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Michael Stefanic Elects Free Agency

Infielder Michael Stefanic has elected free agency, according to his transactions tracker at MLB.com. The Athletics outrighted him to Triple-A yesterday.

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Top Early Standouts in the Padres’ Farm System

The San Diego Padres’ farm system under the A.J. Preller has gone through plenty of changes. The system went from ranking near the top of the league in 2018 and 2019 to sitting near the bottom in 2023.

Athletics News / Field Level Media / May 19

After thwarting no-hit bid, Angels aim to flummox A's again

The Los Angeles Angels were three outs away from a seventh straight loss and didn't have a single hit in Monday's series opener with the Athletics. Two batters later, the script was triumphantly flipped for the Angels.

Zach Neto News / MLB on ClutchPoints / May 19

Angels’ Zach Neto ends drought that lasted nearly 40 years with bonkers HR

The Los Angeles Angels picked up a big win over the Athletics on Monday. Angels slugger Zach Neto hit a home run to win the game for L.A. It was the end of a near-40 year drought for the Angels.

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The 'Active 40-HR MLB seasons' quiz

There are 24 active MLB players with at least one 40-home run season under their belt. How many of those players can you name in five minutes?

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Athletics News / Athlon Sports / May 19

Impasse on I-4: When Will UCF, USF Rekindle Their Sunshine State Rivalry?

It's approximately 100 miles between the campuses of the University of Central Florida and the University of South Florida. Unfortunately for fans of the Knights and Bulls, Orlando and Tampa might as well be light years apart in a football sense these days.

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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 / May 19

MLB roundup: Angels end J.T. Ginn's no-hit bid in 9th, get walk-off HR

Zach Neto walloped a two-run homer with no outs in the ninth inning, giving the Los Angeles Angels a dramatic 2-1 victory over the Athletics on Monday night at Anaheim, Calif.

Athletics News / New Baseball Media / May 19

2026 MLB Daily Recap: Angels Snap No-No & Win, Phillies Extend Streak

May 18 was a big day across MLB, which featured several 2025 playoff rematches, plus theatrics in Los Angeles and Washington, D.C. Plus, the Dodgers & Padres squared off with first place on the line in the NL West.

J.T. Ginn News / Larry Brown Sports / May 19

A’s JT Ginn lost his no-hitter in the most heartbreaking fashion

The Los Angeles Angels’ offense was MIA on Monday against the Athletics right up until it mattered most. A’s starting pitcher JT Ginn was having the game of his life through eight innings on the road at Angel Stadium in Anaheim, Calif.

Athletics News / Athletics Nation / May 19

A’s Suffer Heartbreaker to Open Road Trip

The Athletics and Los Angeles Angels matched up in the first game of this four-game series between these two longtime division rivals. Few would have thought that this game featuring two teams with struggling pitching staffs would turn out to be a pitching duel, yet that is what happened.

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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 / Field Level Media / May 19

Angels, held hitless for eight innings, stun A's, J.T. Ginn

Zach Neto walloped a two-run homer with no outs in the ninth inning giving the Los Angeles Angels a dramatic 2-1 victory over the Athletics on Monday night at Anaheim, Calif.

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Athletics News / MLB Trade Rumors / May 18

Athletics Outright Michael Stefanic

The Athletics sent infielder Michael Stefanic outright to Triple-A Las Vegas, per the MLB.com transaction tracker. They’d designated him for assignment on Saturday when they acquired Alika Williams from Pittsburgh to replace Stefanic as a utility infielder.

Nick Kurtz News / Athlon Sports / May 18

Historic Nick Kurtz Announcement Made on Monday

Nick Kurtz of the Athletics has taken Major League Baseball by storm since arriving in the big leagues. After being selected No. 4 overall in the 2024 MLB Draft, Kurtz played only 32 minor league games before the club felt he was ready for the big show.

Athletics News / Just Baseball / May 18

Buying or Selling the AL’s Most Surprising Contenders

While the top of the MLB standings is populated by perennial contenders like the Los Angeles Dodgers, Atlanta Braves and New York Yankees, a number of unexpected teams have gotten off to strong starts in 2026 as well.

Harrison Bader News / MLB on ClutchPoints / May 18

Giants’ Harrison Bader makes brutally honest admission after big win vs. Athletics

The San Francisco Giants earned a 10-1 victory against the Athletics on Sunday. It has been a challenging season for the Giants, but Sunday’s victory was a step in the right direction.

Athletics News / MLB on ClutchPoints / May 18

ClutchPoints 2026 MLB Power Rankings, Vol. 13: Rays are rising

The 2026 season is a quarter of the way done, and the MLB Power Rankings are back. The Philadelphia Phillies are back over .500 thanks to a recent surge under Don Mattingly.

Athletics News / Field Level Media / May 18

Fresh off shellacking, Angels aim to turn page vs. A's

After getting outscored 31-3 while being swept in three games over the weekend, the Los Angeles Angels continue a 10-game homestand by opening a four-game series against the Athletics on Monday in Anaheim, Calif.

Athletics News / Just Baseball / May 18

Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Week of May 18th

Welcome back to another week of trying to save your season via the waiver wire. Well, at least for some of us. We have started to see some notable prospects called up recently, such as Bryce Eldridge, Ryan Waldschmidt, A.J.

Athletics News / Stadium Rant / May 18

PrizePicks Best Picks And Props Today (5/18/26): NBA, MLB, And More

Today’s PrizePicks picks and plays of the day feature the first game of the NBA conference finals and some more MLB action. Yesterday was an amazing day for these picks, going 3/4 and nailing the POTD.

Athletics News / MLB on ClutchPoints / May 17

White Sox trade pitcher to Athletics for outfielder

On Saturday, the Chicago White Sox acquired minor-league outfielder Junior Perez from the Athletics in exchange for minor-league left-hander Jackson Nove.

Athletics News / New Baseball Media / May 17

2026 Injury Report: Updates on Altuve, Holmes, Seager

A lot of injury news from May 16. Both the Rangers and Astros are dealing with infield injuries, while the Red Sox will be without Trevor Story for some time.

Jose Siri News / New Baseball Media / May 16

2026 Transactions: Angels Bring Up Siri, Trades

May 16 saw several low-profile trades made by the Athletics. Also in the AL West, Jose Siri is back in the Majors, as the Los Angeles Angels promoted the toolsy outfielder from Triple-A Salt Lake.

Nick Kurtz News / Fastball on SI / May 15

Athletics' Nick Kurtz Closing in on Club History with On-Base Streak

The Athletics have been one of Major League Baseball's most surprising teams this year. After going 76-86 last season and missing the playoffs, they are at the top of the American League West, albeit just one game over the .500 mark.

Athletics News / Total Pro Sports / May 15

Top 5 MLB Home Run Prop Bets: Exclusive Picks For May 15, 2026

It’s rivalry weekend in the MLB, with local foes battling it out on the field. All 30 teams will be in action on Friday, providing home run prop bet options galore.

Athletics News / Athlon Sports / May 14

Fantasy Baseball 2026: Best 2-Start Pitchers for May 18-24

Lining up your 2-start pitchers prior to weekly waivers is a strategy that wins fantasy baseball leagues. This is especially true in head-to-head leagues, in formats where roster moves are limited, and in leagues in which the scoring rules highly reward starting pitching.

Liam Hendriks News / Larry Brown Sports / May 15

Cubs agree to contract with three-time All-Star pitcher

The Chicago Cubs have been hit hard by the injury bug, especially in terms of the pitching depth. Now, the Cubs are adding a three-time All-Star to a minor league deal.