Scott Barlow

Joel Kuhnel and Shea Langeliers of the Athletics celebrating a win and sweep over the Mets
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Athletics Continue Win Streak with Shutout of Mets

Athletics 1, Mets 0 A third-inning solo home run from 2025 AL Rookie of the Year Nick Kurtz was all the Athletics needed to defeat the New York Mets, 1–0, Sunday afternoon at Citi Field. Athletics starter Aaron Civale scattered four hits across 5 2/3 scoreless innings, walking none and striking out three to get […]

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Max Muncy and Zack Gelof of the Athletics celebrating their runs in the ninth against the Mets
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Athletics Win Third Straight, Fifth of Seven in Shutout of Mets

Athletics 4, Mets 0 A one-run third and a three-run ninth gave the Athletics a 4–0 road win over the New York Mets Friday night at Citi Field. Five Athletics pitchers — J.T. Ginn, Mark Leiter Jr., Jack Perkins, Scott Barlow, and Elvis Alvarado — tossed a combined six-hit shutout, pacing the Green and Gold […]

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Lawrence Butler of the Athletics diving in to score against the Yankees.
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Athletics Relievers Shut Yankees Down in Narrow Comeback Win

Athletics 3, Yankees 2 Brent Rooker broke a 2–2 ninth-inning tie with a sacrifice fly after the Athletics pitching staff held the New York Yankees scoreless beyond the first inning, giving the Athletics a 3–2 win Wednesday night at Yankee Stadium. Athletics starter Luis Severino, after surrendering two runs on three hits and two walks […]

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Kazuma Okamoto scoring the winning run for the Blue Jays against the Athletics on Opening Day 2026

Athletics Fall to Blue Jays in Walk-off Fashion despite Langeliers Heroics

Blue Jays 3, Athletics 2 Shea Langeliers went 3-for-4 with two home runs, but it wasn’t enough as the Toronto Blue Jays walked off the Athletics 3–2 on a two-out single in the bottom of the ninth Friday night. Blue Jays starting pitcher Kevin Gausman and three relievers combined to hold the rest of the […]

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Athletics reliever Scott Barlow throwing a bullpen session during Spring Training 2026.
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New Athletics Reliever Scott Barlow Brings Much-needed Experience to Up-and-coming Unit

New Athletics Reliever Scott Barlow Brings Much-needed Experience MESA, Ariz. (Feb. 12, 15) — When new Athletics reliever Scott Barlow reported to the team Tuesday, he saw first baseman and 2025 AL Rookie of the Year Nick Kurtz sitting across the clubhouse from him. Barlow immediately flashed back to September 13, when — as a […]

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Salvador Perez and Franmil Reyes of the Royals celebrate a run against the Diamondbacks.
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Royals Hang On for Victory over Diamondbacks in Hitfest

Royals 5, Diamondbacks 4 PHOENIX, Apr. 25 — Brady Singer tossed six one-run, five-hit innings to lead the Kansas City Royals past the Arizona Diamondbacks, 5–4, despite a valiant late comeback attempt. Scott Barlow pitched 1 2/3 scoreless relief innings to close the game for the Royals, who survived a big night from rookie Diamondbacks […]

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Kansas City Royals Sign Aroldis Chapman
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Kansas City Royals Sign Aroldis Chapman

The Kansas City Royals sign Aroldis Chapman. He agreed on a one-year deal with the team, per Mark Feinsand of MLB.com. The Royals front office mentioned they wanted to add a reliever to reinforce a bullpen that was near the bottom in all statistics in 2022. Chapman will do that. The 34-year-old left-hander will make […]

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