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On YouTubeAthletics News / Oakland Athletics on SI / July 16
A's May Add Rookie to Rotation Coming Out of the Break
The Athletics entered the break going 6-5 in the month of July, and they're going to be looking to keep that momentum going on the other side of the break.
Athletics News / Field Level Media / July 10
Athletics demote RHP Mitch Spence after homer-filled outing
The Athletics demoted right-hander Mitch Spence to Triple-A Las Vegas on Thursday, one day after he served up five homers in a 9-2 loss to the Atlanta Braves.
Athletics News / Oakland Athletics on SI / June 28
A’s Bats Stay Cold in Series Opener Against Yankees
Following a shutout loss in the series finale in Detroit, the bats stayed cold once again facing the New York Yankees with a 3-0 loss in the Bronx. Will Warren picked up his fifth win of the season, while former Yankee prospect Mitch Spence would get his third loss of the year.
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Athletics News / Oakland Athletics on SI / June 5
Mitch Spence to Make His First Start of 2025
Chris Townsend of A's Cast Live let it be known that right-hander Mitch Spence will start the series finale in Sacramento against the Minnesota Twins. This will be Spence's first start of the season, as he's served a bullpen role for the team this year.
Athletics News / MLB Trade Rumors / May 16
Athletics make sweeping changes to pitching staff after blowout loss
The pitching staff took a beating on Thursday. The Dodgers put up 19 runs.
Athletics News / Oakland Athletics on SI / April 26
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.
MLB News / MLB Trade Rumors / April 7
Athletics select contract of RHP Jason Alexander
The Athletics announced that they have selected the contract of right-hander Jason Alexander.
Athletics News / Oakland Athletics on SI / March 21
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 News / Sport Relay / March 20
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 News / Sport Relay / March 17
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.
Athletics News / New Baseball Media / March 6
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.
Seattle Mariners News / Oakland Athletics on SI / February 26
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.
MLB News / Oakland Athletics on SI / February 22
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.
Athletics News / Oakland Athletics on SI / December 23
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 News / Athletics Nation / December 14
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.
Philadelphia Phillies News / Oakland Athletics on SI / November 22
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 News / Athletics Nation / August 22, 2024
Spence’s strong start not enough as Athletics fall to Rays
Will be looking for a win tomorrow The Athletics fell to the Rays on Wednesday night at the Coliseum, losing a close 4-2 matchup that’ll put a bit more pressure on tomorrow’s finale as the A’s will hope to avoid losing a series three games to one.
MLB News / Field Level Media / May 28, 2024
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.
Athletics News / Oakland Athletics on SI / January 26, 2024
Projecting A's Rule 5 Draftee Mitch Spence for 2024
The Oakland A's have had success with recent Rule 5 picks in the past, though both of their key wins have been on the position player side. First, it was
MLB News / Athletics Nation / December 6, 2023
Oakland Athletics select right-hander Mitch Spence in the Rule 5 Draft
The Oakland Athletics selected right-hander Mitch Spence in the annual Rule 5 Draft. Spence is 25 years old and spent the 2023 season at Triple A for the Yankees.
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