A’s begin road trip against Cubs after tough homestand
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 2, 2026, 2:49 PM
Last updated Jun 2, 2026
The Oakland Athletics start a three-game series against the Chicago Cubs today in Chicago. The A’s, fresh off a disappointing 1-5 homestand, have fallen to third in the AL West and are looking to regain momentum. Young pitcher Gage Jump will make his second start against Cubs veteran Jameson Taillon. Following this series, the A’s will face the Houston Astros in Texas. Today's matchup presents a crucial opportunity for Jump to improve after a challenging first outing.
- •A's dropped to third place in the AL West after recent losses.
- •Gage Jump makes his second MLB start against Cubs' Jameson Taillon.
- •The series against the Cubs begins today in Chicago.
- •A's will travel to Texas for a weekend series after this.
- •The Cubs are also looking to bounce back from a rough stretch.
- 2:49 PMYahoo Sports — Elephant Rumblings: A’s Look For Bounce Back On Road Trip
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