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On YouTubeMitch Spence News / Field Level Media / July 10
Athletics demote RHP Mitch Spence after homer-filled outing
The Athletics demoted right-hander Mitch Spence to Triple-A Las Vegas on Thursday, one day after he served up five homers in a 9-2 loss to the Atlanta Braves.
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Athletics News / MLB Trade Rumors / July 10
Athletics News / Oakland Athletics on SI / July 10
A's Draft Plans May Involve a Wrinkle
The 2025 MLB Draft is just days away, set to take place on Sunday, July 13 at 3 p.m. (PT), and the Athletics have the No. 11 overall pick in this year's draft.
Brent Rooker News / Field Level Media / July 10
Athletics' Brent Rooker joins Home Run Derby field
Athletics designated hitter Brent Rooker was the latest to commit to Monday's Home Run Derby, leaving the event at Atlanta one participant short of a full field.
Athletics News / Last Word On Sports / July 10
Athletics Slugger Joins Star-Studded 2025 Home Run Derby Field
Brent Rooker, Athletics slugger, announced on Instagram Thursday that he’ll compete in the 2025 T-Mobile Home Run Derby. This year’s contest and All-Star game will take place at Truist Park, Home of the Atlanta Braves.
Shintaro Fujinami News / Yardbarker / July 10
Pitcher scouts once preferred over Shohei Ohtani set to return to Japan
Scouts once viewed Shintaro Fujinami as the better pitcher to Shohei Ohtani.
Athletics News / Last Word On Sports / July 10
Former Major League Pitcher Joe Coleman Passes Away at 78
Joe Coleman, who pitched for seven teams during a 15-year major league career, has passed away. The Associated Press reported that he died in his sleep on Wednesday night.
Athletics News / Just Baseball / July 10
What Do the Athletics Have to Sell at the Deadline?
Despite changing cities, the Athletics have not changed circumstances. They once again find themselves in familiar territory as deadline sellers. Their better than expected start to the season was quickly flipped and they now sit at 38-56, comfortably in last place in the AL West.
Bryan Baker News / New Baseball Media / July 10
Rays Acquire Bryan Baker from Orioles: What to Make of Move
Last year, the Orioles & Rays worked out a significant trade for Zach Eflin. This year, the first notable trade during deadline month involved the two teams, as the Rays acquired reliever Bryan Baker from the O’s.
Athletics News / CBSSports.com / July 10
2025 MLB Home Run Derby: Brent Rooker joins field of James Wood, Cal Raleigh, Ronald Acuña Jr. and more
The Derby is set for July 13
Casey Coleman News / Field Level Media / July 10
Joe Coleman, former All-Star and pick in first MLB draft, dies at 78
Joe Coleman, the No. 3 selection in the first Major League Baseball draft in 1965, died Wednesday at age 78. His son, former major league pitcher Casey Coleman, said his father died in his sleep in Tennessee.
Athletics News / MLB on ClutchPoints / July 10
Historic Athletics rookie’s All-Star status in danger after injury
The Athletics have one starter representing the team at the 2025 MLB All-Star Game. But now, his availability for that game might be in danger. Athletics rookie shortstop Jacob Wilson missed Wednesday’s game with a hand injury and may miss Tuesday’s All-Star Game.
Athletics News / Oakland Athletics on SI / July 10
A's GM Hints at Interesting Deadline Approach
The Athletics aren't where they'd hoped to be at this point in the season, sitting at 38-56 on the year and 17.5 games back of the Houston Astros in the American League West.
Athletics News / MLB on ClutchPoints / July 10
Braves’ Ronald Acuña Jr. makes Athletics pay with leadoff home run
Ronald Acuña Jr. didn’t take long to get things started in Wednesday’s matchup between the Atlanta Braves and Athletics. The Braves needed something to go their way after a rough stretch of games.
Athletics News / Last Word On Sports / July 9
Orioles 2025 Mid-Season Report: Batting
With the Baltimore Orioles now limping into the middle of the season, the team might have to seriously consider significant moves at the deadline. As previously mentioned, the team’s pitching staff has been one of the weakest in the league despite their bullpen success.
Athletics News / New Baseball Media / July 10
2025 Injury Report: Updates on Buxton, Kopech, Williams
The Nationals have had a rough season this season, hence why the team fired manager Davey Martinez & front office head Mike Rizzo. One of Rizzo’s big moves in his last offseason was to re-sign Trevor Williams after a strong 2024 campaign.
Athletics News / Last Word On Sports / July 9
Braves Send Struggling Didier Fuentes to Triple-A, Recall Nathan Wiles to Aid Rotation
The Atlanta Braves made a roster move on Wednesday, recalling right-hander Nathan Wiles from Triple-A Gwinnett and optioning Didier Fuentes following his brutal start against the Athletics.
Athletics News / Inside The Diamonds / July 9
Two Athletics Named 2025 All Stars
Major League Baseball has announced the starters for the 2025 All-Star Game, Tuesday, July 15, at Truist Park in Atlanta, Georgia. The 95th MLB All-Star Game will, as per usual, feature at least one player from each team.
Lawrence Butler News / MLB on ClutchPoints / July 9
Athletics’ Lawrence Butler pulls off extremely rare feat last done in 1943
Right fielder Lawrence Butler made history on Tuesday night, delivering a play that the Athletics hadn’t seen in over 80 years. Right from the first pitch, Butler crushed a ball off the right-center field wall at Sutter Health Park, sending it flying just out of reach of Atlanta Braves outfielders Stuart Fairchild and Eli White.
Athletics News / Athlon Sports / July 8
Braves Make Unfortunate Ronald Acuña Jr. Announcement Before Athletics Game
Superstar right fielder Ronald Acuña Jr. is in his eighth major-league season, anchoring the Atlanta Braves’ lineup as one of baseball’s most electrifying talents.
Athletics News / Total Apex Fantasy Sports / July 8
Top MLB DFS Start‘em/Sit‘em For July 8th
The new week of July is heating up, and fantasy players could win big in today’s top MLB DFS lineups and stacks. Tuesday’s 15-game slate will kick off the Fourth of July weekend in style, helping players to win cash prizes.
Sonny Gray News / Athlon Sports / July 8
Cardinals Make Sonny Gray Decision Before Nationals Game
Sonny Gray is in his 13th major-league season and his second with the St. Louis Cardinals. Gray was selected in the first round of the 2011 MLB Draft by the Oakland Athletics and made his major-league debut in 2013.
Athletics News / MLB Trade Rumors / July 7
Rays deploy new plan with Drew Rasmussen in win over Twins
Drew Rasmussen was the starting pitcher in Sunday’s 7-5 Rays win over the Twins, but Rasmussen only tossed two innings before turning things over to Joe Boyle, who was called up from Triple-A before the game.
Athletics News / MLB Trade Rumors / July 6
MLB announces 2025 All-Star rosters
The starting lineups for the 95th All-Star Game were revealed earlier this week, and the league has now announced the rest of the American League and National League rosters for the upcoming Midsummer Classic on July 15 in Atlanta.
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