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A's Denzel Clarke making it 'look easy' ahead of rematch vs. Rangers

Denzel Clarke's bat often is quiet, but his glove continues to be a loud winning ingredient. The Athletics' center fielder excels at robbing homers, with the latest time coming on Tuesday.

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Recently Released Braves Lefty Could Be Sneaky Fit For A's

The A's bullpen has been on a roll of late, holding one of the best groups in the game since they made a couple of adjustments last week in New York. Since the addition of veteran Joel Kuhnel, the A's have held a 1.88 ERA across 24 innings of work, and the team has gone 6-1.

Athletics News / Just Baseball / April 15

Blue Jays Leadership More Than Earned New Contracts

The Toronto Blue Jays have one of the most intimidating rosters in all of baseball thanks to the efforts of general manager Ross Atkins and president and CEO Mark Shapiro.

Athletics News / Field Level Media / April 15

MLB roundup: Three-run 10th completes Jays' comeback win over Brewers

Myles Straw's two-run double capped a three-run 10th inning as the visiting Toronto Blue Jays rallied for a 9-7 victory over Milwaukee on Tuesday night, the Brewers' sixth consecutive defeat.

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How many of the players with the most multiple-home run by MLB franchise can you name in five minutes?

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Athletics News / Field Level Media / April 15

Jeffrey Springs fires 6 1/3 innings as A's shut down Rangers

Jacob Wilson delivered a two-run single, Jeffrey Springs tossed 6 1/3 strong innings and Denzel Clarke robbed a homer as the Athletics recorded a 2-1 victory over the Texas Rangers on Tuesday night at West Sacramento, Calif.

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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.

Athletics News / Athletics Nation / April 15

A’s Beat Rangers 2-1, Tied For First in AL West

The A’s took the second game of their four-game series against the Texas Rangers tonight, winning a close 2-1 matchup over our division rivals that puts us back into a tie with one another for the division lead.

Dominic Smith News / Field Level Media / April 14

Dominic Smith's 3-run double rallies Braves past Marlins

Dominic Smith launched a three-run opposite-field double with two outs in the eighth inning, lifting the Atlanta Braves to a 6-5 win over the visiting Miami Marlins on Tuesday.

Athletics News / New Baseball Media / April 14

Recapping Week 2 of the 2026 MiLB Season

The youth movement is alive and well for many of the powers in both the American and National League. The Brewers’ top prospect had a fantastic Week 2 in Double-A Biloxi, while Dodgers prospects Josue De Paula & Zyhir Hope did well over the last week in Double-A, themselves.

Nathan Eovaldi News / MLB on ClutchPoints / April 14

Rangers’ Nathan Eovaldi gets brutally honest on big performance vs. Athletics

The Texas Rangers defeated the Athletics by a final score of 8-1 on Monday night. Nathan Eovaldi started the game and led Texas to the win. He turned in seven shutout innings while striking out seven hitters and allowing only three hits.

Athletics News / Fastball on SI / April 14

Two Dark-Horse Teams That Could Be Surprise Contenders in 2026

The 2026 Major League Baseball season is in full swing. There is still a lot of time left to determine who will be true contenders this year and who will ultimately be missing out on the party, but there is a lot to be excited about for a lot of fanbases thus far.

Athletics News / Field Level Media / April 14

Rangers aim to continue recent dominance of A's

The Texas Rangers had an enjoyable time against the Athletics in the series opener. They look to post their fifth straight win against their American League West rivals when the teams meet Tuesday night at 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.

Max Muncy News / Oakland Athletics on SI / April 14

A's Provide Update on Max Muncy After Scary Hit-By-Pitch

This is the third year in a row that Max Muncy has been hit by a pitch on the hand, and the past two years they have come in the big leagues against the Texas Rangers.

Athletics News / Field Level Media / April 14

MLB roundup: Orioles storm back from 6-run deficit to beat Diamondbacks

Pete Alonso hit a go-ahead two-run home run in the seventh inning, Jeremiah Jackson smacked two homers and drove in five runs and the Baltimore Orioles rallied from a six-run deficit to stun the visiting Arizona Diamondbacks 9-7 on Monday in the series opener.

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Athletics News / Athletics Nation / April 14

A’s Drop Series Opener to the Rangers 8-1

Fresh off a three-game sweep of the inter-league rival New York Mets, the A’s returned home to Sutter Health Park today to begin a division series matchup with the Texas Rangers.

Jake Burger News / MLB on ClutchPoints / April 13

Rangers first baseman Jake Burger doubles down with multi-home run game vs. Athletics

The Texas Rangers are riding a strong offensive performance as Jake Burger powered the lineup in a matchup vs. the Athletics. His early surge set the tone and provided a significant boost for a team looking to gain momentum.

Athletics News / MLB on ClutchPoints / April 13

ClutchPoints 2026 MLB Power Rankings, Vol. 8: Disastrous Yankees and Mets skids

The ClutchPoints MLB Power Rankings are back after a bizarre week across the league. With two full weeks in the books, 20 teams are within two games of .500 in either direction.

Athletics News / EasySportz / April 13

A Love Letter to Saving Bristol: Why NASCAR Needs Just One Date at the Iconic Venue

There are few places in motorsports that feel like a cathedral quite like Bristol Motor Speedway. It is massive, intimidating, and unmistakably American.

Athletics News / Viral Sports News / April 12

Former Houston Astros Star, MLB Manager Has Passed Away

Phil Garner, affectionately nicknamed “Scrap Iron” during his playing days, passed away at the age of 76 following a courageous two-year struggle with pancreatic cancer.

Athletics News / Total Apex Sports / April 12

MLB Legend Phil Garner Dies At 76

The baseball world lost a giant on April 11, 2026, when Phil Garner passed away at the age of 76 after a courageous two-year battle with pancreatic cancer.

Athletics News / Ball Exclusives / April 12

Three-time MLB All-Star Phil Garner dies at age 76

Three-time MLB All-Star and longtime manager Phil Garner has died at the age of 76, his family confirmed in a statement on Sunday. “Garner passed away peacefully last night, April 11, surrounded by family and love after a two-plus-year battle with pancreatic cancer.

Athletics News / Larry Brown Sports / April 11

Denzel Clarke gives up home run on robbery attempt

Athletics center fielder Denzel Clarke has shown himself capable of stealing home runs during his MLB career. On Saturday, his attempt to do so against the New York Mets went very wrong.

Juan Soto News / Athlon Sports / April 11

Mets Announce Juan Soto Return Timeline Amid Athletics Series

The New York Mets continue to search for offensive consistency in the early stages of the 2026 season. Entering Saturday's middle-game of the ongoing series against the Athletics, New York sits at 7-7 and has scored a meager three runs combined across their last three games.

Athletics News / Athlon Sports / April 11