A's Fire Pitching Coach Scott Emerson, Hubbs Steps In
Oakland/Sacramento Athletics dismissed Scott Emerson after nearly a decade as pitching coach, elevating bullpen coach Dan Hubbs on an interim basis.
The Athletics officially relieved pitching coach Scott Emerson of his duties after he held the role since June 2017. Bullpen coach Dan Hubbs will serve as interim pitching coach for the remainder of the season. Emerson's tenure saw strong ERA marks from 2018–2020 but the staff posted a 4.60 ERA from 2021–2024, ranking near the bottom of the majors. The coaching change signals organizational dissatisfaction with pitching performance during the club's rebuild.
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