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Cincinnati Reds Rookie Makes Rare History with Uneven Performance

The Cincinnati Reds lost 6-1 to the Washington Nationals on Tuesday night, falling to 52-50 as a result. In third place in the National League Central, they are 3.5 games back of the third and final wild card spot as they try to make the playoffs for the first time since the COVID 2020 season.

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What the A's Trade Deadline Will Tell Us

The Athletics have a few different paths available to them at the trade deadline, and with the team sitting on a 42-61 record, they're going to be selling, and they're likely to end up with a lottery pick in the 2026 MLB Draft.

Athletics News / Sport Relay / 8 hours ago

Rangers Secure Series Victory over Athletics

ARLINGTON, Texas (Jul 22) — (Nate Miller) The Texas Rangers took control of Tuesday’s contest, beating the Athletics, 6–2, in front of a crowd of 23,032.

Athletics News / Field Level Media / 9 hours ago

MLB roundup: Yankees halt Jays' 11-game home win streak

Ben Rice blasted a tie-breaking home run in the ninth inning and the visiting New York Yankees defeated the Toronto Blue Jays 5-4 on Tuesday night. Rice launched a first-pitch fastball over the wall in right center against Jeff Hoffman (6-3) with one out.

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Athletics News / New Baseball Media / 8 hours ago

2025 Injury Report: Updates on Lowe, McCullers Jr., Ross

The Astros have been dealt a tough hand this season, despite being in first place in the AL West. Now, Houston has to deal with another injury to their rotation, plus an extended absence for Isaac Paredes.

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Defunct MLB stadiums we wish were still around

Here are our rankings of 25 parks and stadiums still worth holding near and dear to our baseball hearts.

Athletics News / Field Level Media / 11 hours ago

Seager’s three-run homer backs deGrom as Rangers beat Athletics

Corey Seager's three-run home run in the seventh broke open a close game and assured Texas ace Jacob deGrom the win as the Rangers outlasted the Athletics 6-2 on Tuesday in the second of a three-games series in Arlington, Texas.

Athletics News / Last Word On Sports / 12 hours ago

Three Orioles Players Who Could Be On the Move at the Deadline

Now sitting 11 games under .500, the Baltimore Orioles are likely to dump some of their players to try and rebuild major holes on their roster. Most of their needs center around the rotation, the outfield, and first base.

Mason Miller News / MLB on ClutchPoints / 12 hours ago

Yankees’ perfect Mason Miller trade offer to Athletics

The New York Yankees are in the middle of another rough stretch. They are 6-4 over their last ten games, but injuries continue to pile up for Brian Cashman and Aaron Boone.

Dave Roberts News / MLB on ClutchPoints / 13 hours ago

Dodgers manager Dave Roberts has struggling outfielder’s back as trade deadline nears

With the trade deadline fast approaching, the Los Angeles Dodgers are weighing all their options — including what to do about Michael Conforto. The veteran outfielder has struggled mightily in his first season in L.A., slashing just .176/.296/.314 with a .610 OPS.

Nathan Eovaldi News / MLB on ClutchPoints / 14 hours ago

Rangers’ Nathan Eovaldi breaks silence on Texas’ generous All-Star bonus

Despite not being selected to the 2025 All-Star team, Texas Rangers right-hander Nathan Eovaldi still walked away with both the bonus — and the respect.

Athletics News / Fastball on SI / 14 hours ago

Kansas City Royals Set to Trot Out MLB's Oldest Pitcher in Over a Decade

There are three absolutes in MLB, apparently. Death, taxes and Rich Hill. The veteran left-handed pitcher, who made his major league debut all the way back in 2005, got called up by the Kansas City Royals on Monday.

Denzel Clarke News / Field Level Media / 14 hours ago

A's place defensive whiz Denzel Clarke (adductor) on 10-day IL

The Athletics placed highlight-reel center fielder Denzel Clarke on the 10-day injured Tuesday due to a right adductor strain. Clarke underwent an MRI exam on Monday to determine the severity.

Sean Murphy News / MLB on ClutchPoints / 16 hours ago

Braves rumors: Atlanta’s Sean Murphy trade stance before 2025 deadline

The Atlanta Braves have been dreadful in the 2025 MLB season. With a 44-55 record, they are 10.5 games out of the NL Wild Card and should be selling off pieces.

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Athletics News / Inside The Diamonds / 16 hours ago

How the Athletics Can Ace the Deadline

With the July 31 trade deadline fast approaching, trades and roster shakeups are inevitable, and the biggest question for all 30 teams is whether to be buyers or sellers.

Athletics News / Athlon Sports / 18 hours ago

Dodgers Predicted to 'Break Prospect Bank' for Athletics' Flamethrowing Closer

The Los Angeles Dodgers' need for another high-leverage reliever is one of the worst-kept secrets in baseball. The club’s bullpen ranks in the bottom 10 of the league, and closer Tanner Scott has been anything but consistent.

Athletics News / MLB Trade Rumors / 18 hours ago

Twins claim Jhonny Pereda, designate Jair Camargo for assignment

The Twins have claimed catcher Jhonny Pereda off waivers from the Athletics, per an announcement from the latter club, who designated him for assignment a few days ago.

Athletics News / Just Baseball / 20 hours ago

How MLB’s 30 Home Run Hitters Are Contributing to History

All stats and rankings for this article were taken through the first half of the 2025 season. Much like the 3,360 batted balls that have left the yard this year, the first half of the 2025 MLB season has come and gone.

Athletics News / Field Level Media / July 22

Rangers' Jacob deGrom looks for another 'effortless' outing vs. A's

The surging Texas Rangers will turn to ace Jacob deGrom on Tuesday when they host the Athletics in the second contest of a three-game series in Arlington, Texas.

Mason Miller News / Oakland Athletics on SI / July 22

Los Angeles Dodgers Trade Package it Would Take to Land A's Mason Miller

The Athletics are in no rush to trade former All Star closer Mason Miller. He has hit 104 miles per hour this season, is one of the game's best in the ninth inning, and has four years of team control remaining after the conclusion of the 2025 season.

Max Muncy News / Oakland Athletics on SI / July 22

Max Muncy Exits Game After HBP Against Texas Rangers

Athletics rookie Max Muncy was hit on the hand in the top of the fifth inning of the team's 7-2 loss to the Texas Rangers on Monday night in Arlington, and after running the bases he ended up getting pulled from the game before the bottom half of the inning.

Athletics News / Last Word On Sports / July 22