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Diamondbacks smack five homers in rout of Athletics

The Arizona Diamondbacks enjoyed their best game of the season at the plate as they thumped the visiting Athletics 15-5 on Wednesday to claim the rubber match of their three-game series in Phoenix.

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A’s drop series finale in a big way, 15-5 to the Diamondbacks

The A’s took a second stab at a series win this afternoon at Chase Field in Phoenix against the Arizona Diamondbacks. Starting today for the Kelly-Green and Gold was Gage Jump.

Mason Miller News / Milwaukee Brewers on SI / July 22

Brewers Mason Miller Buzz May Not Be So Far Fetched

The Milwaukee Brewers have been one of the best teams in Major League Baseball for the past several years and currently have the second-best record in the league entering play on Wednesday.

Athletics News / Just Baseball / July 22

How Does Shohei Ohtani’s Injury Impact Dodgers’ Deadline Plan?

Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts recently delivered the news that Shohei Ohtani will be shut down from pitching indefinitely. Left knee irritation that first flared up in mid-June has failed to clear up despite rest and a lubricant injection received over the All-Star break.

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Athletics News / MLB Trade Rumors / July 22

Angels, Cade Marlowe Agree To Minor League Deal

The Angels and outfielder Cade Marlowe are in agreement on a minor league contract, per Ari Alexander of 7News. He just recently opted out of a minor league deal with the A’s, and his new contract with the Halos has some future opt-out opportunities as well.

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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 / Just Baseball / July 22

Is Logan O’Hoppe Really the Angels’ Catcher of the Future?

As part of the 2022 trade deadline, the Los Angeles Angels traded outfielder Brandon Marsh to the Philadelphia Phillies in exchange for minor league catcher Logan O’Hoppe.

J.T. Ginn News / Field Level Media / July 22

A's place top pitcher J.T. Ginn (blister) on 15-day IL

The Athletics placed right-hander J.T. Ginn on the 15-day injured list Wednesday due to a blister on his right middle finger. The move is retroactive to Saturday for Ginn, who leads the team's starters in wins (eight), ERA (3.46) and strikeouts (100) while making 22 appearances (19 starts) this season.

Kyle Teel News / Stadium Rant / July 22

Kyle Teel Injury Update: White Sox Catcher Out 6–12 Weeks — Who Replaces Him?

After only playing 19 games so far in 2026, the Chicago White Sox are looking for a replacement after the latest Kyle Teel injury. The catcher suffered a high ankle sprain in Monday’s game against the Texas Rangers.

Brian Cashman News / Stadium Rant / July 22

Yankees Catcher Trade Targets 2026 Deadline: Who Brian Cashman Can Realistically Land

The list of Yankees catcher trade targets ahead of the 2026 deadline is short, expensive, and complicated. That is a problem when catcher has quietly become the biggest hole on the roster.

Athletics News / Oakland Athletics on SI / July 22

Athletics Add Two Young Contributors to Injured List

The A's injury issues have killed the team's performance this season, and it looks like the problems will not end soon. Nick Kurtz and Zack Gelof are two key contributors, but right before the All-Star break, they placed both of them on the Injured List .

Athletics News / Field Level Media / July 22

Ildemaro Vargas, Diamondbacks chase series win vs. A's

Ildemaro Vargas hadn't forgotten the joyous feeling of getting a walk-off hit, even if it had been nearly seven years since his only other one in the majors.

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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 / Just Baseball / July 22

Unconventional Trade Targets for the Atlanta Braves

The 2026 Major League Baseball All-Star break has come and gone, which means all attention now shifts to the trade deadline. Front offices finally get a brief pause from draft preparations before turning their full focus toward improving their big league clubs.

Tyler Soderstrom News / Oakland Athletics on SI / July 22

This NL Team Perfect Trade Partner for Athletics' Soderstrom

As the deadline quickly approaches, the A's are in a tough situation on whether or not they should become buyers and work their way back into contention or if they should sell off some talent and focus on competing over the next few years.

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Shea Langeliers News / Oakland Athletics on SI / July 22

Pros and Cons of Athletics Shipping Langeliers Before Deadline

The Athletics have a very tricky situation on their hands. In recent days, Shea Langeliers has been the biggest name wandering the rumor mill. With contract negotiations going nowhere and the Athletics in desperate need of pitching, it seems like everything points to a Langeliers blockbuster.

Athletics News / Just Baseball / July 22

Ranking the Top 50 Players On the Block By Trade Value

No matter where your team stands, the trade deadline will grab your attention. Discussion around which player will hopefully soon land in your team’s lineup or which top prospects will spark your dreams of a better future, August 3rd is a day you’ll be tuned in for.

Athletics News / Oakland Athletics on SI / July 22

Athletics Lose Heartbreaker: Top Takeaways From Extra-Inning Loss

The Athletics would win Monday's game in a rather convincing fashion, but would fall short in Game 2. This game was a firm reminder that the Athletics could be so much more with a few extra moves and fewer injuries.

Athletics News / Field Level Media / July 22

MLB roundup: Cubs erupt in 6-run first, crush Framber Valdez, Tigers

The host Chicago Cubs sent 12 batters to the plate in a six-run first inning as they rolled to a comfortable 11-2 win over the Detroit Tigers on Tuesday night.

Ildemaro Vargas News / MLB on ClutchPoints / July 22

Diamondbacks’ Ildemaro Vargas walks off Athletics in extra innings

With the fight for a postseason spot in the National League being as tight as ever, every win matters for the Arizona Diamondbacks. And on Tuesday, it

Athletics News / Field Level Media / July 22

A's grab lead in 10th after late rally, but D-backs walk off

Ildemaro Vargas slapped a bases-loaded single to left with one out in the bottom of the 10th inning as the Arizona Diamondbacks recorded a 6-5 victory over the Athletics on Tuesday night at Phoenix.

Athletics News / Field Level Media / July 21

Cubs tee off on Framber Valdez, sail to win over Tigers

The host Chicago Cubs sent 12 batters to the plate in a six-run first inning as they rolled to a comfortable 11-2 win over the Detroit Tigers on Tuesday night.

Athletics News / MLB Trade Rumors / July 21

Athletics Place Mark Leiter Jr., Joshua Kuroda-Grauer On IL

The Athletics announced that right-hander Mark Leiter Jr. has been placed on the 15-day injured list, retroactive to July 19, due to a right hip impingement.

Josh Kuroda-Grauer News / Larry Brown Sports / July 21

Athletics infielder lands on IL with testicle injury

Athletics rookie infielder Joshua Kuroda-Grauer left Monday’s game early against the Arizona Diamondbacks after fouling a ball off his groin area. On Tuesday, the Athletics placed Kuroda-Grauer on the IL with a ruptured testicle.

Athletics could surprisingly trade away 1 All-Star

Athletics News / Trade Talk Sports / July 21

9 All-Stars Crack Insider’s Top 25 MLB Trade Deadline Candidates

The MLB trade deadline is less than two weeks away now, so the countdown is officially on to one of the most exciting times of the year in baseball. Very few teams have separated themselves from the pack this season, which has led to a relatively quiet summer on the trade front thus far.