Jacob Lopez - MLB News, Rumors, & Updates

Steamrolled by Cleveland Lopez (2-2) took the loss Saturday as the A's were routed 14-6 by the Guardians, coughing up six runs on eight hits and a walk over 5.1 innings. He struck out five.

Impact Half of the hits off Lopez went for extra bases, including homers by the light-hitting Austin Hedges in the third inning and David Fry in the sixth. Lopez hadn't made a start since April 21, making only a one-inning relief appearance in between, but the extra rest didn't help the southpaw find his form. He'll carry a 6.60 ERA, 1.90 WHIP and 23:22 K:BB through 30 innings into his next outing -- if he doesn't have his turn in the rotation skipped again, it's scheduled to come on the road next weekend in Baltimore.

1 DAY AGO • ROTOWIRE

Ramírez steals 300th career base, Fry and Manzardo homer as Guardians rally past Athletics 14-6

José Ramírez stole his 300th career base, David Fry and Kyle Manzardo both hit home runs and the Cleveland Guardians used a four-run fifth inning to rally past the Athletics 14-6

1 DAY AGO • Associated Press

DeLauter leads Guardians against the Athletics after 4-hit game

The Cleveland Guardians play the Athletics after Chase DeLauter had four hits on Friday in an 8-5 win over the Athletics

1 DAY AGO • Associated Press

Royals aim to break road losing streak, take on the Athletics

The Kansas City Royals visit the Athletics looking to stop an eight-game road losing streak

5 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Allows one run in relief outing Lopez allowed one run on a hit and two walks over one-plus inning Sunday against the Rangers. He struck out one.

Impact With his turn in the rotation set to be skipped during this week's series against the Royals, Lopez was deployed out of the bullpen Sunday and produced mixed results. The southpaw entered in the fifth inning and tossed a scoreless frame, but allowed a run and multiple baserunners without recording an out in the sixth inning, leaving Justin Sterner to work out of the jam. Lopez has been disappointing to begin 2026, posting a 5.84 ERA and 1.95 WHIP with a 2-1 record across 24.2 innings. He's tentatively lined up to start Saturday against the Guardians, though that remains unconfirmed.

6 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Carlos Cortes triple and Justin Sterner's clutch pitching lift Athletics to 2-1 win over Rangers

Carlos Cortes had a two-run triple in the first inning, reliever Justin Sterner escaped a bases-loaded, no-out jam to preserve a one-run lead in the sixth and the Athletics beat th...

APRIL 26 • Associated Press

Improves control in victory Monday Lopez (2-1) earned the win over Seattle on Monday, allowing two runs on seven hits and two walks while striking out one batter over 5.1 innings.

Impact Lopez averaged over four walks across his first four starts of the campaign, so it was a significant improvement for him to issue just two free passes while throwing 52 of 86 pitches for strikes Monday. The left-hander recorded only one strikeout, but he mostly kept the Mariners in check, with the only extra-base hit against him being a solo homer by Cal Raleigh in the fifth inning. Lopez still has a poor 5.70 ERA and 1.90 WHIP on the campaign, and he's recorded more walks (19) than punchouts (17). Still, he's managed a 2-1 record and will look to improve upon that in his next outing, which is slated to be a home matchup against Kansas City.

APRIL 22 • ROTOWIRE

Shea Langeliers hits his 8th homer as Athletics beat scuffling Mariners 5-2

Shea Langeliers hit his eighth homer, Jacob Lopez pitched effectively into the sixth inning and the Athletics beat the scuffling Seattle Mariners 5-2

APRIL 22 • Associated Press

Cortes leads Athletics against the Mariners after 4-hit performance

The Athletics take on the Seattle Mariners after Carlos Cortes had four hits against the Mariners on Monday

APRIL 21 • Associated Press

Mariners vs. Athletics: Start Time, Streaming Live, TV Channel, How to Watch Luis Castillo will take the ball for the Seattle Mariners (10-13) when they host starting pitcher Jacob Lopez and the Athletics (11-11) in a...

APRIL 21 • BLEACHERNATION.COM

Still struggling to find plate Lopez took a no-decision Wednesday against the Rangers, allowing two runs on three hits and four walks in five innings. He struck out five.

Impact The left-hander is making a habit of issuing free passes -- he's now walked at least three in each of his first four starts of 2026. Lopez has fanned at least five in three consecutive outings, but he's not yet given up fewer than two runs in any appearance thus far. His next start currently projects for next week in Seattle versus the division-rival Mariners, but Lopez owns a 6.38 ERA, 1.96 WHIP and an alarming 16:17 K:BB through 18.1 innings and will be tough to trust in fantasy lineups.

APRIL 17 • ROTOWIRE

Rangers rally for 4 runs in the 9th inning to beat the Athletics 9-6

Joc Pederson hit a go-ahead single in a four-run ninth inning and the Texas Rangers rallied last in a 9-6 victory over the Athletics to earn a split of their four-game series

APRIL 16 • Associated Press

Athletics play the Rangers leading series 2-1

The Athletics lead 2-1 in a four-game series against the Texas Rangers

APRIL 16 • Associated Press

Langeliers, Wilson hit HRs as Athletics beat Rangers 6-5, sit atop AL West for 1st time since 2021

Shea Langeliers and Jacob Wilson each hit two-run homers to help the Athletics beat the Texas Rangers 6-5

APRIL 16 • Associated Press

Nabs first win Saturday Lopez (1-1) earned the win Saturday against the Mets, allowing five runs on seven hits and three walks in five innings. He struck out five.

Impact Lopez hardly pitched well enough to warrant a victory Saturday, but the Athletics got to Mets right-hander Kodai Senga early and never relinquished the lead. The left-hander served up a pair of home runs, and he issued at least three walks in his third consecutive outing to open the new campaign. Lopez has yet to give up fewer than three runs in any of his first three starts, and he'll take an ugly 7.43 ERA, 2.18 WHIP and 11:13 K:BB into a scheduled matchup with the division-rival Rangers next week.

APRIL 12 • ROTOWIRE

Soderstrom homers twice as Athletics hand Senga his worst loss in 11-6 win over struggling Mets

Tyler Soderstrom hit his first two homers this season and drove in five runs as the Athletics roughed up Kodai Senga in an 11-6 victory over the struggling New York Mets

APRIL 11 • Associated Press

Mets bring home losing streak into matchup against the Athletics

The New York Mets host the Athletics looking to end a three-game home skid

APRIL 11 • Associated Press

Walks five more against Houston Lopez (0-1) didn't factor into the decision Sunday against the Astros, allowing three runs on three hits and five walks with six strikeouts across 4.1 innings.

Impact After walking five batters in his first start of the season last Monday against Atlanta, Lopez again struggled badly with his command Sunday, throwing just 51 strikes on 92 pitches. Lopez worked around a walk to strike out the side in the first inning. He later served up a two-run home run to Yordan Alvarez in the fifth. Lopez will carry a 6.48 ERA and 6:10 K:BB across 8.1 innings into his next start Saturday against the Mets.

APRIL 6 • ROTOWIRE

Brent Rooker caps huge game with walk-off homer in 10th to give A's a 12-10 win over Astros

Brent Rooker homered twice and had a career-high six RBIs, including a three-run shot in the bottom of the 10th inning that gave the Athletics a 12-10 victory over the Houston Astr...

APRIL 6 • Associated Press

A Rough Start, But This Jacob Lopez Stat vs. Braves Should Have A's Encouraged A's lefty Jacob Lopez provided a solid debut outing with encouraging signs, despite the Braves batting around on him in the first.

MARCH 31 • SI.COM

Allows five hits and walks five Lopez (0-1) allowed three runs on five hits and five walks across four innings in Monday's 4-0 loss to the Athletics. He didn't record a strikeout.

Impact Lopez generated just four whiffs on 91 pitches, and his fastball velocity was down 1.4 mph from his 2025 average of 90.8 mph. The 28-year-old started 17 games for the Athletics last season and turned in a respectable 4.08 ERA, 1.27 WHIP and 113:37 K:BB across 92.2 innings. His stuff will need to improve moving forward if he's going to build on that in 2026. Lopez's next start is scheduled for Sunday at home against the Astros.

MARCH 31 • ROTOWIRE

Dubón, Olson and Yastrzemski help Braves earn 4-0 shutout over the Athletics

The Braves shut out the Athletics, 4-0, after jumping ahead early and getting strong pitching

MARCH 31 • Associated Press

Stellar in spring start Lopez allowed no hits and a walk across four scoreless innings in Saturday's Cactus League win over the Royals. He struck out seven.

Impact After allowing a leadoff walk to Nick Loftin, Lopez proceeded to retire each of the next batters he faced for the rest of the outing, striking out over half of them. After being slow-played to open the spring following a left elbow strain that landed him on the injured list to close the 2025 season -- and looking shaky in his first spring start -- the right-hander looked much more in his element Saturday. Though formal confirmation has yet to be given, Lopez is expected to open the season with a spot in the big-league rotation as the 28-year-old looks to build on some of the upside he flashed last season, when he posted a 4.08 ERA, 1.27 WHIP and a 113:37 K:BB across 21 appearances (17 starts) and 92.2 innings.

MARCH 15 • ROTOWIRE

Lopez ready to complete unfinished business in 2026 MESA, Ariz. -- For as impressive of a rookie campaign as Jacob Lopez had, you can’t help but wonder, “What if?” when looking back at his 202...

MARCH 15 • MLB.COM

Shaky in first spring start Lopez (elbow) allowed three runs on three hits and a walk across two innings in Sunday's Cactus League win over the Dodgers. He struck out one.

Impact Lopez returned to the mound after closing the 2025 season on the injured list with a left elbow strain and being slow-played to open spring. The right-hander was hit around over his two frames, surrendering a solo homer to Andy Pages in the first inning and back-to-back doubles to Nick Senzel and Ryan Ward in the second inning that each plated a run. Aside from the results, Lopez simply returning to action is an encouraging sign as he looks to be healthy for the regular season. After posting a 4.08 ERA, 1.27 WHIP and a 113:37 K:BB across 21 appearances (17 starts) and 92.2 innings last year, Lopez is a strong candidate to open the 2026 season in the rotation, though a number of arms -- including Luis Morales, Jack Perkins and J.T. Ginn -- are also vying for spots at the back end of the staff.

MARCH 9 • ROTOWIRE

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Ramírez steals 300th career base, Fry and Manzardo homer as Guardians rally past Athletics 14-6

DeLauter leads Guardians against the Athletics after 4-hit game

Royals aim to break road losing streak, take on the Athletics

Carlos Cortes triple and Justin Sterner's clutch pitching lift Athletics to 2-1 win over Rangers

Shea Langeliers hits his 8th homer as Athletics beat scuffling Mariners 5-2

Cortes leads Athletics against the Mariners after 4-hit performance

Rangers rally for 4 runs in the 9th inning to beat the Athletics 9-6

Athletics play the Rangers leading series 2-1

Langeliers, Wilson hit HRs as Athletics beat Rangers 6-5, sit atop AL West for 1st time since 2021

Soderstrom homers twice as Athletics hand Senga his worst loss in 11-6 win over struggling Mets

Mets bring home losing streak into matchup against the Athletics

Brent Rooker caps huge game with walk-off homer in 10th to give A's a 12-10 win over Astros

Dubón, Olson and Yastrzemski help Braves earn 4-0 shutout over the Athletics