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After disappointing years, Pirates, Athletics looking ahead to next season

As the Pittsburgh Pirates and Athletics wind down their unremarkable seasons, expect to see a number of players get their first opportunities in the major leagues, maybe even on Friday night when they open a three-game series in Pittsburgh.

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MLB roundup: Yankees continue climb up AL East standings

Max Fried struck out 13 batters across seven shutout innings and set a career high with his 18th win as the New York Yankees beat the host Baltimore Orioles 7-0 on Thursday night in the opener of a four-game series.

Athletics News / Oakland Athletics on SI / September 18

A's Trio Achieve Feat That No Other Club Has Touched in 2025

There are 21 players that have hit at least 30 home runs in baseball this season, and two batters into the A's 5-3 win over the Boston Red Sox, Brent Rooker joined that list with a two-run homer.

Brent Rooker News / Field Level Media / September 18

Brent Rooker's HR fuels Athletics past Red Sox

Brent Rooker homered during a three-run first inning that helped the visiting Athletics defeat the Boston Red Sox 5-3 on Thursday. Rooker's home run, his 30th of the season, came against Boston starter Brayan Bello and gave the Athletics a 2-0 lead.

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The 'Switch-hitter single-season HR leaders' quiz

A Major League switch hitter has hit at least 35 home runs on 35 occasions in MLB history. How many of the switch hitters to reach that milestone can you name in five minutes?

The '2023 MLB home run leaders' quiz

The 'MLB home run record by position' quiz

The '2025 MLB All-Star Starters' quiz

Trevor Story News / Sport Relay / September 18

Costly Story Errors Help Athletics Take Series Finale Against Red Sox

The Boston Red Sox fell victim to the Athletics, 5–3, Thursday. This was, in no small part, due to two costly throwing errors from Trevor Story allowing two runs to score.

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25 things we learned from the 2025 MLB season

The 2025 MLB regular season is winding down, filled with record-breaking performances -- both good and bad. Here are 25 things we learned along the way.

Athletics News / Athletics Nation / September 18

A’s beat the Red Sox 5-3 in Boston, take another road series

The Athletics took on the Boston Red Sox in the season finale between the two teams. J.T. Ginn took the mound today at historic Fenway Park against Brayan Bello for Boston.

Lawrence Butler News / Oakland Athletics on SI / September 18

Lawrence Butler on Playing in Oakland: 'I Miss the Coliseum'

After signing an extension to stay with the A's through the 2031 campaign, Lawrence Butler recently told Chris Rose on Dugout Discussions that he doesn't feel he's played very well in 2025.

Wilyer Abreu News / Field Level Media / September 18

Red Sox battle A's, remain 'patient' with injured Wilyer Abreu

Although the Boston Red Sox could use additional offense for Thursday afternoon's game against the visiting Athletics, it doesn't look as if right fielder Wilyer Abreu will be available.

Athletics News / Oakland Athletics on SI / September 18

Something's Brewing Between the A's and Red Sox — A Rivalry Rekindled?

Heading into Wednesday night's game, the only way that the A's could make the postseason would be if they won the rest of their 11 remaining games, while the Boston Red Sox dropped the all of the remaining games on their schedule.

Athletics News / Field Level Media / September 18

MLB roundup: Cubs top Pirates, clinch 1st playoff bid since 2020

Ian Happ homered as part of a three-RBI day for the Chicago Cubs, who clinched a playoff spot Wednesday with their 8-4 win over the host Pittsburgh Pirates.

Athletics News / Sport Relay / September 17

Red Sox Take Down Athletics, Notch 11th Walk-off Win of the Year

The perseverance of the Boston Red Sox pays off with a win against the Athletics in 10 innings. The Red Sox managed to notch an MLB-best 11th walk-off win of the season.

Athletics News / MLB on ClutchPoints / September 17

Red Sox deliver Major League leading walk-off win vs Athletics

The Boston Red Sox have been slipping in the standings as of late. Their once sizable lead in the American League Wild Card has dwindled. They have fallen more than six games behind the Toronto Blue Jays in the AL East, and even trail the New York Yankees.

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.