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Inside the Athletics Mutually Parting Ways With GM David Forst

A move that felt inevitable finally came to fruition on Friday. The Athletics, on August 7, would mutually part ways with General Manager David Forst, after spending the last 27 years with the team, and the last 11 as the GM.

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The Red Sox Were Justified in Gambling on Adley Rutschman

For years, Boston Red Sox fans have pleaded for Craig Breslow to act more like Dave Dombrowski. To throw caution to the wind and refuse to get denied in his Plan A.

Athletics News / Athletics on SI / August 8

Athletics Drop Another: Takeaways From Ugly Series Opener vs. Boston

Things were starting to look better for the Athletics, but this series opener gave us a firm reminder that this team is struggling. After losing three straight games by one run, many believed that this series would be closer.

Athletics News / Field Level Media / August 8

Red Sox chase 10th straight win, aim to hand A's 10th straight loss

The Boston Red Sox can do no wrong these days. At least that's the way it seems. The Red Sox will enter their Saturday matchup against the visiting Athletics on a nine-game winning streak after recording a 13-1 victory on Friday in the opening contest of a three-game series.

Adley Rutschman News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The 'Last five-hit game by MLB team' quiz

How many of the most recent players to record five hits in the same MLB game for each franchise can you name in five minutes?

The 'Multi-time Cy Young winners' quiz

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Athletics News / Field Level Media / August 8

MLB roundup: Ryan Waldschmidt's walk-off HR lifts D-backs over Dodgers

Ryan Waldschmidt hit a walk-off two-run homer with one out in the ninth inning and the Arizona Diamondbacks beat the Dodgers 4-3 in Phoenix on Friday, sending Los Angeles to its seventh consecutive loss.

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Every first-overall MLB draft pick from the 21st century

The MLB Draft doesn’t get the same attention as the NFL Draft…or the NBA Draft…or even the NHL Draft. There’s the element of a stay in a farm system, the general lack of immediate impact for MLB draft picks, and the fact that it’s tougher for one MLB player to turn a franchise’s fortunes around.

MLB News / Yardbarker / August 7

Red Sox's Payton Tolle has historic outing vs. Athletics

Still shy of his 30th career MLB start, Payton Tolle has already put together a performance worthy of harkening back to a Boston Red Sox legend.

Caleb Durbin plays hero for Red Sox in 13-inning thriller

It's time for Red Sox to move on from Triston Casas

Garrett Crochet open to late-season bullpen role for Red Sox

The 'Multi-time Cy Young winners' quiz

Athletics News / MLB on ClutchPoints / August 7

Red Sox sets new franchise record with 13-1 win over Athletics

The Boston Red Sox became red-hot before the MLB Trade Deadline passed. Now they’ve added a new franchise-record following tying their longest winning streak ever nearly a week ago.

Athletics News / Field Level Media / August 7

Payton Tolle fans 14 as Red Sox thrash Athletics

Payton Tolle recorded a career-high 14 strikeouts and Jarren Duran homered to help the Boston Red Sox extend their winning streak to nine games by beating the visiting Athletics 13-1 Friday night.

David Forst News / Field Level Media / August 7

Athletics, GM David Forst mutually agree to part ways

The Athletics and general manager David Forst have mutually agreed to part ways, ending his 27-year tenure with the organization, the team announced Friday.

Athletics News / Athletics Nation / August 7

Losing Streak Hits Nine in Athletics Loss to Red Sox

Things are not going well for the Athletics. Hours after firing their long-time General Manager David Forst, the A’s dropped their ninth straight game on Friday night in Boston, getting blown out by the Red Sox 13-1 which also extended Boston’s winning streak to nine games.

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The 20 greatest MLB teams to never win the World Series

Even the most successful regular-season teams in Major League Baseball have failed to win it all. Here's our list of 20 such clubs that fall into that category.

Athletics News / Yardbarker / August 7

A's part ways with longtime GM ahead of Las Vegas move

A's part ways with longtime GM David Forst ahead of Las Vegas move

The Athletics and general manager David Forst mutually agreed to part ways on Friday, ending what has been a nearly 30-year relationship between him and the team.

Former Silver Slugger Award winner signs with the Yankees

Bo Bichette makes bold claim about Mets' future amid career uncertainty

Juan Soto is keeping his end of the bargain while the Mets fall apart

Mike Trout's loyalty to Angels is becoming impossible to celebrate

Trout's response to Angels fire sale raises serious questions about mentality

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The 'NFL 1,500-yard rushers' quiz

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The 'Three-time batting champions' quiz

Athletics News / Athletics Nation / August 7

A’s Shake Up Front Office

Today, the Athletics announced a mutual agreement to part ways with General Manager David Forst, who spent the past 27 years with the organization, serving as its general manager for the last 11 years.

David Forst News / Larry Brown Sports / August 7

Athletics GM is leaving organization over their Las Vegas move

The Athletics’ impending move to Las Vegas appears to have cost them their top baseball executive.

Yankees sign a former Silver Slugger Award winner

Twins promote top prospect Kaelen Culpepper ahead of Brewers series

Cubs have tough pitching decisions to make ahead of weekend series

Bo Bichette makes bold claim about Mets' future amid career uncertainty

The 'Four-HR MLB games' quiz

Athletics News / MLB on ClutchPoints / August 7

Athletics fire general manager David Forst amid dreadful season

The Athletics had playoff aspirations coming into the season, but are 45-70 with just a few weeks to go. After a quiet trade deadline, the Sacramento-based club made a significant move.

David Forst News / MLB Trade Rumors / August 7

Athletics, David Forst Part Ways

The Athletics have fired general manager David Forst, per Ken Rosenthal and Charlotte Varnes of The Athletic. The club announced it as a mutually parting of ways.

Athletics News / Just Baseball / August 7

Los Angeles Angels’ 2026 Trade Deadline Recap

The Los Angeles Angels finished the 2014 season with a 98-64 record, which was good enough to earn them the No. 1 seed in the postseason. They matched up with the Kansas City Royals in the American League Division Series but ultimately got swept in three games.

Stephen Vogt News / MLB on ClutchPoints / August 7

Guardians’ Stephen Vogt and 4 other MLB managers that are suddenly on hot seat watch

The MLB trade deadline has come and gone. Teams are now focused on playing their absolute best baseball with the rosters they have. Some teams with high expectations have continued to underperform, however.

Athletics News / MLB on ClutchPoints / August 7

Reds’ Sal Stewart makes Cincinnati history by passing Joey Votto on the rookie home run list

Cincinnati Reds rookie Sal Stewart continued his stellar season on Thursday, going 2-for-4 with a solo home run and scoring another run in a 6-5 win over the Athletics.

Athletics News / Athlon Sports / August 7

NRFI, YRFI MLB Bets Today: Best First-Inning Predictions for Friday, Aug. 7

Philadelphia Phillies RHP Zack Wheeler has been pitching like someone owes him money all season. He looks to cash an NRFI with RHP Jose Soriano making his debut with the Toronto Blue Jays on the other side.

Athletics News / Athletics on SI / August 7

Athletics Swept Once Again: Good, Bad, Ugly From Friday's Loss

The Athletics have now lost their last eight games. After getting swept by the Tigers just three games ago, the Athletics would not miss a beat vs. the Reds.

Athletics News / Just Baseball / August 6

2026 MLB Power Rankings: Post-Trade Deadline Update

We have officially reached the stretch run of the 2026 MLB season. All the buyers have bought, and the sellers have sold. The trade deadline has passed, and now all that is left is to play baseball games and see which teams will punch their ticket to October.