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Athletics Ace Luis Severino Lands on IL Following Yankees Start

On Saturday, the Athletics announced that their ace, Luis Severino, will head to the injured list with a right shoulder strain. Severino left Friday night's contest against the New York Yankees after a rough first inning.

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Athletics place RHP Luis Severino on 15-day IL

The Athletics placed right-hander Luis Severino on the 15-day injured list on Saturday with a right shoulder strain. In a corresponding move, the club recalled right-hander Michael Kelly from Triple-A Las Vegas.

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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

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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 / MLB Trade Rumors / May 30

Luis Severino Placed On 15-Day IL With Shoulder Strain

4:45 pm: The A’s have placed Severino on the 15-day IL with a right shoulder strain. Right-hander Michael Kelly was recalled to take his spot on the roster.

Athletics News / Athletics Nation / May 30

The A’s Inability To Play Well At Home Is Embarrassing

Don’t chalk it up to the mound, the sun, the wind, the crowds, or the clubhouse facilities. They are the same for both teams and if anything, the A’s should have a “home field advantage” in being more accustomed to the conditions.

Athletics News / MLB on ClutchPoints / May 30

4 walk-off home runs in 1 night makes MLB history not seen since 2004

The bats were alive in MLB on Friday night. There were four walk home runs hit in one night. For starters, Bryan Reynolds secured a 6-5 win for the Pittsburgh Pirates over the Minnesota Twins with a walk-off homer in the 9th inning.

Ben Rice News / MLB on ClutchPoints / May 30

Yankees catcher Ben Rice get 100% real on big win vs. Athletics after 4-hit performance

The New York Yankees kept winning Friday night, with Ben Rice at the center of another complete performance. The Yankees slugger delivered four hits in an 8-2 win over the Athletics at Sutter Health Park, extending New York’s winning streak to five games.

Athletics News / MLB Trade Rumors / May 30

Luis Severino Leaves Game Due To Arm Soreness

Luis Severino threw only 23 pitches in an inning of work during his start in the Athletics’ 8-2 loss to the Yankees on Friday. While warming up for the top of the second, Severino was visited by the team trainer and eventually left the mound due to what the A’s later announced was a bout of arm soreness.

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.

Ben Rice News / Field Level Media / May 30

Athletics searching for way to slow Yankees, Ben Rice

Ben Rice's batting average plummeted 67 points during an 18-game stretch in May in which hits were hard to come by. Suddenly, getting Rice out is a major chore for opposing teams.

Athletics News / Oakland Athletics on SI / May 30

Key Takeaways From A’s Blowout Loss Against Yankees

After getting swept by the Mariners in the previous series, the Athletics did not start things off so hot vs. the Yankees. The Athletics are now on a four-game losing streak and remain second in the A.L.

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Athletics News / Oakland Athletics on SI / May 30

What Athletics Need to Change vs. Yankees

With the Athletics seemingly on their last leg after a rough first game against the Yankees, it is clear there have to be changes. Right now, the Athletics are on the verge of completely collapsing, if they haven't already.

Athletics News / Total Pro Sports / May 30

What Time Is The Yankees Game Today? Starting Pitchers, TV Channel & More

The New York Yankees are having a great time after taking out the Oakland Athletics in Game 1. Their offense scored eight runs while the pitching staff surrendered only two.

Athletics News / Field Level Media / May 30

MLB roundup: Pirates, White Sox, Mets, Rockies hit walk-off HRs

Bryan Reynolds' two-run walk-off home run lifted the host Pittsburgh Pirates to a 6-5 win over the Minnesota Twins on Friday night. The shot with one out in the ninth inning off Taylor Rogers (1-2) was Reynolds' second career walk-off blast.

Athletics News / Athletics Nation / May 30

A’s No Match for Yankees in Series-opener Defeat

The Athletics and New York Yankees kicked off a three-game weekend series tonight in Sacramento. The A’s entered the game trying to end a three-game losing streak, while the Yankees sought to make it five-straight wins.

Athletics News / Field Level Media / May 30

Yankees overpower Athletics for fifth consecutive win

Paul Goldschmidt hit a three-run homer and Ryan McMahon and Ben Rice added solo blasts as the New York Yankees rolled to an easy 8-2 victory over the Athletics on Friday in West Sacramento, Calif.

Athletics News / New Baseball Media / May 30

2026 Injury Report: Updates on Murakami, Perez, Holliday

There hasn’t been much that’s stopped Munetaka Murakami over the first two months of 2026. But on May 29, a hamstring injury did, and it will force the Japanese slugger to go on the injured list.

Zack Gelof News / Oakland Athletics on SI / May 29

How Athletics' Zack Gelof Can Get Hot Against Yankees

Ever since the Athletics decided to recall the 26-year-old Zack Gelof from Triple-A, he began hitting his way into the team's everyday lineup. However, his recent struggles could come to a halt as the New York Yankees come to town.

Athletics News / MLB on ClutchPoints / May 29

How Yankees’ Cam Schlittler and Pirates’ Paul Skenes stand alone in MLB history

New York Yankees starting pitcher Cam Schlittler is in the early stages of a breakout season. The right-hander is on an AL Cy Young pace right now and is the early favorite to win the award.

Athletics News / Just Baseball / May 29

The Best First Baseman In Baseball Resides In Atlanta

The Atlanta Braves are no strangers to star power at first base. Back in the early 1970s, it was Orlando Cepeda. In the 1990s, Fred McGriff took over. He was followed by names like Andrés Galarraga, Julio Franco, and briefly Mark Teixeira in the early 2000s.

Athletics News / Athlon Sports / May 28

Surging Red Sox Prospect Earns New Ranking

Keith Law's latest top 50 prospects list is in, and the Boston Red Sox have a top three prospect in baseball. Franklin Arias, who began the year ranked 12th on Law's list for The Athletic, is now the league's No.

Athletics News / Total Pro Sports / May 28

Yankees vs. Athletics Game 1: Preview & Starting Pitchers – May 29

Yankees vs. Athletics Game 1 opens an interesting three-game series Friday night as New York heads to Sacramento looking to stay hot in the AL playoff race.

Athletics News / Total Pro Sports / May 28

Are The Yankees Playing Today? Latest Update, Starting Pitchers & More

The New York Yankees are coming off a great run against the Kansas City Royals. The swept the Royals in a three-game set as their pursuit for the top spot in the AL East continues.

Athletics News / Just Baseball / May 27

Buy or Sell: Fantasy Baseball Roster Trends

We are now two months into the season, and I’m sure you have already dropped some highly drafted players. Or, you missed out on the early-season breakouts because you were afraid to give up on certain draft picks too early, right?

Gage Jump News / Minor League Baseball on SI / May 27

Gage Jump's MLB Debut Unravels After Strong First Inning for A's Prospect

Athletics pitching prospect Gage Jump made his anticipated major league debut on Tuesday. And while his first big league start began on a positive note, the Seattle Mariners jumped all over the southpaw after that.

Athletics News / Yardbarker / May 26

Athletics' Gage Jump to make MLB debut Tuesday

Jump, the No. 41 overall prospect, has dominated at Triple-A this season, striking out 56 batters in just 38 innings pitched.

The 'MLB innings-pitched leaders since 1990' quiz

Luis Castillo News / Larry Brown Sports / May 26

Luis Castillo showed frustration after getting pulled from his start against the A's

Seattle Mariners pitcher Luis Castillo was not a happy man when he was pulled from Monday’s game against the Athletics at Sutter Health Park in Sacramento, Calif.

Athletics News / MLB Trade Rumors / May 25

Luis García Elects Free Agency

Luis García made nine appearances for the Twins this season, giving up 10 runs in 8 2/3 innings of work. Over the weekend, Minnesota designated the right-hander for assignment.