A 64-98 finish in West Sacramento, a strong first half that faded, a few real bright spots, and what it all means for the planned 2028 move to Las Vegas.
Short answer: the Athletics finished the 2026 season 64-98, fourth in the AL West and 17 games behind the Houston Astros, in their second year at Sutter Health Park in West Sacramento. Nothing about the season has changed the stated plan: the team is still building a domed ballpark on the Las Vegas Strip, targeted to open for 2028.
Every number below comes from Baseball-Reference, ESPN or MLB-sourced box scores, and the full list is at the bottom. Where we could not confirm something, we left it out.
What Was the A's Final Record in 2026?
The A's went 64-98, a .395 winning percentage. The season ended on September 27 with a 9-0 loss to the Astros at Sutter Health Park. That is 12 fewer wins than 2025, when the club went 76-86 and also finished fourth in the division.
The final AL West standings, per ESPN:
- Houston Astros: 81-81, division champions
- Texas Rangers: 80-82, 1 game back
- Seattle Mariners: 76-86, 5 games back
- Athletics: 64-98, 17 games back
- Los Angeles Angels: 62-100, 19 games back
Yes, the Astros won the division at exactly .500. It was that kind of year in the AL West, which makes the A's finish sting a little more. Baseball-Reference has the A's scoring 699 runs and allowing 937, a run differential of minus 238. Pitching and run prevention were the core problem.
Where Did the 2026 Season Go Wrong?
For a while, this looked like a different story. The A's were 38-38 after their game on June 19, right in the thick of a weak division. From that point on they went 26-60. A .500 team in late June finishing 34 games under is not one bad week. It is a long slide.
Injuries were a big part of it. Nick Kurtz, the 2025 American League Rookie of the Year, played in only 99 of 162 games, and Langeliers, Gelof and Soderstrom each played between 106 and 111. The Sacramento Bee's season-ending story included a quote that captured it: "I can't recall a roster of your top five opening day players in the lineup going down and not having them for 60-plus games." We are not going to assign blame beyond what the numbers show.
Who Were the A's Best Players in 2026?
Even in a 98-loss year, a few players gave Las Vegas fans something to look forward to. Baseball-Reference numbers:
- Nick Kurtz (1B): .256/.396/.483 with 21 home runs and a team-high 69 RBI in 99 games. His 3.7 WAR led the team despite the missed time. For context, he hit 36 home runs as a rookie in 2025.
- Zack Gelof (2B): 22 home runs and 3.5 WAR in 111 games.
- Shea Langeliers (C): a team-leading 23 home runs, a .262 average and 3.4 WAR in 106 games.
- Tyler Soderstrom: 19 home runs and a .338 on-base percentage in 109 games.
- J.T. Ginn (SP): the steadiest starter on the staff, going 9-8 with a 3.71 ERA over 138.1 innings, with 3.4 WAR. His nine wins led the team.
- Hogan Harris (RP): 17 saves, a 3.33 ERA and 88 strikeouts in 70.1 innings.
- Jack Perkins: a team-high 140 strikeouts.
The takeaway is that the lineup had real power when healthy, and the rotation beyond Ginn did not hold up. If you want the names behind the next wave, our A's top prospects watch list covers the young players who could be part of the first Las Vegas roster.
What Happened When the A's Played in Las Vegas?
26 season 64-98, fourth in the AL West and 17 games behind the Houston Astros, in their second year at Sutter Health Park in West Sacramento.
The best preview of the future came in June. The A's played six games at Las Vegas Ballpark in Summerlin, home of their Triple-A affiliate, the Aviators. They went 4-2:
- June 8: lost to the Brewers, 15-14, in 12 innings
- June 9 and 10: beat the Brewers, 7-5 and 4-3
- June 12 and 13: beat the Rockies, 6-4 and 7-5
- June 14: lost to the Rockies, 23-9
Those games landed during the stretch when the A's were still a .500 team, and they were the first A's regular-season games in Las Vegas since 1996. Our piece on what happens to the Aviators when the A's arrive has more on that series and on how Las Vegas Ballpark fits the long-term picture.
Does a 98-Loss Season Change the Las Vegas Timeline?
Not based on anything we have seen reported. The ballpark schedule is a construction and financing question, not a standings question. The most recent detailed construction update we could confirm is from ESPN in February 2026, when the team said:
- Foundation work on the Strip ballpark, at the former Tropicana site, was complete.
- Vertical construction was underway, and the project was on schedule to open before the 2028 season.
- The project is a roughly $2 billion, 33,000-capacity domed ballpark.
- The team had not yet requested the $380 million in approved public financing and was selling personal seat licenses for select premium areas.
For how the project got here and what comes next, see our Las Vegas stadium timeline and location guide. We will update this section when a newer on-the-record construction update is published.
What Should Las Vegas Fans Watch This Offseason?
Three things are worth following, and none of them are settled yet:
- Labor talks: MLB's collective bargaining agreement expires December 1, 2026. Any schedule for 2027 depends on how those talks go, and we are not going to guess.
- Health: Kurtz, Gelof and Langeliers produced at a high level when they played. How much they play in 2027 matters more than any single offseason signing.
- Ballpark and ticketing news: seat licenses and season-ticket details for the new park are where Las Vegas fans will feel the move first. Our Las Vegas Athletics season tickets guide tracks what has been announced.
Bottom line: 2026 was a rough year on the field, with a genuine core of hitters and one reliable starter to build on. The Las Vegas ballpark is the long game, and on that front the last confirmed word was on schedule.
Sources
- Baseball-Reference, 2026 Athletics statistics (record, run totals, player stats)
- Baseball-Reference, 2026 Athletics schedule and results (June 19 record, Las Vegas series scores, final game)
- Baseball-Reference, 2025 Athletics statistics (2025 record, Kurtz rookie season)
- ESPN, MLB standings (final AL West standings)
- ESPN, Athletics team stats (batting stats cross-check)
- ESPN, Athletics say Las Vegas stadium foundation work complete (February 19, 2026)
- The Sacramento Bee via Yahoo Sports, Athletics end their 2nd Sacramento season (September 28, 2026)
- The Sacramento Bee via Yahoo Sports, Last MLB game in West Sacramento? (September 27, 2026)
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Frequently Asked Questions
What was the Athletics' final record in 2026?
The A's finished 64-98, a .395 winning percentage, and placed fourth in the AL West, 17 games behind the division champion Houston Astros, per ESPN and Baseball-Reference.
Where did the A's play their home games in 2026?
Mostly at Sutter Health Park in West Sacramento, their interim home, plus a six-game stretch at Las Vegas Ballpark in Summerlin from June 8 to 14, where they went 4-2.
Who led the A's in home runs in 2026?
Catcher Shea Langeliers led the team with 23 home runs. Zack Gelof hit 22 and Nick Kurtz hit 21 in 99 games, according to Baseball-Reference.
Who was the A's best pitcher in 2026?
J.T. Ginn was the most reliable starter, going 9-8 with a 3.71 ERA over 138.1 innings. Hogan Harris led the team with 17 saves and a 3.33 ERA.
Does the 2026 season affect the Las Vegas ballpark timeline?
Nothing reported ties the construction schedule to on-field results. In February 2026, the team told ESPN foundation work was complete and the $2 billion domed ballpark was on schedule to open before the 2028 season.
What happens next for the A's?
The next big variable is labor: MLB's collective bargaining agreement expires December 1, 2026. Ballpark construction updates and season-ticket details for the Las Vegas stadium are the other things to watch.