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A's Finally Addressing an Area of Need With Latest Roster Move

On Sunday, A's manager Mark Kotsay was talking about the team's bullpen usage heading into this week's series with the Seattle Mariners—one which could have season-long implications against the favorites to win the division.

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A’s roster moves: Basso recalled, Barnett optioned

The A’s announced a small roster move on Monday morning hours before their series with Seattle kicks off. The team is bringing up left-hander Brady Basso

Lawrence Butler News / Oakland Athletics on SI / April 20

Lawrence Butler's Rough Start Comes With a Big Asterisk

The start of this season has been lackluster for Lawrence Butler. The results at the plate have not been there since the end of the 2024 campaign, though Butler did play through a partial tear in his right patellar tendon during the second half of last season.

Athletics News / Oakland Athletics on SI / April 20

The One Stat That Makes the Mariners Dangerous Against the A's

WEST SACRAMENTO -- The Seattle Mariners haven't hit much to start the season, batting just .216 as a team, but they've still found ways to create offense.

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The 'Active 200-K MLB seasons' quiz

How many of the active MLB pitchers with at least one 200-strikeout season on their resume can you name in six minutes?

The 'Four-HR MLB games' quiz

The 'American League Rookies of the Year' quiz

The 'Most 7-strikeout World Series games' quiz

Munetaka Murakami News / MLB on ClutchPoints / April 20

White Sox’s Munetaka Murakami joins club with 1 player since 1900 after mashing another HR

Chicago White Sox rookie designated hitter Munetaka Murakami went deep once again in Sunday’s 7-4 victory over the Athletics to conclude the three-game series.

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25 current MLB players who will end up in the Baseball Hall of Fame

Some things appear clear when it comes to Baseball Hall of Fame voting. The PED guys aren’t going to get in, or at least the hitters, and the rubric for starting pitchers has to be reconstructed on the fly.

Rob Refsnyder News / Field Level Media / April 20

Rob Refsnyder 'calming veteran presence' as Mariners face A's

Even veteran major leaguers want to make a good first impression. But Rob Refsnyder had plenty on his mind this spring. After going hitless in his first

Athletics News / New Baseball Media / April 20

2026 Injury Report: Updates on Carroll, Rooker, Soto

It’s been a tough slog for Corbin Carroll in 2026, who’s been great on the field but has had to deal with injuries. He added another one to the list on April 19, as Carroll had to exit the game against the Blue Jays thanks to a back injury.

Athletics News / Field Level Media / April 19

MLB roundup: Cubs rally late, walk off in 10 as Mets' skid hits 11

Nico Hoerner lofted a walk-off sacrifice fly in the 10th inning for the host Chicago Cubs, who completed a three-game sweep of the reeling New York Mets with a 2-1 win on Sunday afternoon.

Athletics News / Athletics Nation / April 19

Do-Overs For (Almost) Everyone In The AL West

Have regrets? That roster you meant to construct carefully but finished the job while on far too many weed gummis? Did you fritter away a couple games you know you would have won if you had it to play again today?

Noah Schultz News / Minor League Baseball on SI / April 19

Noah Schultz Flips the Script in Sharp Second Start for White Sox

Chicago White Sox left-handed pitching prospect Noah Schultz rebounded from a rocky big league debut by turning in a stellar outing in his second MLB start.

Athletics News / Field Level Media / April 19

White Sox power way past Athletics to take series

The Chicago White Sox smashed four home runs, giving Noah Schultz plenty of cushion to earn his first career win as they claimed the rubber match against the Athletics, 7-4, on Sunday in West Sacramento, Calif.

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Who are the 25 fastest players in MLB right now?

Speed is more important than ever in MLB with recent rule changes promoting stolen bases. These were the 25 fastest players for the 2026 season, as recorded by the Statcast sprint speed metric.

Athletics News / Athletics Nation / April 19

A’s drop series to White Sox

The Chicago White Sox once again wasted no time getting on the board. First batter of the game, Chase Meidroth singled to left field. Jeffrey Springs walked Miguel Vegas and while he did K the great Munetaka Murakami, a single to Everson Pereira and an Edgar Quero sac fly made it 1-0 Southsiders.

Athletics News / Oakland Athletics on SI / April 19

A's Notes: Brent Rooker Making Progress, How to Approach Noah Schultz

WEST SACRAMENTO -- Ahead of the A's series finale against the Chicago White Sox, Brent Rooker was seen walking to the field wearing a fielding glove. The A's DH has been on the IL with an oblique strain since April 10, and the glove signals progress.