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Crow-Armstrong's RBI single in the bottom of the 9th lifts Cubs past the Athletics 7-6

Pete Crow-Armstrong’s bloop RBI single capped a four-run ninth inning and the Chicago Cubs beat the Athletics 7-6 to avoid a three-game series sweep

4 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Returns to bullpen after spot start Medina struck out two batters and allowed one hit and one walk over a scoreless inning out of the bullpen in Friday's 8-2 loss to the Yankees.

Impact The Athletics called upon Medina to make a spot start last Sunday against the Padres, but he ended up serving as more of an opener for that contest, tossing just 1.1 innings before leaving the game. He's since shifted back to the bullpen and is likely to stick in a middle-relief role, even though the Athletics have a new opening in the rotation with Luis Severino (shoulder) landing on the injured list Saturday. For the season, Medina has collected one win and two holds while pitching to a 3.13 ERA, 1.30 WHIP and 23:11 K:BB in 23 innings over 17 appearances.

MAY 31 • ROTOWIRE

Padres aim to sweep series against the Athletics

The San Diego Padres will look to sweep a three-game series with a victory against the Athletics

MAY 24 • Associated Press

Starting for A's in finale Medina will start Sunday's game against the Padres, Martin Gallegos of MLB.com reports.

Impact Medina worked primarily as a starter over his first two MLB seasons, but he has pitched exclusively in relief so far in 2026, posting a 2.41 ERA, 1.18 WHIP and 18:9 K:BB over 18.2 innings. He has maxed out at 2.2 innings in an appearance this season, so while he could eventually get stretched back out as a true starter, the right-hander figures to operate as more of an opener in San Diego. Jacob Lopez seems likely to handle the bulk of the innings behind Medina.

MAY 24 • ROTOWIRE

Bader's wind-aided grand slam helps Giants breeze to 10-1 victory over Athletics

Harrison Bader hit a grand slam that capped an eight-run eighth inning and the San Francisco Giants beat the sloppy Athletics 10-1 in 25-35 mph winds

MAY 17 • Associated Press

Kurtz homers for 3rd straight game to help the Athletics beat the Giants 5-2

Nick Kurtz homered for a third straight game, hitting a go-ahead three-run shot in the fifth inning and the Athletics beat the San Francisco Giants 5-2 on Friday night

MAY 16 • Associated Press

Earns first win Thursday Medina (1-1) earned the win Thursday against Kansas City. He allowed three hits and two walks while striking out one over 2.2 scoreless innings.

Impact Entering for Jeffrey Springs (hip) in the fourth inning, Medina allowed some traffic but ultimately worked a scoreless relief outing to earn his first win of the season. After primarily operating as a starter across 149.2 regular-season innings in 2023 and 2024, the right-hander has worked exclusively out of the bullpen in 2026 after missing all of 2025 while recovering from Tommy John surgery. Through nine appearances, Medina owns a 2.13 ERA, 1.26 WHIP and an 11:7 K:BB across 12.2 innings.

MAY 1 • ROTOWIRE

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APRIL 30 • FOX SPORTS

Kurtz draws walk for 19th game in row, A's beat Royals 6-3

Nick Kurtz drew a walk for his 19th consecutive game and hit a two-run double, helping the Athletics defeat the Kansas City Royals 6-3

APRIL 30 • Associated Press

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

Walk this way: Athletics pitchers issue 13 free passes to set the pace for Astros' lopsided 11-0 win

Athletics pitchers were in a giving mood as they issued 13 walks in their 11-0 loss to the Houston Astros

APRIL 5 • Associated Press

Ernie Clement has walk-off hit in 11th inning as Blue Jays defeat Athletics 8-7

Ernie Clement singled home the winning run in the 11th inning and the Toronto Blue Jays rallied to beat the Athletics 8-7

MARCH 28 • Associated Press

Ticketed for bullpen The Athletics announced Monday that Medina will be part of the team's bullpen to begin the season, Martin Gallegos of MLB.com reports.

Impact Medina could merit consideration for a spot in the rotation later on in the season, but at least to begin the campaign, he'll likely operate as a multi-inning option out of the bullpen. Deploying Medina in relief should allow the Athletics to better manage the right-hander's workload over the course of the campaign, after he missed all of 2025 while completing his recovery from his Aug. 6, 2024 Tommy John surgery. Medina faced no restrictions during spring training but showed shaky command in the Cactus League, allowing six earned runs on six hits while posting a 5:9 K:BB in 7.1 innings.

MARCH 23 • ROTOWIRE

Being considered for relief role The Athletics are evaluating Medina for a potential Opening Day bullpen role, Martin Gallegos of MLB.com reports.

Impact After missing the second half of 2024 and all of 2025 following Tommy John surgery, Medina made his Cactus League debut Tuesday versus the Padres. He gave up one run on two hits and a walk in one inning of work, but Medina showed he still has a big fastball, topping out at 98.9 mph on the pitch. Medina is out of minor-league options and will have workload restrictions in 2026, which prompted his shift to relief this spring. The 26-year-old could eventually return to a starter role.

MARCH 3 • ROTOWIRE

Scheduled for Cactus League debut Medina (elbow) will make his Cactus League debut with a relief appearance Monday against the Padres, Jason Burke of SI.com reports.

Impact It will be the first time Medina has pitched in a game since he underwent Tommy John surgery in August 2024. The 26-year-old faces an uphill battle in making the Athletics' Opening Day roster, but he should play a role with the big club this season either as a starting pitcher or reliever.

MARCH 2 • ROTOWIRE

Settles with A's Medina (elbow) signed a one-year contract with the Athletics on Friday, avoiding arbitration, Martin Gallegos of MLB.com reports.

Impact Medina missed the entire 2025 season while recovering from Tommy John surgery, but he began throwing off flat ground toward the end of the year and could be fully recovered by the time spring training starts. However, the 26-year-old righty owns a 5.35 ERA and 1.53 WHIP in his MLB career, so his place on the Athletics' Opening Day roster is far from guaranteed.

NOVEMBER 21, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Updated outlooks on injured A's: Lawrence, Gelof and more While the offseason is now underway for the Athletics, a few players will be hard at work recovering from surgeries throughout the winter. L...

OCTOBER 18, 2025 • MLB.COM

Athletics and Royals play, winner secures 3-game series

The Athletics and Kansas City Royals play on Sunday with the winner claiming the three-game series

SEPTEMBER 28, 2025 • Associated Press

Athletics face the Royals with 1-0 series lead

The Athletics lead 1-0 in a three-game series with the Kansas City Royals

SEPTEMBER 27, 2025 • Associated Press

Athletics take on the Royals after Langeliers' 4-hit game

The Athletics take on the Kansas City Royals after Shea Langeliers had four hits against the Astros on Thursday

SEPTEMBER 26, 2025 • Associated Press

Athletics play the Astros after Langeliers' 4-hit game

The Athletics play the Houston Astros after Shea Langeliers' four-hit game on Wednesday

SEPTEMBER 25, 2025 • Associated Press

Astros aim to stop 4-game skid, play the Athletics

The Houston Astros look to end their four-game losing streak with a victory against the Athletics

SEPTEMBER 24, 2025 • Associated Press

Athletics host the Astros to open 3-game series

The Athletics host the Houston Astros to open a three-game series

SEPTEMBER 23, 2025 • Associated Press

Pirates and Athletics meet in series rubber match

Both the Pittsburgh Pirates and the Athletics are looking for a series win with a victory on Sunday

SEPTEMBER 21, 2025 • Associated Press

Pirates head into matchup with the Athletics on losing streak

The Pittsburgh Pirates look to break their five-game losing streak when they play the Athletics

SEPTEMBER 20, 2025 • Associated Press

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