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Just two Season In Reviews left guys! Now’s the time to go back and check to see we missed anyone but I don’t think so. Today’s recap goes to right-hander Mitch Spence, who was a starter for most of his rookie season in 2024 but was relegated to bullpen work early last season before finally getting some starting opportunities.

Athletics News / Athletics Nation / September 21

A’s futility continues against Bucs 11-0

The finale of the three-game series, and the end of the last road trip of the season took place today as the Athletics faced off against the Pittsburgh Pirates at PNC Park in Pittsburgh.

Athletics News / Oakland Athletics on SI / September 21

A's Making Change in the Rotation for Finale Against Pirates

After Saturday night's 2-0 loss to the Pittsburgh Pirates, Martín Gallegos of MLB.com reported that the Athletics would be making a change to their rotation for the finale of the series.

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Athletics News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / September 21

Pirates Name Starting Pitcher for 2025 Home Finale

PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates head into the final game at home with a rookie starting pitcher closing out their last series. Rookie right-handed starting pitcher Mike Burrows takes the mound for the Pirates, taking on Athletics right-handed starting pitcher Mitch Spence.

MLB News / Yardbarker

25 MLB players who have the most to prove in 2026

The new MLB season brings opportunities as players head into their walk years and try to rebound from subpar performances. These 25 players stand out heading into 2026.

Should Red Sox trade for former All-Star infielder?

Mariners getting needed bat in All-Star Brendon Donovan via three-team deal with Cardinals, Rays

Giants CEO calls Dodgers a 'dragon to slay'

Yankees' latest endeavor points to a Jasson Dominguez mistake waiting to happen

Top of Phillies' rotation is elite, but also comes with questions

Athletics News / Oakland Athletics on SI / September 10

A's Call Up Mitch Spence For Stretch Run

Ahead of Wednesday's series finale with the Boston Red Sox, the Athletics have called up right-hander Mitch Spence from Triple-A Las Vegas. To make room for him on the 40-man roster, they have optioned reliever Scott McGough.

Athletics 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.

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.

Shohei Ohtani's two homers help Dodgers demolish A's

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The 25 greatest pitching seasons from the modern MLB era

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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