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The Oakland Athletics have relieved pitching coach Scott Emerson and appointed bullpen coach Dan Hubbs as interim pitching coach for the rest of the season. The move comes as the A’s, in the midst of a rebuild that has shifted to Las Vegas and included a struggling pitching staff (recent ERA around 4.9), seek to stabilize the staff with Hubbs guiding the pitchers as they chase a playoff berth.
Tristan Peters hit for the cycle—the seventh in White Sox history and the first since 2017—as Chicago steamrolled Oakland 14-1 on Mexican Heritage Night, fueled by a seven-run seventh and seven strong innings from Sean Burke. Murakami returned with a hit, but Peters’ feat was the headline.
Eury Pérez threw seven perfect innings for the Miami Marlins in a 9-8 win over the Oakland Athletics, but he was pulled after 92 pitches, sparking controversy as Oakland’s bullpen allowed five runs without recording an out in the ensuing frame; Pérez struck out eight, and if healthy he’s expected to start again vs. the Guardians.
Oakland placed Brent Rooker on the 10-day injured list with a left knee bone bruise and reinstated Jacob Wilson to fill his roster spot, as Rooker continues a disappointing start and the A's lean on a DH committee with Wilson back in the lineup.
Defector writer Ray Ratto derides the A’s–Brewers Las Vegas matchup as a loud, chaotic showcase that exposes premature hype around Jacob Misiorowski; the 14-14 spectacle featured questionable calls and miscues, and Misiorowski won’t pitch in Vegas again until his next start on Friday, tempering the buzz.
Oakland promoted pitching prospect Gage Jump to the majors for 2026; in his debut he went 5 innings, 4 earned runs with 10 baserunners and 5 strikeouts, sitting 96 mph with a plus slider and a developing changeup. Jump’s Triple-A numbers show high strikeout potential (13.3 K/9) but command issues (4.7 BB/9), suggesting an adjustment period. The piece also fires off a wide array of fantasy notes and humor as managers decide who to start, bench, or add in light of Jump’s call-up.
Oakland is promoting left-hander Gage Jump, a top pitching prospect, to make his MLB debut. Jump ranked as a leading prospect in the Athletics’ system, has shown a strong strikeout rate in the minors and a diverse pitch mix, but walk rate/control has been a noted concern as he approaches his first major-league appearance.
Rivalry Weekend is marketing hype: the Giants–A’s feud is effectively dead as the A’s relocate toward Las Vegas amid Oakland’s stadium turmoil, eroding the Bay Area’s two-team market; with aging venues, dwindling attendance, and Sacramento expansion chatter, the classic cross-bay rivalry fades into history.
The Oakland Athletics announced a raft of roster moves: Henry Bolte and Michael Stefanic were added to the active roster, Jacob Wilson was placed on the 10‑day injured list with a left shoulder subluxation, Brett Harris was optioned to Triple-A, Eduarniel Núñez was designated for assignment, and catcher Austin Wynns was released after clearing waivers. Bolte, the minors’ standout hitter, figures to get significant playing time in center with Denzel Clarke sidelined, while Stefanic will debut for Oakland after a strong Triple-A showing. Núñez has struggled with velocity and command this season, and the A’s will try to pass him through waivers or trade him, with five days to decide his fate.
The author argues Henry Bolte could debut for the Oakland A’s within 48 hours thanks to standout minor-league numbers and an improving strikeout rate, while also noting AJ Ewing’s Mets call-up and delivering a broad weekend fantasy baseball digest full of injuries, call-ups, and lineup moves, all with humorous commentary and projections for how these moves could shift rosters and fantasy value.
Oakland is promoting outfielder Henry Bolte from Triple-A to the majors, adding a powerful bat to a reshuffled outfield while Denzel Clarke is sidelined; Bolte sports a .348/.418/.658 line with 12 homers and 17 steals in 177 Triple-A plate appearances and is expected to play regularly in center as the Athletics balance their outfield and consider service-time implications (Super Two) if he stays in the majors.
The Orioles edge the Athletics 2-1 on a night of mobility and small-ball: Keegan Akin opens, Chris Bassitt settles in after a shaky start, and Samuel Basallo delivers the decisive run in the sixth after a Basallo double and Leody Taveras’ move, with Gunnar Henderson contributing an infield hit to set up the late offense. Rico Garcia nails down the save as Baltimore avoids a series sweep but still struggles with offense overall.
Shane Baz labored with control issues, allowing five runs in 4 1/3 innings after an early hanging cutter as the A’s beat Baltimore 6-2 and Civale cruised with five solid innings. Baltimore wasted a bases-loaded opportunity when Adley Rutschman struck out, while Henderson and Basallo supplied a couple of hits. The Orioles mounted a late eighth-inning rally, but Baz’s inconsistency and the lack of sustained offense left questions about the O’s in spring training form.
Bryce Harper homered twice (3rd and 8th) as the Phillies exploded for five runs in the 7th and three more in the 8th to rout the Athletics 9-1 on May 5, 2026. J.T. Realmuto doubled and scored after a Marsh/Harper sequence, and Stott also homered in the 7th, helping Philadelphia pull away. Oakland finally pushed a run across in the top of the 9th, but the Phillies maintained the lead and coasted to the win.
The Braves traded catcher Jonah Heim to Oakland for cash after designating him for assignment to clear a roster spot for Sean Murphy. Heim, who began his career with Oakland, returns to the A’s as Langeliers is on the paternity list, with Wynns serving as Langeliers’ backup and the A’s adding depth behind the plate.