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A's continue HR barrage against Brewers to even series

LAS VEGAS -- Tyler Soderstrom and Nick Kurtz each homered for the third time in two games to power the Athletics to a 7-5 victory over the Milwaukee Brewers on Tuesday night, evening the series in Las Vegas.

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A's recall RHP Joey Estes from minors, option RHP Kade Morris

The Athletics made a change of right-handers on their pitching staff, recalling Joey Estes from their Las Vegas affiliate and optioning Kade Morris to the Triple-A club.

Athletics News / MLB on ClutchPoints / June 9

Brewers make MLB history with wild 15-14 win over Athletics

The Milwaukee Brewers made MLB history Monday night, surviving a wild 15-14 win over the Athletics at Las Vegas Ballpark despite allowing seven home runs.

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The 'Foreign-born 250-HR club' quiz

How many of the 53 Major League Baseball players not born in the United States of America with 250 or more career home runs can you name in seven minutes?

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Athletics News / Athlon Sports / June 9

These Three Setup Men Are Going to Be Closing Games by August: The Data That Says So

There’s a special sauce that showcases how these three closers cook: K:BB rate, swinging-strike percentage, and leverage usage. In short, limiting pitch count in high-pressure situations to strikes that fool opposing batters.

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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 / New Baseball Media / June 9

2026 MLB Daily Recap: Brewers & A’s Shootout in Vegas, Yanks Win in Extras

The Athletics received their first glimpse of what Las Vegas could be like in the future, as the franchise started its one-week tour there on June 8. And the first game had fireworks, as both the Athletics and Brewers combined to score nearly 30 runs in Game #1.

Athletics News / Field Level Media / June 9

A's, Brewers meet again in Las Vegas after show-stopping opener

LAS VEGAS -- Both scheduled starting pitchers have a pretty good idea of what to expect when the Milwaukee Brewers face the Athletics on Tuesday night in the second game of a three-game series at Las Vegas Ballpark, the hitter-friendly home of the A's Triple-A affiliate, the Aviators.

Athletics News / Oakland Athletics on SI / June 9

This Former First Overall Pick Should Interest Athletics

The A's seem like they aren't many pieces away from becoming a contender, especially in a weaker American League West division. The team's offense should see a big boost this week with Max Muncy set to be activated off the IL, and Jacob Wilson to follow soon after .

Pat Murphy News / Milwaukee Brewers on SI / June 9

Pat Murphy Left Stunned After Brewers-Athletics 29-Run Chaos

Monday night's contest between the Milwaukee Brewers and Athletics was certainly one of the wildest ones you're going to see throughout the entire 2026 season.

Shea Langeliers News / MLB on ClutchPoints / June 9

Watch Athletics’ Shea Langeliers hit club’s first-ever HR in Las Vegas

The Athletics are currently playing their home games in Sacramento, California. Still, Sacramento will lose its temporary MLB team in the 2028 season, as the Athletics will be moving to Las Vegas, Nevada.

Athletics News / Oakland Athletics on SI / June 9

What To Expect in Athletics Next Opportunity vs. Brewers

After a crushing Game 1 loss in the Athletics first game back to Vegas since 1996, it can be inferred that Game 2 will look much different. After a combined 28-run outing from both the Brewers and Athletics, each team now understands that they need to ditch the playbook.

MLB News / Yardbarker

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.

Andrew Vaughn News / Inside The Diamonds / June 9

Milwaukee Brewers Notebook: Vaughn’s Big Night, Brewers Win in 12th, & A Look Back at Some Brewers’ Greats

The Milwaukee Brewers currently lead the National League Central with a 41-23 record. The team secured a thrilling 15-14 victory in 12 innings against the Athletics on Monday night.

Jeff McNeil News / Oakland Athletics on SI / June 9

Jeff McNeil's Slump Could Change Playing Time in A's Infield

The A's have had their fair share of injuries to begin the 2026 season. Because of that, the team has given playing time to lots of guys who maybe wouldn't have seen the big leagues this early in the season.

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Athletics News / Oakland Athletics on SI / June 9

Athletics Suffer Heartbreaking Loss: Takeaways From Las Vegas Opener

The Athletics would play an excellent game, but were unable to get the job done. This marked the first MLB game in Las Vegas since 1996, meaning the stakes for making an impression were sky-high.

Athletics News / Field Level Media / June 9

MLB roundup: Brewers outslug A's 15-14 in 12 innings at Las Vegas

Christian Yelich slid home ahead of the throw on an infield grounder in the 12th inning, giving the Milwaukee Brewers a wild 15-14 comeback victory over the Athletics on Monday in the opener of a three-game series in Las Vegas, the future home of the A's.

Athletics News / Field Level Media / June 9

Brewers outlast A's 15-14 in wild 12-inning affair in Las Vegas

LAS VEGAS -- Christian Yelich slid home ahead of the throw on an infield grounder in the 12th inning, giving the Milwaukee Brewers a wild 15-14 comeback victory over the Athletics on Monday in the opener of a three-game series in Las Vegas, the future home of the A's.

Athletics News / Athletics Nation / June 9

Athletics Fall Short in wild 15-14 loss in Las Vegas Opener

The Athletics kicked off their six-game Las Vegas homestand with the first of three against the Milwaukee Brewers on a sweltering summer night. The ballpark lived up to expectations as both offenses put on a show.

Athletics News / Larry Brown Sports / June 9

A’s had the most bonkers first home game in Las Vegas imaginable

The baseball gods decided to have some fun with the Athletics in their first game as a Las Vegas home team. The A’s took on the Milwaukee Brewers to open this week’s “Las Vegas Series” at Las Vegas Ballpark in Summerlin South, Nev.

Athletics News / MLB Trade Rumors / June 8

2026-27 MLB Free Agent Power Rankings: June Update

We’re more than one third of the way through the 2026 MLB season, and what looked like a weak free agent class heading into the year only looks thinner following injuries and poor performances from many of the top names.

Sandy Alcantara News / MLB on ClutchPoints / June 8

Why Dodgers must trade for Marlins’ Sandy Alcantara

The Los Angeles Dodgers are back-to-back World Series champions. They’ve created the start of what appears to be a sustainable dynasty by making big and aggressive moves.

Athletics News / New Baseball Media / June 8

Recapping Week 10 of the 2026 MiLB Season

We’re nearly done with the first half of the 2026 Minor League season, meaning the first playoff berths will be decided shortly. But aside from that, one would like to think that some bats will start to heat up.

Brent Rooker News / Just Baseball / June 8

What’s Gone Wrong For Brent Rooker?

The Athletics have long been in discussion around the trade deadline. More times than not, the discussion starts with their best players and why they will be traded to contenders as the A’s fall out of the race.

Athletics News / New Baseball Media / June 8

2026 MLB Daily Recap: Braves Win 3rd Straight, Cards Take 4th Straight

The Braves won their league-leading 45th game of 2026, as Atlanta had some help off the bench to get past the Pirates. Plus, the upstart Cardinals won again, while the Yankees picked up a win against rival Boston in The Bronx.

Athletics News / Larry Brown Sports / June 7

Athletics are being linked to 1 All-Star in trade rumors

The Athletics are within striking distance of a playoff spot this season, and they could be trying to make the most of it. The third-place Athletics are showing interest in Kansas City Royals left-hander Kris Bubic on the trade market, Bob Nightengale of USA Today reported on Sunday.

MLB News / Yardbarker / June 7