The A’s, in last place and underperforming in all areas, fired pitching coach Curt Young on Thursday.
Young, 57, was the longest serving employee in uniform in Oakland A’s history; he played for the A’s from 1983-91 and he served two stints as pitching coach, from 2003-2010 and from 2012 until being let go Thursday.
“Stuff happens,” Young told The Chronicle by phone. “I felt it was coming. I’m just honored to be with a great organization for so long. They’re ready for a new voice. That’s the way it is in this business.”
Bullpen coach Scott Emerson will take over as pitching coach and minor-league instructor Gil Patterson will serves as the A’s bullpen coach through the weekend.