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Stock Watch: Biggest Risers and Fallers in MLB for the First Week of May

If there’s one storyline that remains true during every single MLB season, it’s that small sample sizes can make early performances tough to gauge. While this may be true, as the season continues to progress and the sample size increases, we get a better look at the type of output these players will actually produce over a full season.

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Brandon Marsh, Phillies eager to continue torrid play in clash vs. A's

When the Philadelphia Phillies were 9-19, it seemed as if nothing was going their way. The rejuvenated Phillies are happy to have some luck on their side as they head into Thursday night's home game against the Athletics.

Athletics News / Total Pro Sports / May 7

Top 5 MLB Home Run Predictions Today: Exclusive Picks For May 7, 2026

There are only 10 MLB games scheduled to take place on May 7, including a doubleheader between the Mets and the Rockies. There’s no shortage of hitters, and home runs are sure to fly out of the park.

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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?

The 'Last 40-homer season by MLB team' quiz

The 'Multiple 130-RBI MLB seasons' quiz

The 'Most multi-HR games by MLB team' quiz

Athletics News / Field Level Media / May 7

MLB roundup: Andy Pages belts 3 homers as Dodgers down Astros

Andy Pages' career-best three home runs and six RBIs carried the visiting Los Angeles Dodgers to a 12-2 victory over the Houston Astros on Wednesday. Los Angeles starter Tyler Glasnow left after an inning with back spasms, but manager Dave Roberts said he didn't think the injury was serious or a long-term issue.

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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 / May 6

Phillies' 4-run eighth fuels rally past Athletics

Edmundo Sosa delivered a go-ahead two-run single in the eighth inning as the Philadelphia Phillies rallied to notch a 6-3 victory over the visiting Athletics on Wednesday.

Tyler Ferguson News / MLB Trade Rumors / May 6

Athletics Designate Tyler Ferguson For Assignment

The Athletics announced that right-hander Tyler Ferguson has been designated for assignment. That opens a 40-man roster spot for right-hander Brooks Kriske, who had his contract selected earlier today.

Brooks Kriske News / MLB Trade Rumors / May 6

Athletics Select Brooks Kriske

The Athletics announced that they have selected the contract of right-hander Brooks Kriske. Fellow righty Tyler Ferguson was optioned to Triple-A Las Vegas in a corresponding active roster move.

Athletics News / Athlon Sports / May 6

Fantasy Baseball 2026 May Rankings: Rest of Season Outlook

Another month is in the books in the fantasy baseball season, and while it seems like a long season, you’ll see a bunch of changes. It is not time to cut bait with some guys we had high hopes for before the season started, but another few weeks and it might be time to make some moves.

Athletics News / Oakland Athletics on SI / May 6

A Half-Measure Addition Makes Sense For the A's, For Now

The Athletics enter Wednesday at 18-17, just a game over .500, and yet two games above the Seattle Mariners in the AL West. In nearly every other division, they'd be operating at a good-sized deficit of at least four games, but the A's find themselves in the spot they want to be for the whole year.

Athletics News / Athletics Nation / May 6

To Belabor The Obvious…Because Apparently It’s Not Obvious Enough

We hold these truths to be self evident and yet certain members of the front office, coaching team, and players’ unit don’t appear to grasp them. So here I come, the reluctant hero once again, to impart pearls of deep wisdom to the surely eager green and gold wearing humanoids.

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 / Just Baseball / May 6

Finding the Next Carlos Cortes in the High Minors

Baseball is such a beautiful sport. While what we see at the big league level provides us with enough entertainment, it’s all of the performances happening in the minor leagues that truly provide us optimism about what’s to come in the future.

Athletics News / Fastball on SI / May 6

2 Surprise Teams That Could Be Buyers at Trade Deadline

The 2026 season has entered its second month, and soon it will be clearer who the real contenders are and who ultimately will fall out of the race. Trade season is also not too far off, and teams will either be making a push to improve their roster by adding or subtracting to set themselves up for the future.

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The 'NBA Defensive Players of the Year' quiz

The '20-point, 15-rebound Game 7's' quiz

The 'Active 30-point playoff games' quiz

The '5 3's on 50% shooting playoff games' quiz

Zack Wheeler News / Field Level Media / May 6

Looking for spark, A's face tall task vs. Zack Wheeler, Phillies

The Athletics had no answers for Cristopher Sanchez in their series opener with the Philadelphia Phillies on Tuesday. However, things don't get any easier for the A's on Wednesday as they face Zack Wheeler in the middle contest of their three-game set in Philadelphia.

Athletics News / Total Pro Sports / May 6

Top 5 MLB Home Run Predictions Today: Exclusive Picks For May 6, 2026

The MLB home run predictions for today are up and running with a fresh list of hitters ready to go deep. As predicted yesterday, Matt Olson and Mike Trout crushed homers.

Athletics News / Field Level Media / May 6

MLB roundup: Mike Trout ascends HR list with No. 415 in Angels' win

Mike Trout hit his 415th career homer, singled, walked twice and scored two runs to lead the Los Angeles Angels to a 4-3 victory over the Chicago White Sox on Tuesday night in Anaheim, Calif.

MLB News / Yardbarker / May 6