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Athletics bring home losing streak into matchup against the Rays

The Athletics aim to end their six-game home skid with a victory over the Tampa Bay Rays

29 MINS AGO • Associated Press

Jeff McNeil - Records steal Monday McNeil went 2-for-4 with one RBI, one stolen base and one run scored in Monday's 10-6 loss to the Rays.

Impact McNeil has logged a steal in three straight contests, doubling his total to six for the year. The veteran infielder is currently holding down a strong-side platoon role at first base, sharing the position with Tommy White in the absence of Nick Kurtz (thumb), who is out indefinitely. McNeil is batting .254 with a .643 OPS, four home runs, six steals, 36 RBI, 32 runs scored and 13 doubles over 357 plate appearances this season, though it's a positive sign that he has a clear path to playing time.

1 HOUR AGO • ROTOWIRE

Tyler Soderstrom - Picks up steal in loss Soderstrom went 1-for-5 with a double, one RBI, a stolen base and a run scored in Monday's 10-6 loss to the Rays.

Impact Soderstrom was able to steal home after Carlos Cortes forced the Rays into an error when he swiped second. Soderstrom has yet to be held hitless in August, going 10-for-34 (.294) over nine games this month, adding seven extra-base hits and six RBI. For the season, the outfielder is batting .245 with an .812 OPS, 19 home runs, 56 RBI, 57 runs scored, 26 doubles, three triples and two steals over 107 games.

1 HOUR AGO • ROTOWIRE

Zack Gelof - Homer, double in return Gelof went 2-for-4 with a solo home run, an RBI double and a second run scored in Monday's 10-6 loss to the Rays.

Impact Gelof missed a month due to a knee injury, and he wasted no time in making an impact with a pair of extra-base hits. He's had a decent campaign interrupted by a couple of injuries. On the year, he's batting .277 with an .823 OPS, 12 homers, 31 RBI, 43 runs scored, 12 doubles, one triple and eight stolen bases over 68 contests. Gelof looks poised for the lion's share of the playing time at third base, though Tommy White and Max Muncy will also be in the mix there as the Athletics' infield remains crowded.

2 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Deadspin | Rays score 8 runs in 8th inning to stun Athletics Deadspin | Rays score 8 runs in 8th inning to stun Athletics

2 HOURS AGO • DEADSPIN.COM

Jacob Lopez - Strong start goes to waste Lopez allowed two runs on five hits and a walk while striking out five over seven innings in a no-decision versus the Rays on Monday.

Impact Lopez put forth his longest outing of the season, and it was one of his better performances as well. The Athletics weren't able to hang onto the lead when the bullpen took over, as Seth Johnson and Jose Suarez combined to allow eight runs in the eighth inning. Lopez has allowed eight runs (seven earned) over 26.2 innings across five starts since he re-entered the rotation after the All-Star break. For the year, he's at a 5.38 ERA, 1.56 WHIP and 75:44 K:BB through 82 innings across 19 games (16 starts). Lopez's recent pitching is encouraging, but he remains a risky option in fantasy due to a hitter-friendly home park. His next outing is projected to be at home versus the Rangers.

2 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Boston's bats unable to back Gray's quality start as Sox drop opener in Toronto TORONTO -- The bats couldn’t back another quality start by starter Sonny Gray as the Red Sox fell, 2-1, to the Blue Jays on Monday night at...

3 HOURS AGO • MLB.COM

Caminero hits a three-run homer as Rays rally with an eight-run eighth and beat the Athletics 10-6

Junior Caminero hit a three-run homer in an eight-run eighth inning as the Tampa Bay Rays rallied for a 10-6 victory over the Athletics on Monday night

3 HOURS AGO • Associated Press

Rays stay rolling as 8-run 8th secures 7th straight win WEST SACRAMENTO -- When the Athletics added three runs to their lead in the bottom of the seventh inning on Monday night at Sutter Health Pa...

3 HOURS AGO • MLB.COM

Gelof returns from IL as A's look for a spark down the stretch WEST SACRAMENTO – We have reached the final quarter of the regular season, and few Athletics players could benefit more from a strong final...

6 HOURS AGO • MLB.COM

Tommy White - Exiting starting lineup White is not in the lineup for Monday's contest versus the Rays.

Impact He had made 20 consecutive starts, but with Zack Gelof returning from the injured list, White's playing time against right-handers could dip moving forward. White has just a .548 OPS with zero home runs in his first 21 games. The Athletics will deploy Gelof at third base and Jeff McNeil at first base Monday.

10 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Jonathan Ornelas - Jettisoned from 40-man roster The Athletics designated Ornelas for assignment Monday.

Impact The move corresponds with the Athletics activating Zack Gelof (knee) from the 10-day injured list. Ornelas was brought up by the Athletics on July 31 to provide depth both in both the infield and outfield and went 2-for-12 with one walk and seven strikeouts across six games.

10 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Zack Gelof - Activated from 10-day IL The Athletics activated Gelof (knee) from the 10-day injured list Monday.

Impact Gelof is ready to roll after missing the past month of action with a right knee laceration. The 26-year-old was in the middle of a nice bounce-back season before getting hurt -- slashing .273/.327/.476 with 11 home runs in 67 games -- and should regain his role as the Athletics' primary third baseman.

10 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Late heroics in Boston bump the Athletics out of the power rankings basement | Sporting News It was a tale of two halves for the A's last week.

11 HOURS AGO • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

A's First-Round Pick Drew Burress Already Showing Prodigious Power in Single-A One of the top picks from last month's draft has immediately put his slugging potential on display in the minors. Athletics outfield prospec...

12 HOURS AGO • SI.COM

Jacob Wilson sets insane MLB record as Athletics crash Red Sox party The Boston Red Sox were probably not expecting the 47-71 Athletics to be the team that stopped their absurd hot streak over the past six or...

12 HOURS AGO • NYPOST.COM

Athletics sign former Dodgers pitcher who recently played in South Korea | Sporting News The A's add a bullpen arm for the final stretch of the regular season.

14 HOURS AGO • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

"Elly De La Cruz could never" - Fans react after $70M Athletics star reaches historic mark in Red Sox game Athletics shortstop Jacob Wilson set an MLB record during the team's 4-3 win over the Boston Red Sox on Sunday.

15 HOURS AGO • SPORTSKEEDA.COM

Rays vs. Athletics Prediction, Odds, Probable Pitchers, Prop Bets for Monday, Aug. 10 The Tampa Bay Rays are looking to make it seven wins in a row when they continue their road trip on Monday night against the Athletics. Tamp...

15 HOURS AGO • SI.COM

A's top 2026 Draft pick continues his career-opening homer barrage Drew Burress' power has been on display since his first swing in the A's system last week, and he kept showing it off Sunday for Single-A St...

17 HOURS AGO • MLB.COM

Why the Athletics' Success in Boston Could Last After winning a series for the first time since June 14, the Athletics might be on to something.

21 HOURS AGO • SI.COM

Athletics Wash Red Sox: Takeaways From Series-Deciding Win The Athletics have now won back-to-back games for the first time since June 13.

22 HOURS AGO • SI.COM

Rays play the Athletics after Simpson's 4-hit game

The Tampa Bay Rays take on the Athletics after Chandler Simpson had four hits against the Mariners on Sunday

1 DAY AGO • Associated Press

MLB's worst teams in 2026 are still pretty bad, but at least they are reasonably bad

The full-blown tank is no longer trending in Major League Baseball

1 DAY AGO • Associated Press

David Forst's Athletics Firing Puts Jerry Dipoto's Mariners Tenure in Focus Baseball executives are rarely publicly fired. They either “step away,” “transition into a new role” or “mutually agree to part ways.” Every...

1 DAY AGO • SI.COM

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Athletics bring home losing streak into matchup against the Rays

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Rays play the Athletics after Simpson's 4-hit game

MLB's worst teams in 2026 are still pretty bad, but at least they are reasonably bad

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Athletics bring home losing streak into matchup against the Rays

Caminero hits a three-run homer as Rays rally with an eight-run eighth and beat the Athletics 10-6

Rays play the Athletics after Simpson's 4-hit game

MLB's worst teams in 2026 are still pretty bad, but at least they are reasonably bad