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Yordan Alvarez doing damage as Astros go for sweep of A's

With nine-time All-Star second baseman Jose Altuve back in the fold and just one position player of note -- catcher Yainer Diaz -- yet to return from a stint on the injured list, it's easy to understand how the conversation turned to the Houston Astros' depth, particularly given how well they have played of late.

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MLB roundup: Nine-run first propels Dodgers to another win over Angels

Andy Pages and Shohei Ohtani each hit two-run home runs in a nine-run first inning and the Los Angeles Dodgers stayed perfect against the visiting Los Angeles Angels this season with an easy 9-2 victory on Saturday.

Yordan Alvarez News / Sport Relay / June 6

Alvarez Grand Slam Powers Astros Past Athletics

The Houston Astros defeated the the Athletics, 13–2, on Saturday afternoon at Daikin Park behind a six-run second inning and another strong performance from the pitching staff.

Kade Morris News / Minor League Baseball on SI / June 6

A's Pitching Prospect Kade Morris Victimized by Long Ball in MLB Debut

Athletics pitching prospect Kade Morris made his first big league start on Saturday—and it didn't go the way he most likely envisioned. Morris, the A's No.

Shohei Ohtani News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The 'Foreign-born 250-HR club' quiz

How many of the 53 Major League Baseball players not born in the United States of America with 250 or more career home runs can you name in seven minutes?

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Joel Kuhnel News / MLB Trade Rumors / June 6

Brewers Acquire Joel Kuhnel From Athletics

Right-hander Joel Kuhnel is heading to the Brewers for cash considerations. The A’s designated him for assignment on Friday. Both teams have announced the deal.

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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.

Athletics News / Field Level Media / June 6

Yordan Alvarez blast powers Astros to big win over Athletics

Yordan Alvarez clubbed his fifth career grand slam as the Houston Astros pounded the visiting Athletics 13-2 on Saturday to win the three-game series between American League West rivals.

Athletics News / Field Level Media / June 6

White Sox rough up Andrew Painter, Phillies in win

Colson Montgomery and Jacob Gonzalez homered to guide the visiting Chicago White Sox to a 6-3 victory over the Philadelphia Phillies on Saturday. Tristan Peters notched three hits for Chicago, which had lost three of four.

Athletics News / Stadium Rant / June 6

2026 MLB All-Stars: Rookies And Veterans Make Early Cases

Even though it feels like the season just started, the 2026 MLB All-Stars class is already taking shape and making a case to go to Philadelphia in July.

Henry Bolte News / Athletics Nation / June 6

Henry Bolte: An Enigma To Try To Project Moving Forward

Henry Bolte’s big league career is off to an excellent start by any surface measure. You can’t quibble with a .328 batting average or a .397 OBP and the early returns on his CF defense are even positive (+1 DRS, +1 OAA).

Athletics News / Oakland Athletics on SI / June 6

Bold Predictions for Athletics Bounce-Back Game vs. Astros

With the Athletics now third in the A.L West, the ship needs stabilizing. Here is how this can be accomplished. Following the Athletics' walk-off loss to the Cubs on June 4, there was still some momentum left in the tank.

Athletics News / Field Level Media / June 6

Healthier Astros out to spoil debut of Athletics' Kade Morris

Houston second baseman Jose Altuve returned from a 17-game stint on the injured list on Friday, and for the first time in a while, the Astros bore a reasonable facsimile of being whole.

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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 / Oakland Athletics on SI / June 6

This Potential Athletics All-Star Has Some Clear Issues

The A's offense at this point in the season is not exactly where we expected it to be. Lawrence Butler and Brent Rooker aren't performing up to expectations, and Jacob Wilson has been out for a few weeks with an injury.

Athletics News / Oakland Athletics on SI / June 6

Athletics DFA Former Closer After Rough Few Outings

On Friday, the A’s made a somewhat surprising move. The team elected to designate right-hander Joel Kuhnel for assignment. Kuhnel was looking to collect his fifth save of the season on Thursday against Chicago.

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Athletics News / Oakland Athletics on SI / June 6

Athletics Blasted by Astros: Takeaways From Crushing Loss

The Athletics would fall to the Astros 5-1, marking back-to-back losses. Things did not go well for the Athletics in Game 1, but given the team's state, the result is not particularly shocking.

Athletics News / Field Level Media / June 6

MLB roundup: Giants jack 7 homers, demolish Cubs

Matt Chapman hit a grand slam and a three-run homer, Willy Adames and Casey Schmitt each chipped in a pair of homers and the visiting San Francisco Giants routed the Chicago Cubs 18-3 on Friday.

Athletics News / Just Baseball / June 5

Top 100 Prospects by Team

Earlier this week, Just Baseball released a mid-season update to our Top 100 Prospects ranking. Pre-season top prospects like Konnor Griffin, Kevin McGonigle, Nolan McLean, and many more have graduated, making room for plenty of exciting new names to join the list.

Athletics News / MLB Trade Rumors / June 5

A’s Move Jack Perkins Into Rotation

Jack Perkins will make his first start of the season for the A’s on Friday. The second-year righty will go opposite Peter Lambert to kick off a weekend series with the Astros.

Pete Crow-Armstrong News / MLB on ClutchPoints / June 4

Cubs’ Pete Crow-Armstrong caps off crazy 9th-inning comeback with walk-off hit

Trailing 6-1 in the seventh inning and in serious danger of falling into a tie with the Cincinnati Reds for last place in the National League Central, the Chicago Cubs (33-30) rattled off what fans hope is a season-rejuvenating rally.

Athletics News / Athlon Sports / June 4

Craig Albernaz Shares Reason For Chris Bassitt’s Removal From Orioles Game

Craig Albernaz has explained the reason for Chris Bassitt’s early exit from the Orioles’ game against the Boston Red Sox. Bassitt started the game but struggled through his outing and never found a steady rhythm.

Sean Murphy News / Athlon Sports / June 4

Braves Make Roster Decision After Sean Murphy Move

The Atlanta Braves announced a couple of roster moves prior to their series finale against the Toronto Blue Jays on Thursday night. The team is dealing with a plethora of injuries to their catching roster, with starting catcher Drake Baldwin out since May 19.