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Why Jacob Lopez Breakout Is Exactly What Athletics Need

The Athletics need pitching. Jacob Lopez was hands down one of the worst starting pitchers for the Athletics. But after getting sent down to the minors to figure a few things out, he would return as a very solid option in the bullpen.

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Hot Topic: Who Is The “Real Langeliers”?

To hear it from some readers, Shea Langeliers is a top catcher in MLB worthy of the All-Star starting gig afforded him by a landslide of fan votes. To hear it from other readers, Langeliers is highly overrated and only reducing his value every month he takes the field and has his shortcomings further exposed.

Byron Buxton News / Field Level Media / July 20

Twins activate OF Byron Buxton from injured list

The Minnesota Twins reinstated outfielder Byron Buxton from the 10-day injured list Monday. Buxton was placed on the IL with a right hip strain on July 7, a move that prevented him from playing in the All-Star Game in Philadelphia.

Athletics News / CBSSports.com / July 20

MLB rumors: Braves target 'playoff-caliber starter,' Athletics getting calls on outfielders

The trade deadline is two weeks from Monday

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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?

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Athletics News / Just Baseball / July 20

Which Teams Have to be Sellers at the Trade Deadline?

This past week, the world of Major League Baseball dealt with a flurry of excitement, one that seems to come naturally with the All-Star break. We had the pleasure of seeing Jordan Walker beat Kyle Schwarber in an intense Home Run Derby final, as well as the American League pitching staff shutting down the National League All-Stars.

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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 / Inside The Diamonds / July 20

Chicago Cubs Notebook: Shota’s Stellar Star, Sleeping Bats Waking Up, Pitching Depth, & More

The Chicago Cubs currently hold a 56-43 record and sit in second place in the National League Central. Over the last 24 hours, the team won the series against the Minnesota Twins.

Athletics News / Just Baseball / July 20

Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire: Week of July 20

The All-Star break has come and gone, and fantasy baseball leagues are getting serious. If you play in head-to-head leagues, you likely only have around five more matchups to battle for playoff positioning.

PJ Poulin News / MLB on ClutchPoints / July 20

Nationals re-sign LHP to one-year contract after placing PJ Poulin on IL

The Washington Nationals made multiple bullpen-related roster moves Sunday ahead of their series finale against the Athletic, re-signing left-handed pitcher Matt Krook to a one-year major league contract while placing left-hander PJ Poulin on the 15-day injured list with a left flexor strain.

Athletics News / Oakland Athletics on SI / July 20

Why Athletics Could Ship Off Some Outfielders This Summer

The A's have been going through a rough patch and were able to snag a game against the Washington Nationals, but still lost the series. The big news that came out on Sunday was that the A's could be looking to trade some of their big-league outfielders before the trade deadline.

Athletics News / Field Level Media / July 20

Diamondbacks eye wild-card race, welcome woeful Athletics

The Arizona Diamondbacks aim to build off a big win when they host the Athletics for a three-game series beginning Monday in Phoenix. Trailing 7-0 entering the sixth inning Sunday against the visiting St.

Athletics News / Oakland Athletics on SI / July 20

Athletics Lose Momentum Fast: Takeaways From Series-Deciding Loss

After snapping the 10-game losing streak on Saturday, the Athletics would return to form. This game definitely did not have as many fireworks as the first two games of the series, but it might have helped us visualize how far this team can actually go.

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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 / SwimSwam / July 20

Justin Vink Named Assistant Coach of Air Force Men’s Water Polo

By SwimSwam on SwimSwam Courtesy: Air Force Athletics USAF ACADEMY, Colo. – Justin Vink has been named an assistant coach for Air Force men’s water polo for the 2026 season, announced today by head coach Ryan Brown.

Athletics News / Field Level Media / July 19

MLB roundup: Max Kepler completes comeback as D-Backs stun Cardinals

Max Kepler delivered the game-winning RBI in the 10th inning as the Arizona Diamondbacks scored eight unanswered runs in an 8-7 win against the St. Louis Cardinals on Sunday in Phoenix.

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PJ Poulin News / Field Level Media / July 19

Nationals place LHP PJ Poulin (flexor) on 15-day injured list

The Washington Nationals placed left-hander PJ Poulin on the 15-day injured list on Sunday because of a left flexor strain. The move was retroactive to Thursday.

Athletics News / Field Level Media / July 19

Nationals turn back Athletics for series victory

Foster Griffin's seven innings of one-run ball and home runs by CJ Abrams and Dylan Crews led the visiting Washington Nationals to a 5-2 win over the Athletics on Sunday afternoon in West Sacramento, Calif.

Athletics News / MLB Trade Rumors / July 19

A’s Receiving Trade Interest In Their Major League Outfielders

The Athletics’ outfield depth has drawn the attention of trade suitors, according to Jon Morosi of MLB Network. Morosi notes that rival clubs have asked about the outfielders currently on the active roster, with the idea of obtaining one of the A’s outfielders in exchange for pitching.

Matt Krook News / MLB Trade Rumors / July 19

Nationals Sign Matt Krook To Major League Deal

The Nationals announced this afternoon that they’ve signed left-hander Matt Krook to a major league deal and activated him. He takes the place of PJ Poulin on the active roster, with Poulin going on the 15-day injured list (retroactive to July 16th) for a left flexor strain.

Athletics News / Inside The Diamonds / July 19

Chicago Cubs Notebook: Hoerner has Perfect Day, While Celebrating the 2016 WS Team, Injury Updates, Wicks Sharp, & More

The Chicago Cubs current record stands at 55-43 following a successful Saturday afternoon at Wrigley Field. Over the last 24 hours, the organization celebrated the 10th anniversary of the 2016 World Series title.

Athletics News / MLB on ClutchPoints / July 19

Bob Nightengale urges Cubs to make Giants trade for ‘perfect fit’ at deadline

The Chicago Cubs are dealing with a plethora of pitching injuries heading into the MLB trade deadline. There are not going to be many sellers at the deadline, however, due to the expanded playoffs and the weak American League.

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

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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 / 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 / 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?

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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 / Yardbarker / July 15