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MLB roundup: D-backs walk off Yankees on World Series anniversary night

Pinch hitter Pavin Smith hit a two-run, walk-off homer with one out in the ninth and the Arizona Diamondbacks beat the New York Yankees 5-3 on Saturday in Phoenix on a night the franchise celebrated the 25th anniversary of their 2001 World Series victory over the Yankees.

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Angel Martinez homers twice, Guardians dominate Athletics

Angel Martinez homered from both sides of the plate and drove in four runs in the host Cleveland Guardians' 12-6 win over the Athletics on Saturday night.

Athletics News / Athletics Nation / September 19

A’s Fall To Guardians 12-6

Things weren’t great today at the park for the Athletics. They dropped their middle game of the series in Cleveland 12-6, dropping their second straight to the Guardians.

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The 'Most lefty-homers in a season' quiz

How many of the lefty mashers with the most home runs in a single season for each MLB franchise can you name in five minutes?

The 'MLB 30/30 Club members' quiz

The 'Last 3-HR game by MLB team' quiz

The 'MLB active hit leaders' quiz

Jose Ramirez News / Athlon Sports / September 19

Jose Ramirez Makes Personal History in 14th Guardians Season

José Ramírez reached another career milestone Friday night, becoming the second player in Cleveland Guardians history to record 1,000 career RBIs. Ramírez reached the mark with a solo home run in the sixth inning of Cleveland’s 5-3 win over the Athletics at Progressive Field.

Athletics News / Yardbarker

The most surprising player from every MLB team for the 2026 season

The 2026 season has been headlined by young players emerging, but some wily veterans have also had their day. As we head toward the end of the regular season, these 30 players stand out as the biggest surprises on their teams.

Athletics News / Field Level Media / September 19

Jose Ramirez, Guardians out to capitalize on visit from A's

Jose Ramirez hasn't had a successful season by his lofty standards, but that doesn't mean he can't deliver a few special moments. Fresh off recording his 1,000th career RBI, Ramirez will look to guide the host Cleveland Guardians (79-75) to a series win over the Athletics (61-93) on Saturday evening.

Athletics News / Athletics on SI / September 19

Athletics' Skid Continues: Takeaways From Loss vs. Guardians

After getting swept by the Rays, the Athletics hoped to get things back on track against the Guardians. The Athletics have now lost four games in a row, which few people probably expected.

Athletics News / Athletics on SI / September 19

Why Athletics' Catching Situation Could Get Interesting in 2027

It's safe to say that the 2026 season has been underwhelming for the A's, as they were once considered contenders for the American League West division this summer.

Athletics News / Athletics on SI / September 19

3 Athletics Who Can Spearhead Series Turnaround vs. Guardians

The Athletics would hate to lose back-to-back series. After getting swept by the Rays, it should have been a wake-up call to the entire team to get the ball rolling again right away.

Athletics News / Field Level Media / September 19

MLB roundup: Braves top Astros, wrap up postseason berth

Michael Harris II, Ronald Acuna Jr. and Matt Olson slugged two-run home runs and deadline acquisition Tyler Mahle continued his exceptional pitching for the visiting Atlanta Braves, who secured a postseason berth with a 6-2 victory over the Houston Astros on Friday.

Athletics News / New Baseball Media / September 19

2026 Injury Report: Updates on Judge, Webb, Fairbanks

Aside from going for the AL East, one of the big goals for the Yankees down the stretch was to keep the club healthy. Unfortunately, Aaron Judge, who didn’t partake in a rehab assignment before his return earlier this month, is now very much on the bubble for the playoffs.

MLB News / Yardbarker

The most disappointing player from every MLB team for the 2026 season

The 2026 season hasn't gone as planned for many MLB players. These 30 players stand out as the biggest disappointments for their respective teams.

Athletics News / MLB Trade Rumors / September 18

Previewing The Upcoming First Base Class

As the regular season winds down, MLBTR is taking a position-by-position look at the 2026-27 free agent market. Next up is the first base class. It’s not the strongest group, but the biggest names include a breakout bat, a former All-Star enjoying a bounceback campaign, and a superstar at the tail end of his career.

Athletics News / Field Level Media / September 18

Jose Ramirez reaches 1,000 career RBIs as Guardians top Athletics

Jose Ramirez went deep in the sixth for his 1,000th career RBI after rookie Travis Bazzana went deep in the fifth, fueling the host Cleveland Guardians to a 5-3 victory over the Athletics on Friday.

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The 'FBS animal nicknames' quiz

The 'Most lefty-homers in a season' quiz

The 'Active 150-yard NFL rushers' quiz

The '10K-yard, 80-TD NFL receivers' quiz

Athletics News / New Baseball Media / September 18

2026 Transactions: Reds Claim Cabrera, Blue Jays DFA Lorenzen

For the first time in his professional career, Oswaldo Cabrera is no longer in the Yankees’ organization. Cincinnati claimed the veteran infielder, one of several moves made on September 18.

Jo Adell News / Field Level Media / September 18

Jo Adell, thriving amid playoff chase, leads Guardians into set vs. A's

The Cleveland Guardians are in the thick of a playoff push, and Jo Adell couldn't be happier. Adell will look to continue his torrid hitting on Friday

Athletics News / EssentiallySports / September 18

'Something Special': Dave Roberts’ Clear Message After Dodgers Secure 5th Straight Title

“Before this season started, they said the Dodgers were ruining baseball. Let’s get four more wins and really ruin baseball!” Dave Roberts set the tone after the Dodgers won the 2025 NLCS to enter the World Series.

Athletics News / MLB Trade Rumors / September 17

Previewing The Upcoming Catching Class

As the offseason approaches, MLBTR will kick off our annual position by position look at the upcoming free agent class. We’ll begin with the catchers, headlined by one of the top position players on the market.

Athletics News / EssentiallySports / September 17

Struggling With Cancer, 49ers Broadcaster Reveals Getting Hospitalized With Heart Failure Days After Getting His Job Back

Famous Bay Area sports radio host Greg Papa’s return seemed certain when KNBR brought him back to host a new daily midday hour, ‘Lunch With Papa’. But

Junior Caminero News / Larry Brown Sports / September 17

Watch: Umpire avoids potential serious injury after a Junior Caminero foul ball

An umpire during Wednesday’s game at Tropicana Field in St. Petersburg, Fla., between the Tampa Bay Rays and the Athletics showed a little bit of Matrix in him.

Athletics News / New Baseball Media / September 16

2026 Injury Report: Updates on Correa, Luzardo, Santander

The Astros will have to fight for a playoff spot without Carlos Correa. Correa, once a long shot to return, came close but won’t be available for the rest of 2026.

Gage Jump News / MLB Trade Rumors / September 15

Athletics place Gage Jump on injured list

The Athletics announced that left-hander Gage Jump has been placed on the 15-day injured list, retroactive to September 13, due to a left shoulder impingement.

Athletics News / Athlon Sports / September 14

Andrés Muñoz's Nightmare Season Reaches Lowest Point Yet

Sunday’s loss felt like the nail in the coffin for the Seattle Mariners‘ 2026 season and it occurred at the hands of closer Andrés Muñoz. Leading 7-6 over the Athletics entering the bottom of the ninth inning, Muñoz needed three outs to keep the Mariners’ already slim postseason odds alive.

Tarik Skubal News / Trade Talk Sports / September 14

Analyst wonders if Blue Jays could be players for Tarik Skubal

The Toronto Blue Jays are currently fighting for their playoff lives with two weeks to go in the 2026 MLB regular season, but that doesn’t mean it’s too early to have one eye toward the offseason and how they can improve their roster.

Miguel Rojas News / EssentiallySports / September 14

'I Spent Eight Years of My Life': Dodgers’ $5.5M Star Turns Emotional After Possibly Playing His Last Game Against Former Team

Miguel Rojas wore the Miami Marlins jersey for eight straight seasons, long before he hit the game-tying homer for the Los Angeles Dodgers in the 2025 World Series.

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.