Happy Wednesday everybody.
Yesterday, the Athletics kicked off their September slate by dropping their fifth straight game and second straight against the Texas Rangers. While the Rangers are vying for postseason baseball, the A’s are on a collision course toward 100-plus losses for the third time in manager Mark Kotsay’s tenure. Given the number of injured players and league worst pitching staff, it seems a matter of when not if the team crosses that benchmark.
Since John Fisher assumed full ownership
control of the Athletics in 2016, the club has often overachieved, winning games and making three postseason appearances despite his limited investment in the team.
Before the A’s played last night, the announcement regarding the Los Angeles Angels changing ownership sent shockwaves throughout the sport. It is a particularity bitter pill to swallow for A’s fans, as Fisher will have one less competitor for the worst owner in the league award.
There remains a possibility that Fisher will follow in Arte Moreno’s footsteps and sell the team for a massive amount of money a few years after they get settled in Las Vegas. Until then, fans of the Green and Gold must hope that he increases his investments to keep A’s competitive amidst a changing league.
The new general manager and his staff should receive full authority to upend how this organization operates, from upgrading its player development infrastructure, bolstering its major-league pitching staff and ultimately guiding this historic franchise back to the playoffs.
In the meantime, there are 22 A’s games left before what is expected to be a long, lockout-impacted offseason. Injury-prone outfielder Denzel Clarke seeks to make an impression over the next few weeks, while the team’s young pitchers, including Gage Jump, J.T. Ginn and Elvis Alvarado, aim to end their seasons on a positive note.
Which players are you looking forward to watching over the season’s final stretch? What keeps you coming back despite how this season has unfolded? Also, what qualities should the team look for in its search for a new President of Baseball Operations?
A’s Coverage:
- A’s Rally Too Late in 8-5 Loss to Rangers
- Your 2026 Hacktastic A’s
- Losing Streak Hits Four, A’s Lose To Rangers 8-1
- Athletics Considering James Click For GM Vacancy
- Get the best of Athletics Nation on the new SB Nation app
- How defensive whiz Clarke’s return will impact A’s
- How A’s catcher Bruce Maxwell brought taking a knee to MLB and what happened afterwards
- A’s Lose 5-3 in Frustrating Performance
- Orioles Defeat A’s 4-3 in 10 Innings
- A’s Plan to Test Top Pitching Prospect Jamie Arnold at Next Level
- A’s Take Series With Finale Win Over Twins 7-4
- Separating The Wheat From The Chaff Not So Easy
- Amidst The Despair: The Position Player Talent Is There
- What Are The Next Steps For The A’s? ($)
- Where Each A’s Player’s Contract Stands Entering Offseason
- Why Athletics Will Have Scary Offense in 2027
- Red-hot Bolte looking to build on lessons from rookie season
- ’Kid has been grinding’: Butler’s resurgence, leadership fuel A’s
- Underdog Athletics prospect Cole Conn playing like a big dog for Aviators
- Behind the Plate, the A’s Face an Offseason Reckoning
- Why The New GM Needs To “Clean House”
- A Seemingly Rock Bottomless Glass
- MLB Trade Grades: A’s Have Quiet Trade Deadline
- This key change(up) could unlock big success for A’s prospect
- Fustercluck 2026: The Real Reasons For A Disappointing Season
MLB News and Interest:
- What Los Angeles Angels sale means for franchise, MLB
- Padres call up 20-year-old catcher Ethan Salas, their No. 1 prospect
- Rutschman out of lineup again with elbow issue that could linger for rest of season
- What’s at stake in September? There’s plenty
- One prospect from each of the 30 MLB teams who deserves more national attention
- Baltimore Orioles claim Luis Robert Jr. from New York Mets
- Luis Rengifo Diagnosed With Torn ACL
- Ketel Marte apologizes to Torey Lovullo, hears boos in return
- Historic NINE homers at Wrigley cap off Cubs’ record-setting (62) August
- White Sox add veteran bats Tommy Pham, Jake Cave
- Here is what the playoff picture looks like entering September
- Today in Baseball History
Best of X:
This will be a great opportunity for these two A’s minor league prospects to test their skills as they move one step closer to making their big-league debuts.
How do you feel about the Angels’ ownership changing hands?
Further proof of why the A’s should have made more of an effort to retain Sean Newcomb in free agency this past offseason. It also shows just how impactful Nick Kurtz is to this team.
Which of these two All-Stars would you prefer the A’s keep long term?
