It’s the Baltimore Orioles versus the Athletics at Sutter Health Park on August 28, 2026. Here’s how to watch live on TV.
- Time: 9:40 PM ET
- Location: Sutter Health Park, West Sacramento, CA
- TV Channels: Mid-Atlantic Sports Network (MASN), NBC Sports California
- League Package: MLB Extra Innings®
How to Watch Baltimore Orioles vs. Athletics on August 28, 2026
You can watch the Athletics take on the Baltimore Orioles live on DIRECTV on Mid-Atlantic Sports Network (MASN) and NBC Sports California on August 28, 2026 at 9:40 PM ET.
Baltimore Orioles (65-69) at Athletics (53-81) — Game Preview
The Baltimore Orioles (65-69) visit the Athletics (53-81) today at Sutter Health Park. Baltimore’s pitching staff carries a 4.21 team ERA into the game while the Athletics have allowed runs at a 5.46 clip this season. Pete Alonso leads the way for the Orioles, hitting .274 with 32 home runs, 91 RBIs and a .512 slugging percentage. Zack Gelof answers for the Athletics with 14 home runs, 37 RBIs and a .453 slugging percentage at third base.
Gunnar Henderson adds another power bat for Baltimore, with 20 home runs and 52 RBIs of his own at shortstop. Both clubs sit well out of playoff position in the American League, with the Orioles 14.5 games back and the Athletics 26.5 games back.
Regional Coverage
Mid-Atlantic Sports Network (MASN), NBC Sports California
League Packages
What Time is the Baltimore Orioles vs. Athletics Game Today?
The Baltimore Orioles vs. Athletics game starts at 9:40 PM ET.
Where Can I Watch Baltimore Orioles vs. Athletics?
You can watch Baltimore Orioles vs. Athletics on your local regional sports network and MLB Extra Innings®.
Baltimore Orioles Channel on DIRECTV
Baltimore Orioles games air on Mid-Atlantic Sports Network (MASN) (Channel 640).
Athletics Channel on DIRECTV
Athletics games air on NBC Sports California (Channel 698).
Players to Watch: Baltimore Orioles vs. Athletics
Baltimore Orioles
Pete Alonso — 1B. Pete Alonso anchors the Orioles’ lineup as the team’s primary power threat, hitting .274 with 32 home runs and 91 RBIs this season. His .362 on-base percentage and .512 slugging mark give him the highest OPS of any regular in Baltimore’s order.
Gunnar Henderson — SS. Gunnar Henderson holds down shortstop for the Orioles and has produced 20 home runs and 52 RBIs to go with a .219 average. He’s reached base at a .301 clip, giving Baltimore’s infield some thump even as the average has lagged.
Colton Cowser — CF. Colton Cowser patrols center field for Baltimore and brings a .225 average with a .318 on-base percentage, ranking behind only Alonso’s .362 OBP among the Orioles hitters here. He’s added 12 home runs and 35 RBIs while working deep counts near the top of the order.
Athletics
Zack Gelof — 3B. Zack Gelof leads the Athletics’ lineup with 14 home runs and 37 RBIs while hitting .254 at third base. His .453 slugging percentage outpaces Lawrence Butler’s .373 mark, giving the lineup its most reliable extra-base threat.
Lawrence Butler — RF. Lawrence Butler has been the Athletics’ most durable regular, appearing in 126 games while hitting .227 with 12 home runs and 41 RBIs. His .321 on-base percentage sits just ahead of Gelof’s .318 mark, showing he draws his share of walks even in a down average season.
Henry Bolte — CF. Henry Bolte carries the highest average in the Athletics’ lineup at .272, with a .347 on-base percentage that leads Butler’s .321 mark among the regulars in this game. He’s added 6 home runs and 26 RBIs in 91 games, giving the Athletics a table-setter atop the order.
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