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Dillon Dingler Is the Best Catcher Nobody Is Talking About

For much of the first half, the conversation surrounding the Detroit Tigers hasn’t been about the players producing. It’s been about the players who might not be around much longer.

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Halfway Point: Truths Emerge As “You Are What The Numbers Say You Are”

There are tiny samples, small samples, and large samples. The first two are not to be trusted and the last one takes a while to kick in. In between you get the “medium samples” of a half season, that point where you can argue the significance but folks start to rightly say that what you see is what you’re getting.

Athletics News / Field Level Media / June 28

Angels hope bullpen woes stay in past ahead of finale vs. A's

The Los Angeles Angels have recorded five victories in seven games and no longer possess the worst record in the American League. One of the problem areas for the Angels has been their bullpen as they enter Sunday's finale of a three-game series against the Athletics on Sunday afternoon at Anaheim, Calif.

Athletics News / Oakland Athletics on SI / June 28

Athletics Land Pitching Help Via Trade With Blue Jays

It's no secret that the A's pitching staff has had its struggles this season, and needed some help down the stretch. We have discussed the team's issue at closer with Elvis Alvarado, and how Mason Barnett could be the A's next closer .

Corey Seager News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The 'MLB playoff HR leaders' quiz

In the history of MLB, 31 players have hit 13 or more home runs in the postseason over the course of their careers. How many can you name in six minutes?

The 'MLB active HR leaders' quiz

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Athletics News / Field Level Media / June 28

MLB roundup: Hunter Goodman socks 3 homers as Rockies top Twins

Hunter Goodman hit a career-best three home runs and tallied five RBIs, leading the Colorado Rockies to an 8-5 win over the Minnesota Twins on Saturday in Minneapolis.

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25 MLB players most likely to be traded by the deadline

The MLB Trade Deadline has been quieter in recent years, in part due to playoff expansion, but 2026 is shaping up to be a more exciting one with several big names.

Athletics News / Field Level Media / June 28

Jo Adell's 2-run triple helps Angels top Athletics

Jo Adell hit a two-run triple and Denzer Guzman delivered a tiebreaking single to help the Los Angeles Angels record a 5-2 victory over the Athletics on Saturday night at Anaheim, Calif.

Athletics News / Athletics Nation / June 28

Angels Strike Late to Defeat the Athletics

The Athletics took on the Los Angeles Angels, looking to win their third straight game and wrap up this interdivisional series victory with a game to spare.

Athletics News / New Baseball Media / June 28

2026 Injury Report: Updates on Ragans, Trout, Langford

The past two seasons have not been kind to Cole Ragans, who’s been on the IL multiple times. And now, Ragans will have another hurdle to climb metaphorically, as the Royals’ ace will undergo surgery this upcoming week to resolve an elbow injury.

Athletics News / MLB on ClutchPoints / June 27

Blue Jays acquires catcher from Athletics in intriguing move

The Toronto Blue Jays realtered their roster before facing the Texas Rangers Sunday. And not just limited to promoting Sean Keys either. Toronto landed a catcher via the Athletics.

Chris Bassitt News / Field Level Media / June 27

Orioles RHP Chris Bassitt undergoes "pretty minor" back surgery

Orioles veteran right-hander Chris Bassitt underwent back surgery to remove a bone spur, Baltimore general manager Mike Elias told reporters on Saturday.

Athletics News / MLB Trade Rumors / June 27

Athletics Acquire Hayden Juenger, Designate Brett Harris For Assignment

The A’s have struck a deal with the Blue Jays for right-hander Hayden Juenger, both teams announced. Catcher Owen Carapellotti is heading back to Toronto.

Athletics News / Yardbarker

25 MLB players who could be first-time All-Stars in 2026

Being named to the Midsummer Classic is one of the biggest honors for MLB players. These 25 players have a chance to make their first All-Star appearance in 2026 based on their first-half performances.

Wei-En Lin News / Minor League Baseball on SI / June 27

A's Top Pitching Prospect Wei-En Lin Suffers Season-Ending Injury

The Athletics just received some devastating news on the status of one of the organization's top pitching prospects, left-hander Wei-En Lin. Lin, the A's No.

Athletics News / Oakland Athletics on SI / June 27

Athletics Who Will Have the Most Impact in July

With how tight the A.L West has become, the Athletics need a few players to step up. The Athletics currently sit just two games under .500, and 2.5 games behind Seattle for the A.L West.

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Mason Barnett News / Athlon Sports / June 27

Who Is Mason Barnett, and Can He Help Your Fantasy Team?

You have seen the name in a waiver wire alert or a box score notification. Mason Barnett, right-hander, Oakland Athletics, closed out a game Thursday. You have no idea who he is.

Reid Detmers News / Field Level Media / June 27

Angels' Reid Detmers aims to overcome issues vs. A's

Los Angeles Angels left-hander Reid Detmers enters Saturday night's game against the Athletics in Anaheim, Calif., having allowed three earned runs or less in nine of his last 11 starts.

Athletics News / Just Baseball / June 27

Ranking the 10 Greatest MLB Debuts of All-Time

There have been many great first at-bats and debut games in Major League Baseball (MLB) history. Many of us can name a player or two who clobbered a home run in their first at-bat or pitchers who threw a scoreless game to start their careers.

Athletics News / Just Baseball / June 26

Is Eric Hartman the Next Great Braves Prospect?

Since the graduations of players such as Ronald Acuña Jr., Ozzie Albies, Dansby Swanson, and Austin Riley, the Atlanta Braves’ farm system has consistently ranked near the bottom of the league.

Dillon Dingler News / Inside The Diamonds / June 26

Detroit Tigers Notebook: Tigers Drop Opener, How Is Dingler Not an All-Star Finalist, and More

The Detroit Tigers dropped the series opener to the Astros. They dropped to 34-47. They’re eight games back of the White Sox for the American League Central.

Athletics News / MLB on ClutchPoints / June 26

Rangers sign veteran catcher to minor league contract

The Texas Rangers agreed on Tuesday to a minor league contract with veteran catcher Austin Wynns, per MLB.com’s transactions tracker, bolstering their depth behind the plate as they deal with injuries at the major league level.

Athletics News / New Baseball Media / June 26

2026 Injury Report: Updates on Semien, Gelof, Matz

Some familiar faces did not play on June 25, with one of those individuals being Bobby Witt Jr. Meanwhile, the Mets saw Marcus Semien hit the injured list with a hip flexor strain, adding some more unpredictability for the organization as July approaches.

Athletics News / 5 GOATs / June 25

2026 MLB Draft: Bleacher Report releases post-College World Series mock draft

College baseball’s season has officially come to a close. The Oklahoma Sooners left Omaha as champions of the College World Series, the program’s first title in over three decades.

Athletics News / Athlon Sports / June 25

Athletics Place Zack Gelof on IL, Recall Alika Williams

One of the Athletics’ most productive hitters will be sidelined after all. Prior to Thursday’s series finale in San Francisco, the A’s announced that utilityman Zack Gelof was placed on the 10-day injured list, retroactive to June 24, with a right hand contusion.

Gage Jump News / Yardbarker / June 25

Athletics' Gage Jump continues to dominate on the mound

Gage Jump has been impressive on the mound for the Athletics since his call-up on May 26.

A’s waste Jump’s gem in 2-1 walk-off loss to Giants

Top 35 Trade Candidates For The 2026 Deadline

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Athletics News / MLB Trade Rumors / June 25

Top 35 Trade Candidates For The 2026 Deadline

Trade deadline season is approaching. There’s still a muddled standings picture in both leagues, but teams can have an idea of how their contention chances are shaping up by mid-late June.

Sonny Gray News / Larry Brown Sports / June 25

Report: All-Star trade target would block a move to the Yankees

One All-Star pitcher apparently does not want a second tour of duty in The Bronx. Boston Red Sox pitcher Sonny Gray is a hot trade candidate ahead of the Aug.