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2026-27 Player Option/Opt-Out Preview: April Edition

At the end of each season, certain players will have to decide whether to stick with their current contracts or become free agents. These contract provisions are sometimes referred to as opt-outs and sometimes as player options.

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Athletics Place Brent Rooker On Injured List

The Athletics announced today that outfielder/designated hitter Brent Rooker has been placed on the 10-day injured list due to an oblique strain. Infielder/outfielder Zack Gelof has been recalled as the corresponding move.

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The 'Most games played by MLB team' quiz

How many of the players to appear in the most games all-time for each MLB franchise can you name in five minutes?

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MLB News / Yardbarker

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.

Athletics News / Athlon Sports / April 10

Good, Bad & Ugly Lessons from 2026 Spring Training Hype After Week 1

Fantasy managers know all too well that the spring training hype train doesn’t always coast into the regular season. Sometimes, that front car veers right off the tracks and does a number on your fantasy baseball roster.

Cade Winquest News / Athlon Sports / April 10

Yankees Announce Roster Move After Loss to Athletics

New York Yankees pitcher Cade Winquest has been Designated for Assignment by the team. Winquest had previously made the 40-man roster after Spring Training but did not play a single game for the team.

Mason Miller News / Fastball on SI / April 10

Mason Miller Is Must-See TV Right Now for MLB Fans

We're witnessing one of the wildest runs by a Major League Baseball reliever in recent memory right now with San Diego Padres flamethrower Mason Miller.

Athletics News / Oakland Athletics on SI / April 10

Series Wins Over Astros, Yankees Hint at A's Postseason Potential

Early-season results can be misleading, but taking two of three from both the Houston Astros and New York Yankees offers a compelling early signal that the A's may be built to contend for a postseason berth.

Athletics News / Field Level Media / April 10

Yankees work to end struggles at plate in visit to Rays

The New York Yankees are intrigued at the prospect of playing in a renovated Tropicana Field after letting the Tampa Bay Rays use their spring-training stadium as the Rays' home last season.

Athletics News / Yardbarker

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.

Athletics News / Field Level Media / April 10

A's visit Mets, strive to take another bite out of Big Apple after blanking Yankees

One run on Thursday afternoon was enough for the Athletics to earn a win and begin pondering what they're capable of this season. A few hours later, one run was not nearly enough to earn a victory for the New York Mets, who were left to wonder if they had erased the progress they seemingly made just days earlier.

Brent Rooker News / Oakland Athletics on SI / April 10

A's Bringing Extra Bat to New York Amid Brent Rooker Injury Concern

In the first inning of Thursday's 1-0 win over the New York Yankees, A's DH Brent Rooker appeared to injure himself on a swing, and was immediately removed from the game.

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Shohei Ohtani News / Athlon Sports / April 10

Shohei Ohtani Is Rising Up An Unexpected All-Time Dodgers Franchise List

Shohei Ohtani and the Los Angeles Dodgers are off to a hot start early in the 2026 Major League Baseball season. Sitting atop the National League West with a 9-3 record, the Dodgers are coming off a narrow 4-3 loss to the Toronto Blue Jays on Wednesday.

Athletics News / Field Level Media / April 10

MLB roundup: Xander Bogaerts' 12th-inning slam powers Padres past Rockies

Xander Bogaerts belted a grand slam in the bottom of the 12th inning Thursday night as the San Diego Padres rallied past the visiting Colorado Rockies 7-3.

Shea Langeliers News / Athlon Sports / April 9

2026 Fantasy Baseball Breakout Hitters: Jordan Walker, Shea Langeliers & Early Standouts

Identifying early breakout hitters for 2026 fantasy baseball can make a measurable difference in whether you win your league. While we’re dealing with small samples thus far, the underlying statistics can indicate the way things are trending.

Athletics News / Sport Relay / April 9

Springs, Athletics Blank Yankees in One-Hit Road Gem

Jeffrey Springs took a no-hitter into the seventh as the Athletics eked out a 1–0 win over the New York Yankees Thursday afternoon at Yankee Stadium. Springs joined the relief tandem of Justin Sterner and Hogan Harris to limit the Yankees to one hit and three walks in the shutout victory.

Athletics News / MLB on ClutchPoints / April 9

Yankees’ offensive futility vs. Athletics reaches heights not seen in 54 years

The New York Yankees were shut out 1-0 by the Athletics on Thursday afternoon at Yankee Stadium, in a historically poor offensive performance not seen in decades.

Athletics News / New Baseball Media / April 9

2026 Transactions: Angels Bring Back Lucchesi, Pham & Kimbrel to Low-A

Given that there weren’t many MLB games on April 9, not many moves were made. However, the White Sox & Royals, two teams that had games on the day, freshened up their bullpens.

Athletics News / Last Word On Sports / April 9

Pitcher Trade Market: Sandy Alcantara, Joe Ryan, and Luis Severino Lead Potential Trade Candidates

As the 2026 MLB season develops, one trend is becoming impossible to ignore: starting pitching will once again dominate the trade deadline market. Contenders across both leagues are already dealing with rotation instability, early-season injuries, and depth concerns that tend to escalate as the summer progresses.

Ryan Weathers News / MLB on ClutchPoints / April 9

Ryan Weathers left out to dry by dismal Yankees offense amid elite performance

The New York Yankees have dropped to 8-4 on the season after suffering a 1-0 loss to the Athletics on Thursday afternoon. The A’s even took the series with back-to-back wins in the Bronx.

Athletics News / Fastball on SI / April 9

Yankees Loss vs. Athletics Shows Why Baseball Never Makes Sense

The New York Yankees have the best starting rotation in Major League Baseball right now but even making history wasn't enough for the club to get past the Athletics on Thursday, or Wednesday for that matter.

Athletics News / Total Pro Sports / April 9

'I Loved It' – Stephen A. Smith Has No Problem With Jorge Soler-Reynaldo Lopez Brawl

Tension had been simmering all night in the Atlanta Braves vs Los Angeles Angels. By the fifth inning on April 7, it finally boiled over. A home run, a hit-by-pitch, then a fastball sailing too close for comfort, it was only a matter of time before emotions snapped.

Athletics News / Just Baseball / April 9