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Orioles turn to Shane Baz in middle game vs. Angels

The Baltimore Orioles carry a season-high-tying winning streak into Tuesday night's game with the Los Angeles Angels in Anaheim, Calif. The Orioles' 6-1 victory in the opener of a three-game series marked the sixth time this season the Orioles have won three consecutive games.

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Athletics Pitching Matchups To Watch During Giants Series

With the Athletics two games under .500, they now put their trust into these pitchers. The Athletics' pitching this season has been rough to say the least.

Athletics News / Oakland Athletics on SI / June 23

This Mets Ace Should Interest Athletics Before Deadline

The clear issue with the current Athletics team is their pitching staff. The team sits 29th out of 30 teams in ERA, and also holds the worst run differential in the American League.

Athletics News / Oakland Athletics on SI / June 23

High-Profile Athletics Who Could Be Traded at Deadline

With the A's expected to be buyers at the deadline, there are going to be a few good players who could find themselves on the trade block. The Athletics currently stand at 38-40 and are in the midst of a four-team race for the A.L.

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The 'Most K's through 30 MLB starts' quiz

How many of the starting pitchers in the MLB Live-Ball Era (since 1920) to strike out at least 180 batters in their first 30 starts can you name in six minutes?

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Athletics News / Field Level Media / June 22

Athletics return to San Francisco Bay Area to face Giants

The Athletics (38-40) return to the Bay Area for just the second time in regular-season action when they open a three-game interleague series in San Francisco against the Giants (31-46) on Tuesday night.

MLB News / Yardbarker

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 / 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.

Athletics News / MLB on ClutchPoints / June 22

ClutchPoints 2026 MLB Power Rankings, Vol. 18: Dodgers back on top

The 2026 MLB Power Rankings are back after an electric Father’s Day Weekend around the league. The Dodgers are back on top of the power rankings for the first time since April, with the Atlanta Braves falling off.

Zack Gelof News / Just Baseball / June 22

Zack Gelof Is Thriving in a Utility Role for the A’s

The Athletics have had a slew of young hitters drive their rebuild forward and help the team establish a new identity post-Oakland. Nick Kurtz, Shea Langeliers, Jacob Wilson, Tyler Soderstrom, and others have been responsible for the headlines and hope for the A’s moving forward.

Athletics News / Oakland Athletics on SI / June 22

Athletics Add Two Veterans to Big League Roster

Heading into the series finale in Sutter Health Park against the Los Angeles Angels, the A's elected to make a slew of roster moves before their off-day.

Alika Williams News / Oakland Athletics on SI / June 22

Why Alika Williams Deserves Better From Athletics

The Athletics are coming off a series split with the last-place Los Angeles Angels, after a couple of tough losses on Saturday and Sunday. Heading into Sunday's finale, the team made a round of roster moves to hopefully improve their roster.

Colby Thomas News / HITC / June 22

Pat McAfee hails ‘back-breaking’ catch of the year candidate from A’s outfielder Colby Thomas

Colby Thomas turned the right-field wall at Sutter Health Park into both a launch pad and a crash mat with his breathtaking catch against the Los Angeles Angels.

Athletics News / Oakland Athletics on SI / June 22

Athletics Split Series: Takeaways From Sunday's Grueling Loss

The Athletics would split the series vs. the 32-46 Angels in rather depressing fashion. There is no doubt that the Athletics would miss out on a great opportunity to bolster their overall record above .500 against the Angels.

Athletics News / Oakland Athletics on SI / June 22

How Next Athletics Series Will Shape Rest of Season

With the Athletics standing at 38-40, these next three series could dictate how the rest of the season goes. And while this notion may feel dramatic, it really is not.

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Colby Thomas News / Bleacher Report / June 22

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Athletics News / New Baseball Media / June 22

2026 Injury Report: Updates on Murakami, Jones, Witt Jr.

One of the Marlins’ best hitters thus far landed on the injured list on June 21. Meanwhile, there were some positive updates for Bobby Witt Jr. and Munetaka Murakami.

Athletics News / Field Level Media / June 21

MLB roundup: Brewers score 8 runs in 2nd to power past Braves

William Contreras hit a three-run homer to cap an eight-run outburst in the second inning, and the visiting Milwaukee Brewers defeated the Atlanta Braves 9-4 on Sunday.

Athletics News / Field Level Media / June 21

Zach Neto's 9th-inning homer lifts Angels past Athletics

Zach Neto delivered a tie-breaking home run in the top of the ninth for the Los Angeles Angels, who rallied for a 9-7 win against the host Athletics on Sunday.

Athletics News / MLB Trade Rumors / June 21

A’s Designate Scott Barlow For Assignment

The Athletics announced five roster moves, including the previously reported selection of Joey Meneses‘ contract from Triple-A Las Vegas. The A’s also

Athletics 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.

Adam Dunn News / HITC / June 21

Savannah Bananas surprise Cincinnati crowd with pinch-hit appearance from Reds Hall-of-Famer

The Savannah Bananas knew just how to turn Great American Ball Park into a Cincinnati nostalgia show. Adam Dunn returned to the same ballpark where he once made baseballs look tiny.

Athletics News / MLB Trade Rumors / June 20

Athletics Place Mark Leiter Jr. On 15-Day IL, Select Geoff Hartlieb

The Athletics have placed reliever Mark Leiter Jr. on the 15-day injured list with a right hip impingement, according to Martín Gallegos of MLB.com. Leiter’s placement is retroactive to June 18th.

Athletics News / Just Baseball / June 20

Top 10 First-time All-Star Candidates: Position Players

One of the most exciting times of any given Major League Baseball season is the All-Star Game, which takes place right around the midway point of the year.

Athletics News / Athlon Sports / June 19

Leo De Vries vs. Jacob Wilson: Who Will Be the Athletics Long-Term Shortstop?

The Athletics appear well‑positioned for long‑term success as their relocation to Las Vegas continues. The former Oakland team has been a young and exciting team for the past two seasons, with help from the likes of first baseman Nick Kurtz, catcher Shea Langeliers and shortstop Jacob Wilson.

Athletics News / New Baseball Media / June 19

2026 MLB Daily Recap: Draft Changes Proposal, White Sox Win

It was a light day across Major League Baseball, one made lighter thanks to the postponement of the Giants/Braves scheduled contest. But there was still some action, including from the Commissioner’s Office.

Athletics News / Just Baseball / June 18

Perfect All-Star Ballot: Who Should Start in the AL?

On June 15, Major League Baseball released the first voting update from the 2026 All-Star ballot. The Blue Jays dominated in the American League, despite their sub-.500 record.