While it's unfair to point recent struggles at two players, these guys need to step it up.

The Athletics have a handful of players who are competing for key roles in 2027.

Athletics manager Mark Kotsay speaks with the media after his team's 8-5 loss to the Baltimore Orioles on Sunday at Sutter Health Park.Mark Kotsay highlights Orioles taking advantage of Athletics' mistakes in loss originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area

Athletics manager Mark Kotsay and starter Jeffrey Springs speak with reporters after a 9-6 loss to the Minnesota Twins on Monday at Sutter Health Park.Mark Kotsay, Jeffrey Springs stress Athletics' need better execution after loss originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area

Breaking down each pitching matchup game by game and determining which team has the upper hand.

Mark Kotsay and Jeffrey Springs speak to reporters after the Athletics' loss to the Kansas City Royals on Wednesday at Kauffman Stadium.Mark Kotsay, Jeffrey Springs react to Athletics' disappointing loss to Royals originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area

The “A’s Cast” crew highlights Jeffrey Springs' outing after the Athletics' 9-7 loss to the Kansas City Royals on Wednesday at Kauffman Stadium.Jeffrey Springs successful return from injury squandered in Athletics' loss originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area

Athletics manager Mark Kotsay speaks to reporters ahead of Wednesday's matchup against the Kansas City Royals at Kauffman Stadium.Mark Kotsay details keys to success for Jeffrey Springs' start vs. Royals originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area

Gotta get a win here