Forecast:	☀️ Clear sky, 71°F, Wind 4 mph

Athletics Score & Recap

Yesterday, the Athletics lost a close one to the Chicago Cubs 6-7 at Wrigley Field.

	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	R	H	E
	0	0	0	1	0	3	2	0	0	6	7	0
	0	0	0	0	0	1	2	0	4	7	11	0

Highlights

Jonah Heim went 1-4 with 1 HR and 1 RBI.
Tyler Soderstrom went 1-4 with 1 HR and 1 RBI.
Shea Langeliers went 2-4 with 2 HR and 3 RBI.

Athletics Record & Standings

AL West

Team	W	L	PCT	GB	STRK
Mariners	33	30	.524		L1
Athletics	30	32	.484	2.5	L1
Rangers	30	32	.484	2.5	L1
Astros	28	36	.438	5.5	L1
Angels	24	39	.381	9.0	W1

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

Athletics Player Stats & Leaders

Batting Leaders

Player	HR	AVG	OPS	RBI
16 Nick Kurtz	11	.284	.937	43
23 Shea Langeliers	16	.289	.915	33
21 Tyler Soderstrom	8	.231	.750	29

Pitching Leaders

Pitcher	W-L	ERA	WHIP	IP
36 Hogan Harris	3-0	2.48	1.52	29.0
46 Luis Medina	1-1	2.77	1.31	26.0
35 J.T. Ginn	3-3	2.74	1.08	65.2

Hot Hitters

Player	Streak
15 Jonah Heim	2 hits, 2 HR, 4 RBI, .2 AVG in last 3 games
23 Shea Langeliers	3 hits, 2 HR, 3 RBI, .231 AVG in last 3 games

Hot Pitchers

Pitcher	Streak
35 J.T. Ginn	6.0 IP, 8 K, 1 ER in dominant recent start
36 Hogan Harris	2.1 scoreless IP, 4 K in 3 recent games
46 Luis Medina	3.0 scoreless IP, 5 K in 3 recent games

Athletics News

The Athletics blew a golden opportunity to sweep the Cubs, collapsing in the ninth inning of a 7-6 loss that showcased their ongoing struggles with late-game execution. The A’s held a three-run lead but watched it slip away, a stark reminder of the pitching woes that have plagued them all season. Meanwhile, Shea Langeliers made headlines with his first inside-the-park home run, proving he’s a spark even when not intended to be in the lineup. As J.T. Ginn prepares to step into the rotation, the A’s are also eyeing the return of Jacob Wilson, who could provide a much-needed boost. At 30-32, the A’s find themselves in second place, but a -19 run differential over the last week points to the need for consistent pitching and reliable performances if they hope to stay competitive.

Sources

Athleticsnation

A’s Falter Late, Drop Finale To Cubs 7-6

The A’s couldn’t finish off the sweep of the Chicago Cubs on Thursday night. They imploded late, blowing a three-run lead in the ninth to ruin the chance at leaving Chicago with three wins.. A strong start from their young starting pitcher paired with four home runs wasn’t enough to overcome a bullpen collapse at […]

Athleticsnation

Game #62: A’s at Cubs Game Thread

The A’s had an awesome come-from-behind victory last night, scoring two runs in the eighth to tie the game before taking a one-run lead into the ninth and holding on. That earned them win #30 on the year and pushed them past the Texas Rangers into second place, Right-hander J.T. Ginn will be tasked with […]

Mlbtraderumors

A’s Move Jack Perkins Into Rotation

Jack Perkins will make his first start of the season for the A’s on Friday. The second-year righty will go opposite Peter Lambert to kick off a weekend series with the Astros. Manager Mark Kotsay told Martín Gallegos of MLB.com this week that Perkins will be part of the rotation. The A’s have lost Aaron Civale […]

MLB.com

All the way, Shea! A's catcher hits first inside-the-park HR since Little League

CHICAGO -- Thursday night was supposed to be a chance for Athletics catcher Shea Langeliers to give his legs a rest as the designated hitter. So much for that.

MLB.com

Wilson set for rehab stint, could join A's during Las Vegas homestand

CHICAGO – The Athletics are one step closer to getting their spark plug back. While the A’s will head to Houston following Thursday’s series finale against the Cubs at Wrigley Field, Jacob Wilson – who joined the team to continue his rehab for a left shoulder subluxation on this road

Justbaseball

J.T. Ginn Is Finally Reaching His Potential

When the Athletics entered their most recent rebuild, a number of core players were moved for younger prospects. A tradition that A’s fans have become more than familiar with. Matt Olson and Matt Chapman were the biggest names shipped out of Oakland, with less-than-ideal returns, but Chriss Bassitt was also traded. Bassitt went to the […] The post J.T. Ginn Is Finally Reaching His Potential appeared first on Just Baseball.

Athletics Upcoming Schedule

The Oakland Athletics host the Milwaukee Brewers for a 3-game series starting Monday.

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