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A's Bullpen Chess Match Could Decide Pivotal Game Two vs. Mariners

Before the series began, we mentioned that this would be a key matchup, with A's pitchers struggling with free passes early in the season, and Seattle's offense being one of the best in baseball at drawing walks.

Athletics News / Fastball on SI / April 21

Dalton Rushing’s HR Streak Trails Just Mike Schmidt Since 1900

The Los Angeles Dodgers aren't at full strength right now, but they continue to find more ways to impress. Los Angeles is currently missing Mookie Betts, Enrique Hernández and Tommy Edman from a position player standpoint.

Athletics News / Athletics Nation / April 21

It Might Time For Some Crosby Love

At one point early in his career Bobby Crosby was “all that” as a prospect. He seemed like he might be able to describe himself as “Crosby, Skills & Mash” — and he was even young.

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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?

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Athletics News / Oakland Athletics on SI / April 21

A's Top Pitching Prospects Are Dominating to Start 2026

The Athletics pitching staff ranks towards the bottom in the MLB so far this season with a team ERA of 4.78. Many expected this would be the team's Achilles heel, considering the lack of investment in arms during the offseason.

MLB News / Yardbarker

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 / April 21

Mariners call up Will Wilson to face Athletics, not Cole Emerson

Seattle Mariners fans hoping for the beginning of the Cole Emerson era will have to wait. With third baseman Brendan Donovan placed on the injured list Monday with a left groin strain, many in Seattle hoped it would be Emerson who got the call when the Mariners opened a three-game series at home against the Athletics.

Lawrence Butler News / Oakland Athletics on SI / April 21

Butler's Candid Quote Highlights Growing A's-Mariners Tension

Last season, the A’s-Mariners series carried real weight, with each matchup shaping the direction of both clubs. The A’s were still an emerging team trying to prove they could compete with a Seattle squad that had dominated the head-to-head matchup from 2021 through 2024, going 17–47 over that stretch.

Athletics News / HITC / April 21

Christian Horner hit back at Red Bull with Mike Krack comment when they tried to change his role

Christian Horner was sacked in July 2025 after losing the faith of Red Bull’s ownership, but journalist Nate Saunders says he didn’t want to be sidelined like Mike Krack before the decision was made.

Athletics News / Field Level Media / April 21

MLB roundup: Leody Taveras' 12th-inning slam sends O's past Royals

Leody Taveras' grand slam highlighted a five-run 12th inning, after Samuel Basallo forced extras with a two-out RBI single in the ninth, and the Baltimore Orioles handed the host Kansas City Royals an eighth straight loss, 7-5 on Monday.

Athletics News / Oakland Athletics on SI / April 21

A's Capitalize on Key Moments to Take Game One Over Mariners

The A's are enjoying their time atop the AL West, and with Monday's win over the Seattle Mariners, they now have a half-game lead over the Texas Rangers, allowing them to stretch out just a touch.

Athletics News / Field Level Media / April 21

Mid-game homer barrage sparks Athletics' rally vs. Mariners

Carlos Cortes, Nick Kurtz and Shea Langeliers hit solo homers as the Athletics rallied from an early deficit by scoring six consecutive runs in a 6-4 victory against the host Seattle Mariners on Monday.

Athletics News / Yardbarker

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 / New Baseball Media / April 21

2026 Transactions: Rays Select Martin, Dodgers Bring Up Eder

Before the Rays started their three-game series with the Reds on April 20, Tampa Bay added Trevor Martin from the Minors. Martin was one of several notable players promoted to the Majors on the 20th.

Athletics News / Oakland Athletics on SI / April 20

A's Finally Addressing an Area of Need With Latest Roster Move

On Sunday, A's manager Mark Kotsay was talking about the team's bullpen usage heading into this week's series with the Seattle Mariners—one which could have season-long implications against the favorites to win the division.

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Athletics News / Athletics Nation / April 20

A’s roster moves: Basso recalled, Barnett optioned

The A’s announced a small roster move on Monday morning hours before their series with Seattle kicks off. The team is bringing up left-hander Brady Basso

Lawrence Butler News / Oakland Athletics on SI / April 20

Lawrence Butler's Rough Start Comes With a Big Asterisk

The start of this season has been lackluster for Lawrence Butler. The results at the plate have not been there since the end of the 2024 campaign, though Butler did play through a partial tear in his right patellar tendon during the second half of last season.