Perkins Shows Maturity in Tough Game | Oakland Athletics News

Mark Kotsay pushes pitcher Jack Perkins to grow mentally after a tough loss to the Rays, praising his resilience in the fifth inning and demanding he stay composed even after giving up hits. As the Athletics battle through a rough season, Kotsay’s focus on maturity reflects a broader effort to build toughness in young players. Despite falling to a disciplined, athletic Rays team, the A’s are learning from every game — managing key players like Tyler Soderstrom for long-term health while staying committed to developing a stronger, more consistent roster for the future. 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/0bca2427164fb9d4