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Athletics News / Just Baseball / July 17
Braves First Half Report Card: What Went Right and What Went Wrong?
If you asked Atlanta Braves fans back in early March how they would feel about entering the All-Star break with a 55-40 record and a two-game lead in the National League East, more than 95% of them would have said they would be thrilled.
Athletics News / Just Baseball / July 17
MLB Award Race Updates: Favorites Through the First Half
Before the second half of the 2026 season gets underway, let’s check in on the current state of the four major award races. .318/.426/.633, 31 HR, 70 RBI, 4.3 bWAR It takes a truly historic year for a designated hitter to win MVP.
Athletics News / Oakland Athletics on SI / July 17
Athletics' Las Vegas Move Already Generating Massive Buzz
The Athletics will be making the move to Las Vegas, as most fans already know. There is hope that the franchise will reinvent itself in a new light. The Athletics spent most of their tenure in Oakland, a city synonymous with the Athletics team.
The 'MLB All-Star Game MVPs' quiz
MLB began awarding the All-Star Game MVP Award during the 1962 season. How many of the MVPs since then can you name in eight minutes?
Athletics News / Oakland Athletics on SI / July 17
Grading Athletics Outfielders From First Half of Season
The A's have been struggling recently, and most of the blame has been pointed at the pitching staff. The team elected to fire their pitching coach , Scott Emerson, before the second half of the season kicks off.
Every first-overall MLB draft pick from the 21st century
The MLB Draft doesn’t get the same attention as the NFL Draft…or the NBA Draft…or even the NHL Draft. There’s the element of a stay in a farm system, the general lack of immediate impact for MLB draft picks, and the fact that it’s tougher for one MLB player to turn a franchise’s fortunes around.
Athletics News / Oakland Athletics on SI / July 17
Projected Pitching Matchups for Athletics Upcoming Series vs. Nationals
After losing nine straight before the All-Star break, the Athletics need to turn things around soon. In the first series, the Athletics will take on the Washington Nationals, who stand at 48-49 and are coming off a series in which the Yankees swept them.
Athletics News / Field Level Media / July 16
Series at sliding A's could be just the boost the Nationals need
The Washington Nationals haven't been part of the postseason since winning the 2019 World Series, but they hope to kick off a run toward a berth when they resume play after the All-Star break against the struggling Athletics on Friday night at West Sacramento, Calif.
Troy Melton News / Field Level Media / July 16
Tigers hope for happy homecoming for Troy Melton against Angels
Right-hander Troy Melton will make his first career start against his hometown team when the Detroit Tigers open a three-game series against the Los Angeles Angels on Friday night in Anaheim, Calif.
Francisco Lindor News / Athlon Sports / July 16
Insider Weighs in on Francisco Lindor's Trade Value
The New York Mets are officially open for business. As SNY's Chelsea Janes reported in a July 16th article, the Mets have informed teams that they will discuss trade offers for any player outside of their young core, a group that has been defined as Juan Soto, Nolan McLean, Carson Benge, A.J.
Aaron Civale News / Athlon Sports / July 16
Athletics Make Decision After Aaron Civale News
The Athletics have moved on from Aaron Civale, designating the veteran right-hander for assignment as the club continues reshaping its pitching staff ahead of the second half.
Athletics News / MLB on ClutchPoints / July 16
Ken Rosenthal urges Padres to consider Mason Miller trade
The San Diego Padres entered the MLB All-Star break with a middling 48-48 record. When the trade deadline approaches, they’ll have some serious decisions to make.
The 20 greatest MLB teams to never win the World Series
Even the most successful regular-season teams in Major League Baseball have failed to win it all. Here's our list of 20 such clubs that fall into that category.
Athletics News / Athlon Sports / July 16
Creator of 'Moneyball' Laments State of MLB Trade Deadline
How's this for irony? As Major League Baseball has openly embraced analytics in today's game, the pioneer of baseball analytics is seemingly less enthusiastic about their use.
Athletics News / Athlon Sports / July 16
Athletics Make Coaching Decision Ahead of Second Half
The Athletics will enter the second half with a new voice leading their pitching staff after dismissing longtime pitching coach Scott Emerson. The organization promoted bullpen coach Dan Hubbs to interim pitching coach following a difficult first half that saw the club struggle on the mound.
Chase Burns News / MLB Trade Rumors / July 16
Reds, Chase Burns Agree To Seven-Year Extension
The Reds and breakout righty Chase Burns are in agreement on a seven-year, $105MM contract extension, reports Jon Morosi of MLB Network. The Vayner Sports client was already under control via arbitration through the 2031 season.
Tommy White News / Minor League Baseball on SI / July 16
A's Expected to Make Major Move With Power-Hitting Prospect Tommy White
The Athletics are reportedly set to tweak their roster ahead of the second half of the season by calling up one of the team's recent top draft picks. The A's plan to promote infielder Tommy White to the majors, according to ESPN's Jeff Passan.
Athletics News / Field Level Media / July 16
MLB stars praise ABS for more than just accuracy
PHILADELPHIA -- In the 1992 movie Mr. Baseball, aging slugger Jack Elliot (portrayed by Tom Selleck) lived by a simple mantra: "Baseball is a game. And games are supposed to be fun." On the big screen, that belief ultimately helped the fictional Elliot overcome his own bad habits and imperfections.
Athletics News / Oakland Athletics on SI / July 16
Why Athletics' Playoff Hopes Aren't Dead Quite Yet
The A's are in a very tricky spot entering the second half of the season. To finish off the first half of the season, the Athletics would get swept by the Marlins, Tigers, and White Sox, meaning they are still on a nine-game losing streak that could bleed into the Nationals series, which starts Friday.
Athletics News / Oakland Athletics on SI / July 16
Athletics Calling Up Highly Touted Prospect for MLB Debut
The Athletics are in need of change due to current struggles: the team has lost 17 of its last 20 games and needs all the help it can get for the second half of the season.
Athletics News / Oakland Athletics on SI / July 16
Two Ideal Trade Targets if Athletics Become Deadline Sellers
The Athletics have not been playing their best baseball recently, and losing 17 of their last 20 games will put them well behind in the division. We've discussed how the A's could possibly look to contend this season, and it would start with buying some pitching help.
Athletics News / Oakland Athletics on SI / July 16
How Athletics Can Build Momentum After All-Star Break
With the Athletics just 8.0 games back from the divisional lead, they cannot allow their nine-game losing streak to bleed into the second-half of the season.
Athletics News / Yardbarker / July 15
Athletics to promote 2024 first-round pick Tommy White
A storied college career led former LSU star Tommy White to be selected in the first round of the 2024 MLB Draft by the Athletics.
Athletics News / EasySportz / July 15
American League Has Three Run First Inning to Defeat the National League 4-0.
Tonight, the best players in the MLB take on the All Star Game in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. It is the 96th edition of the midsummer classic. The ALnow leads the series 49-45-2 all time over the NL.
Athletics News / Stadium Rant / July 14
The Crash Of The New York Mets In 2026
This season, the 2026 New York Mets have undergone a series of seismic changes—most of which have only deepened the franchise’s woes. From the controversial
Athletics News / New Baseball Media / July 14
2026 Transactions: Red Sox Trade for Jahmai Jones, Royals Acquire McGee
Even though the league is off for the 2026 All-Star Game break, there has been some action across the league over the past two days from a transaction standpoint.
MLB News / Just Baseball / July 14
The 10 Greatest All-Star Game Performances of All-Time
It’s almost time for the Midsummer Classic, Major League Baseball’s All-Star Game. Still the premier mid-season contest of any of the United States’ major sports, the MLB All-Star Game conjures up memories of remarkable and sometimes unexpected performances.
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