Athletics Fire Pitching Coach Scott Emerson

Key Points:

• The Athletics have relieved pitching coach Scott Emerson of his duties, with bullpen coach Dan Hubbs stepping in as interim pitching coach for the remainder of the season.
• Emerson served as pitching coach since June 2017, previously being the bullpen coach, but the team’s pitching performance has declined notably since 2021 amid a rebuild and a move to a hitter-friendly ballpark.
• From 2018 to 2020, the Athletics had a strong 3.88 ERA, but from 2021 to 2024 their ERA rose to 4.60, ranking near the bottom of the league, partly due to the shift to Sutter Health Park in West Sacramento.
• The Athletics have struggled recently, going 3-17 in their last 20 games and currently sit 41-55, 6.5 games out of a playoff spot, likely positioning them as sellers at the trade deadline.
• Dan Hubbs, with experience in college coaching and pitching development roles, was promoted to bullpen coach last year and may be considered for the permanent pitching coach role depending on his performance.