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After Feasting on Astros Pitching in 2025, Nick Kurtz Faces New Test in 2026

You could make an easy case that the Houston Astros are the one divisional opponent that the A's should not want to face this weekend, given that they sit atop the AL West at 5-2, have won five games in a row after dropping their first two to the Los Angeles Angels, and they have the best run-scoring offense in the American League.

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Pirates Missing Out on Second-Round Pick is a Blessing in Disguise

Last year, the Pittsburgh Pirates’ second-round pick was the 50th overall selection. They used that pick on then high school right-hander Angel Cervantes.

Athletics News / Last Word On Sports / April 3

Fantasy Baseball: Prospects Who Could Make a Late-Season Impact

The #1 prospect in baseball, Konnor Griffin, got the call to the majors Thursday morning. The 19-year-old burgeoning superstar has a chance to make an immediate impact for a Pittsburgh Pirates team that badly needs it.

Shea Langeliers News / Field Level Media / April 2

Athletics' Shea Langeliers riding historic start into Astros series

Shea Langeliers is putting on a power display not seen by a catcher in 101 years. The Athletics slugger will look to build on a start that includes five homers in six games when the club faces the Houston Astros on Friday night in the home opener at West Sacramento, Calif.

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How many of the active pitchers to win at least 80 games can you name in five minutes?

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Garrett Acton News / Field Level Media / April 2

Marlins deal RHP Garrett Acton to Twins

The Minnesota Twins acquired right-handed pitcher Garrett Acton from the Miami Marlins on Thursday in exchange for minor league right-hander Logan Whitaker.

Athletics News / Yardbarker

One storyline to follow for every MLB team in 2026

As Spring Training opens for 2026, all 30 teams have high hopes and big questions. These are the storylines to follow for each team heading into Opening Day.

Red Sox to sign former Yankees relief pitcher ahead of Opening Day

MLB announces 80-game suspension for Johan Rojas

Mets star gets help from former teammate after clubhouse issues

Three comeback arms to watch in National League East

Five X factors in the AL Central

Denzel Clarke News / Oakland Athletics on SI / April 2

What Denzel Clarke is Showing Us Right Now Should Have A's Fans Paying Attention

On the one hand, the A's are 1-5 after six games this season, but it's way too early to panic. On the other, centerfielder Denzel Clarke is showing us some real advancement in his metrics that we shouldn't ignore, either.

Athletics News / Athlon Sports / April 2

How the New ABS Challenge System Is Already Changing Fantasy Baseball in 2026

Overreaction runs rampant in fantasy baseball in early April. When a player hits 2 HR in a game, he is the next coming of Babe Ruth. A sparsely-known pitcher spins a beautiful outing and he has multiple Cy Young potential.

Athletics News / Athletics Nation / April 2

Extensions To Colt Emerson And Konnor Griffin A New Trend?

After reading the headline you were probably wondering how long it would take for me to mention Leo De Vries. The answer was, apparently, 18 words. Let’s take a look at two trends that are on collision course unless they aren’t: 1.

Athletics News / Oakland Athletics on SI / April 2

One of the A's Biggest Strengths is Suddenly a Problem

Six games into the 2026 season it may not be time to panic, but it's certainly time to reassess how the roster is utilized and look for ways to make little improvements.

Athletics News / Fastball on SI / April 2

MLB Bobbleheads: Yoshinobu Yamamoto, Willy Adames Lead With Prices Surging

One of the most fun parts of the Major League Baseball season each year are the giveaways. The people running these teams are creative and find something new and interesting each year.

Athletics News / Last Word On Sports / April 2

Five Notable Pittsburgh Pirates Extensions in Recent History

The Pittsburgh Pirates have a legitimate chance of extending top prospect Konnor Griffin before Opening Day. Griffin isn’t just the Pirates’ number one prospect, but the consensus number one prospect across the entire sport.

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25 MLB players that could be traded during the 2026 season

The 2026 MLB season is right around the corner, and it is never too early to start thinking about how it might unfold. Seemingly, every year, we have a decent handle on who should contend and who is likely to struggle, which makes looking ahead to the trade deadline inevitable.

Shea Langeliers News / Total Apex Sports / April 2

Athletics Are Not Good, But Shea Langeliers Is Off To Historic 2026 Start

The Shea Langeliers-led Athletics fell again Wednesday to the Atlanta Braves, 5-1, to bring their record on the season to the inverse, 1-5. While there have been moments where the offense has assumed a role of competency, they have been marred by reality: of the six games played, the A’s have scored two runs or fewer in four of them.

Reynaldo Lopez News / Field Level Media / April 2

Braves' Reynaldo Lopez continues comeback against Diamondbacks

The Arizona Diamondbacks and Atlanta Braves enter their four-game series, beginning Thursday night in Phoenix, on a high note. The Diamondbacks completed

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Athletics News / Just Baseball / April 2

Which Budding A’s Star Will Get Paid Next?

The 2026 MLB season is finally underway. After an action-packed World Baseball Classic and spring training ramp-up, teams have begun their annual journey down the long, winding road to the postseason.

Athletics News / Just Baseball / April 2

The Top 20 Teams in World Baseball Classic History: 20 to 11

The 2026 World Baseball Classic is officially in the books, and it’s safe to say it lived up to and exceeded all the hype. When the dust settled on a tournament

Athletics News / Field Level Media / April 2

MLB roundup: Marlins' Sandy Alcantara shuts out White Sox on 93 pitches

Sandy Alcantara pitched a three-hit shutout and Liam Hicks drove in four runs, leading the host Miami Marlins to a 10-0 win over the Chicago White Sox on Wednesday afternoon.

Athletics News / Field Level Media / April 1

Drake Baldwin, Chris Sale lead Braves to 5-1 win against A's

Drake Baldwin drove in four runs to support the stellar pitching effort of Chris Sale and help the Atlanta Braves defeat the visiting Athletics 5-1 on Wednesday in the rubber game of their three-game series.

Athletics News / Total Apex Fantasy Sports / April 1

Top MLB DFS Start‘em/Sit‘em Lineups For April 1st

April is here, and fantasy players could start the month with a bang with today’s top MLB DFS lineups and fantasy stacks. With the week heating up, fantasy players could see a strong slate of games to keep the week going in style.

Athletics News / Just Baseball / April 1

The New Guys Are the Blue Jays’ Best Early Performers

After just five games of the 2026 regular season, the Toronto Blue Jays are seeing plenty of strong performances from their new acquisitions over the past offseason.

Andrew Painter News / New Baseball Media / April 1

2026 MLB Daily Recap: Phillies Win Painter’s Debut, A’s Beat Braves

It was a big day in Philadelphia on March 31, as highly-touted pitching prospect Andrew Painter made his MLB debut for the Phillies. And he did not disappoint, as Painter pitched very well and helped lead the team to a victory against the Washington Nationals.