Coach fired after MLB team’s 9-game losing streak: what this means for the lineup and future plans.

The All-Star break gives MLB teams a chance to reassess and adjust before the second half, and it serves as the lead-up to the trade deadline in early August. One club taking action during this window is the Oakland Athletics, who entered the break on a nine-game skid and had dropped 17 of their previous 20 games.

Coaching Change at A’s
The Athletics announced the dismissal of pitching coach Scott Emerson, a long-time fixture in the organization. Bullpen coach Dan Hubbs will step in as interim pitching coach for the remainder of the 2026 season.

Emerson’s Tenure with the A’s
Emerson began with Oakland in 2002 as a minor league pitching coach, working at various affiliates before earning a promotion to the major league club’s bullpen coach role in 2014. He served three seasons in that position before being promoted to pitching coach in 2017, a role he held for nine seasons.

Impact on the Team
The move comes as Oakland has struggled this season, slipping from second place in the division in the first half to fourth place with a 41-55 record. The pitching staff has been a major factor in the downturn, posting a combined starting rotation ERA of 5.21—the worst in the American League and only better than the Colorado Rockies, who sit at 5.44. It’s common for teams to re-evaluate staff during the break in hopes of turning the tide for the stretch run.

Note: This summary focuses on the reported personnel change, the team’s standings, and the context surrounding the decision, without any promotional or attribution content.