Mitch Spence “Wipes” Rough Inning from Memory and Bounces Back PHOENIX (Mar 15) — The Ides of March were not kind to Athletics starting pitcher Mitch Spence in the bottom of the second Saturday afternoon in Cactus League play against the host Milwaukee Brewers. After facing the minimum in the first inning in front of […]
Read MoreAthletics Report: Jeffrey Springs Settling In SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. (Mar 11) — The Athletics bowed to the San Francisco Giants, 5–3, on a blustery Tuesday afternoon at Scottsdale Stadium. Left-hander Jeffrey Springs improved his fastball command in his start but is not yet satisfied. Additionally, outfielder Drew Avans hit safely and scored a run in his […]
Read MoreAthletics Report: Joey Estes Has Effective Outing against Dodgers GLENDALE, Ariz. (Mar. 9) — Athletics right-hander Joey Estes, in his third Cactus League start of 2025, had an effective outing against the Los Angeles Dodgers in front of 12,298 fans at Camelback Ranch. Estes, facing their major-league A squad, allowed two runs (both bequeathed to […]
Read MoreAthletics Report: JP Sears Continues to Work Windup, Breaking Pitches MESA, Ariz. (Mar. 2) — Athletics left-hander JP Sears made his second Cactus League start of 2025 Sunday afternoon against the Los Angeles Dodgers at Hohokam Stadium. Despite it being split-squad for the Dodgers, they still had some formidable lumber in the lineup. Mookie Betts, […]
Read MoreAthletics Report: Jeffrey Springs Happy with First Spring Start Since ‘23 MESA, Ariz. (Feb. 23) — Jeffrey Springs made his first spring start in two years Sunday afternoon in the Athletics’ 4–0 Cactus League win over the Colorado Rockies (split-squad) at Hohokam Stadium. Springs tossed two scoreless innings for the Athletics, allowing two hits and […]
Read MoreAthletics Report: Pitching Rotation and Relief Corps Have More Depth MESA, Ariz. (Feb. 13) — Day Two of pitcher and catcher workouts at Athletics spring training saw Dave Stewart come in to give guidance and feedback. Prior to the bullpen sessions, manager Mark Kotsay briefed the media in attendance. Dave Stewart Arrives, Athletics Pitching Staff […]
Read MoreAthletics Report: Mason Miller “Excited” for the Group MESA, Ariz. (Feb. 12) — The Athletics (no city name) opened spring training Wednesday at Hohokam Park with pitchers and catchers reporting for the workout. It will be the first time in the history of Major League Baseball that a team competes without a city name, something […]
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