Los Angeles Angels vs Oakland Athletics Preview
Today's Starting Matchup
Today's starting pitching matchup features Los Angeles Angels's José Soriano (8-4, 2.79 ERA) against Oakland Athletics's Jeffrey Springs (3-7, 5.13 ERA).
Los Angeles Angels's José Soriano posts an solid 2.79 ERA this season, while Jeffrey Springs has been shaky at 5.13. There is a clear gap in starting pitching quality.
Advanced metrics: José Soriano — FIP 3.88, K% 25.6%, 87.0 IP / Jeffrey Springs — FIP 5.45, K% 20.0%, 79.0 IP
Team Season Comparison
2026 season record: Los Angeles Angels 30-46 (.395), Oakland Athletics 37-38 (.493).
Oakland Athletics holds the edge in the season standings, though Los Angeles Angels can't be counted out based on head-to-head matchups.
Recent form: Los Angeles Angels on a 2-game losing streak, Oakland Athletics on a 1-game win streak.
Based on starting pitching, Los Angeles Angels holds the edge.
Bullpen Analysis
Los Angeles Angels bullpen: 13 relievers on the active roster. Key arms: Brent Suter 4.01 ERA, 35K in 42.2IP, Chase Silseth (Setup) 1.71 ERA, 29K in 26.1IP, José Fermin 4.76 ERA, 18K in 17.0IP.
Oakland Athletics bullpen: 13 relievers on the active roster. Key arms: Aaron Civale 4.91 ERA, 41K in 58.2IP, Elvis Alvarado 5.63 ERA, 20K in 16.0IP, Gage Jump 2.37 ERA, 26K in 30.1IP.