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On YouTubeAthletics News / Field Level Media / May 3
Aaron Civale pitches Athletics past Guardians to avoid sweep
Colby Thomas, Zack Gelof and Tyler Soderstrom hit home runs and Aaron Civale tossed six innings of one-run ball as the Athletics defeated the visiting Cleveland Guardians 7-1 in West Sacramento, Calif., on Sunday.
Shea Langeliers News / Oakland Athletics on SI / May 3
A's Notes: Bullpen Move, and Shea Langeliers to Miss a Couple of Games
On Saturday, the Athletics recalled Luis Morales to eat some innings, and manager Mark Kotsay ended up using him for the final two innings of the game, giving up four hits, five earned runs and four walks while notching a pair of strikeouts.
The '50-HR, .300 average MLB seasons' quiz
How many of the 20 MLB players to bat .300 and mash 50 home runs in the same season can you name in five minutes?
Nick Kurtz News / HITC / May 3
Nick Kurtz falls short of Roy Cullenbine’s record despite historic run
Nick Kurtz’s historic run finally stopped on Saturday, but the ending still said plenty about why pitchers have treated him so carefully. The Athletics first baseman did not draw a walk in a 14-6 defeat to the Cleveland Guardians, closing his streak at 20 consecutive games.
25 current MLB players who will end up in the Baseball Hall of Fame
Some things appear clear when it comes to Baseball Hall of Fame voting. The PED guys aren’t going to get in, or at least the hitters, and the rubric for starting pitchers has to be reconstructed on the fly.
Daniel Palencia News / Athlon Sports / May 3
Daniel Palencia Update: Cubs Closer Returns From Injured List
The Chicago Cubs have started the month of May on a hot streak, winning four in a row and seven out of their last ten. On the heels of these wins they also sit atop the National League Central, albeit not by a large margin.
Athletics News / New Baseball Media / May 3
2026 MLB Daily Recap: Cardinals, White Sox Continue Winning Streaks
Heading into 2026, it was expected that the Braves would be in a better spot compared to last year — and that has held up. However, the Cardinals and White Sox, two rebuilding teams, were not expected to make waves.
Athletics News / Oakland Athletics on SI / May 3
How the A's Can Get the Most Out of Jacob Lopez, and Fast
With a tired bullpen and no long relief option available after Luis Medina threw 52 pitches on Thursday in addition to Brady Basso's 27, the A's decided to recall Luis Morales from Triple-A Las Vegas ahead of Saturday's game, with Jacob Lopez getting the start.
Travis Bazzana News / Field Level Media / May 3
Guardians' Travis Bazzana strives to heat up in finale vs. A's
Cleveland Guardians second baseman Travis Bazzana is breathing a sigh of relief after recording his first major league hit in Saturday's game against the Athletics, snapping an 0-for-12 spell to start his career.
Athletics News / Field Level Media / May 3
MLB roundup: Cards win sixth straight, extend Dodgers' skid to 4
Jordan Walker slugged a two-run homer among his two hits and Michael McGreevy tossed six scoreless innings as the St. Louis Cardinals beat the visiting Los Angeles Dodgers 3-2 on Saturday for their sixth straight victory.
Athletics News / New Baseball Media / May 3
2026 Transactions: Mets Extend Torrens, Marlins Promote Ekness
Luis Torrens has been a valuable piece for the Mets over the last three seasons. And on May 2, the team rewarded the catcher with a multi-year extension to keep him in New York for a little while longer.
Who are the 25 fastest players in MLB right now?
Speed is more important than ever in MLB with recent rule changes promoting stolen bases. These were the 25 fastest players for the 2026 season, as recorded by the Statcast sprint speed metric.
MLB News / Yardbarker / May 2
Athletics' Nick Kurtz falls just short of impressive MLB record
When you're getting close to breaking an all-time MLB record that has been standing since 1947, you're doing something right. A slugging left-hander had his chance for history denied on Saturday.
Athletics News / Field Level Media / May 2
Guardians hit three HRs, pile up runs while beating Athletics
Jose Ramirez hit the go-ahead two-run double as the visiting Cleveland Guardians scored four in the fifth, beating the Athletics 14-6 on Saturday afternoon in West Sacramento, Calif.
Travis Bazzana News / MLB on ClutchPoints / May 2
Travis Bazzana’s first MLB hit comes in an extremely clutch manner
The Cleveland Guardians handed Travis Bazzana his first huge call up on Monday. The No. 1 pick from the 2024 MLB Draft pounded his long-awaited first big league hit Saturday against the Athletics.
Athletics News / Stadium Rant / May 2
MLB Power Rankings 2026: Three Emerging Teams And Three Sinking Clubs
With the first full month of baseball in the books, new MLB power rankings are beginning to appear across the landscape. There’s been a fair share of teams blowing away expectations and some that are outright disappointing through the first 30-plus games.
Kazuma Okamoto News / Fastball on SI / May 2
Kazuma Okamoto Just Launched One of MLB’s Longest Homers of 2026
It certainly looks like the Toronto Blue Jays made a good move this past offseason by signing slugger Kazuma Okamoto to a four-year, $60 million deal. Okamoto entered the day on Saturday sporting a .228/.313/.430 slash line with seven homers and 18 RBIs.
Nick Kurtz News / Fastball on SI / May 2
Where Nick Kurtz's Walk Streak Ranks in MLB History
The Athletics are playing good baseball at the moment. After a 76-86 season last year, they are now 17-15 and currently lead the American League West by a game over the Texas Rangers.
Athletics News / Field Level Media / May 2
Tigers battling bullpen woes as Rangers visit
The concerns about the Detroit Tigers' bullpen figure to be amplified following another late-inning setback. Detroit has lost three of its last four games heading into Saturday night's matchup against the visiting Texas Rangers, who opened the three-game series with a 5-4 win on Friday.
Athletics News / Yardbarker / May 1
Athletics emerging as surprise contenders amid strong start to season
Don't look now, but the Athletics are first in the AL West.
Athletics News / Yardbarker / May 1
Athletics have found their closer amid surprising season
The Athletics entered the 2026 season without a specific closer.
Athletics News / Athlon Sports / May 1
Fantasy Baseball 2026: Players to Buy, Sell and Hold This Week
The ability to decide which fantasy baseball players to buy, sell, or hold is essential for fantasy baseball managers looking to make smart trades and manage waiver wire moves effectively.
Athletics News / Just Baseball / May 1
MLB Power Rankings: First Update of the 2026 Season
The first month of the 2026 MLB season is officially in the books, and it brought us plenty of surprises. Preseason favorites like the New York Mets, Philadelphia Phillies, and the Boston Red Sox have all stumbled out of the gates, leading to two managerial changes before the month of May.
Joel Payamps News / MLB Trade Rumors / May 1
Braves Designate José Suarez, Joel Payamps For Assignment
The Braves have designated relievers José Suarez and Joel Payamps for assignment, per a club announcement. Right-hander Hunter Stratton has been recalled from Triple-A Gwinnett, and fellow righty Anthony Molina has had his contract selected from Gwinnett as well.
Athletics News / Athlon Sports / April 30
MLB Home Run Predictions Today: HR Prop Bets for Thursday, April 30
Power bats are lining up in strong spots, with Yordan Alvarez drawing a matchup he’s dominated, Shea Langeliers swinging a hot bat against a struggling arm, and Matt Olson bringing upside against another favorable pitching matchup.
Athletics News / Total Pro Sports / April 30
EMT Takes Brutal Shot In The Nuts During Scary Dugout Moment In Royals vs. Athletics Game
The Oakland Athletics are enjoying an impressive start to the 2026 season with their young and highly talented roster. On the other hand, the Kansas City Royals endured a tough opening month to the new season.
Max Muncy News / MLB Trade Rumors / April 28
A’s Place Max Muncy On Injured List Due To Broken Finger
4:05pm: Muncy did indeed suffer his injury against the Rangers on April 13 and tried to play through it, per Martín Gallegos of MLB.com. 4:00pm: The Athletics placed infielder Max Muncy on the 10-day injured list due to a fractured fifth metacarpal in his left hand, per a team announcement.
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