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Athletics Fire Pitching Coach Scott Emerson

The Athletics have dismissed pitching coach Scott Emerson following a nine-game losing streak.

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The brief

The Athletics have fired pitching coach Scott Emerson. The move comes as the team enters the All-Star break after suffering their ninth consecutive loss.

Coverage from MLB.com, ESPN, Yahoo Sports, News4JAX, and MLB Trade Rumors emphasizes the timing of the coaching change, linking the dismissal to the team's current nine-game slide. Attention now turns to how the Athletics will manage their pitching staff following the break, though coverage does not yet specify a replacement.

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Quick answers

Who was fired by the Athletics?

Pitching coach Scott Emerson.

What was the team's record immediately preceding the firing?

The Athletics had lost nine straight games.

When did this coaching change occur?

The dismissal took place entering the All-Star break on July 13, 2026.

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