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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.
Athletics News / Field Level Media / June 4
Cubs roar back from 5-run deficit, top A's with 4-run 9th
Dansby Swanson delivered the tying single and Pete Crow-Armstrong followed with the game-winning hit as the Chicago Cubs scored four times in the bottom of the ninth inning to post a 7-6 victory over the Athletics on Thursday night.
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?
Athletics News / Athletics Nation / June 4
A’s Falter Late, Drop Finale To Cubs 7-6 
The A’s couldn’t finish off the sweep of the Chicago Cubs on Thursday night. They imploded late, blowing a three-run lead in the ninth to ruin the chance at leaving Chicago with three wins..
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.
Pete Crow-Armstrong News / MLB on ClutchPoints / June 4
Cubs’ Pete Crow-Armstrong’s lowlight leads to wild Athletics inside-the-park HR
Pete Crow-Armstrong haters just got a new material to fuel their trolling of the Chicago Cubs outfielder. Crow-Armstrong was involved in an unfortunate sequence for the Cubs in the sixth inning of their matchup Thursday night against the visiting Athltics at Wrigley Field in Chicago, Illinois.
Josh Hader News / Fastball on SI / June 4
Josh Hader's Return From Injury Could Spice Up Reliever Trade Market
Houston Astros closer Josh Hader made his first big league pitching appearance in nearly 300 days on Wednesday. And depending on how the Astros perform over the next couple of months, the six-time All-Star could be an interesting name to keep an eye on ahead of the trade deadline.
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.
Athletics News / Just Baseball / June 4
Top 100 Prospects: 25 Newcomers Join the List
Here at Just Baseball, one of our favorite things to put out every few months is the Top 100 Prospects list, which our Aram Leighton does a tremendous job with each time.
J.T. Ginn News / Just Baseball / June 4
J.T. Ginn Is Finally Reaching His Potential
When the Athletics entered their most recent rebuild, a number of core players were moved for younger prospects. A tradition that A’s fans have become more than familiar with.
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.
Ian Happ News / Inside The Diamonds / June 4
Chicago Cubs Notes: 8th Straight Loss at Home, Milestone for Happ & a Rumored Potential Trade Package for Starter
The Chicago Cubs currently hold a 32-30 record. They dropped their third consecutive game on Wednesday night. This happened following a late-inning bullpen collapse.
Athletics News / Field Level Media / June 4
A's pursue a first against Cubs: an interleague series sweep
The Athletics have not swept a series against the Cubs since interleague play began in 2004, but that could change Thursday night in Chicago. Right-hander J.T.
Nick Kurtz News / Oakland Athletics on SI / June 4
Athletics Nick Kurtz Takes Home Major AL Honor
After a slow start to the 2026 season, the reigning Rookie of the Year, Nick Kurtz, is starting to pick up where he left off last year. The slugging first baseman just had a huge month of May and has taken home the American League Player of the Month honors.
Athletics News / Total Pro Sports / June 4
MLB Games Today: Full Schedule, TV Channels, Start Times & More
June 4 will have nine MLB games as 12 teams will take the day off. Several teams will conclude their series, including the Phillies vs. the Padres and the Yankees vs.
Athletics News / MLB on ClutchPoints / June 3
4 Padres’ early trade targets to help San Diego upset Dodgers in NL West
It’s clear that the San Diego Padres’ offense needs to improve. General manager AJ Preller has done a great job of building a winning team since 2020, but some of those same players are not contributing at the level that they have before, and with the money that they are earning, a problem has arisen.
Athletics News / Yardbarker / June 3
Athletics adding another young arm to rotation
The Athletics have turned to a youth movement in an attempt to rebuild their rotation.
Athletics News / Ball Exclusives / June 3
Early MVP polls mix new and familiar faces
At 12:05 p.m. on June 3, MLB posted on X their current top five MVP candidates for both the American and National Leagues. In the National League, front runner Shohei Ohtani of the Los Angeles Dodgers is far from a surprise.
Athletics News / MLB Trade Rumors / June 3
Rule 5 Update: June Edition
MLBTR checks in with periodic updates on last offseason’s Rule 5 class throughout the year. There have been a few changes since our most recent check-in during the first week of the regular season.
J.J. Bleday News / Athlon Sports / June 3
Reds' JJ Bleday Secures MLB Honors After Tremendous Month
Cincinnati Reds outfielder JJ Bleday has caught the attention of Major League Baseball with his emerging play. On Wednesday, Bleday was chosen as the National League Player of the Month for May after hitting .301 with eight home runs, 25 RBI and a 1.018 OPS.
Athletics News / Oakland Athletics on SI / June 3
Athletics' Jump Solidifying Rotation Spot Following Severino Injury
Following a rough first inning in West Sacramento against his former team, Luis Severino left the game with an apparent injury. The team then elected to place Severino on the 15-day injured list with a strained right shoulder.
Athletics News / Total Pro Sports / June 3
Top 5 MLB Home Run Prop Bets: Exclusive Picks For June 3, 2026
The 2026 MLB season continues in the month of June with all 30 teams taking the field this Wednesday. There are a couple of key division battles on the schedule this weekend.
Gage Jump News / Minor League Baseball on SI / June 3
A's Pitching Prospect Gage Jump Ends Second MLB Start in Dominant Fashion
Athletics left-handed pitching prospect Gage Jump made his second appearance on a big league mound on Tuesday. And this time around, the young southpaw matched his longest outing of the year and finished his night on a high note.
Athletics News / MLB Trade Rumors / June 3
White Sox’ GM Chris Getz Discusses Deadline Approach
The White Sox are probably the most surprising team in playoff position through the season’s first two months. Chicago takes a 32-28 record into tonight’s game in Minnesota, placing them three games up on the competition for the second AL Wild Card spot.
Athletics News / Just Baseball / June 2
AL Players of the Month: May 2026
As the 2026 MLB season heats up, it’s important to acknowledge the players and teams that are off to hot starts as the summer approaches. In the AL, early returns have been impressive for small-market teams like the Rays and Guardians.
MLB News / Yardbarker / June 1
Yankees flirt with franchise record vs. Athletics
One inning was all the New York Yankees needed to beat the Athletics on Sunday. In their 13-8 victory, one that clinched the weekend series, New York scored all 13 of their runs in an epic third inning.
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