Athletics in Crisis, Kuroda-Grauer Rising | MLB News

The Athletics are in freefall—losing seven of ten games, plagued by injuries, shaky pitching, and a stalled offense. Their next series against the Tigers could be make-or-break, with rookie Josh Kuroda-Grauer emerging as a bright spot at the plate. But the real crisis is in the rotation, where starters like Jack Perkins and Aaron Civale are hemorrhaging runs. Manager Mark Kotsay’s future is in jeopardy after three straight losing seasons, and with a Vegas move looming in 2028, the pressure to turn things around is mounting fast. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/25178cdaedafe27a