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Athletics News / Athletics Nation / July 9
A’s Fall Again, Fall To Tigers 4-1 
The squad just can’t seem to get their feet right. The losing ways continued on Thursday afternoon in Detroit as the Athletics dropped their sixth straight game, falling to Detroit 4-1 and dropping their record to 41-52, which is the third-worst record in the American League.
Zack Gelof News / ESPN / July 9
Athletics' Gelof exits after colliding with fence
Athletics outfielder Zack Gelof left in the third inning against the Tigers on Thursday night after appearing to injure his right knee while making a sliding catch.
Eduardo Valencia News / Yardbarker / July 9
Tigers' Eduardo Valencia smashes home run in first career MLB at-bat
For some professional baseball players, the journey to the major leagues is quick and easy. For others, though, it's a long and grueling process.
The 'Active MLB XBH leaders' quiz
How many of the active MLB players to rack up at least 500 extra base hits in their career can you name in five minutes?
Mason Miller News / Athlon Sports / July 9
MLB Executives Discuss Chances of Padres Trading Mason Miller
The San Diego Padres are at a crossroads as the August 3 trade deadline approaches. With a middling 46-46 record entering Thursday's action, the Friars are 14 games behind the Los Angeles Dodgers in the NL West and 4.5 games out of the final Wild Card spot in the National League.
25 MLB players most likely to be traded by the deadline
The MLB Trade Deadline has been quieter in recent years, in part due to playoff expansion, but 2026 is shaping up to be a more exciting one with several big names.
Dillon Dingler News / Athlon Sports / July 9
Tigers Make Move After Dillon Dingler News
Dillon Dingler will not go on the injured list after Wednesday's right-hand scare, the Detroit Tigers announced Thursday, with the All-Star catcher considered day to day.
Athletics News / MLB on ClutchPoints / July 9
Braves’ Matt Olson ties Dale Murphy’s insane iron-man streak
The Atlanta Braves’ offense has been inconsistent at times, but one player has continued to produce. With the Braves facing the Pittsburgh Pirates today, Matt Olson is making history, according to USA Today’s Bob Nightengale.
Ranger Suarez News / Field Level Media / July 9
Red Sox All-Star LHP Ranger Suarez put on 15-day IL
The Boston Red Sox placed All-Star left-hander Ranger Suarez on the 15-day injured list Thursday with a left groin strain. The move is retroactive to Monday for Suarez, who left his start on Sunday with two outs in the third inning after leaping for Jo Adell's chopper over the mound in Boston's 7-5 win over the Los Angeles Angels.
25 MLB players who could be first-time All-Stars in 2026
Being named to the Midsummer Classic is one of the biggest honors for MLB players. These 25 players have a chance to make their first All-Star appearance in 2026 based on their first-half performances.
Athletics News / MLB Trade Rumors / July 9
Red Sox Place Ranger Suárez On Injured List
The Red Sox announced Thursday that left-hander Ranger Suárez has been placed on the 15-day injured list (retroactive to July 6) due to a groin strain.
Mason Miller News / MLB on ClutchPoints / July 9
Padres rumors: MLB insiders keep door open to Mason Miller trade
With the speculation around the San Diego Padres trading Mason Miller, there is no denying that fans will be closely monitoring if the team will end up doing that ahead of the trade deadline.
Framber Valdez News / Field Level Media / July 9
Tigers' Framber Valdez strives to turn around fortunes vs. A's
Framber Valdez has made more starts than any other Detroit Tigers pitcher this season. That's not necessarily a good thing. The Tigers signed Valdez to a three-year, $115 million contract late in the offseason to solidify their staff.
Athletics News / Oakland Athletics on SI / July 9
Athletics Ugly Skid Continues: Key Takeaways From Grueling Loss
Following the loss to the Tigers, it is clear the Athletics have hit a wall. The Athletics now stand at 41-51, 5.5 games back from the A.L West lead, a race where the Athletics have seemingly fallen out of completely.
Athletics News / Oakland Athletics on SI / July 9
Athletics Shockingly Move on From Opening Day Infielder
The A's brutal injury issue has been killing the team for the last few weeks, and they are finally starting to get healthier as a group once again. The injuries have led the team to slide down to fourth place in the American League West division.
Athletics News / Oakland Athletics on SI / July 9
Athletics Have Answered Pressing Question on Buying or Selling
The Athletics have fluctuated in win-loss record all season, but this recent skid is season-defining. For the optimists, there is still a chance that the Athletics can rewrite their wrongs after the All-Star break.
Athletics News / New Baseball Media / July 9
2026 Injury Report: Updates on Contreras, Kurtz, Dingler
Yet again, it wasn’t a great day for some of the 2026 All-Stars. Several players scheduled to go to Philadelphia left games either due to injury or illness.
Athletics News / Field Level Media / July 8
Tigers roll past Athletics behind Troy Melton’s career-best performance
Spencer Torkelson blasted a three-run homer, Troy Melton struck out a career-high nine batters, and the streaking Detroit Tigers rolled past the struggling Athletics, 6-1, on Wednesday.
MLB News / Yardbarker / July 8
Pirates removing Jared Jones after perfect start leads to historic loss
For the second time in a week, a young pitcher in Major League Baseball was lifted late in a game while working on a perfect game.
Nick Kurtz News / Athlon Sports / July 8
Athletics Announce Nick Kurtz Update After Exiting Tigers Game
The Athletics provided an encouraging clarification on Nick Kurtz after the rookie first baseman exited Wednesday night's game against the Detroit Tigers.
Athletics News / Just Baseball / July 8
Five Reasons Why the Red Sox Can Still Make a Playoff Push
The 2026 Boston Red Sox have been quite a surprise across baseball, and not for the better. While they are 9-2 in their last 11 games, the team still finds itself near the bottom of the AL East standings with a 41-48 record, 12 games back of the first-place Tampa Bay Rays and four games back of a playoff spot.
Athletics News / Just Baseball / July 8
Luis García Jr. Has Found His Power at First Base
The 2026 Washington Nationals have soared to heights they haven’t experienced in years, largely thanks to their incredible offense. While All-Stars like
Athletics News / Just Baseball / July 8
How Will Injuries Impact the Athletics’ Trade Deadline Strategy?
For the first time in several years, the Athletics had raised expectations heading into the new season. After starting a rebuild a few years back, the A’s have developed a young offensive core that made some noise last season and grabbed the attention of even the most casual baseball fan.
Athletics News / MLB Trade Rumors / July 7
Astros Still Looking For Left-Handed Outfielder, Righty Relief
The Astros unsuccessfully tried last offseason to acquire a left-handed hitting outfielder. That remains one of the front office’s top priorities as they prepare for next month’s trade deadline, general manager Dana Brown told Chandler Rome of The Athletic.
Athletics News / New Baseball Media / July 7
2026 Transactions: Twins Promote Go, Mets Call Up Seelinger
This past week, the Tigers traded away two Minor League relievers to two different teams in cash trades. And on July 7, both are now in the Majors, as former Mud Hens Woo-Suk Go and Matt Seelinger were called up by their new teams.
Eric Cerantola News / New Baseball Media / July 7
2026 Transactions: Giants Claim Cerantola, Mets Trade for Reliever
Some smaller moves were made on July 6, a relatively lighter day across Major League Baseball. Both the Giants and Mets picked up relievers. The Braves, meanwhile, continue their roster shuffle.
Athletics News / Stadium Rant / July 5
2026 MLB All-Star Game Rosters: Biggest Snubs, Surprises And Full List Of Starters
The 2026 MLB All-Star Game rosters are officially here. As always, the biggest debate isn’t just about the stars heading to the Midsummer Classic—it’s about the players who were left behind.
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