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Padres eye keeping wild-card lead entering clash vs. Giants

Having derailed the St. Louis Cardinals' postseason pursuit with a three-game sweep earlier in the week, the San Francisco Giants will turn their spoiler spotlight on another playoff hopeful when they open a home series against the San Diego Padres on Friday night.

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Athletics All-Star C Shea Langeliers (knee) beginning rehab stint

Athletics All-Star catcher Shea Langeliers is beginning a rehab stint Thursday night with the Triple-A Las Vegas Aviators. Langeliers underwent right knee surgery on July 28 to repair a torn meniscus.

Athletics News / Athletics on SI / September 10

Athletics Slip Past Blue Jays: Top Takeaways From Shutout Win

The Athletics are making villains out of themselves. With the Athletics now officially eliminated from playoff contention, they have made it their goal to make it that much harder for everyone else to join the dance.

Luis Severino News / Athletics on SI / September 10

What Severino's Potential Opt-Out Means for Athletics

The A's pitching staff has been questionable all season long. To open the season, the club had Luis Severino, Jeffrey Springs, Aaron Civale, Jacob Lopez, and Luis Morales in the rotation.

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

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Athletics News / Athletics on SI / September 10

How Athletics Became American League's Biggest Villain

Although the Athletics are officially eliminated from playoff contention, the season is not over. The Athletics have had a simple, straightforward goal over the last few weeks: ruin it for everyone.

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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 / EssentiallySports / September 10

Athletics Hit With Massive 8-Month Setback as 19-Year-Old Prospect Set to Undergo Surgery After Major Injury

The Athletics have suffered another major blow with the 19-year-old infielder, and it is a major cause for concern since he is set to undergo shoulder surgery.

Athletics News / Field Level Media / September 10

MLB roundup: Mets blow 8-0 lead, emerge with 15-14 win over Marlins

Francisco Lindor slugged a three-run homer in a critical seventh inning and Christopher Morel went 3-for-4 with three RBIs against his former team as the New York Mets completed a three-game sweep of the host Miami Marlins with a 15-14 win on Wednesday night.

Athletics News / Athletics Nation / September 9

2027 Infield Landscape Ever Changing

At one time, Leo De Vries was on such a fast track that it seemed inevitable that he would be a big factor by the 2027 season. One torn labrum later (shoulder surgery scheduled this weekend) and he won’t even be back on a minor league field until mid-May.

Athletics News / MLB on ClutchPoints / September 9

Ex-player sends reality check to Dodgers fans hoping for Shohei Ohtani Cy Young

Shohei Ohtani’s brilliance is rooted primarily on his unprecedented ability to be elite both as a hitter and as a pitcher — making him a true one of one in MLB history.

Henry Bolte News / Field Level Media / September 9

Henry Bolte homers as Athletics blank Blue Jays

Rookie Henry Bolte belted a solo homer and five pitchers combined on a shutout, fueling the Athletics to a 2-0 victory over the Toronto Blue Jays on Wednesday afternoon in West Sacramento, Calif.

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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 / Minor League Baseball on SI / September 9

How Latest Injury News on Leo De Vries, Jamie Arnold Could Impact A's Plans for 2027

The Athletics have provided significant injury updates on two of the franchise's highest-ranked prospects. Infielder Leo De Vries, MLB Pipeline's No. 2 overall prospect for 2026, is scheduled to "undergo right shoulder surgery to repair an anterior labrum tear," according to MLB.com's Martín Gallegos.

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Athletics News / Lindy's Sports / September 9

The Unbelievable MLB History The Angels Might Make

The Los Angeles Angels earned an important win Sept. 8, when they beat the Boston Red Sox, 6-1. Why was this an important win? Because it was just the Angels’ third win in their last 15 games?

Leo De Vries News / Athlon Sports / September 9

Athletics Get Crushing Update on Top Prospect Leo De Vries

Leo De Vries will undergo right shoulder surgery after the Athletics prospect was diagnosed with an anterior labrum tear, dealing a major blow to one of baseball’s most promising young players.

Athletics News / Athlon Sports / September 9

Blue Jays Make Pitching Decision After Win Over Athletics

The Toronto Blue Jays will turn to right-hander Braydon Fisher to open Wednesday’s series finale against the Athletics as John Schneider manages his pitching staff through a critical stretch of the season.

Kazuma Okamoto News / Field Level Media / September 9

Jays' Kazuma Okamoto strives to continue homer surge vs. A's

Kazuma Okamoto has been an immediate hit in his first season in North America and has etched his name on a formidable list of Japanese sluggers. Okamoto

Athletics News / Field Level Media / September 9

MLB roundup: Brewers pull even in ninth inning, KO Cubs in 10th

Rookie Luis Lara's bases-loaded single in the 10th inning gave the Milwaukee Brewers a 4-3 comeback victory over the visiting Chicago Cubs on Tuesday. Jackson Chourio, who finished 4-for-5, rescued the Brewers with a two-out, two-run homer in the ninth inning to tie it 3-3.

Athletics News / MLB Trade Rumors / September 9

A’s Release José Suarez

The Athletics released left-hander José Suarez, according to the MLB.com transaction tracker. He was designated for assignment last week when the A’s selected Geoff Hartlieb.

Leo De Vries News / MLB Trade Rumors / September 8

A’s Top Prospect Leo De Vries To Undergo Shoulder Surgery

Athletics top infield prospect Leo De Vries will undergo an anterior labrum repair on his right shoulder, reports Bill Moriarity of A’s Farm. The procedure can come with an eight-month recovery timeline, making it quite likely he’ll open next season on the injured list.

Athletics News / New Baseball Media / September 8

2026 Transactions: Rays Call Up Madrigal, Padres Sign Gott

The Rays added some infield depth to their big-league roster on September 8, as Nick Madrigal joined the club in Atlanta. The Padres, meanwhile, added organizational pitching depth by bringing back reliever Trevor Gott.

Dylan Cease News / Athlon Sports / September 8

Blue Jays Facing Dylan Cease Decision After Loss to Athletics

The Toronto Blue Jays ace Dylan Cease is used to showing up for the team, handing the Blue Jays a deep outing in nearly every start. However, the right-hander allowed five runs on four hits with two walks in five innings of work against the Athletics on Monday.

Athletics News / Viral Sports News / September 6

Seattle Mariners Make Exciting Late-Season Addition

The Seattle Mariners turned toward the future on Sunday, selecting the contract of infielder/outfielder Michael Arroyo from Triple-A Tacoma and inserting the 21-year-old into the starting lineup for his major-league debut against the Athletics, via the MLB transaction log.

Athletics News / Viral Sports News / September 6

Former Boston Red Sox Manager Has Reportedly Died

The Boston Red Sox family lost one of its own Sunday when the club announced the death of former manager Joe Morgan. He was 95. “We are deeply saddened by the passing of Red Sox Hall of Famer and former manager Joe Morgan,” the Red Sox announced in a statement Sunday.

Athletics News / Viral Sports News / September 6

Reds Part Ways With 7-Year MLB Veteran Before Brewers Finale

The Cincinnati Reds made a roster move Sunday morning, just hours before they were scheduled to wrap up a three-game set with the Milwaukee Brewers at Great American Ball Park.

Sebastian Walcott News / Just Baseball / September 6

We’re Seeing a Whole New Version of Sebastian Walcott

Recently, Major League Baseball has seen an influx of truly special shortstop talents across the league. With superstars like Bobby Witt Jr. and Elly De La Cruz dominating the Major League side, and prospects like Jesus Made and Leo De Vries on the Minor League side, it seems like the sport is entering a golden era for talent at the “six”.

Athletics News / MLB Trade Rumors / September 5

Athletics Place J.T. Ginn On IL, Recall Jack Perkins

Right-hander J.T. Ginn has landed on the 15-day IL with a right elbow impingement, the Athletics announced. Righty Jack Perkins is headed back to the big-league club.