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Athletics News / New Baseball Media / July 2
2026 Injury Report: Updates on Betts, Rooker, Smith
Much of the injury news from July 1 came out of Sacramento. Mookie Betts sat, Will Smith isn’t close to a return, and Brent Rooker’s 2026 season has come to an early close.
Brent Rooker News / Field Level Media / July 2
A's DH Brent Rooker needs season-ending knee surgery
Pushing for their first postseason appearance since 2020, the Athletics lost their leader and unofficial captain as manager Mark Kotsay announced on Wednesday that two-time All-Star Brent Rooker will undergo season-ending knee surgery.
Athletics News / Athletics Nation / July 2
A’s Take Series Finale, Beat Dodgers 7-1 
The Athletics managed to salvage the final game of their tough series against the Dodgers, winning 7-1 in Sacramento on Wednesday night. It took a huge start from our ascendent young right-hander, paired with an offensive outburst, but they managed to get the job done tonight to snap the four-game losing streak and get back on the right track.
The 'Active MLB XBH leaders' quiz
How many of the active MLB players to rack up at least 500 extra base hits in their career can you name in five minutes?
Athletics News / MLB Trade Rumors / July 1
Cohen: Not Considering Firing David Stearns
The first major domino in the Mets’ horrible season fell last week with the dismissal of manager Carlos Mendoza, who was in the final year of his contract.
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 / New Baseball Media / July 2
2026 Transactions: Nationals Trade for Nicolas, Red Sox Get Harris
The calendar flipped to July, meaning the countdown to the 2026 Trade Deadline is on. There were two trades on the 1st of the month, highlighted by a trade between the two Beltway teams.
Mookie Betts News / Athlon Sports / July 1
Dodgers Announce Unfortunate Mookie Betts News After Removal From Lineup
Heading into July, the Los Angeles Dodgers are 56-30 and first place in the National League West. They have won their last four games in a row and are on the verge of sweeping the Athletics.
Athletics News / Yardbarker / July 1
Athletics get devastating news on Brent Rooker injury
The Athletics' playoff hopes took a major hit Wednesday after a player they expected to be a key contributor down the stretch was ruled out for the rest of the season.
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.
Ryan Lasko News / Athletics Nation / July 1
Thoughts And Well Wishes For A’s Prospect Ryan Lasko
Baseball, no matter how passionate you are as a fan, is a game played by human beings and never is that so evident as when the human side supersedes anything that might happen on the diamond.
Athletics News / Athlon Sports / July 1
Red Sox Make Trade After Designating Player for Assignment
The Boston Red Sox announced a couple of roster decision prior to the series finale of their three-game series against the Washington Nationals. The team announced on Wednesday morning that they have designated right-handed pitcher Tommy Kahnle for assignment.
Athletics News / Just Baseball / July 1
2026 MLB Power Rankings: July 1st Update
We have entered the month of July, which is truly the pinnacle of the MLB regular season. The Midsummer Classic is just a few weeks away, and the MLB trade deadline is a few weeks after that.
Athletics News / MLB Trade Rumors / July 1
A’s Trade Brett Harris To Red Sox
The Red Sox added to their infield depth this morning, announcing the acquisition of Brett Harris from the Athletics in exchange for minor league righty Ben Hansen.
Shohei Ohtani News / Field Level Media / July 1
Dodgers opt for bullpen game, rest Ohtani in finale vs. Athletics
The Los Angeles Dodgers are racking up hits and runs in droves as they look to complete a three-game sweep of the Athletics on Wednesday night at West Sacramento, Calif.
Athletics News / Oakland Athletics on SI / July 1
Athletics Could Land This Former First-Round Outfielder
The Athletics' injury issue has been apparent this last month, and the team needs help at any position, but especially in the corner outfield and their pitching staff.
Athletics News / Oakland Athletics on SI / July 1
Athletics' Skid Continues: Top Takeaways From Loss to Dodgers
The Athletics have not been themselves lately at all. Right now, there is a good chance that the Athletics are completely out of the A.L West race, despite leading the division as a whole less than a month ago.
Athletics News / Oakland Athletics on SI / July 1
Why Athletics' Current Situation Is a Trainwreck
On June 19, the Athletics reached .500, and to say that they have not looked back would be a terrible lie. The Athletics, since that win vs. the Angels, are 2-8, which brings their current record to 40-46 following their recent 9-3 loss to the Dodgers.
Dave Roberts News / MLB on ClutchPoints / July 1
Why Dodgers’ Dave Roberts felt ‘bittersweet’ after winning 1,000th MLB game
Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts has a thousand reasons to smile after notching his 1,000th career win in their victory over the Athletics, 9-3, at Sutter Health Park on Tuesday.
Brett Harris News / MLB Trade Rumors / July 1
A’s To Trade Brett Harris To Red Sox
The Red Sox and Athletics agreed to a trade sending infielder Brett Harris to Boston, reports Chris Cotillo of MassLive. The A’s designated him for assignment over the weekend when they acquired reliever Hayden Juenger from the Blue Jays.
Athletics News / New Baseball Media / July 1
2026 June Farm Report: AL West
Our final June 2026 farm report focuses on the five teams across the AL West. Even though some of the teams in the division don’t have incredibly deep farm systems, all five have seen several of their top prospects perform up to, if not exceeding, expectations.
Jose Canseco News / MLB on ClutchPoints / June 30
Former Athletics slugger Jose Canseco gets brutally honest on ‘Beefcake Book’ he sent Madonna
Former Athletics slugger Jose Canseco has again placed the franchise’s star-studded past at the center of one of baseball’s more unusual celebrity crossovers, revisiting the “Beefcake Book” he says he sent Madonna during the early 1990s.
Athletics News / The Spun / June 30
Kirk Herbstreit Clarifies His Problems With MLB Amid Public Backlash
Kirk Herbstreit is used to criticism from college football fans, but he branched out to upset MLB supporters. Former New York Yankees catcher Jorge Posada
Josh Naylor News / MLB on ClutchPoints / June 30
Guardians rumors: 2 reasons Josh Naylor was upset with Cleveland before getting traded in 2024
Josh Naylor played with the Cleveland Guardians from 2020-2024. The Guardians traded Naylor during the offseason before the 2025 campaign. While fans looking
Athletics News / Just Baseball / June 30
MLB’s Most-Traded Bat Is Trending Toward Another New Home
It’s hard to think about the Major League Baseball trade deadline and not think about Minnesota Twins first baseman Josh Bell. After three straight years of getting traded at the deadline, Bell saw a season out with the Washington Nationals in 2025.
Max Muncy News / Larry Brown Sports / June 30
Max Muncy reacts to playing against his doppelganger
Max Muncy of the Los Angeles Dodgers has officially played an MLB game against Max Muncy of the Athletics. Muncy, the Dodgers third baseman, spoke out Monday after taking the field against the Athletics opposite another player named Max Muncy, who plays the exact same position.
MLB News / Yardbarker / June 29
Athletics rookie Gage Jump to face biggest test yet vs. Dodgers
Rookie starting pitcher Gage Jump has been a dominant force on the mound for the Athletics, but can he continue his hot streak against the Los Angeles Dodgers on Monday night?
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