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Pitcher Trade Market: Sandy Alcantara, Joe Ryan, and Luis Severino Lead Potential Trade Candidates

As the 2026 MLB season develops, one trend is becoming impossible to ignore: starting pitching will once again dominate the trade deadline market. Contenders across both leagues are already dealing with rotation instability, early-season injuries, and depth concerns that tend to escalate as the summer progresses.

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Yankees Drop Series Against Athletics

Despite taking the first game of the series, the New York Yankees lost the final two contests against the Athletics for their first series defeat of the season.

Athletics News / Fastball on SI / April 9

Yankees Loss vs. Athletics Shows Why Baseball Never Makes Sense

The New York Yankees have the best starting rotation in Major League Baseball right now but even making history wasn't enough for the club to get past the Athletics on Thursday, or Wednesday for that matter.

J.T. Ginn News / Oakland Athletics on SI / April 9

A's Turn to J.T. Ginn for Friday Start vs. Mets

While the A's decided to officially call up Jack Perkins on Thursday, there had been no official announcement made over who would be getting the ball for the A's against the New York Mets on Friday.

Jose Ramirez News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The 'Most games played by MLB team' quiz

How many of the players to appear in the most games all-time for each MLB franchise can you name in five minutes?

The 'MLB active doubles leaders' quiz

The 'MLB yearly runs created leaders' quiz

The 'Youngest MLB 30/30 seasons' quiz

Aaron Boone News / MLB on ClutchPoints / April 9

Yankees manager Aaron Boone gets brutally honest on anemic offense in Athletics series

The New York Yankees faced mounting concerns Thursday as their offensive struggles took center stage in a 1–0 loss to the Athletics. Manager Aaron Boone did not hold back afterward, addressing the team’s lack of production following a frustrating series finale in the Bronx.

Athletics News / Yardbarker

One storyline to follow for every MLB team in 2026

As Spring Training opens for 2026, all 30 teams have high hopes and big questions. These are the storylines to follow for each team heading into Opening Day.

Red Sox to sign former Yankees relief pitcher ahead of Opening Day

MLB announces 80-game suspension for Johan Rojas

Mets star gets help from former teammate after clubhouse issues

Three comeback arms to watch in National League East

Five X factors in the AL Central

Athletics News / MLB on ClutchPoints / April 9

Yankees escape potentially being no-hit by Athletics in 7th inning

The New York Yankees avoided a no-hit bid Thursday afternoon but fell 1–0 to the Athletics at Yankee Stadium in a game dominated by pitching. Athletics left-hander Jeffrey Springs controlled the contest from the outset, holding the Yankees hitless through six innings.

Jeffrey Springs News / Field Level Media / April 9

Athletics' Jeffrey Springs dominates Yanks in 1-hit shutout

Jeffrey Springs allowed one hit in seven outstanding innings to lead to the visiting Athletics to a 1-0 victory over the New York Yankees on Thursday afternoon.

Brent Rooker News / Field Level Media / April 9

A's OF Brent Rooker leaves game vs. Yankees with flank discomfort

The visiting Athletics lost Brent Rooker to right flank discomfort when the right fielder felt pain on a swing in the first inning of Thursday's game against the New York Yankees.

Athletics News / Yardbarker

25 MLB players that could be traded during the 2026 season

The 2026 MLB season is right around the corner, and it is never too early to start thinking about how it might unfold. Seemingly, every year, we have a decent handle on who should contend and who is likely to struggle, which makes looking ahead to the trade deadline inevitable.

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The 'Three blocks-per-game NBA seasons' quiz

The 'Most games played by MLB team' quiz

The 'Most 30-point NBA games at 35+' quiz

The 'NBA active two-pointers leaders' quiz

Athletics News / Athlon Sports / April 9

Fantasy Baseball 2026 Rankings Redo, Early April Edition

Welcome to our monthly rankings. It has only been a week or so into the season, but a lot has changed already. We are witnessing some rookies having historic starts.

Jazz Chisholm News / Athlon Sports / April 9

Yankees Make Jazz Chisholm Jr. Decision Before Athletics Game

The New York Yankees continue to blast their way to the top of the standings throughout the early portion of the 2026 MLB season, currently leading the American League at 8-3 and trailing only the reigning champion Los Angeles Dodgers (9-3) league-wide.

Jeff McNeil News / MLB on ClutchPoints / April 9

What Jeff McNeil said after leading Athletics to win over Yankees

The Athletics earned a 3-2 victory over the New York Yankees on Wednesday. Veteran infielder Jeff McNeil had a big game with two hits including a double and an RBI.

Athletics News / Athletics Nation / April 9

A’s roster moves: Jack Perkins recalled, Michael Kelly optioned

The A’s announced a roster move on Thursday morning. The club has recalled right-hander Jack Perkins while optioning righty reliever Michael Kelly to Triple-A: It looks like the club has settled on Perkins taking the rotation spot that was vacated by Luis Morales earlier this week.

Athletics News / Viral Sports News / April 9

Former Dodgers’ World Series Champion Has Passed Away

Davey Lopes, the dynamic four-time All-Star infielder celebrated for his speed on the basepaths and his contributions to championship teams, passed away on April 8 at the age of 80.

Athletics News / Total Pro Sports / April 9

'I Loved It' – Stephen A. Smith Has No Problem With Jorge Soler-Reynaldo Lopez Brawl

Tension had been simmering all night in the Atlanta Braves vs Los Angeles Angels. By the fifth inning on April 7, it finally boiled over. A home run, a hit-by-pitch, then a fastball sailing too close for comfort, it was only a matter of time before emotions snapped.

Athletics News / Oakland Athletics on SI / April 9

The A's Must Rebuild Their Relief Roles

Coming into the season, Athletics manager Mark Kotsay made it clear that the A's were not going to pick one singular pitcher to close games. Sure, at the time, it sounded reasonable.

Athletics News / Just Baseball / April 9

The Top 20 Teams in World Baseball Classic History: 10 to 1

This is the second installment of Just Baseball’s two-part series ranking the top 20 teams in World Baseball Classic history. The first installment (20-11) came out last week, and today, I’m moving on to the top 10.

Athletics News / Field Level Media / April 9

Yankees need more punch from bottom 3 hitters vs. Athletics

The New York Yankees are off to a quick start even with some difficulties hitting with runners in scoring position and getting production from the bottom of their lineup.

Athletics News / Oakland Athletics on SI / April 8

Sources: A's Calling Up Hard Thrower For Start Against New York Mets

The week began with the A's sending down right-hander Luis Morales after a pair of rough starts to begin the season. The green and gold ended up using

Athletics News / The Spun / April 8

Los Angeles Dodgers Legend Died This Morning At 80

The Los Angeles Dodgers sadly announced Wednesday that four-time All-Star and two-time World Series champion Davey Lopes has died. Lopes started his MLB career with the Dodgers in 1972.

Athletics News / Just Baseball / April 8

Athletics’ Vaunted Lineup Has Underwhelmed to Start 2026

All winter long, the discussion surrounding the Athletics had to deal with their pitching. Who will step up in the rotation, how many rookies debut, and which arms will thieve in leverage innings?

Aaron Civale News / MLB on ClutchPoints / April 7

Umpire hilariously requests Athletics pitcher Aaron Civale to challenge a ball four call

The Athletics found themselves at the center of a viral moment Tuesday, as pitcher Aaron Civale was involved in a unique interaction highlighting MLB’s automated ball-strike (ABS) challenge system during a matchup vs.

Athletics News / New Baseball Media / April 7

Prospects to Watch in 2026 Texas League

The 2026 Texas League rosters are very deep in terms of high-end talent. Many former first-round picks and other notable prospects headline the crop of players at the circuit this year.

Athletics News / MLB on ClutchPoints / April 7

Athletics’ biggest flop to begin 2026 MLB season

The Athletics have started the season 3-6 heading into a series with the New York Yankees. After last year’s offensive explosion, there were high hopes around the A’s before their second season in Sacramento.

Athletics News / New Baseball Media / April 7

Recapping Week 1 of the 2026 MiLB Season

This past week, the Double-A, High-A, and Low-A levels began their regular seasons — which means baseball is back in its entirety. It also meant that many new Minor Leaguers made their pro debuts, part of what was a busy first full week of the 2026 MiLB season.