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Athletics' Recent Slump Raises Serious Questions

The Athletics simply have not been themselves since their two series in Las Vegas. While in Vegas, the Athletics would only drop two of six. Following those series, the Athletics would face the Pirates, Angels, and now the Giants.

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Pitchers vying for long-awaited wins meet as Giants, A's close series

The San Francisco Giants can thank rookie Victor Bericoto for the chance to complete a three-game home sweep of the Athletics on Thursday afternoon. Rafael Devers hit a game-tying home run to lead off the ninth inning on Wednesday night, and after two outs, Bericoto followed with a walk-off shot, giving the Giants a 2-1 victory.

Robbie Ray News / Oakland Athletics on SI / June 25

How Athletics Could Land Giants Veteran Robbie Ray

The Athletics' biggest need this summer is their pitching. They have ranked among the worst in ERA, and have the worst run differential in the American League.

Athletics News / Oakland Athletics on SI / June 25

Athletics' Skid Continues: Takeaways From Heartbreaker vs. Giants

The Athletics are struggling; there is no other way around it. Right now, the Athletics are 38-42, and third in the A.L West behind both the Mariners and Astros.

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The 'Most K's through 30 MLB starts' quiz

How many of the starting pitchers in the MLB Live-Ball Era (since 1920) to strike out at least 180 batters in their first 30 starts can you name in six minutes?

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Athletics News / Field Level Media / June 25

MLB roundup: Dansby Swanson's 11 RBIs send Cubs to DH sweep of Mets

Dansby Swanson hit two homers Wednesday afternoon, including a tiebreaking three-run shot and a grand slam, as the visiting Chicago Cubs beat the New York Mets 10-3 in the first game of a day-night doubleheader.

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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.

Athletics News / MLB on ClutchPoints / June 25

3 sneaky Cubs’ 2026 MLB trade deadline targets to chase

The Chicago Cubs do not need to treat the 2026 trade deadline like an emergency, but they have earned the right to act. At 43-37, third in the NL Central, seven games behind the Milwaukee Brewers and essentially tied with the St.

Athletics News / Athletics Nation / June 25

A’s Suffer Heartbreaking Defeat Against Giants

The Athletics took on the San Francisco Giants in the second game of this three-game interleague series on a breezy summer night in The City by the Bay”.

Athletics News / Field Level Media / June 25

Giants belt 2 homers in 9th to rally past Athletics

Rafael Devers led off the bottom of the ninth inning with a home run and Victor Bericoto ended it with a two-out, walk-off blast as the San Francisco Giants rallied for all their scoring in a 2-1 home victory over the Athletics on Wednesday night.

Athletics News / New Baseball Media / June 25

2026 Injury Report: Updates on Soto, Witt Jr., Anthony

The Mets have been unable to have both Francisco Lindor & Juan Soto in their lineup at the same time for virtually all of this year. That trend continued, as even though Lindor returned from the injured list, Soto was out.

Athletics News / Stadium Rant / June 24

White Sox Keep Winning At Rate, Win 9th Straight Series At Home

The Chicago White Sox are officially the best team in baseball when playing on their own turf. With back-to-back gritty wins against their division rivals, the Cleveland Guardians.

Athletics News / Larry Brown Sports / June 24

Report: All-Star trade target would block a move to the Yankees

One All-Star pitcher apparently does not want a second tour of duty in The Bronx. Boston Red Sox pitcher Sonny Gray is a hot trade candidate ahead of the Aug.

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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 / Athletics Nation / June 24

It’s Harder To Win When You Don’t Understand Your Own Personnel

One of manager Mark Kotsay’s flaws has reared its ugly head more than usual of late, and that is a lack of understanding of who his relievers are, what they do well, and just as importantly what they do not do well.

Athletics News / Field Level Media / June 24

Infield uncertainty hovers over clash between Giants, A's

The Athletics and San Francisco Giants hope to have their hot-hitting infielders back in the lineup Wednesday night when they continue a three-game interleague series in San Francisco.

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Mason Miller News / Oakland Athletics on SI / June 24

Athletics Could Land the Next Mason Miller at Pick Eight

Last summer, the baseball world watched the fourth-ranked draft prospect, Jamie Arnold, fall to the Athletics at the eleventh overall selection. It was truly a shock to see someone with Arnold's talent fall that low.

Athletics News / Field Level Media / June 24

Fueled by fans, White Sox vie for sweep of Guardians

Fueled by successive one-run victories against the rival Cleveland Guardians, the Chicago White Sox have won nine straight home series. On Wednesday afternoon, Chicago will try for a sweep in an American League Central showdown that has seen the team grab a one-game division lead over Cleveland.

Athletics News / Oakland Athletics on SI / June 24

Athletics Continue To Falter: Top Takeaways From Giants Loss

This game simply could not have gone worse for the Athletics. Right now, the Athletics sit at 38-41, and 2.5 games back from the A.L West lead. Considering the Athletics were at 0.5 games behind the Mariners just three games ago, this drop-off is very concerning.

Athletics News / Oakland Athletics on SI / June 24

Early Injury Prevents Athletics' Zach Gelof From Making History

The A's dropped the last two of the four-game set against the Angels, but their offense stayed hot throughout the series. One of the biggest factors in the recent success is Zack Gelof's historic hitting streak, which has transformed him into one of the hottest hitters in the league.

Athletics News / New Baseball Media / June 24

2026 MLB Daily Recap: Brewers Win 4th Straight, Dodgers & Royals’ Romps

Milwaukee & the Dodgers continue to roll, as the two teams picked up yet another win on June 23 against their respective opponents. Plus, Jac Caglianone & the Royals had themselves a big night in St.

Athletics News / Oakland Athletics on SI / June 24

What Needs To Happen for Athletics To Turn Things Around

The Athletics are in the midst of a very ugly losing streak; however, their fate is not sealed. The past few games have been rough for the Athletics. Not only would they choke a 2-0 game series lead over the Angels, but they would get shut down by a struggling Giants team that had lost their last three before the series start.

Zack Gelof News / Just Baseball / June 22

Zack Gelof Is Thriving in a Utility Role for the A’s

The Athletics have had a slew of young hitters drive their rebuild forward and help the team establish a new identity post-Oakland. Nick Kurtz, Shea Langeliers, Jacob Wilson, Tyler Soderstrom, and others have been responsible for the headlines and hope for the A’s moving forward.