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Athletics Eye June Changes After Rough May
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NewsATHJun 1, 11:43 AM EDT

Athletics Eye June Changes After Rough May

Oakland's A's are looking to shake things up in June after another difficult May, with questions surrounding Lawrence Butler's role.

The Athletics had a difficult May, continuing a pattern of poor performance in that month. The team is expected to make changes heading into June in hopes of reversing their fortunes. Lawrence Butler, who signed a significant contract extension, is among the players whose situation is being closely watched. The article frames June as a pivotal month for the franchise's direction.

NewsATHMay 31, 12:30 PM EDT

A's Challenge ABS Malfunction After Strike Call Stands vs. Yankees

Oakland is asking MLB for answers after the automated ball-strike replay system confirmed a pitch the A's believe was clearly out of the zone.

During Saturday's Athletics-Yankees game, a pitch the A's believed was out of the strike zone was upheld as a strike following an ABS replay review. Oakland has since sought clarification from MLB about the malfunction or error in the system. The incident raises questions about the reliability of the automated ball-strike technology being used. No immediate ruling or correction from MLB has been reported.

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Severino Exits Start Early With Arm Soreness, Issue Lingering
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InjuryATHMay 30, 5:45 PM EDT

Severino Exits Start Early With Arm Soreness, Issue Lingering

The A's righty lasted just one inning Friday before leaving with arm soreness that has bothered him since his May 21 start.

Luis Severino threw only 23 pitches before leaving his Friday start against the Yankees after a trainer visit on the mound. The arm soreness is not new — Severino reported right triceps tightness following his May 21 outing. The A's had already pushed his next start back to allow extra rest, but the problem persisted. The team subsequently placed him on the 15-day IL with a right shoulder strain.

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Severino Exits Early With Arm Soreness, IL Stint Likely
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InjuryATHMay 30, 9:52 AM EDT

Severino Exits Early With Arm Soreness, IL Stint Likely

The A's righty lasted just one inning Friday after recurring right triceps tightness flared up again, with Oakland expected to place him on the 15-day IL.

Luis Severino was pulled after only 23 pitches in the first inning of Oakland's 8-2 loss to the Yankees on Friday due to arm soreness. The issue traces back to right triceps tightness he felt coming out of his May 21 start. Despite a bullpen session Tuesday that went well, the A's had already pushed his next start back for extra rest. No IL decision has been made yet, but further tests are scheduled and a 15-day stint is considered the likely outcome.

InjuryATHMay 30, 12:34 AM EDT

Severino Exits Early With Right Arm Soreness

The Athletics starter was pulled before the 2nd inning began after reporting right arm soreness during warmups.

Luis Severino was pulled from his start against the Yankees before the top of the second inning on Friday night in West Sacramento. The team cited right arm soreness as the reason for his early exit. Severino had already allowed four runs in the first inning before the injury emerged. His availability for future starts is uncertain pending further evaluation.

RosterATHMay 27, 6:03 AM EDT

Gage Jump Called Up by Athletics for MLB Debut

Oakland Athletics prospect Gage Jump has been called up to the majors, according to a Baseball Prospectus report.

Baseball Prospectus published a call-up article focused on Gage Jump and his debut with the Athletics. The article title confirms Jump has been called up to the MLB roster. Full details are behind a paywall, limiting confirmation of specifics. The signal is treated as moderately actionable given the paywalled content.

NewsATHMay 28, 7:34 PM EDT

Sacramento Launches Formal MLB Expansion Bid With $2B Commitment

City and regional leaders unveiled 'The Sacramento Pitch,' a structured campaign to land an MLB expansion franchise in California's capital.

The Greater Sacramento Economic Council released details of a formal MLB expansion campaign called 'The Sacramento Pitch.' The bid includes a fully entitled 50-acre stadium site and nearly $2 billion in combined public and private funding commitments. The push comes as the Athletics temporarily play at Sutter Health Park in West Sacramento from 2025 to approximately 2028 before their planned move to Las Vegas. Sacramento leaders are hoping to retain a professional baseball presence in the region after the A's depart.

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Gage Jump Called Up by Athletics for MLB Debut
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RosterATHMay 27, 6:03 AM EDT

Gage Jump Called Up by Athletics for MLB Debut

Oakland Athletics prospect Gage Jump has been called up to the majors, according to a Baseball Prospectus report on his debut.

Baseball Prospectus published a call-up article focused on Gage Jump and his Athletics debut. The article title confirms Jump has been called up to Oakland's MLB roster. The full article content is behind a paywall, limiting additional detail. The signal is based solely on the article title indicating an official call-up and debut.