Mitch Spence News

Former New York Yankees Prospect Has New Role in A's Bullpen

The A's selected right-hander Mitch Spence with the first overall pick in the 2023 Rule 5 Draft out of the New York Yankees system. He began the 2024 campaign as a long reliever for the A's after making the Opening Day roster, and when injuries befell the starting rotation, he found a home in the starting five for the remainder of the season.

Former New York Yankees Prospect Could Have Variety of Roles in A's Bullpen

Coming off a 2023 campaign that saw the Athletics lose 112 games, the club ended up with the No. 1 pick in that winter's Rule 5 Draft, which they used to select New York Yankees prospect Mitch Spence.

Athletics Bullpen Update: Mitch Spence to be Wild Card, Used in Variety of Roles

MESA, Ariz. (Mar 20) — As Opening Day draws closer, the relief corps of the Athletics is taking its final shape. Right-hander Mitch Spence will have multiple roles.

Athletics Report: Mitch Spence “Wipes” Rough Inning from Memory, Rebounds against Brewers

PHOENIX (Mar 15) — The Ides of March were not kind to Athletics starting pitcher Mitch Spence in the bottom of the second Saturday afternoon in Cactus League play against the host Milwaukee Brewers.

2024-25 MLB Offseason Recap: Athletics

The Athletics officialy shut the door on their Oakland era in 2024, as the team moved to Sacramento on an interim basis until their new stadium in Las Vegas is built.

A's Rotation Hopefuls Set to Pitch Against Seattle Mariners

The Sacramento Athletics have their rotation more or less set as we begin spring training, but today's pitcher pairing is an interesting one, because both guys look to be vying for the fifth spot in the starting five.

Former New York Yankees Starter Gifts Former Yankee Prospect a Rolex

When a veteran player joins a new team, sometimes there is an exchange that happens that can be quite beneficial for one lucky member of the signee's new club.

A's Shuffle Uniform Numbers

During the 2024 campaign, Mitch Spence donned the number 40 for the Oakland Athletics, but as you may have heard, the A's made a big signing this winter, bringing aboard Luis Severino for a franchise record three years and $67 million.

Athletics 2024 Season In Review: Mitch Spence

Given that the Rule 5 Draft just took place this past week, it’s only fitting that we look back at the year that the Atheltics’ 2023 selection Mitch Spence had.

Could the A's target this Philadelphia Phillies prospect in the Rule 5 Draft?

The A's have been very active in the Rule 5 Draft in recent years, selecting first-baseman Ryan Noda in 2022 and right-hander Mitch Spence in 2023. On December 11th, the A's will most likely take another swing on a prospect in hopes that they can contribute to their goal of reaching a .500 record in 2025.

Athletics drop finale 6-3 to Houston

Spence was solid in no-decision The Oakland Athletics took the field today hoping to complete a road sweep over the division-leading Houston Astros at Minute Maid Park in Houston.

A’s survive 13-inning marathon, beat Tigers 7-6

What a game! Oakland snapped their small 2-game losing streak tonight, defeating the Detroit Tigers in a marathon 13-inning affair that the A’s ultimately came out on top of.

Mitch Spence vs Jose Quintana (8/15/24)

Mitch Spence shuts down Rays, A's get road win

Spot starter Mitch Spence took a no-hitter into the sixth inning, Miguel Andujar roped a three-run homer and the Oakland Athletics blanked the Tampa Bay Rays 3-0 Tuesday night in St.