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Recapping Week 1 of the 2026 MiLB Season

This past week, the Double-A, High-A, and Low-A levels began their regular seasons — which means baseball is back in its entirety. It also meant that many new Minor Leaguers made their pro debuts, part of what was a busy first full week of the 2026 MiLB season.

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Yankees hope Cam Schlittler's white-hot start continues vs. A's

Cam Schlittler emerged as a possible mainstay for the New York Yankees during the final two months of the regular season when he replaced an injured Clarke Schmidt.

Athletics News / Athletics Nation / April 6

Armchair 101: The Challenge Of Judging Decisions In Real Time

Hindsight in 20/20 and hindsight analysis is 20 times as annoying as my Uncle Perv trying to play the bagpipes. What is the art of sitting back as a fan and judging the difficult decisions a manager, a base coach, or a player have to make long before the metrics tell you what his odds were?

Athletics News / Oakland Athletics on SI / April 6

A's Biggest Camp Question is Already Becoming a Strength in 2026

When last season ended, A's GM David Forst said that the team would be looking for an upgrade at second or third base. They traded for Jeff McNeil, adding a good chunk of salary to their payroll in the process, and even made a play for Nolan Arenado at third before he invoked his no-trade clause.

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Chris Sale News / Field Level Media / April 6

After being 'a mess,' Braves' Chris Sale pursues another strong effort in clash vs. Angels

Chris Sale wasn't feeling his best in his most recent start. Not that the Athletics could tell. The Atlanta Braves' ace allowed only one hit over six innings -- a solo homer by Shea Langeliers -- in a 5-1 victory last Wednesday.

Athletics News / Yardbarker

One storyline to follow for every MLB team in 2026

As Spring Training opens for 2026, all 30 teams have high hopes and big questions. These are the storylines to follow for each team heading into Opening Day.

Red Sox to sign former Yankees relief pitcher ahead of Opening Day

MLB announces 80-game suspension for Johan Rojas

Mets star gets help from former teammate after clubhouse issues

Three comeback arms to watch in National League East

Five X factors in the AL Central

Jo Adell News / Last Word On Sports / April 6

Adell Triple Robbery Highlights Calls Of The Weekend

Los Angeles Angels outfielder Jo Adell brought the crowd in Anaheim to its feet on multiple occasions over the weekend, robbing three Mariners of home runs to lead our Calls Of The Weekend.

Athletics News / Oakland Athletics on SI / April 6

A's Pitcher Report: Early Cracks Showing as Change Could Be on the Horizon

The expectations are higher this season, as A's manager Mark Kotsay noted after Saturday's 11-0 blowout loss to the Houston Astros. The A's skipper believes that those types of performances should be left in the past, as the club is eyeing a spot in the postseason in 2026.

Brent Rooker News / MLB on ClutchPoints / April 6

Athletics’ Brent Rooker smokes walk-off homer to win back-and-forth Astros game

The Athletics survived a crazy 12-10 slugfest in extra innings versus the Houston Astros on Sunday at Sutter Health Park, behind Brent Rooker’s two home runs and career-high six RBIs, which finally earned them their first series win of the season.

Athletics News / Field Level Media / April 5

MLB roundup: White Sox blank Blue Jays to complete surprising sweep

Davis Martin pitched six effective innings, leading the Chicago White Sox to a 3-0 win over the visiting Toronto Blue Jays to complete a surprising sweep Sunday afternoon.

Brent Rooker News / Field Level Media / April 5

Brent Rooker (2 HRs, 6 RBIs) lifts Athletics over Astros in 10

Brent Rooker clubbed a pair of home runs, including a three-run walk-off blast in the 10th inning that lifted the host Athletics to a wild 12-10 win over the Houston Astros in the rubber match of a three-game series on Sunday.

Mark Kotsay News / Field Level Media / April 5

A's manager Mark Kotsay wants better effort against Astros

The Athletics will be looking for better results on Sunday as they host the Houston Astros in West Sacramento, Calif., with each team vying for its first series win against a divisional opponent in 2026.

Athletics News / Yardbarker

25 MLB players that could be traded during the 2026 season

The 2026 MLB season is right around the corner, and it is never too early to start thinking about how it might unfold. Seemingly, every year, we have a decent handle on who should contend and who is likely to struggle, which makes looking ahead to the trade deadline inevitable.

Athletics News / Field Level Media / April 4

Astros rack up 18 hits while trouncing Athletics

Christian Walker and Cam Smith hit homers and the Houston Astros recorded 18 hits as they blasted the Athletics 11-0 on Saturday afternoon in West Sacramento, Calif.

Athletics News / MLB on ClutchPoints / April 4

Why Guardians-Cubs Saturday clash was postponed

The Chicago Cubs boast weapons throughout their roster and entered the 2026 MLB season as the favorite to win the National League Central. The Cleveland Guardians have a sub-$90 million payroll, but they have an abundance of tenacity and crafty ballplayers.

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Athletics News / New Baseball Media / April 4

2026 MLB Daily Recap: Pirates Win Griffin Debut, Other Home Openers

April 3 was Opening Day, part two for many Major League teams. The Nationals, Pirates, Tigers, Twins, and Guardians were among the many to start their home schedules off on the day.

Kyle Schwarber News / Fastball on SI / April 4

Kyle Schwarber Stands Alone Atop MLB With Another 460-Foot Blast

The Philadelphia Phillies handed Kyle Schwarber a massive five-year, $150 million deal this past offseason for a reason. Schwarber has become one of the most prolific sluggers in Major League Baseball.

Athletics News / Total Pro Sports / April 4

Aaron Judge Shares Injury Concern After Hit-by-Pitch Incident

The New York Yankees are off to a fine start, and Aaron Judge has played a vital role in their success. Judge crushed his third home run of the season while playing against the Miami Marlins on Friday.

Athletics News / Fastball on SI / April 4

Shohei Ohtani Escapes Star-Studded MLB Homerless Streak

It was a good day for Los Angeles Dodgers two-way superstar Shohei Ohtani on Saturday. First and foremost, Ohtani launched his first home run of the season for Los Angeles.

Athletics News / Last Word On Sports / April 3

Pirates Missing Out on Second-Round Pick is a Blessing in Disguise

Last year, the Pittsburgh Pirates’ second-round pick was the 50th overall selection. They used that pick on then high school right-hander Angel Cervantes.

Athletics News / Last Word On Sports / April 3

Fantasy Baseball: Prospects Who Could Make a Late-Season Impact

The #1 prospect in baseball, Konnor Griffin, got the call to the majors Thursday morning. The 19-year-old burgeoning superstar has a chance to make an immediate impact for a Pittsburgh Pirates team that badly needs it.

Athletics News / Athlon Sports / April 2

How the New ABS Challenge System Is Already Changing Fantasy Baseball in 2026

Overreaction runs rampant in fantasy baseball in early April. When a player hits 2 HR in a game, he is the next coming of Babe Ruth. A sparsely-known pitcher spins a beautiful outing and he has multiple Cy Young potential.

Shea Langeliers News / Total Apex Sports / April 2

Athletics Are Not Good, But Shea Langeliers Is Off To Historic 2026 Start

The Shea Langeliers-led Athletics fell again Wednesday to the Atlanta Braves, 5-1, to bring their record on the season to the inverse, 1-5. While there have been moments where the offense has assumed a role of competency, they have been marred by reality: of the six games played, the A’s have scored two runs or fewer in four of them.

Athletics News / Just Baseball / April 2