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Cubs roar back from 5-run deficit, top A's with 4-run 9th

Dansby Swanson delivered the tying single and Pete Crow-Armstrong followed with the game-winning hit as the Chicago Cubs scored four times in the bottom of the ninth inning to post a 7-6 victory over the Athletics on Thursday night.

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A’s Falter Late, Drop Finale To Cubs 7-6

The A’s couldn’t finish off the sweep of the Chicago Cubs on Thursday night. They imploded late, blowing a three-run lead in the ninth to ruin the chance at leaving Chicago with three wins..

Josh Hader News / Fastball on SI / June 4

Josh Hader's Return From Injury Could Spice Up Reliever Trade Market

Houston Astros closer Josh Hader made his first big league pitching appearance in nearly 300 days on Wednesday. And depending on how the Astros perform over the next couple of months, the six-time All-Star could be an interesting name to keep an eye on ahead of the trade deadline.

Athletics News / Athlon Sports / June 4

Craig Albernaz Shares Reason For Chris Bassitt’s Removal From Orioles Game

Craig Albernaz has explained the reason for Chris Bassitt’s early exit from the Orioles’ game against the Boston Red Sox. Bassitt started the game but struggled through his outing and never found a steady rhythm.

Los Angeles Dodgers News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The 'Foreign-born 250-HR club' quiz

How many of the 53 Major League Baseball players not born in the United States of America with 250 or more career home runs can you name in seven minutes?

The 'Last 30-HR season by MLB team' quiz

The 'Most K's to start an MLB career' quiz

The 'Active 40-HR MLB seasons' quiz

Sean Murphy News / Athlon Sports / June 4

Braves Make Roster Decision After Sean Murphy Move

The Atlanta Braves announced a couple of roster moves prior to their series finale against the Toronto Blue Jays on Thursday night. The team is dealing with a plethora of injuries to their catching roster, with starting catcher Drake Baldwin out since May 19.

MLB News / Yardbarker

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 / Just Baseball / June 4

Top 100 Prospects: 25 Newcomers Join the List

Here at Just Baseball, one of our favorite things to put out every few months is the Top 100 Prospects list, which our Aram Leighton does a tremendous job with each time.

J.T. Ginn News / Just Baseball / June 4

J.T. Ginn Is Finally Reaching His Potential

When the Athletics entered their most recent rebuild, a number of core players were moved for younger prospects. A tradition that A’s fans have become more than familiar with.

Ian Happ News / Inside The Diamonds / June 4

Chicago Cubs Notes: 8th Straight Loss at Home, Milestone for Happ & a Rumored Potential Trade Package for Starter

The Chicago Cubs currently hold a 32-30 record. They dropped their third consecutive game on Wednesday night. This happened following a late-inning bullpen collapse.

Athletics News / Field Level Media / June 4

A's pursue a first against Cubs: an interleague series sweep

The Athletics have not swept a series against the Cubs since interleague play began in 2004, but that could change Thursday night in Chicago. Right-hander J.T.

Nick Kurtz News / Oakland Athletics on SI / June 4

Athletics Nick Kurtz Takes Home Major AL Honor

After a slow start to the 2026 season, the reigning Rookie of the Year, Nick Kurtz, is starting to pick up where he left off last year. The slugging first baseman just had a huge month of May and has taken home the American League Player of the Month honors.

Athletics News / Oakland Athletics on SI / June 4

Athletics Win Thriller: Top Takeaways From Victory vs. Cubs

After stealing Game 1 and now pulling off an extra-innings thriller, the Athletics have already won the series. With this win, the Athletics now stand at 30-31, and stand second in the A.L West, just two games back from the Mariners.

MLB News / Yardbarker

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 / Oakland Athletics on SI / June 4

Bring Out the Brooms: How Athletics Can Sweep the Cubs

The Athletics have picked up some noticeable momentum, but a sweep vs. the Cubs would be excellent for the resume. Right now, the Athletics are just one game back from .500, and two games back from standing on top of the A.L West.

Athletics News / Total Pro Sports / June 4

MLB Games Today: Full Schedule, TV Channels, Start Times & More

June 4 will have nine MLB games as 12 teams will take the day off. Several teams will conclude their series, including the Phillies vs. the Padres and the Yankees vs.

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The 'Most 1,400-yard NFL seasons' quiz

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The '20-point Stanley Cup Playoffs' quiz

The 'Last 10 3-pointer NBA game by team' quiz

Athletics News / Oakland Athletics on SI / June 4

The Athletics Gave Up Too Early on This Star Outfielder

On Wednesday, MLB announced its May awards, and a couple of current and former A's players were recognized. A's first baseman, Nick Kurtz, was awarded the AL Player of the Month for May.

Athletics News / Field Level Media / June 4

MLB roundup: Cristopher Sanchez's scoreless streak ends at 50 2/3

Cristopher Sanchez extended his franchise-record scoreless streak to 50 2/3 innings before finally allowing a run, and the Philadelphia Phillies hit a pair of late homers to squeak out a 3-2 win over the visiting San Diego Padres on Wednesday.

Athletics News / MLB on ClutchPoints / June 3

4 Padres’ early trade targets to help San Diego upset Dodgers in NL West

It’s clear that the San Diego Padres’ offense needs to improve. General manager AJ Preller has done a great job of building a winning team since 2020, but some of those same players are not contributing at the level that they have before, and with the money that they are earning, a problem has arisen.

Athletics News / Yardbarker / June 3

Athletics adding another young arm to rotation

The Athletics have turned to a youth movement in an attempt to rebuild their rotation.

Why Mets should part ways with infielder Mark Vientos

Diamondbacks' Corbin Burnes suffers major setback in recovery

MLB insider reveals stunning odds of Tarik Skubal trade

Padres end Nick Castellanos experiment

Shohei Ohtani's historic year may end in disappointment

The 'American League Rookies of the Year' quiz

Athletics News / Ball Exclusives / June 3

Early MVP polls mix new and familiar faces

At 12:05 p.m. on June 3, MLB posted on X their current top five MVP candidates for both the American and National Leagues. In the National League, front runner Shohei Ohtani of the Los Angeles Dodgers is far from a surprise.

Athletics News / MLB Trade Rumors / June 3

Rule 5 Update: June Edition

MLBTR checks in with periodic updates on last offseason’s Rule 5 class throughout the year. There have been a few changes since our most recent check-in during the first week of the regular season.

J.J. Bleday News / Athlon Sports / June 3

Reds' JJ Bleday Secures MLB Honors After Tremendous Month

Cincinnati Reds outfielder JJ Bleday has caught the attention of Major League Baseball with his emerging play. On Wednesday, Bleday was chosen as the National League Player of the Month for May after hitting .301 with eight home runs, 25 RBI and a 1.018 OPS.

Athletics News / MLB Trade Rumors / June 3

White Sox’ GM Chris Getz Discusses Deadline Approach

The White Sox are probably the most surprising team in playoff position through the season’s first two months. Chicago takes a 32-28 record into tonight’s game in Minnesota, placing them three games up on the competition for the second AL Wild Card spot.