# Athletics Pitching Crisis Deepens

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Podcast: [Oakland Athletics News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/oakland-athletics-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7463312)
Published: 2026-06-21T21:59:47+00:00
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## Resource

The Athletics are stuck in a familiar slump, failing to stay above .500 despite a prime chance to turn things around — even with ace J.T. Ginn on the mound, they fell to the Angels. The real problem? A crumbling pitching staff that needs reinforcements now, before the trade deadline. Adding one solid starter or reliable reliever could be the difference between playoff contention and another disappointing season. Scott Barlow’s struggles are no longer sustainable — it’s time to move on. Meanwhile, Ginn’s edge over Gage Jump is shrinking, and both will be pivotal as the season winds down. The clock is ticking — the A’s must act fast or risk repeating their recent failures. Support the show: Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/f66a8e7fcca2718a

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