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On YouTubeAthletics News / Athletics Nation / May 2
A’s Drop Second Straight To Guardians 14-6 
Another tough day at the ballpark. The A’s dropped the second game of their weekend series against the Cleveland Guardians on Saturday afternoon, falling 14-6 and setting themselves up for a possible home sweep tomorrow in the finale.
Athletics News / Stadium Rant / May 2
MLB Power Rankings 2026: Three Emerging Teams And Three Sinking Clubs
With the first full month of baseball in the books, new MLB power rankings are beginning to appear across the landscape. There’s been a fair share of teams blowing away expectations and some that are outright disappointing through the first 30-plus games.
Nick Kurtz News / Fastball on SI / May 2
Where Nick Kurtz's Walk Streak Ranks in MLB History
The Athletics are playing good baseball at the moment. After a 76-86 season last year, they are now 17-15 and currently lead the American League West by a game over the Texas Rangers.
The '50-HR, .300 average MLB seasons' quiz
How many of the 20 MLB players to bat .300 and mash 50 home runs in the same season can you name in five minutes?
Athletics News / Athletics Nation / May 2
A Walk In The Park Is Nice…To A Point
Crumpet and Lobo love walks. Unfortunately, so do opposing batters and my dogs only wish they could get walked at the rate A’s pitchers are offering. It’s been an issue all season and not only does it continue to be a major barrier to success, it is a widespread phenomenon across all types and levels of pitchers.
25 current MLB players who will end up in the Baseball Hall of Fame
Some things appear clear when it comes to Baseball Hall of Fame voting. The PED guys aren’t going to get in, or at least the hitters, and the rubric for starting pitchers has to be reconstructed on the fly.
Athletics News / Field Level Media / May 2
Tigers battling bullpen woes as Rangers visit
The concerns about the Detroit Tigers' bullpen figure to be amplified following another late-inning setback. Detroit has lost three of its last four games heading into Saturday night's matchup against the visiting Texas Rangers, who opened the three-game series with a 5-4 win on Friday.
Athletics News / MLB on ClutchPoints / May 2
Athletics’ Nick Kurtz makes MLB history not seen since Barry Bonds
Athletics first baseman Nick Kurtz continued a historic on-base run in an 8-5 loss to the Cleveland Guardians on Friday night at Sutter Health Park. Kurtz was walked by reliever Hunter Gaddis in the seventh inning, reaching 20 consecutive games with at least one walk.
Athletics News / Oakland Athletics on SI / May 2
Nick Kurtz is Surging into the History Books, and Pitchers Are Going to Let Him
Nick Kurtz goes up to the plate looking to do damage. That's why pitchers have walked him straight into the record books. On Friday night in West Sacramento in front of 12,122 fans, Kurtz drew a walk off Cleveland's Hunter Gaddis to load the bases in the bottom of the seventh, marking his 20th straight game with a walk.
Rhys Hoskins News / Field Level Media / May 2
Guardians' Rhys Hoskins making new hometown memories vs. A's
Two decades ago, the young-teen version of Rhys Hoskins could be found on the right-field lawn at what is now called Sutter Health Park, hoping a home-run ball would come his way.
Athletics News / Field Level Media / May 2
MLB roundup: Phillies down Marlins, move to 4-0 under Don Mattingly
Zack Wheeler logged six effective innings as the Philadelphia Phillies hung on for a 6-5 road victory against the Miami Marlins on Friday. Bryson Stott hit a three-run homer for Philadelphia, which improved to 4-0 under interim manager Don Mattingly.
Athletics News / Field Level Media / May 2
Rhys Hoskins, Chase DeLauter deliver as Guardians top A's
Rhys Hoskins homered, doubled and drove in three runs and Chase DeLauter went 4-for-4 with two RBIs to lead the Cleveland Guardians to an 8-5 victory over the Athletics on Friday night at West Sacramento, Calif.
Who are the 25 fastest players in MLB right now?
Speed is more important than ever in MLB with recent rule changes promoting stolen bases. These were the 25 fastest players for the 2026 season, as recorded by the Statcast sprint speed metric.
Athletics News / Athletics Nation / May 2
A’s Drop Series Opener To Guardians 8-5
May has officially begun, and the A’s begin the month with a series-opening loss to the Cleveland Guardians, falling to their AL Central foes in a high-scoring 8-5 contest.
Athletics News / New Baseball Media / May 2
2026 Transactions: Tigers Bring Back Short, Mets Activate Ibanez
Over the last week, the Mets have shuffled around the bench, as New York let go of Tommy Pham and signed Austin Slater. Before the start of the series, the Mets activated their latest acquisition, Andy Ibanez.
Athletics News / Yardbarker / May 1
Athletics emerging as surprise contenders amid strong start to season
Don't look now, but the Athletics are first in the AL West.
Athletics News / Yardbarker / May 1
Athletics have found their closer amid surprising season
The Athletics entered the 2026 season without a specific closer.
Athletics News / Oakland Athletics on SI / May 1
Nobody Expected the A's Pitching Staff to Carry April — But They're Leading the AL West
When the season began, it wasn't crazy to think that the A's could be leading the AL West after the first month of the season, holding a 17-14 record.
Tyler Soderstrom News / Oakland Athletics on SI / May 1
A's Lineup vs. Guardians: Tyler Soderstrom Makes Return
The A's are starting this series against the Cleveland Guardians in first place in the AL West, which isn't necessarily a surprise in itself, but it's how they've gotten there that has drawn attention.
Athletics News / Just Baseball / May 1
MLB Power Rankings: First Update of the 2026 Season
The first month of the 2026 MLB season is officially in the books, and it brought us plenty of surprises. Preseason favorites like the New York Mets, Philadelphia Phillies, and the Boston Red Sox have all stumbled out of the gates, leading to two managerial changes before the month of May.
Joel Payamps News / MLB Trade Rumors / May 1
Braves Designate José Suarez, Joel Payamps For Assignment
The Braves have designated relievers José Suarez and Joel Payamps for assignment, per a club announcement. Right-hander Hunter Stratton has been recalled from Triple-A Gwinnett, and fellow righty Anthony Molina has had his contract selected from Gwinnett as well.
MLB News / Yardbarker / May 1
Five MLB players who may need a change of scenery
Sometimes, for whatever reason, a player does not work out on a particular team or in a particular city. Here are five players who may benefit from moving on.
Athletics News / Fastball on SI / April 30
2 Surprise Teams That Are For Real After Strong Starts
The first month of the 2026 season is nearly complete. The season is in full swing, and so far, there have been some surprises. Teams like the Boston Red Sox, Toronto Blue Jays, Houston Astros and Milwaukee Brewers have struggled a bit out of the gate, while others such as the St.
Athletics News / Total Pro Sports / April 30
Why Was The Oakland Athletics’ Hitting Coach Ejected From The Dugout?
On Wednesday, the Oakland Athletics hosted the Kansas City Royals for the second meeting between the two teams in a three-game series at Sutter Health Park.
Athletics News / Athlon Sports / April 30
MLB Home Run Predictions Today: HR Prop Bets for Thursday, April 30
Power bats are lining up in strong spots, with Yordan Alvarez drawing a matchup he’s dominated, Shea Langeliers swinging a hot bat against a struggling arm, and Matt Olson bringing upside against another favorable pitching matchup.
Athletics News / Total Pro Sports / April 30
EMT Takes Brutal Shot In The Nuts During Scary Dugout Moment In Royals vs. Athletics Game
The Oakland Athletics are enjoying an impressive start to the 2026 season with their young and highly talented roster. On the other hand, the Kansas City Royals endured a tough opening month to the new season.
Max Muncy News / MLB Trade Rumors / April 28
A’s Place Max Muncy On Injured List Due To Broken Finger
4:05pm: Muncy did indeed suffer his injury against the Rangers on April 13 and tried to play through it, per Martín Gallegos of MLB.com. 4:00pm: The Athletics placed infielder Max Muncy on the 10-day injured list due to a fractured fifth metacarpal in his left hand, per a team announcement.
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