Athletics Need Collective Push | MLB News

The Athletics are in a slump, winless in series since mid-June, and it’s time for everyone to step up. Pitcher Gage Jump’s ERA has ballooned since the All-Star break, and with Jack Perkins on the mound, Jump needs to deliver. The bullpen’s inconsistency—Brady Basso, Scott Blewett, Seth Johnson—must stabilize. Offensively, Tyler Soderstrom and Lawrence Butler can’t just flash brilliance; they’ve got to carry the load. This isn’t about one hero—it’s about the whole team playing consistent, clutch baseball to turn things around. 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/6a8aea0dafeb9933