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NOVEMBER 28, 2025 • RUMBUNTER.COM

Triolo and Bart both homer to power the Pirates to an 11-0 victory over the Athletics

Jared Triolo and Joey Bart both had four hits including a home run, and the Pittsburgh Pirates beat the Athletics 11-0 on Sunday

SEPTEMBER 21, 2025 • Associated Press

Athletics 2B Zack Gelof needs season-ending surgery on his dislocated left shoulder

Athletics second baseman Zack Gelof is expected to have season-ending left shoulder surgery next week, manager Mark Kotsay said Saturday

SEPTEMBER 20, 2025 • Associated Press

Up from Vegas The Athletics recalled McGough from Triple-A Las Vegas on Saturday.

Impact With Sean Newcomb (elbow) headed for the injured list, the A's will turn to McGough to provide the big club with depth in their bullpen. The 35-year-old has surrendered 10 earned runs in just 12 MLB innings this season but owns a 3.18 ERA through 39.2 frames in the minors. He'll likely be limited to low-leverage work.

SEPTEMBER 20, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Dispatched to Las Vegas The Athletics optioned McGough to Triple-A Las Vegas on Wednesday.

Impact McGough's brief time with the Athletics didn't go well, as he was touched up for five runs on eight hits and one walk over five innings covering three relief appearances. He's being replaced on the active roster by Mitch Spence, who was recalled from Triple-A.

SEPTEMBER 10, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Dispatched to Las Vegas The Athletics optioned McGough to Triple-A Las Vegas on Wednesday.

Impact McGough's brief time with the Athletics didn't go well, as he was touched up for five runs on eight hits and one walk over five innings of work covering three relief appearances. He's being replaced on the active roster by Mitch Spence.

SEPTEMBER 10, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Athletics hit 4 HRs in 17-4 win over Angels

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SEPTEMBER 7, 2025 • Associated Press

Added to roster The Athletics selected McGough's contract from Triple-A Las Vegas on Monday.

Impact McGough inked a minor-league contract with the Athletics back in June after being cut loose by the Diamondbacks. He's posted a 3.58 ERA and 37:12 K:BB over 37.2 innings at the Triple-A level in 2025 but has yielded five runs with a 5:6 K:BB in seven frames in the big leagues this season.

SEPTEMBER 1, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Added to roster The Athletics selected McGough's contract from Triple-A Las Vegas on Monday.

Impact McGough inked a minor-league contract with the A's back in June after being cut loose by the Diamondbacks. He's posted a 3.58 ERA and 37:12 K:BB over 37.2 innings at the Triple-A level in 2025 but has yielded five runs with a 5:6 K:BB in seven frames in the big leagues this season.

SEPTEMBER 1, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Joins A's McGough signed a minor-league deal with the Athletics on Saturday.

Impact McGough was designated for assignment by the Diamondbacks on June 5 and opted for free agency five days later. He has now found a new opportunity, though it's unclear if he'll see time in the majors as he has allowed 32 earned runs across his last 39.2 frames in the majors, paired with a 30:27 K:BB.

JUNE 15, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Opts for free agency McGough cleared waivers Tuesday and elected free agency.

Impact McGough was DFA'd by Arizona on Thursday after giving up five earned runs in seven innings with the big club. After passing through waivers unclaimed, the 35-year-old reliever will now attempt to latch on with another organization -- likely on a minor-league deal.

JUNE 11, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Removed from 40-man roster The Diamondbacks designated McGough for assignment Thursday.

Impact He will cede his spot on the 40-man roster to left-hander Andrew Saalfrank, who was reinstated after serving a one-year suspension. McGough is likely to go unclaimed off waivers after he submitted a 6.43 ERA, 1.71 WHIP and 6:5 K:BB in seven innings over his seven relief appearances with Arizona before he was optioned to Triple-A Reno on Sunday.

JUNE 5, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Heading back to Triple-A The Diamondbacks optioned McGough to Triple-A Reno on Sunday.

Impact McGough will give up his spot in the bullpen to righty Cristian Mena, who was recalled from Reno in a corresponding move. During his two-week run with Arizona, McGough made six appearances and gave up five earned runs on five hits and five walks over five innings.

JUNE 1, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Diamondbacks blank Pirates 5-0 behind Nelson to stop 5-game slide

Eugenio Suárez and Josh Naylor homered to back a stellar start from Ryne Nelson as the Arizona Diamondbacks beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 5-0 to end a five-game skid

MAY 27, 2025 • Associated Press

'I had to change': Arizona Diamondbacks reliever back in the majors thanks to adjustments Arizona Diamondbacks right-handed pitcher Scott McGough, at 35, has made adjustments to allow him to remain a major league-caliber pitcher.

MAY 23, 2025 • AZCENTRAL.COM

D-backs place struggling left hander Eduardo Rodríguez on IL with shoulder inflammation

The Arizona Diamondbacks placed left-handed pitcher Eduardo Rodríguez on the injured list Friday because of shoulder inflammation

MAY 16, 2025 • Associated Press

Recalled by Arizona The Diamondbacks recalled McGough from Triple-A Reno on Friday.

Impact McGough made one appearance for the Diamondbacks on May 3 against the Phillies, but he's otherwise spent the 2025 season in Triple-A, where he's posted a 3.55 ERA, 1.56 WHIP and 16:4 K:BB across 12.2 innings. He'll provide depth out of Arizona's bullpen after Joe Mantiply was optioned to Reno in a corresponding move.

MAY 16, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Returns to Triple-A McGough was optioned to Triple-A Reno on Sunday.

Impact The right-hander was called up by Arizona a week ago and will return to Triple-A after firing two scoreless frames in Saturday's contest. McGough struggled to a 7.44 ERA in 26 big-league appearances last season and will likely be limited to middle relief if he rejoins the Diamondbacks later this year.

MAY 4, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Headed to majors The Diamondbacks selected McGough's contract from Triple-A Reno on Sunday.

Impact McGough signed a minor-league contract with the Diamondbacks in February after Arizona declined his $4 million team option for 2025 in November. He's appeared in eight games in Triple-A, posting a 4.82 ERA, 1.65 WHIP and 13:3 K:BB across 9.1 innings. The move corresponds with Yilber Diaz being optioned to Reno and J.P. Feyereisen being designated for assignment.

APRIL 27, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Banished to MiLB camp The Diamondbacks reassigned McGough to minor-league camp Wednesday.

Impact Arizona declined McGough's $4 million team option for 2025 in November before bringing him back on a minor-league deal in February and allowing him to compete for an Opening Day roster spot. After turning in a 7.44 ERA over 26 appearances with the big club in 2024, McGough didn't do much this spring to demonstrate that his performance turned a corner, as he was lit up for six earned runs on 10 hits and two walks over 4.2 innings. The 35-year-old righty will likely open the season in the bullpen at Triple-A Reno.

MARCH 19, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Back with Snakes McGough signed a minor-league contract with the Diamondbacks on Tuesday that includes an invitation to spring training.

Impact The Diamondbacks declined their half of McGough's $4 million mutual option earlier in the offseason, but they will ultimately retain the righty's services on a minor-league deal. The 35-year-old reliever struggled mightily in the big leagues last season, posting a 7.44 ERA and 1.68 WHIP across 32.2 innings. Barring a drastic turnaround in spring training, he'll likely fill in as bullpen depth for Triple-A Reno.

FEBRUARY 12, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Hits open market The Diamondbacks declined McGough's $4 million mutual option on Saturday, Nick Piecoro of the Arizona Republic reports.

Impact He receives a $750K buyout in the transaction. McGough logged a 5.59 ERA, 1.41 WHIP and 111 innings over 103 innings in two seasons with Arizona. He was much more effective in 2023 than in 2024, as his K-BB% dropped from 18.6 percent to 2.7 percent and he moved back and forth between Triple-A and the majors this past season after spending all of 2023 in the big leagues.

NOVEMBER 5, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Hits open market The Diamondbacks declined McGough's $4 million mutual option on Saturday, Nick Piecoro of the Arizona Republic reports.

Impact He receives a $750K buyout in the transaction. McGough logged a 5.59 ERA, 1.41 WHIP and 111 strikeouts over 103 innings in two seasons with Arizona. He was much more effective in 2023 than in 2024, as his K-BB% dropped from 18.6 percent to 2.7 percent and he moved back and forth between Triple-A and the majors this past season after spending all of 2023 in the big leagues.

NOVEMBER 5, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Recalled from Reno The Diamondbacks recalled McGough from Triple-A Reno on Monday.

Impact McGough last appeared for the big club Aug. 10 against the Phillies, during which he pitched two scoreless innings while allowing one walk. The 34-year-old reliever has a 6.83 ERA and 1.62 WHIP across 29 major-league innings this season, but those numbers are down to a 3.22 ERA and 1.36 WHIP over 36.1 frames in Triple-A. McGough will bolster the Diamondbacks' bullpen for the upcoming road series against the Rockies.

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Sent to Triple-A The Diamondbacks optioned McGough to Triple-A Reno on Sunday, Alex Weiner of ArizonaSports.com reports.

Impact The right-hander was called up by Arizona on Friday and will return to Reno after he delivered two scoreless frames during Saturday's contest. McGough has a 6.83 ERA, 1.62 WHIP and 20:19 K:BB across 29 major-league innings this year.

AUGUST 11, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

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Triolo and Bart both homer to power the Pirates to an 11-0 victory over the Athletics

Athletics 2B Zack Gelof needs season-ending surgery on his dislocated left shoulder

Athletics hit 4 HRs in 17-4 win over Angels

Diamondbacks blank Pirates 5-0 behind Nelson to stop 5-game slide

D-backs place struggling left hander Eduardo Rodríguez on IL with shoulder inflammation