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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.

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.

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The 'World Series single-game K leaders' quiz

How many of the MLB pitchers to get at least 10 strikeouts in one World Series appearance can you name in six minutes?

The 'World Series Game 1 starters' quiz

The 'World Series walk-off home runs' quiz

The 'Playoff home run leaders by MLB team' quiz

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.

MLB News / Yardbarker

25 notable MLB Hall of Famers who never won a World Series

Among the countless Hall of Famers who never experienced the joy of winning a World Series, there are several notable legends who stand out. Here's our list of the 25 greatest.

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

Who are the hardest-throwing MLB pitchers right now?

The '1989 Oakland Athletics' quiz

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 / Yardbarker

The 25 greatest pitching seasons from the modern MLB era

America's favorite pastime has more memorable performances than any sport. As such, figuring out which pitchers had the best seasons ever is no easy task.

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.

Rockies break out of slump against Athletics in Chase Dollander's debut

AL knee-jerk reactions: Astros' Jose Altuve needs a change of scenery

Who will win MLB's top awards this season?

The '1989 Oakland Athletics' quiz

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.