Athletics in Crisis Need Answers | MLB News

The Athletics are in deep trouble, slipping from AL West leaders to potential division also-rans thanks to injuries and a brutal schedule. Their pitching staff, especially the starters, is in dire need of help—Jeffrey Springs’ recent struggles hint at possible roster changes, though Kade Morris showed promise. Offensively, Colby Thomas has emerged as a vital sparkplug, stepping up with power and consistency while Tyler Soderstrom’s absence looms large. But Nick Kurtz’s slump is dragging down the lineup—he’s batting low and striking out too much. With the All-Star break looming, the team needs every key player to snap out of it fast or risk finishing the season in a slump. 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/cf181c838c094fcb