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Who Is Mason Barnett, and Can He Help Your Fantasy Team?

You have seen the name in a waiver wire alert or a box score notification. Mason Barnett, right-hander, Oakland Athletics, closed out a game Thursday. You have no idea who he is.

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Angels' Reid Detmers aims to overcome issues vs. A's

Los Angeles Angels left-hander Reid Detmers enters Saturday night's game against the Athletics in Anaheim, Calif., having allowed three earned runs or less in nine of his last 11 starts.

Athletics News / Oakland Athletics on SI / June 27

The Surprising Catalyst Behind the A’s Recent Comeback Wins

The A's have won a lot of close games recently, and it's been thanks to some unexpected heroes. The rotation has been heavily carried by J.T. Ginn, and the amazing rookie southpaw , Gage Jump.

Athletics News / Just Baseball / June 27

Ranking the 10 Greatest MLB Debuts of All-Time

There have been many great first at-bats and debut games in Major League Baseball (MLB) history. Many of us can name a player or two who clobbered a home run in their first at-bat or pitchers who threw a scoreless game to start their careers.

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The 'MLB playoff HR leaders' quiz

In the history of MLB, 31 players have hit 13 or more home runs in the postseason over the course of their careers. How many can you name in six minutes?

The 'MLB active HR leaders' quiz

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Athletics News / New Baseball Media / June 27

2026 MLB Daily Recap: Mets Lose After Mendoza Firing, White Sox Romp

Much of the news across MLB on June 26 was focused on who was fired. However, there was still a full slate of games across the league. Philadelphia, Cincinnati, and the Red Sox were among the winners on the day.

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25 MLB players most likely to be traded by the deadline

The MLB Trade Deadline has been quieter in recent years, in part due to playoff expansion, but 2026 is shaping up to be a more exciting one with several big names.

Athletics News / Field Level Media / June 27

MLB roundup: White Sox pound out 23 hits for 22 runs, crush Royals

Miguel Vargas and Jacob Gonzalez each hit three-run homers in an epic, 10-run third inning, Chicago's best this season, and the White Sox demolished the visiting Kansas City Royals 22-1 on Friday night.

Athletics News / Field Level Media / June 27

Seven-run inning boosts Athletics past Angels

Jeff McNeil and Henry Bolte each had two-run singles to highlight a seven-run fifth inning and help lead the Athletics to a 9-3 victory over the Los Angeles Angels in the opener of a three-game series on Friday night in Anaheim, Calif.

Athletics News / Athletics Nation / June 27

A’s Beat Angels 9-3

The A’s took the first game of their weekend series against the Angels on Friday night, winning in Anaheim by a 9-3 final to make it two in a row for the Green & Gold.

J.T. Ginn News / Field Level Media / June 26

A's J.T. Ginn hopes for different result vs. Angels

J.T. Ginn will return to the scene of one of the highlights of his starting pitching career on Friday night when the Athletics open a three-game series against the Los Angeles Angels in Anaheim, Calif.

Athletics News / Just Baseball / June 26

Is Eric Hartman the Next Great Braves Prospect?

Since the graduations of players such as Ronald Acuña Jr., Ozzie Albies, Dansby Swanson, and Austin Riley, the Atlanta Braves’ farm system has consistently ranked near the bottom of the league.

Dillon Dingler News / Inside The Diamonds / June 26

Detroit Tigers Notebook: Tigers Drop Opener, How Is Dingler Not an All-Star Finalist, and More

The Detroit Tigers dropped the series opener to the Astros. They dropped to 34-47. They’re eight games back of the White Sox for the American League Central.

Athletics News / Yardbarker

25 MLB players who could be first-time All-Stars in 2026

Being named to the Midsummer Classic is one of the biggest honors for MLB players. These 25 players have a chance to make their first All-Star appearance in 2026 based on their first-half performances.

Zack Gelof News / Oakland Athletics on SI / June 26

Athletics' Zack Gelof's Injury Sends Infield Into Shift

The Athletics have dealt with their fair share of injuries so far in the 2026 season, and yet another big piece of the squad has joined the injured list.

Athletics News / Oakland Athletics on SI / June 26

Athletics Starting Pitching Problem Is Improving (Sort Of)

Before the Giants series, the odds of the Athletics being competitive in each game were about two in five. If you're wondering where that number comes from, it's pretty simple.

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The 'Triple-Double leaders by team' quiz

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Athletics News / Oakland Athletics on SI / June 26

Athletics Might Have Found Their New Closer

The A's bullpen has been horrible as of late, and they have been losing lots of games when the bullpen blows up. The team has been relying on a bunch of different arms to close out games and even just navigate the A's through late-inning games.

Athletics News / MLB on ClutchPoints / June 26

Rangers sign veteran catcher to minor league contract

The Texas Rangers agreed on Tuesday to a minor league contract with veteran catcher Austin Wynns, per MLB.com’s transactions tracker, bolstering their depth behind the plate as they deal with injuries at the major league level.

Gage Jump News / Yardbarker / June 25

Athletics' Gage Jump continues to dominate on the mound

Gage Jump has been impressive on the mound for the Athletics since his call-up on May 26.

A’s waste Jump’s gem in 2-1 walk-off loss to Giants

Top 35 Trade Candidates For The 2026 Deadline

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Athletics News / MLB Trade Rumors / June 25

Top 35 Trade Candidates For The 2026 Deadline

Trade deadline season is approaching. There’s still a muddled standings picture in both leagues, but teams can have an idea of how their contention chances are shaping up by mid-late June.

Athletics News / MLB Trade Rumors / June 25

Athletics Place Zack Gelof On Injured List

The Athletics announced that infielder/outfielder Zack Gelof has been placed on the 10-day injured list, retroactive to June 24th, with a right hand contusion.

Athletics News / Just Baseball / June 25

The Milwaukee Brewers’ Best Player Is Their First Base Platoon

Looking to put the exclamation point on a sweep of the Cincinnati Reds at Great American Ball Park on Wednesday, the Milwaukee Brewers led 3-1 in the top of the seventh inning when Jake Bauers stepped to the plate with runners on the corners.

Athletics News / MLB on ClutchPoints / June 25

3 sneaky Cubs’ 2026 MLB trade deadline targets to chase

The Chicago Cubs do not need to treat the 2026 trade deadline like an emergency, but they have earned the right to act. At 43-37, third in the NL Central, seven games behind the Milwaukee Brewers and essentially tied with the St.

Athletics News / New Baseball Media / June 25

2026 Injury Report: Updates on Soto, Witt Jr., Anthony

The Mets have been unable to have both Francisco Lindor & Juan Soto in their lineup at the same time for virtually all of this year. That trend continued, as even though Lindor returned from the injured list, Soto was out.

Athletics News / Stadium Rant / June 24

White Sox Keep Winning At Rate, Win 9th Straight Series At Home

The Chicago White Sox are officially the best team in baseball when playing on their own turf. With back-to-back gritty wins against their division rivals, the Cleveland Guardians.

Sonny Gray News / Larry Brown Sports / June 25

Report: All-Star trade target would block a move to the Yankees

One All-Star pitcher apparently does not want a second tour of duty in The Bronx. Boston Red Sox pitcher Sonny Gray is a hot trade candidate ahead of the Aug.

Athletics News / Athlon Sports / June 23

White Sox Have One Clear Trade Deadline Priority

The MLB trade deadline is just six weeks away, and to the surprise of many, the Chicago White Sox will likely be buyers this time around. After walking off the Cleveland Guardians in thrilling fashion on Monday night, the White Sox are now tied for first place in the American League Central.

Joey Meneses News / MLB Trade Rumors / June 21

Athletics To Select Joey Meneses’ Contract

The Athletics will be selecting the contract of first baseman/outfielder Joey Meneses from Triple-A Las Vegas, MLB.com’s Martin Gallegos reports. Corresponding moves will need to be made to add Meneses to both the 26-man and 40-man rosters.