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2026 Transactions: Phillies Demote Painter, Guardians Promote Watson

The Marlins hit Andrew Painter hard on the 17th, as the rookie righty gave up six earned runs (two home runs) over two frames. Now, Painter will get a reset as he will go north to Lehigh Valley.

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Austin Wynns Elects Free Agency

Catcher Austin Wynns has elected free agency, according to his transactions tracker at MLB.com. He was outrighted by Atlanta earlier this week. Since he has at least five years of big league service, he has the right to reject outright assignments in favor of free agency without forfeiting any salary.

Athletics News / Milwaukee Brewers on SI / June 17

Brewers Called Fit for Red Sox’s Sonny Gray, But Does It Add Up?

The Milwaukee Brewers have a two-headed monster at the top of the starting rotation with Jacob Misiorowski and Kyle Harrison and that's going to expand to three in the very near future.

Bryan Reynolds News / Field Level Media / June 17

Pirates' Bryan Reynolds bids to push luck in rematch vs. A's

Bryan Reynolds feared he was about to be robbed of a homer to center field from the left side while batting in the sixth inning on Tuesday night. He slowed down between first and second base to see the ball barely elude the glove of the Athletics' leaping Henry Bolte.

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Nick Kurtz News / Oakland Athletics on SI / June 17

Athletics' Kurtz Putting Together Generational Start to Career

After the first wave of All-Star ballots came in, it is clear that Nick Kurtz is not getting the recognition he deserves. Nick Kurtz is, without a doubt, a generational talent for the Athletics, but the hype surrounding him has been subpar at best.

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The 25 greatest rookie seasons in MLB history

Not every all-timer has instant success at the next level. For many baseball players, it takes a few bumps in the road out of the gate before they ever reach stardom.

Lawrence Butler News / Oakland Athletics on SI / June 17

How Athletics' Lawrence Butler Is Breaking Out Once Again

The A's are playing near .500 baseball right now, and sit 36-37 following their Tuesday night loss against the Pirates. The offense has been led by the usual leaders, Nick Kurtz, Shea Langeliers, and Tyler Soderstrom.

Athletics News / Oakland Athletics on SI / June 17

Athletics Lose Heartbreaker: Takeaways From Crushing Loss

The Athletics would falter big time vs. the Pirates, losing 6-5. Things would start off hot for the Athletics, as they were able to take a 4-0 lead in the bottom of the first.

Athletics News / Field Level Media / June 17

MLB roundup: Dodgers top Rays 1-0 on Shohei Ohtani's homer

Shohei Ohtani hit a leadoff home run in the sixth inning as the Los Angeles Dodgers prevailed in a pitchers' duel, earning a 1-0 victory over the visiting Tampa Bay Rays on Tuesday.

Athletics News / Athletics Nation / June 17

A’s Squander Chances, Fall to Pirates in Series Equalizer

The Athletics and Pittsburgh Pirates squared off once again in the second game of this three-game interleague series. The A’s jumped out to an early lead, only to blow multiple scoring opportunities in the later innings as the Pirates used the long ball to rally for a come-from-behind road victory.

Athletics News / Field Level Media / June 17

Brandon Lowe's 9th-inning blast completes Pirates' comeback vs. A's

Brandon Lowe ripped a tiebreaking homer with one out in the top of the ninth inning as the Pittsburgh Pirates rallied for a 6-5 victory over the Athletics on Tuesday in West Sacramento, Calif.

Jose Soriano News / Athlon Sports / June 16

Jose Soriano Was One of the Best Pitchers in Baseball for Six Starts. Now Comes the Real Test.

We’ve featured many articles about starting pitchers here at Athlon Sports but José Soriano is one starter who sometimes gets lost in the shuffle. Based on Soriano’s preseason 2026 fantasy baseball outlook he was not selected in many shallow and medium-sized winter and early spring drafts.

MLB News / Yardbarker

Which 20 players have hit four home runs in an MLB game?

The only two things rarer in modern-day baseball than the four-homer game is the Triple Crown and the unassisted triple play. The former is, of course, done over an entire season, while there's a large level of lucky in the unassisted triple play.

Athletics News / Legends On Deck / June 16

The Top 5 Championship States in Professional Sports History

Every season, champions are crowned across the major professional sports leagues, including MLB, the NBA, NFL, NHL, MLS, and WNBA. With each championship comes another trophy added to a city’s legacy and a state’s growing sports history.

Athletics News / MLB on ClutchPoints / June 16

Cardinals gets bold trade deadline prediction from ex-GM

The MLB Trade Deadline isn’t until August 3. However, rumors are flying about who will go where and where. Among those are the St. Louis Cardinals, who are reportedly looking to upgrade their pitching.

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Athletics News / Oakland Athletics on SI / June 16

Top Athletics Prospect Putting Pressure on Team for Call-Up

The A's farm system has certainly improved over the last few seasons, when they never really had a top-10 prospect in baseball. That all changed when the A's swung a blockbuster trade with the San Diego Padres, shipping off their superstar closer, Mason Miller.

Nick Kurtz News / Field Level Media / June 16

Nick Kurtz, A's flexing muscles ahead of rematch vs. Pirates

Nick Kurtz looks to continue his personal power-fest when the rampaging Athletics oppose the Pittsburgh Pirates on Tuesday night at West Sacramento, Calif.

Athletics News / Oakland Athletics on SI / June 16

Where These Athletics Stand in All-Star Ballot Voting

The Athletics should have a handful of shoo-in All-Stars; however, the ballots do not point that way. Right now, the Athletics are playing amazing baseball, and currently stand at .500 on the season.

Athletics News / New Baseball Media / June 15

2026 Transactions: Cubs Trade for Zulueta, Royals Acquire Seabold

It was a busy Monday across Major League Baseball in terms of the volume of transactions made. Both the Cubs and Royals acquired relief help, while the Twins promoted a hot-hitting outfielder from Triple-A.

Athletics News / Inside The Diamonds / June 15

Pittsburgh Pirates Notebook: Skenes Ten Strikeouts not Enough, Reynolds goes Deep, and Mangum Robbed

The Pittsburgh Pirates currently hold a 36-36 record following a series loss to Miami. The club dropped the rubber match of the series 4-2 on Sunday. This ended a disappointing homestand.

Athletics News / HITC / June 15

The numbers from Las Vegas series show how potent A’s offense will be in new home

The Athletics’ six-game Las Vegas preview was not just a noisy spectacle; it also produced numbers that suggest their future home could be a hitter’s paradise.

Athletics News / New Baseball Media / June 15

2026 MLB Daily Recap: Rockies Set Franchise Mark, Marlins Continue Hot June

Thanks to a very favorable hitting environment, we saw some wild offensive numbers in Las Vegas this past week. And on June 14, the Athletics’ one-week tour of their new home ended with a bang, as the Rockies & A’s combined for 32 runs.

Athletics News / Ball Exclusives / June 14

Watch: Rockies erupt for 23 runs in dominant win over Athletics

The Colorado Rockies rattled off six home runs on Sunday as they demolished the Athletics 23-9 and set a new franchise record for runs in a single game.

Athletics News / Athlon Sports / June 14

Fantasy Baseball Week 11 Winners and Losers: Paredes Heats Up, Martinez Is the Season's Most Overlooked Bat

Some weeks give you a clean story. This week gave us a third baseman quietly playing like an MVP candidate, a fifth starter who has not allowed an earned run in two weeks, a former Cy Young winner posting an ERA that would make a better SAT score and a wild first-ever game in the City of Sin.