Darren Yamashita-Imagn Images Looking to snap this 3-game losing streak Oakland is set for the middle game of the series against the Cubs, looking to end this skid and get back into the win column against a Chicago team still fighting for a playoff spot. The A’s will be turning to Rule 5 rookie Mitch Spence for the start today. The righty has shown tons of growth here … [Read more...] about A’s vs. Cubs game thread
Elephant Rumblings: End of season nears
David Banks-Imagn Images MLB news roundup Morning Athletics fans! The club is on a bit of a skid right now, having lost three straight games to Chicago’s two teams. Two one-run losses against possibly the worst team ever in the White Sox (currently at 36-115) and the Cubs, who are above the .500 mark but quickly falling out of contention for a Wild Card spot. The A’s … [Read more...] about Elephant Rumblings: End of season nears
Cubs take game one with commanding 9-2 win
David Banks-Imagn Images A’s are welcomed rudely to the north side The A’s just might be ready to leave Chicago early. Yesterday, the 35-115 White Sox snagged their second straight win over the A’s to salvage a series victory and win their first back-to-back games since June. Today, the A’s looked to turn a new leaf on the other side of Chicago facing off against the … [Read more...] about Cubs take game one with commanding 9-2 win
Athletics vs. Cubs game thread
Kamil Krzaczynski-Imagn Images More baseball in the Windy City Yesterdays weekends series on the south side of Chicago ended underwhelmingly for the A’s, but they’ll now have a chance to redeem themselves on the north side with another three-game set against the Cubs. It’ll be the battle of the rookies today on the bump with Joey Estes taking the ball against Shota … [Read more...] about Athletics vs. Cubs game thread
Elephant Rumblings: A’s assist White Sox in breaking another slump
Kamil Krzaczynski-Imagn Images MLB news roundup Happy Monday, Athletics Nation! Back in early August, the White Sox came to Oakland riding a 20-game losing streak. The A’s took the first game of the series, and the Chisox’ 21st straight loss tied an unenviable AL record. But the A’s relented the following day, sparing Chicago the embarrassment of setting a new … [Read more...] about Elephant Rumblings: A’s assist White Sox in breaking another slump