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Mariners ride record-setting rout into finale vs. Athletics

The Seattle Mariners took a demoralizing walk-off loss from the Athletics on Friday night but bounced back in a record-setting way. One day after winning by a franchise record 18 runs, the Mariners look to record another victory when they visit the Athletics on Sunday afternoon at West Sacramento, Calif.

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Injuries Out Of Control, But Why?

Easiest, when half the roster sits on the IL relegated to rooting from the dugout, is to blame the training and Strength & Conditioning staff. Yet this is a bit of a simplistic and knee-jerk reaction.

Athletics News / Just Baseball / September 13

The Reds Have a Strong Core, Now They Need Everything Else

The Cincinnati Reds have not won a playoff series since 1995 and have only reached the playoffs twice in the past ten seasons. To say there’s been some doom and gloom around the organization and its lack of success would be an understatement, even for a team that reached the postseason last year.

Athletics News / Athletics on SI / September 13

Brutal Defeat: Takeaways From Athletics' Humiliating Loss vs. Mariners

The Athletics would get picked apart in their Game 2 matchup vs. the Mariners. Entering this series, we knew there would be a chance that the Mariners would have a solid game with their playoff hopes on the line.

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The 'MLB Playoff hits leaders' quiz

How many of the 30 MLB players with at least 70 hits in their postseason career can you name in five minutes?

The 'Active multiple .300 seasons' quiz

The 'Most 200-hit MLB seasons' quiz

The 'Last MVP by MLB team 'quiz

Jonah Heim News / Athletics on SI / September 13

Why Athletics' Jonah Heim Could Be Done Switch-Hitting

Since the 2026 A's have been hurt by injuries, many players have gotten more playing time than they probably expected. Jonah Heim was originally brought in to serve as the club's catcher until Shea Langeliers was off the paternity list earlier this summer, and when he returned, he would serve as the A's backup catcher.

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.

Athletics News / Athletics on SI / September 13

Why Athletics 18-Run Loss Was Actually Best-Case Scenario

Even though Halloween is over a month away, the Athletics' latest loss gave us enough terror for the year. An 18-game loss is a sign that something terrible is going on, even if the Athletics were 7-3 in their previous 10 games.

Athletics News / Field Level Media / September 13

MLB roundup: Mariners clobber A's by franchise-record 18 runs

The Seattle Mariners set a franchise record for largest victory margin as well as season bests for runs and hits in a 19-1 rout of the Athletics on Saturday night in West Sacramento, Calif.

Athletics News / Field Level Media / September 13

Mariners set season highs in hits, runs in historic rout of Athletics

Cole Young homered and drove in five runs and Randy Arozarena went deep and had four RBIs as the Seattle Mariners mauled the Athletics 19-1 on Saturday night at West Sacramento, Calif.

Athletics News / EssentiallySports / September 13

Yankees Make Stunning Move as Scout’s 30-Year Run With Organization Comes to an End

It is not often that you hear of an individual working for 30 years in the same organization, but those who do are surely trustworthy and adaptable. For the Yankees, one such example was Victor Mata.

Athletics News / New Baseball Media / September 13

2026 Injury Report: Updates on Alvarez, Luzardo, Culpepper

For the last month, Jesús Luzardo’s been the best pitcher in the Phillies’ rotation. But the club didn’t have Luzardo available against the Braves on September 12, less than a week after a complete-game shutout against Atlanta.

Shea Langeliers News / MLB Trade Rumors / September 12

Athletics Activate Shea Langeliers

The A’s reinstated Shea Langeliers from the 15-day IL ahead of Saturday’s matchup against the Mariners. The All-Star catcher has been out since late July with a torn meniscus in his right knee.

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.

Athletics News / New Baseball Media / September 12

2026 Transactions: Nationals Claim Hampton, D-Backs Call Up Smith

Over the past few months & years, several ex-Yankees pitching prospects have landed with the Nationals. Add another one to that list, as Chase Hampton was claimed by the club on September 12.

Jesus Sanchez News / Lindy's Sports / September 12

Blue Jays Make Right Call Cutting 'Disaster' Jesus Sanchez

On Friday, September 11, the Toronto Blue Jays announced they cut outfielder Jesus Sanchez, as they designated the veteran for assignment, the first step to releasing him from their roster.