It’s the Toronto Blue Jays versus the Athletics at Sutter Health Park on September 9, 2026. Here’s how to watch live on TV.
- Time: 3:05 PM ET
- Location: Sutter Health Park, West Sacramento, CA
- TV Channels: NBC Sports California
- League Package: MLB Extra Innings®
How to Watch Toronto Blue Jays vs. Athletics on September 9, 2026
You can watch the Athletics take on the Toronto Blue Jays live on DIRECTV on NBC Sports California on September 9, 2026 at 3:05 PM ET.
Toronto Blue Jays (73-73) at Athletics (58-88) — Game Preview
The Toronto Blue Jays (73-73) visit the Athletics (58-88) at Sutter Health Park on September 9, 2026. Toronto’s staff carries a 3.92 ERA into the game while the Athletics’ pitchers have posted a 5.39 mark this season. Ernie Clement has hit .273 with a .382 slugging percentage atop the Toronto order, and Kazuma Okamoto backs him up with 30 home runs and 83 RBIs at third base. Vladimir Guerrero Jr. has added a .261 average with a .330 on base percentage in the middle of that same lineup.
On the home side, Zack Gelof has matched Okamoto’s power with 17 home runs and 44 RBIs of his own, giving the Athletics a rare bright spot in a lineup that has otherwise struggled to keep pace with the Blue Jays all season. Toronto sits 14 games back in the American League race while the Athletics have fallen 29 games behind.
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What Time is the Toronto Blue Jays vs. Athletics Game Today?
The Toronto Blue Jays vs. Athletics game starts at 3:05 PM ET.
Where Can I Watch Toronto Blue Jays vs. Athletics?
You can watch Toronto Blue Jays vs. Athletics on your local regional sports network, NBC Sports California and MLB Extra Innings®.
Athletics Channel on DIRECTV
The Athletics air locally on NBC Sports California (Channel 698).
Players to Watch: Toronto Blue Jays vs. Athletics
Toronto Blue Jays
Ernie Clement — 2B. Clement is hitting .273 this season, the top mark in Toronto’s lineup, with a .382 slugging percentage that points to more than empty contact. His .299 on-base percentage trails his batting average, a sign he’s making the most of contact rather than working deep counts.
Kazuma Okamoto — 3B. Okamoto has produced 30 home runs and 83 RBIs from the third base spot, the clearest power source in the Toronto order. His .234 average shows the trade-off that often comes with that kind of pull side pop.
Vladimir Guerrero Jr. — 1B. Guerrero brings a .261 average and a .330 on-base percentage into the game, built on 22 doubles and 54 RBIs across a full season at first base. He’s drawn 50 walks, evidence of the patience that keeps his on-base mark ahead of his batting average.
Athletics
Jeff McNeil — 2B. McNeil anchors the Athletics’ infield with a .268 average, the top mark in a lineup that has struggled to make consistent contact. His .316 on-base percentage and .371 slugging give him one of the more complete lines on the roster.
Zack Gelof — 3B. Gelof has been the Athletics’ most productive power bat, driving in 44 runs on 17 home runs while slugging .464 across 95 games. His .254 average and .320 on-base percentage round out a season that has kept him in the middle of the order all year.
Lawrence Butler — RF. Butler has combined 13 home runs and 52 RBIs with 10 stolen bases, giving the Athletics a blend of power and speed in right field. His .318 on-base percentage over 138 games has made him one of the few everyday presences in an otherwise thin lineup.
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