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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.

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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.

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.

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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 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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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 / SwimSwam / June 24

NCAA Champions Sarah Henry, Jaele Patrick Named To Texas A&M Athletics Hall of Fame 2026 Class

By SwimSwam on SwimSwam Courtesy: Texas A&M Athletics COLLEGE STATION – The Texas A&M Lettermen’s Association announced Monday that the Texas A&M University Athletic Hall of Fame Class of 2026 will feature eight Aggie legends with Terry Price and Kelly Krauskopf earning Hall of Honor and Lifetime Achievement recognition, respectively.

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.

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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 / 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.

Athletics News / Field Level Media / June 24

MLB roundup: Phillies score 8 with 2 outs in ninth, stun Nationals

Brandon Marsh and Bryson Stott homered in an eight-run ninth inning and the Philadelphia Phillies rallied past the host Washington Nationals 14-9 on Tuesday.

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Robbie Ray News / Field Level Media / June 24

Strong outing from Robbie Ray helps Giants take down Athletics

Robbie Ray threw eight innings of two-hit ball, Jung Hoo Lee continued his hot hitting with a home run and the San Francisco Giants opened a three-game home series with a 3-1 victory over the Athletics on Tuesday night.

Athletics News / New Baseball Media / June 24

2026 Injury Report: Updates on Soto, Cabrera, Schwarber

Not the best day on the injury front. Two notables went down in the Cubs/Mets game, and the same can be said for the contest between the A’s & Giants.

Zack Gelof News / MLB on ClutchPoints / June 23

Athletics’ Zack Gelof loses hitting streak after scary-looking hand injury vs Giants

Athletics second baseman Zach Gelof had a rough night in a series opener against the San Francisco Giants on Tuesday. In the second inning of the game at Oracle Park in San Francisco, California, Gelof suffered an injury after Giants third baseman Matt Chapman stepped on his hand.

Athletics News / Field Level Media / June 23

Miguel Vargas' solo shot edges White Sox past Guardians

Miguel Vargas hit a go-ahead solo home run in the sixth inning and Sean Burke pitched effectively into the seventh as the Chicago White Sox edged the visiting Cleveland Guardians 2-1 on Tuesday.

Athletics News / A to Z Sports / June 23

Former Sooners Heisman quarterback shared some powerful words after the baseball team won the National Championship

The Oklahoma Sooners are finally National Champions in college baseball, and it has to be an amazing feeling. Former Oklahoma Sooners Heisman quarterback Kyler Murray congratulated the Sooners baseball team after their National Championship victory on Monday night.

Athletics News / MLB on ClutchPoints / June 22

ClutchPoints 2026 MLB Power Rankings, Vol. 18: Dodgers back on top

The 2026 MLB Power Rankings are back after an electric Father’s Day Weekend around the league. The Dodgers are back on top of the power rankings for the first time since April, with the Atlanta Braves falling off.

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.