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Cubs host the Athletics on home losing streak

The Chicago Cubs host the Athletics looking to break a seven-game home slide

2 HOURS AGO • Associated Press

A's Pitching Prospect Gage Jump Ends Second MLB Start in Dominant Fashion Athletics left-handed pitching prospect Gage Jump made his second appearance on a big league mound on Tuesday. And this time around, the you...

3 HOURS AGO • SI.COM

Nick Kurtz - Stays hot with 11th homer Kurtz went 1-for-3 with a solo home run and a walk in Tuesday's 2-1 win over the Cubs.

Impact Kurtz tied the game in the third inning by taking Jameson Taillon deep for a 383-foot solo shot to left-center. The homer was his 11th of the season and his third in the last four games as the second-year slugger continues an outstanding stretch at the plate. Over his last 20 games, Kurtz is batting .353 with a 1.156 OPS. On the season, he's now slashing .289/.440/.512 with 12 doubles, 42 RBI, 40 runs scored and six stolen bases across 268 plate appearances.

4 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Hogan Harris - Records one-out save Tuesday Harris earned the save Tuesday against the Cubs, recording the final out of the game.

Impact After right-hander Scott Barlow allowed two baserunners in the ninth inning, the Athletics turned to Harris to face Ian Happ with two outs. The move was matchup-based, as Happ entered the game batting just .161 against left-handed pitching compared to .258 against righties. Harris executed perfectly, inducing a flyout from Happ to end the game and secure his fifth save of the season, which now leads the team. The left-hander now owns a 2.57 ERA, 1.57 WHIP and 31:22 K:BB across 28 innings this season.

4 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Gage Jump - Shuts down Cubs for first MLB win Jump (1-1) earned the win Tuesday against the Cubs, allowing one run on three hits and one walk while striking out five over seven innings.

Impact Making just the second start of his MLB career, Jump bounced back from a lackluster debut by shutting down Chicago's lineup after an early shaky stretch. The left-hander allowed singles to Nico Hoerner and Pete Crow-Armstrong in the first inning, with one eventually coming around to score. In the second, he hit the leadoff man and surrendered a one-out single, but that would be the final hit he allowed all night. Jump retired the final 14 batters he faced en route to securing his first MLB victory. While he only produced five whiffs Tuesday, the 23-year-old is slated to face a Houston lineup that owned a 23.2 percent strikeout rate during May in his next start.

5 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Deadspin | Rookie hurler Gage Jump, Athletics shut down slumping Cubs Deadspin | Rookie hurler Gage Jump, Athletics shut down slumping Cubs

5 HOURS AGO • DEADSPIN.COM

Deadspin | Rookie Gage Jump, Athletics shut down slumping Cubs Deadspin | Rookie Gage Jump, Athletics shut down slumping Cubs

6 HOURS AGO • DEADSPIN.COM

Gage Jump gets his 1st win as the Athletics beat the Cubs 2-1

Gage Jump pitched seven effective innings in his first major league win, and the Athletics beat the Chicago Cubs 2-1

7 HOURS AGO • Associated Press

Cubs vs. Athletics Lineup: Another Lefty, More Alcantara, Taillon Has to Be Better The Chicago Cubs return to Wrigley Field still searching for a series win. They haven't pulled one off since May 7, when they took down the...

11 HOURS AGO • SI.COM

Cubs Send Down Jordan Wicks for Vet Relief Arm Ahead of A's Series The Chicago Cubs are hoping that some insider knowledge pays off during their three-game set with the Athletics. Ahead of the series opener...

12 HOURS AGO • SI.COM

Rotation disaster and a cold week push the Athletics down the ranks | Sporting News The A's rotation is losing pitchers left and right.

13 HOURS AGO • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Brooks Kriske - Transferred to 60-day IL The Athletics transferred Kriske (shoulder) to the 60-day injured list Tuesday.

Impact The move clears a spot on the 40-man roster. Kriske remains shut down as he rehabs a right shoulder impingement, and now he's not eligible for activation until after the All-Star break.

13 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Mason Barnett - Recalled from Triple-A The Athletics recalled Barnett from Triple-A Las Vegas on Tuesday.

Impact Barnett made one scoreless relief appearance for the Athletics earlier this season but has spent most of the year in the rotation at Las Vegas, holding a 4.64 ERA and 41:26 K:BB over 42.2 innings. He could get a chance to make some starts for the Athletics, though the club has not yet clarified what Barnett's role will be.

13 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Kade Morris - Officially added to roster The Athletics selected Morris' contract from Triple-A Las Vegas on Tuesday.

Impact Morris has put up a 4.45 ERA and 1.48 WHIP with 49 strikeouts over 60.2 innings in 11 starts with Las Vegas this season. The right-hander is expected to get an opportunity in the Athletics' rotation, though it's unclear when exactly his major-league debut will occur.

13 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Jacob Lopez - Optioned to Las Vegas The Athletics optioned Lopez to Triple-A Las Vegas on Tuesday.

Impact Lopez has posted a 6.75 ERA, 1.84 WHIP and 38:33 K:BB over 50.2 innings covering 10 starts and two relief appearances this season. He'll get a reset at Las Vegas.

13 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Michael Kelly - Sent back down The Athletics optioned Kelly to Triple-A Las Vegas on Tuesday.

Impact Kelly made one appearance during his most recent stint in the majors and was bludgeoned for six runs while recording only two outs in that outing. He'll try to get back on track at Las Vegas.

13 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Athletics have a serious .194 Brent Rooker problem entering June | Sporting News Things are not going well with Brent Rooker this season.

16 HOURS AGO • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

MLB fans ripping Dodgers for favoritism after The Athletic releases new prospect rankings Fans know that the Los Angeles Dodgers have an embarrassing number of top prospects, but Keith Law's latest ranking took it to an extreme.

17 HOURS AGO • DODGERSWAY.COM

Why Athletics Hitters Could Catch Fire Against Cubs' Jameson Tallion Even the cold A's hitters should have a field day on Tuesday against the Cubs' starter.

20 HOURS AGO • SI.COM

Three Dark Horse Trade Candidates for Athletics This Summer With the deadline almost two months away, the club could look into a few shocking deals.

21 HOURS AGO • SI.COM

Breaking Down Potential A's Starters vs. Cubs Here is everything you need to know about the Athletics pitching staff vs. the Cubs.

22 HOURS AGO • SI.COM

3 Cubs the Athletics Can't Afford To Let Get Hot Breaking down three Cubs who could decide the Athletics upcoming three-game series.

23 HOURS AGO • SI.COM

Cubs take home losing streak into matchup against the Athletics

The Chicago Cubs look to stop their six-game home losing streak with a victory against the Athletics

1 DAY AGO • Associated Press

A's Look to Bolster Starting Pitching Staff With Another Top Prospect The Athletics are reportedly expected to continue their recent stretch of promoting several top prospects to the big leagues. Right-handed p...

1 DAY AGO • SI.COM

White Sox alumni sluggers will duke it out in a Home Run Derby on July 11 CHICAGO -- Any White Sox fan wanting to take in a full organizational experience should visit Rate Field on July 11. That Saturday game agai...

1 DAY AGO • MLB.COM

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Cubs host the Athletics on home losing streak

Gage Jump gets his 1st win as the Athletics beat the Cubs 2-1

Cubs take home losing streak into matchup against the Athletics