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Athletics Place Mark Leiter Jr. On 15-Day IL, Select Geoff Hartlieb

The Athletics have placed reliever Mark Leiter Jr. on the 15-day injured list with a right hip impingement, according to Martín Gallegos of MLB.com. Leiter’s placement is retroactive to June 18th.

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Tigers' Dillon Dingler homers, drives in two in win over White Sox

Dillon Dingler had two hits, including his team-high 17th homer, and drove in two runs as the host Detroit Tigers downed the Chicago White Sox, 4-1, on Saturday afternoon.

Athletics News / Athletics Nation / June 20

Fun Parallels To 2012 Emerging

Don’t get me wrong, I’m not anticipating a high pitched squeal of “Julio Rodriguez drops the ball!!!!” and a reprise of the most magical season since Billy Martin rode his starting pitchers 14 innings.

Wei-En Lin News / Oakland Athletics on SI / June 20

Why This Marlins Ace Perfect for Athletics Rotation

The A's have a clear need for starting pitching this summer, and there will be plenty of perfect fits for the team as they gear up to buy and hopefully win the division.

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The 'College World Series winners' quiz

The College Baseball World Series dates back to 1947. How many of the champions can you name?

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J.T. Ginn News / Field Level Media / June 20

J.T. Ginn aims for different ending as A's host Angels

J.T. Ginn had both a magical and heartbreaking night when he took the mound against the Los Angeles Angels last month. The right-hander will seek a different ending when the Athletics host the Angels on Saturday night at West Sacramento, Calif.

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The 25 greatest rookie seasons in MLB history

Not every all-timer has instant success at the next level. For many baseball players, it takes a few bumps in the road out of the gate before they ever reach stardom.

Athletics News / Oakland Athletics on SI / June 20

Athletics' Pitching Problem Demands a Quick Fix

With the Athletics back at .500, it is clear that this team needs to make some moves soon. The Athletics are just .5 games behind Seattle for the A.L. West lead and have a great opportunity to overtake them with two more games left in the Angels series.

Athletics News / Oakland Athletics on SI / June 20

3 Takeaways From Athletics' Walk-Off Win Over Angels

After a very slow start, the Athletics would catch fire late to beat the Angels in a walk-off fashion (literally). With this win, the Athletics are now at .500, and have a golden opportunity to expand on it on Saturday with J.T.

Athletics News / Just Baseball / June 20

Top 10 First-time All-Star Candidates: Position Players

One of the most exciting times of any given Major League Baseball season is the All-Star Game, which takes place right around the midway point of the year.

Athletics News / Oakland Athletics on SI / June 20

Two Draft Candidates Who Could Transform Athletics This Summer

The Athletics hold the eighth overall selection in the 2026 MLB Draft, and there's loads of talent that the club could get its hands on. In previous seasons, the A's have done a very good job at drafting in the first round.

Troy Melton News / Field Level Media / June 20

Injury-plagued Tigers hope Troy Melton continues success vs. White Sox

Troy Melton missed his most recent turn in the Detroit rotation due to back tightness. The right-hander avoided a trip to the injured list, however, and is scheduled to start for the Tigers against the visiting Chicago White Sox on Saturday.

Athletics News / Field Level Media / June 20

MLB roundup: Down 7, A's rally to beat Angels on walk-off walk

Jonah Heim drilled a pinch-hit, game-tying two-run homer in the ninth inning and Nick Kurtz drew a bases-loaded walk in the 10th as the Athletics rallied from seven runs down to post a wild 12-11 victory over the Los Angeles Angels on Friday night at West Sacramento, Calif.

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Which 20 players have hit four home runs in an MLB game?

The only two things rarer in modern-day baseball than the four-homer game is the Triple Crown and the unassisted triple play. The former is, of course, done over an entire season, while there's a large level of lucky in the unassisted triple play.

Athletics News / Field Level Media / June 20

A's storm back from 7-run deficit to edge Angels in 10th

Jonah Heim drilled a pinch-hit, tying two-run homer in the ninth inning and Nick Kurtz drew a bases-loaded walk in the 10th as the Athletics rallied from seven runs down to post a wild 12-11 victory over the Los Angeles Angels on Friday night at West Sacramento, Calif.

Gage Jump News / Minor League Baseball on SI / June 19

Gage Jump Looks Like A's Future Ace After Twirling His Best MLB Start Yet

The Athletics have seemingly found a key piece of their starting pitching staff for many years to come in left-hander Gage Jump. Jump, the A's No. 3 prospect and MLB Pipeline's No.

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Athletics News / Athlon Sports / June 19

Leo De Vries vs. Jacob Wilson: Who Will Be the Athletics Long-Term Shortstop?

The Athletics appear well‑positioned for long‑term success as their relocation to Las Vegas continues. The former Oakland team has been a young and exciting team for the past two seasons, with help from the likes of first baseman Nick Kurtz, catcher Shea Langeliers and shortstop Jacob Wilson.

Athletics News / New Baseball Media / June 19

2026 MLB Daily Recap: Draft Changes Proposal, White Sox Win

It was a light day across Major League Baseball, one made lighter thanks to the postponement of the Giants/Braves scheduled contest. But there was still some action, including from the Commissioner’s Office.

Athletics News / The Lead / June 18

There’s No Easy Fix to Pirates’ Bullpen Struggles

On June 9, the Pittsburgh Pirates were locked in a 2-2 ballgame with the Los Angeles Dodgers going into the seventh inning. Paul Skenes, Pittsburgh’s ace, had just finished his solid day, striking out seven batters through six innings.

Athletics News / New Baseball Media / June 18

MLB The Show 26 Summer Program: How to get 98 Skubal & 97 Williams

The Summer Series, which debuted in MLB The Show 25, is back for MLB The Show 26. Sony released Summer Series content for The Show 26 on June 18, which included the customary Program, adjacent Conquest & Mini Seasons, plus more Collection rewards.

Athletics News / Just Baseball / June 18

Perfect All-Star Ballot: Who Should Start in the AL?

On June 15, Major League Baseball released the first voting update from the 2026 All-Star ballot. The Blue Jays dominated in the American League, despite their sub-.500 record.

Athletics News / The Spun / June 18

Report: The Athletic's Dianna Russini Investigation Is Still Going

It's been over two months since Dianna Russini and Mike Vrabel were at the center of a huge scandal, but the fallout apparently isn't over behind closed doors.

Athletics News / Athlon Sports / June 18

NRFI, YRFI MLB Bets Today: Best First Inning Predictions for Thursday, June 18

Toronto Blue Jays 1B Vladimir Guerrero's power outage has been widely publicized, but he may have a matchup to do some damage against and dent the Green Monster in Fenway Park vs.

Freddy Peralta News / Viral Sports News / June 18

Mets’ Stance on Freddy Peralta Appears to Be Taking Shape

The New York Mets entered the season with high expectations after an aggressive winter of roster building. Big-name acquisitions were meant to transform them into legitimate championship threats, yet the club has struggled mightily and failed to meet those lofty standards.

Athletics News / New Baseball Media / June 18

2026 Transactions: Phillies Demote Painter, Guardians Promote Watson

The Marlins hit Andrew Painter hard on the 17th, as the rookie righty gave up six earned runs (two home runs) over two frames. Now, Painter will get a reset as he will go north to Lehigh Valley.

Austin Wynns News / MLB Trade Rumors / June 17

Austin Wynns Elects Free Agency

Catcher Austin Wynns has elected free agency, according to his transactions tracker at MLB.com. He was outrighted by Atlanta earlier this week. Since he has at least five years of big league service, he has the right to reject outright assignments in favor of free agency without forfeiting any salary.

Jose Soriano News / Athlon Sports / June 16

Jose Soriano Was One of the Best Pitchers in Baseball for Six Starts. Now Comes the Real Test.

We’ve featured many articles about starting pitchers here at Athlon Sports but José Soriano is one starter who sometimes gets lost in the shuffle. Based on Soriano’s preseason 2026 fantasy baseball outlook he was not selected in many shallow and medium-sized winter and early spring drafts.