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Brent Rooker's Controversial Home Run Derby Exit Hits Different After Manfred Comment

Athletics slugger Brent Rooker put on a show in Monday's Home Run Derby, slugging 17 home runs as the second participant and being the one that had to set the bar for the six batters that would swing after him.

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Red Sox’s Alex Bregman Offers Surprising Confession Following Death Threats

Nearly two months ago, Boston Red Sox third baseman Alex Bregman watched teammate Liam Hendriks acknowledge a recent rash of death threats after a poor performance.

Athletics News / MLB on ClutchPoints / July 15

Mariners’ Cal Raleigh has no answers for Jacob Wilson

Seattle Mariners star Cal Raleigh is tipping his cap to a young competitor. Raleigh is giving flowers to young Athletics infielder Jacob Wilson. Wilson is the first rookie shortstop to be selected by fans to start the All-Star game, per USA Today.

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MLB has been holding its annual draft since 1965. Over that period, many of the No. 1 overall selections have gone on to have illustrious careers, while others have been complete busts. How many of them can you name in six minutes?

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Cal Raleigh News / Athlon Sports / July 15

Mariners’ Cal Raleigh Wins 2025 Home Run Derby in Thriller

The Mariners’ switch-hitting slugger edged Junior Caminero in the final round, launching 18 homers to capture the 2025 crown, becoming the first catcher and first switch-hitter ever to win the event.

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25 MLB players who might be fantasy league winners in the second half

It's crunch time for fantasy baseball managers as we head into the final two months of the regular season. These 25 players could make all the difference as pickups or acquisitions for fantasy rosters.

Luis Severino News / Just Baseball / July 15

Trading Luis Severino Is Not Going To Be an Easy Task

Despite having no permanent home, the Athletics entered the 2025 season with plenty of reason for optimism. They had a scrappy, up-and-coming roster featuring

Athletics News / FirstSportz / July 15

Cal Raleigh Becomes 1st Catcher to Win MLB Home Run Derby Following Historic Performance

Cal Raleigh just cannot stop hitting home runs at the moment. The 2025 MLB Home Run leader brought his slugging power to Atlanta on Monday night and took home the Home Run Derby title with a historic performance.

Brent Rooker News / MLB on ClutchPoints / July 15

Athletics DH Brent Rooker’s HR Derby elimination has fans setting social media ablaze

Being invited to the Home Run Derby is a huge honor, as the players called to participate are viewed as those who can entertain the crowd with their feats of strength from the plate.

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Athletics News / Field Level Media / July 14

Oneil Cruz, Junior Caminero start off strong at Home Run Derby

ATLANTA -- Oneil Cruz, Junior Caminero, Byron Buxton and Cal Raleigh advanced to the semifinals of the Home Run Derby on Monday night. Cruz and Caminero hit 21 home runs in the opening round, with Cruz receiving the top seed based on the longest home run tiebreaker.

Athletics News / Athlon Sports / July 14

Aaron Judge Offers Advice to Yankees Teammate Jazz Chisholm Jr.

The New York Yankees aren't in first place in the AL East, but it's not because of Aaron Judge or Jazz Chisholm Jr.. Judge leads baseball with a .355 batting average, 1.194 OPS, and 125 hits, in addition to being second with 35 homers and 81 RBI over 96 games.

Athletics News / Field Level Media / July 14

Paul Skenes, NL try to end AL's run of dominance in All-Star Game

ATLANTA -- Just to participate in the Major League Baseball All-Star Game would be a career -- and maybe even lifetime -- achievement for many professional baseball players.

Athletics News / New Baseball Media / July 14

Recapping Week 15 of the 2025 MiLB Season

Week 15, the final week before the 2025 All-Star break, of the Minor League season ended on July 13. The full-season leagues will get a reprieve before resuming later this week.

Athletics News / Oakland Athletics on SI / July 14

A's Land Oregon State Home Run King in the 4th Round of the 2025 MLB Draft

A few rounds following the A's selection of southpaw Jamie Arnold with the 11th overall pick, the A's were able to snag Oregon State's Gavin Turley in the 4th round.

Athletics News / Field Level Media / July 14

Shohei Ohtani (NL), Gleyber Torres (AL) to lead off in All-Star Game

The American League and National League announced their lineups for Tuesday's All-Star Game at Atlanta with Shohei Ohtani leading off for the NL and Gleyber Torres at the top for the AL.

Athletics News / Milwaukee Brewers on SI / July 14

Brewers Cut Ties With 29-Year-Old Amid Flurry Of Roster Moves

The Milwaukee Brewers announced three different moves on Sunday. Milwaukee optioned right-handed pitcher Easton McGree to Triple-A, returning outfielder Blake Perkins and optioned him to Triple-A, and designated outfielder Drew Avans for assignment to make room on the roster, per the team.

Matt Holliday News / Minor League Baseball on SI / July 14

Ethan Holliday Selection Breaks Lengthy MLB Draft Drought For Colorado Rockies

The Colorado Rockies selected Stillwater (Okla.) high school shortstop Ethan Holliday with the No. 4 pick in the MLB Draft on Sunday night. For both the franchise, and Holliday, it was a special selection, as his father Matt, previously starred for the organization.

Athletics News / Milwaukee Brewers on SI / July 14

Brewers May Soon Lose 4-Year MLB Veteran To Midseason Opt-Out

The Milwaukee Brewers have some important administrative business to address during the All-Star break. Pitching depth is vital to every Major League Baseball team, and the Brewers might soon lose some of theirs at the Triple-A level.

Athletics News / Inside The Diamonds / July 14

All-Star Festivities Kick-Off with Home Run Derby

Fans are in for a thrilling showcase of raw power and rising talent as eight of MLB’s most explosive hitters square off at Truist Park in Atlanta. Airing live on ESPN at 8:00 p.m.

Athletics News / Just Baseball / July 14

Who Will Win The 2025 MLB Home Run Derby?

The 2025 MLB Home Run Derby will be held on Monday, July 14th at 8 PM EST. 2024 Home Run Derby champ Teoscar Hernandez will not be defending his title, but the 2025 Home Run Derby field is as stacked as ever.

Athletics News / MLB Trade Rumors / July 13

Brewers make decision on Drew Avans as part of recent roster moves

The Brewers announced a trio of roster moves, including the news that outfielder Drew Avans has been designated for assignment. The DFA opens up a 40-man roster spot for Blake Perkins, who was returned from his minor league rehab assignment and optioned to Triple-A Nashville, after spending the entire season on the injured list.

Dylan Fien News / 5 GOATs / July 13

Texas Rangers select Texas 3B commit Gavin Fien in 2025 MLB Draft

Texas third baseman commit Gavin Fien was selected by the Texas Rangers with the No. 12 overall pick in the 2025 MLB Draft. He can now choose to begin his pro career.

Athletics News / 5 GOATs / July 13

Oakland Athletics select FSU pitcher Jamie Arnold in 2025 MLB Draft

The Oakland Athletics select FSU pitcher Jamie Arnold in 2025 MLB Draft selected FSU LHP Jamie Arnold with the No. 11 overall pick in the first round of the 2025 MLB Draft on Sunday.

Sean Manaea News / Fastball on SI / July 13

New York Mets' Sean Manaea Returns From Injured List, Set For Season Debut

The New York Mets have reinstated left-handed pitcher Sean Manaea from the 60-day injured list, the club announced Sunday morning. After being absent from the Mets' starting rotation for the first few months of the 2025 campaign, Manaea will make his season debut against the Kansas City Royals on Sunday.

Athletics News / MLB Trade Rumors / July 12

Multiple teams showing interest In DJ LeMahieu

It’s been just two days since the Yankees officially released veteran infielder DJ LeMahieu, but that hasn’t stopped him from attempting to get back onto the field.

Yankees' uncertain third base plans should make fans nervous

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Yankees Catcher Drawing Significant Trade Interest