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Athletics end 10-game losing streak with demolition of Nationals

Jacob Wilson homered during a three-hit outing, Tyler Soderstrom and Carlos Cortes also went deep and the Athletics broke a 10-game slide with a 15-1 beatdown of the Washington Nationals on Saturday night at West Sacramento, Calif.

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2026 Injury Report: Updates on Pena, Walker, Woodruff

Houston took two hits on July 18, as both Jeremy Pena and Christian Walker had to exit with injuries. Meanwhile, in Milwaukee, Brandon Woodruff’s 2026 season came to an unfortunate end, as the right-hander suffered another season-ending injury.

Athletics News / New Baseball Media / July 19

2026 Transactions: Yankees Select Hanner, Orioles Extend Bradish

It’s extension season for pitchers, or at least it seems that way. Just a couple of days after Chase Burns reportedly received a pre-arbitration deal, the Orioles locked up Kyle Bradish.

Cody Bellinger News / Yardbarker Quizzes

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?

The 'National League MVPs' quiz

The 'MLB Home Run Derby winners' quiz

The 'MLB All-Star Game managers' quiz

Aaron Civale News / Field Level Media / July 18

Cubs acquire veteran RHP Aaron Civale from Athletics

The Chicago Cubs acquired veteran right-hander Aaron Civale from the Athletics on Saturday for minor league right-hander Aiden Moffett. Civale, who ended last season with the Cubs, was designated for assignment by the Athletics on Wednesday.

MLB News / Yardbarker

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.

MLB News / Yardbarker / July 18

Cubs continue dumpster diving to fortify pitching staff

The Chicago Cubs keep hoping to catch lightning in a bottle as they look to supplement a battered pitching staff. That quest to find something resembling a competent major league arm continued on Saturday.

Kevin Gausman likely Blue Jays' top trade candidate if they commit as sellers

Insider suggests Yankees should target this elite reliever at deadline

Could Yankees trade for Rockies power-hitting catcher Hunter Goodman?

Three players the Athletics could move before trade deadline

The 'Last cycle by MLB team' quiz

Aaron Civale News / MLB Trade Rumors / July 18

Cubs Acquire Aaron Civale

The Cubs have agreed to a trade with the Athletics, landing righty Aaron Civale for minor league pitcher Aiden Moffett, the team announced. Chicago also received cash in the deal.

Joey Meneses News / MLB Trade Rumors / July 18

Athletics Designate Joey Meneses For Assignment

The A’s made a series of roster moves before Saturday night’s matchup against the Nationals. Right-hander Geoff Hartlieb was selected to the big-league club, taking the spot of injured reliever Justin Sterner.

Athletics News / Yardbarker

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.

Andres Chaparro News / MLB on ClutchPoints / July 18

What Nationals’ Andres Chaparro said about massive 8 RBI game in drubbing vs. Athletics

The Washington Nationals opened the unofficial second half of the season with a resounding 23-4 win over the Athletics on Friday at Sutter Health Park, ending a three-game losing streak and returning to the .500 mark at 49-49.

Athletics News / Athletics Nation / July 18

Free Fall 2.0 Puts The Front Office At A Crossroads

Too bad the crossroads seem to overlook a cliff on all sides, but which way do you want to go? This reminds me of a trip to Europe years ago in which Siri instructed, calmly, “turn left”.

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The 'FIFA World Cup champions' quiz

The 'Rushing TD leaders by NFL team' quiz

The 'MLB All-Star Game MVPs' quiz

The 'MLB Home Run Derby winners' quiz

Andres Chaparro News / Field Level Media / July 18

Andres Chaparro, Nats try to top gaudy numbers vs. skidding A's

The All-Star break didn't hinder the bats of the Washington Nationals as they scored more than three touchdowns' worth of runs in their first game after the resumption of play on Friday.

Athletics News / Stadium Rant / July 18

Dodgers 2026 MLB Trade Deadline Targets: Aroldis Chapman, Jonah Heim, Tarik Skubal

The Los Angeles Dodgers once again enter the MLB trade deadline as legitimate World Series contenders, but even one of baseball’s deepest rosters has glaring weaknesses.

Athletics News / Oakland Athletics on SI / July 18

The Nationals May Have Ended the Athletics Season in July

The Athletics would get completely dismantled by the Nations losing 23-4. Things were looking up for the Athletics two months ago, but recently this notion has been completely buried.

Athletics News / Oakland Athletics on SI / July 18

Athletics Embarrassed: Takeaways from 19-Run Loss vs. Nationals

The Athletics would lose their 10th game in a row vs. the Nationals. There is no question that the Athletics are in a massive slump. With their demolition on Friday, the Athletics have now lost 10 straight games and 14 of their last 15 matchups.

Athletics News / Oakland Athletics on SI / July 18

Former Athletics' First Rounder Testing Out New Position

As the A's try to find their identity in the second half of the 2026 season, it's important that some of the players who weren't as impactful in the first half can step up now.

Athletics News / Field Level Media / July 18

MLB roundup: Nationals extend A's losing streak to 10 in 23-4 beatdown

Andres Chaparro hit two homers and had eight RBIs -- more than doubling his season total from 7 to 15 -- as the Washington Nationals torched the lowly Athletics 23-4 on Friday night at West Sacramento, Calif.

Athletics News / Yardbarker / July 17

Three players the Athletics could move before trade deadline

As of June 26, the Athletics were squarely in the playoff chase in the American League.

Could Yankees trade for Rockies power-hitting catcher Hunter Goodman?

Red Sox might make a surprising Aroldis Chapman decision ahead of trade deadline

Updates on Mets' Francisco Lindor, Bo Bichette emerge after bombshell trade deadline report

Mets reportedly open for trade business — but who all will go?

The 'Four-HR MLB games' quiz

Cade Marlowe News / MLB Trade Rumors / July 17

Cade Marlowe Opts Out Of Athletics Deal

Outfielder Cade Marlowe has exercised an opt-out clause in his minor league deal with the Athletics, reports Ari Alexander of 7News Boston. He is now a free agent and eligible to sign with any club.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Athletics News / 5 GOATs / July 16

Report: Athletics to call-up former LSU standout 3B Tommy White

After three seasons of Minor League Baseball, The Athletics are calling up former LSU standout third baseman Tommy White. In 55 games with the Las Vegas Aviators (A’s Triple-A team) this season, White hit for a .303 average with 12 doubles, nine home runs, 47 RBI, a .345 OBP%, and a .489 SLG%.

Athletics News / Yardbarker / July 15