About the Athletics
The Athletics play in the American League West and are based in West Sacramento, California and play at Sutter Health Park. Their division rivals are Houston Astros, Los Angeles Angels, Seattle Mariners and Texas Rangers. Sports Alerts lists them as OAK.
10 Athletics players are on the injured list in our latest roster sync: Nick Kurtz, Tyler Soderstrom, Jacob Wilson, Brent Rooker, J.T. Ginn and more. When a followed player goes on or comes off the IL, the app sends a push alert.
Athletics alerts you can turn on
- Lineup postedA push alert when a Athletics player you follow is in the starting lineup. A separate alert says when a player is not in it.
- Home runs and extra-base hitsAlerts for home runs, doubles and triples from your followed Athletics hitters. Stolen bases and RBIs are optional.
- Pitching lines and decisionsFor Athletics pitchers: a pitching line, wins, losses, saves, holds, strikeout games, and a scratch alert if a starter is pulled.
- Injuries and IL movesFollow the Athletics as a team and get an alert when any player on the club goes on or comes off the injured list.
- Call-upsKnow when a Athletics prospect you follow gets called up. The player search includes minor leaguers.
- Scores and lead changesTeam alerts for every Athletics score change, lead changes, or an every-inning summary. You choose which.
Top Athletics players to follow
These are well-known Athletics players. 1 of the 7 are pitchers and 6 are hitters. You can follow any of them, and any other Athletics player, in the app.
| Player | Pos | 2026 season |
|---|---|---|
| Nick KurtzIL | 1B | .256, 21 HR, 69 RBI, 7 SB |
| Shea Langeliers | C | .262, 23 HR, 58 RBI, 3 SB |
| Tyler SoderstromIL | LF | .245, 19 HR, 56 RBI, 2 SB |
| Jacob WilsonIL | SS | .266, 7 HR, 37 RBI, 4 SB |
| Brent RookerIL | DH | .200, 10 HR, 29 RBI, 2 SB |
| J.T. GinnIL | P | 9-8, 3.71 ERA, 121 K |
| Zack Gelof | 3B | .256, 22 HR, 55 RBI, 16 SB |
2026 regular season (MLB Stats API). Roster data is from the October 27, 2026 sync, so trades after that date may not show.
Sutter Health Park and run scoring
Sports Alerts measures how many runs score in Athletics home games compared with their road games. For 2026 the ratio is 1.32, which is hitter-friendly. The five-year weighted ratio is 1.10, which is hitter-friendly. A number above 1.00 means more runs score at home than on the road.
For hitters this helps you read home run and RBI alerts. A hitter-friendly park usually means more of them.
Follow the Athletics and their division rivals
Athletics fans often follow the other clubs in the American League West too.
Athletics alerts FAQ
What alerts can I get for the Athletics?
You can follow the Athletics as a team and get alerts for every score change, lead changes, an every-inning summary, and injuries and IL moves for any player on the club. You can also follow individual Athletics players for lineup posts, home runs, extra-base hits, stolen bases, pitching lines, call-ups and injuries.
Which Athletics players can I follow in Sports Alerts?
Any Athletics player. The player search covers the full MLB pool, including the injured list and minor-league prospects. Well-known Athletics players include Nick Kurtz, Shea Langeliers and Tyler Soderstrom.
Will I get a Athletics lineup alert before the game?
Yes, if you follow a Athletics player and keep the Lineup posted alert on. The app sends it when the lineup posts. You can also turn on a Not in lineup alert.
Does Sports Alerts tell me when a Athletics player is injured?
Yes. Follow a Athletics player for injury alerts on that player, or follow the Athletics team for injuries and IL moves across the club.
How much does Sports Alerts cost for Athletics fans?
Sports Alerts is free to install. Fantasy roster auto-sync is $0.99 per month, with a free first month. Alerts for followed teams and players are free.
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