Venue: Oakland Coliseum — Oakland, California
First Pitch: 4:07 PM PT / 7:07 PM ET
Broadcast: Bally Sports Great Lakes / NBC Sports California / MLB.tv
WEATHER REPORT — OAKLAND
Temperature: 63–66°F
Wind: 12–15 mph blowing out to right‑center
Sky: Clear
Impact:
Boost for left‑handed power hitters
Oakland’s large foul territory still favors pitchers
Wind may turn deep fly balls into extra‑base hits
INJURY REPORT
Cleveland Guardians
Shane Bieber — IL (elbow)
Triston McKenzie — IL (shoulder)
Steven Kwan — day‑to‑day (hamstring)
James Karinchak — IL (back)
Bo Naylor — IL (ankle)
Cleveland’s rotation depth is thin, and the lineup is missing its leadoff spark if Kwan sits.
Athletics
Mason Miller — IL (shoulder)
Brent Rooker — day‑to‑day (wrist)
Zack Gelof — IL (oblique)
Ken Waldichuk — IL (elbow)
Trevor May — IL (forearm)
Athletics’ bullpen is depleted, and the lineup is missing two middle‑order bats.
PROBABLE PITCHING MATCHUP
Cleveland — RHP Tanner Bibee (2–2, 3.74 ERA, 1.22 WHIP)
Bibee has been Cleveland’s most reliable starter. Strong strikeout rate, excellent command, and improved slider usage. Road ERA slightly higher, but he matches up well vs. a strikeout‑prone Oakland lineup.
Athletics — RHP Joe Boyle (1–3, 4.88 ERA, 1.46 WHIP)
Boyle has elite velocity but major command issues. Walks and home runs remain a problem. When he’s on, he’s electric; when he’s off, innings unravel quickly.
Pitching Edge: Cleveland (Bibee’s consistency vs. Boyle’s volatility).
TEAM RECORDS & RECENT FORM
Cleveland Guardians (17–16)
Last 10: 6–4
Road record: 8–9
Runs per game last 10: 4.8
Team ERA last 10: 3.91
Cleveland is trending upward, especially offensively.
Athletics (17–15)
Last 10: 5–5
Home record: 9–7
Runs per game last 10: 4.3
Team ERA last 10: 4.62
Oakland is competitive but inconsistent, especially in the bullpen.
KEY PLAYER MATCHUPS
1. José Ramírez (CLE) vs. Joe Boyle
Ramírez is hitting .315 with 5 HR in his last 12 games.
Boyle struggles vs. switch‑hitters with power. Micro‑edge: Ramírez
2. Josh Naylor (CLE) vs. A’s Bullpen
Naylor has a .540 SLG in his last 10.
Oakland’s bullpen ERA last 10: 5.21 Micro‑edge: Naylor
3. Shea Langeliers (OAK) vs. Tanner Bibee
Langeliers has 4 HR in his last 10 games.
Bibee’s fastball can be vulnerable up in the zone. Micro‑edge: Langeliers
4. JJ Bleday (OAK) vs. Cleveland Middle Relief
Bleday’s OBP has surged recently.
Cleveland’s middle relief has been inconsistent without Karinchak. Micro‑edge: Bleday
SERIES HISTORY
2025–26 Season Series: Guardians lead 1–0 (CLE won 6–3 on May 1)
Last 10 meetings: Guardians lead 7–3
At Oakland Coliseum: Guardians 5–2 in last 7
Cleveland has controlled this matchup in recent years.
BETTING TRENDS
Cleveland Guardians
6–4 last 10
4–2 in last 6 road games
Over is 6–4 in last 10
7–3 in last 10 vs. Oakland
Athletics
5–5 last 10
3–4 in last 7 home games
Over is 6–4 in last 10
2–6 in last 8 vs. AL Central
Game Odds
Cleveland Guardians 10.5
Athletics – 138
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Friday, May 1, 2026
