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Shea Langeliers News / Oakland Athletics on SI / July 14
Why All-Star Game Could Be Langeliers' Last in A's Jersey
With the All-Star break here, it is clear that the Athletics have some work to do. The A's would fall completely flat in the final three series to end the first half of the season.
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.
Athletics News / Oakland Athletics on SI / July 14
Handing Out Athletics Superlatives at Season Halfway Point
The Athletics have had a very up-and-down first half of the season, but these players have remained consistent. It is clear from the last few series that the Athletics are not in a good spot.
The 'MLB Home Run Derby winners' quiz
MLB held its inaugural Home Run Derby event at the 1985 MLB All-Star Game. How many of the winners can you name in five minutes?
Athletics News / Athlon Sports / July 14
NRFI, YRFI MLB Bets Today: Best First-Inning Predictions for Tuesday, July 14
The 2025 MLB All-Star Game ended in dramatic fashion with the first swing-off. Philadelphia Phillies DH Kyle Schwarber hit all three of his swings over the fence, and he's leading off for the NL in this year's edition of the All-Star Game.
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 14
Athletics Get Hitting Help by Claiming Hot Bat off Waivers
The A's are heading into the second half of the 2026 season with a nine-game losing streak and have lost 17 of their last 20 games. Obviously, the recent struggles call for some change if they want to put themselves back into contention in the division.
Athletics News / Oakland Athletics on SI / July 14
Athletics Make Necessary Positional Coach Move Amid Struggles
The A's have been playing bad baseball over the last few weeks, notably losing 17 of their last 20 games, and are currently on a nine-game losing streak.
Who are the early favorites for all the 2026 MLB awards?
The first half of the 2026 MLB season has been full of superlatives. These are the favorites for the MVP, Cy Young, Rookie of the Year, and Manager of the Year awards as of July 9, according to FanDuel Sportsbook.
Athletics News / Field Level Media / July 13
All-Star Game starting lineups to play the percentages
The National League will frontload its batting order with left-handed hitters, while the American League will counter with mostly right-handers at the top for Tuesday's All-Star Game at Philadelphia.
Dallas Braden News / MLB on ClutchPoints / July 13
Athletics’ Dallas Braden gets real on pitching coach dismissal ahead of All-Star Game
While the athletics/nick-kurtz-closing-in-on-mark-mcgwire-in-athletics-history-with-lengthy-on-base-streak">Athletics have plenty of promising bats in their lineup, their pitching staff hasn’t been able to match.
Athletics News / The Lead / July 13
Will the Cardinals Surge or Slump After the All-Star Break?
The St. Louis Cardinals are in an odd position entering the All-Star break. They are only a few games out of a Wild Card spot and have, at times, looked like one of the best teams in MLB. Before the season, the Cardinals were predicted to be one of the worst teams in the MLB.
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.
Mike Trout News / Athlon Sports / July 13
Angels' Mike Trout Receives Good News in Hometown All-Star Game
The 2026 All-Star nod was already special for Los Angeles Angels' superstar Mike Trout, with the game taking place in his hometown. However, the honor he received from manager John Schneider makes it even more meaningful.
Athletics News / Athlon Sports / July 13
Athletics Make Coaching Decision During All-Star Break
The Athletics announced a major coaching change Monday, dismissing longtime pitching coach Scott Emerson and promoting bullpen coach Dan Hubbs to interim pitching coach for the remainder of the 2026 season.
Athletics News / MLB Trade Rumors / July 13
Athletics Fire Pitching Coach Scott Emerson
The Athletics announced that pitching coach Scott Emerson has been relieved of his duties. Bullpen coach Dan Hubbs will take over on an interim basis for the remainder of the campaign.
Athletics News / Field Level Media / July 12
MLB roundup: Red Sox enter All-Star break on 9-game winning streak
Anthony Siegler had the tiebreaking sacrifice fly in the 10th inning Sunday for the visiting Boston Red Sox, who won their ninth straight game by edging the New York Mets 3-2 in the finale of a three-game interleague series.
Athletics News / Field Level Media / July 12
White Sox crush Athletics to complete sweep
Braden Montgomery went 2-for-4 with four RBIs, including a three-run home run in a six-run first inning, and Sam Antonacci also homered as the host Chicago White Sox routed the skidding Athletics 9-1 on Sunday.
Donovan Walton News / MLB Trade Rumors / July 12
Athletics Claim Donovan Walton
The Athletics claimed infielder Donovan Walton off waivers from the Angels, as announced by both teams. The A’s already had an open 40-man roster spot, so no further transaction was required.
Athletics News / 5 GOATs / July 12
Athletics select Miami catcher Alex Sosa in 2026 MLB Draft
Miami catcher Alex Sosa was selected by the Athletics with the No. 172 overall pick in the sixth round of the 2026 MLB Draft. The Hurricane backstop is now off the board.
Athletics News / 5 GOATs / July 12
Oakland Athletics select Miami catcher Alex Sosa in 2026 MLB Draft
Miami catcher Alex Sosa was selected by the Athletics with the No. 172 overall pick in the sixth round of the 2026 MLB Draft. The Hurricane backstop is now off the board.
Athletics News / Just Baseball / July 11
5 Standout Top Prospects To Watch in the All-Star Futures Game
On Sunday, July 12, the baseball world will get to see MLB’s top prospects face off in Philadelphia. Ranging from consensus top-10 prospects to up-and-coming top-100 names to those on the verge of breaking through, the All-Star Futures Game gives a glimpse into the stars of the next generation.
Athletics News / Larry Brown Sports / July 11
Yankees’ Aaron Boone drops blunt take on Jazz Chisholm Jr.
Aaron Boone offered a candid assessment of Jazz Chisholm Jr. that captured both the second baseman’s potential and the higher standard expected of him, even as Chisholm delivered in a critical moment.
MLB News / Yardbarker / July 10
White Sox's Tristan Peters hits for team's first cycle since 2017
On a night that the Chicago White Sox got a returning Munetaka Murakami to a struggling lineup, it wasn't Murakami that stole the show.
Athletics News / MLB Trade Rumors / July 10
Athletics To Place Nick Kurtz, Zack Gelof On Injured List
The Athletics are expected to put first baseman Nick Kurtz on the injured list with a right thumb strain, reports Martin Gallegos of MLB.com. Kurtz left Wednesday’s game against the Tigers with an illness, but was back in the lineup yesterday.
Athletics News / Just Baseball / July 10
The Diamondbacks Are in Trade Deadline Purgatory
In 2023, the Arizona Diamondbacks were not considered a World Series frontrunner but made it there only to lose to the Rangers. An 84-win team advancing past the Brewers, Dodgers, and Phillies was unexpected and goes to show that once you get into the playoffs, anything can happen.
Eduardo Valencia News / Yardbarker / July 9
Tigers' Eduardo Valencia smashes home run in first career MLB at-bat
For some professional baseball players, the journey to the major leagues is quick and easy. For others, though, it's a long and grueling process.
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