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Former Atlanta Braves Prospect Undergoes Successful Surgery

On Tuesday, the Athletics sent out their weekly injury report, and while a number of player's statuses have remained the same, there was a big update for Joey Estes, whom the A's acquired in the Matt Olson deal in 2022.

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MLB roundup: Cal Raleigh makes history with HRs 55, 56

Cal Raleigh set the majors' single-season home run mark for switch hitters with his 55th in the third inning, then matched Seattle's club record with No.

Trevor Story News / MLB on ClutchPoints / September 17

Red Sox SS Trevor Story gets brutally honest on team’s recent slump

The Boston Red Sox find themselves at a crossroads in the 2025 MLB playoff race, and shortstop Trevor Story isn’t sugarcoating the reality. After a 2-1 loss to the Athletics dropped Boston to 82-69 on the season, Story spoke candidly about the Red Sox offense, which has gone ice-cold at the worst possible time.

Athletics News / Field Level Media / September 16

Athletics finally break through against Connelly Early; edge Red Sox

Brett Harris collected the go-ahead RBI single in a two-run sixth inning and the duo of Mitch Spence and Hogan Harris pitched five innings of shutout relief, leading the visiting Athletics to a 2-1 series-opening win over the Boston Red Sox on Tuesday night.

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The '50-home run MLB seasons' quiz

How many of the players to reach the 50-home run milestone in one MLB season can you name in five minutes?

The '2000's AL and NL MVPs' quiz

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The 'Highest slugging percentage in a season' quiz

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The most disappointing player for every MLB team from the 2025 season

The 2025 season didn't go as well as planned for many MLB players. These 30 players stand out as the biggest disappointments from their respective teams.

Leo De Vries News / Oakland Athletics on SI / September 16

A's Affiliate, Led by Leo De Vries, Begins Postseason Against D-Backs Squad

The Athletics Double-A affiliate, the Midland RockHounds of the Texas League, are set to begin their best-of-3 series against the Amarillo Sod Poodles on Tuesday night.

Athletics News / Yardbarker

The 25 most unlikely World Series teams

The history of the MLB World Series is filled with unpredictable matchups and outcomes. These 25 teams were the most unlikely to reach or win the World Series.

Athletics News / Oakland Athletics on SI / September 16

San Diego Padres Have the Names, A's Have the Results Since Trade Deadline

The A's and San Diego Padres made arguably the biggest deal of the Trade Deadline, with the Sacramento club sending former All Star closer Mason Miller and starter JP Sears to the Padres in exchange for the No.

Sean Newcomb News / Oakland Athletics on SI / September 16

Former Boston Red Sox Lefty Thriving Since Joining A's

Sean Newcomb started out as a first round pick of the Los Angeles Angeles back in 2014, going No. 15 overall, before being flipped as a big piece of the Andrelton Simmons deal with the Atlanta Braves following the 2015 season.

Athletics News / New Baseball Media / September 15

Recapping Week 25 of the 2025 MiLB Season

This past week was a busy one across Minor League Baseball. The High-A and Low-A affiliates were in the midst of the playoffs, the Double-A season ended, and a couple of Athletics prospects went off at the plate.

Connelly Early News / Field Level Media / September 15

Getting late, Red Sox turn back to LHP Connelly Early vs. A's

If the Red Sox were to meet the New York Yankees again in 2025, it would mean that the final two weeks of the regular season went Boston's way. Boston (82-68) is chasing its first postseason spot since 2021 -- and a possible rematch with New York -- with a three-game set with the Athletics (70-80) starting Tuesday night.

Athletics News / MLB on ClutchPoints / September 15

2025 MLB Power Rankings, Vol. 26: The collapsing Mets and the surging Mariners

There are just two weeks to go in the 2025 MLB season, and two postseason spots are clinched. As the Milwaukee Brewers and Philadelphia Phillies sip champagne, there are teams fighting for their October lives.

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The '450-passing yards, three touchdowns in a loss' quiz

The 'NFL's three-passing TD game leaders' quiz

The 'FBS animal teams' quiz

The '50-home run MLB seasons' quiz

Cam Schlittler News / Just Baseball / September 15

Yankees’ Playoff Rotation Must Feature Cam Schlittler

The New York Yankees may be without the help of 2023 AL Cy Young winner Gerrit Cole and Clarke Schmidt in their starting rotation this season, but rookie right-hander Cam Schlittler has really stepped up and impressed in the Bronx.

Athletics News / New Baseball Media / September 15

2025 Injury Report: Updates on Arraez, Altuve, Neto

Houston is in a tight spot heading into the final two weeks. While the Astros have games coming against division rivals Texas and Seattle — both are competing for the AL West — this week, the Astros have fallen out of the top spot in the division.

Nick Kurtz News / MLB on ClutchPoints / September 14

The legend of Athletics’ Nick Kurtz continues with grand slam vs. Reds

The Athletics routed the Cincinnati Reds 11-5 on Saturday night at Sutter Health Park in West Sacramento, heralded by Nick Kurtz’s 493-foot grand slam in the eighth inning, the longest home run in MLB this season.

Max Muncy News / Athlon Sports / September 14

Dodgers' Max Muncy Shares Update After Being Hit in the Head

Max Muncy has continued to be an important piece of the Los Angeles Dodgers lineup and will look to once again play a major role in the upcoming postseason.

Athletics News / Total Apex Fantasy Sports / September 13

Top MLB DFS Start‘em/Sit‘em For September 13th

The weekend is heating up, and winning cash prizes in today’s top MLB DFS lineups and fantasy stacks. Saturday’s 15-game slate will keep the weekend going with fantasy lineups to win cash prizes.

Athletics News / Total Apex Fantasy Sports / September 12

Top MLB DFS Start‘em/Sit‘em For September 12th

With the MLB season ending in two weeks, fantasy players could win cash prizes in tonight’s top MLB DFS lineups and fantasy stacks to start the weekend.

MLB News / Yardbarker / September 11

Athletics' Shea Langeliers adds to historic 2025 season for catchers

Mariners slugger Cal Raleigh isn't the only AL West catcher having a smashing 2025 season.

Athletics avoid sweep with 9th-inning rally against Red Sox

Hunter Goodman could regress at the plate next season

The 25 greatest designated hitters in MLB history

The '1989 Oakland Athletics' quiz

Athletics News / Last Word On Sports / September 11

Pirates Won 1902 'World’s Series;' That’s No Misprint

Before they played in the first World Series in 1903, the Pittsburgh Pirates won the “World’s Series” of 1902. These games aren’t recognized as official games by Major League Baseball.

Byron Buxton News / Just Baseball / September 10

Byron Buxton Has Already Been Worth His Contract

Byron Buxton is arguably the most well-rounded player in Major League Baseball. There really isn’t a hole in his game, and it’s difficult to find something he’s not good at.