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Twins eager to locate offense in rematch vs. Athletics

The Minnesota Twins will hand out Hall of Famer Kirby Puckett No. 34 jerseys to the first 10,000 fans who arrive for Saturday's game against the Athletics.

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Athletics Young Core Key to Late-Season Playoff Surge

Despite being 15 games under .500, the Athletics could have all the pieces in place to make a late-season playoff push. In a recent article, we discussed why the Athletics are very close to turning things around.

Athletics News / Oakland Athletics on SI / July 25

Athletics Could Capitalize on Rising Value of Key Reliever

The A's recent struggles put them in a very interesting and unique situation before the trade deadline, which is just under 10 days away. Just weeks ago, the A's were considered buyers and were even listed as fits for Twins' ace Joe Ryan and even Marlins' elite starter Sandy Alcantara.

Athletics News / Oakland Athletics on SI / July 25

Athletics and Red Sox Could Be Perfect Trade Partners

Just a few weeks ago, the A's started plummeting in their division, and the Red Sox sat far out of contention in the AL East, and it seemed as if both of their seasons would be a wash.

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The 'Most 40-HR MLB seasons' quiz

How many of the 51 MLB players with three or more 40 home run seasons can you name in seven minutes?

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Athletics News / Field Level Media / July 25

MLB roundup: Tarik Skubal fans 12 as trade deadline nears

Tarik Skubal struck out a season-high 12 in 7 1/3 innings as the host Detroit Tigers edged the Kansas City Royals 2-1 on Friday night, delivering arguably his best outing of the season in what could have been his final home start with Detroit.

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Every first-overall MLB draft pick from the 21st century

The MLB Draft doesn’t get the same attention as the NFL Draft…or the NBA Draft…or even the NHL Draft. There’s the element of a stay in a farm system, the general lack of immediate impact for MLB draft picks, and the fact that it’s tougher for one MLB player to turn a franchise’s fortunes around.

Jacob Lopez News / Field Level Media / July 24

Jacob Lopez, four relievers shut down Twins in Athletics' win

Left-hander Jacob Lopez and four relievers combined to toss a two-hit shutout as the Athletics held on for a 2-0 win over the Minnesota Twins on Friday night in Minneapolis.

Athletics News / Athletics Nation / July 24

A’s Prevail 2-0 in Tightly Contested Pitching Duel

The Athletics opened their three-game series against the Minnesota Twins on Friday night. After suffering two consecutive losses to close out their previous series in Arizona, the “Green and Gold” got back in the win column, defeating the Twins 2-0 in one of the team’s best pitched games in recent memory.

Athletics News / New Baseball Media / July 24

2026 Transactions: Cubs Select Triantos, Pirates DFA Urquidy

The Cubs’ bench shuffle continued on July 24, as the club demoted Kevin Alcantara and promoted infielder James Triantos. Additionally, both the Pirates and Phillies called up catchers from Triple-A.

Athletics News / MLB Trade Rumors / July 24

Pirates Focused On Bullpen Ahead Of Deadline; Have Some Ability To Increase Payroll

The Pirates are looking to get back to the postseason for the first time in over a decade. Currently within a game of a playoff spot, they are going into the August 3 deadline as buyers.

Athletics News / EasySportz / July 24

Padres Make Brutal Truth About Mason Miller Trade Rumors

Smoke’s swirling around San Diego saying the Padres are ready to trade Mason Miller. We’ve heard this song before, but these stories miss the reality completely.

Sean Murphy News / MLB on ClutchPoints / July 24

Braves’ Sean Murphy gets huge injury update before Orioles series

Atlanta Braves fans have been waiting for a Sean Murphy injury update for weeks. Now, there is a glimmer of hope before the series with the Orioles, as Atlanta has given an update on his status, according to the team.

Athletics News / Yardbarker

The 20 greatest MLB teams to never win the World Series

Even the most successful regular-season teams in Major League Baseball have failed to win it all. Here's our list of 20 such clubs that fall into that category.

Athletics News / MLB on ClutchPoints / July 24

Insider reveals Red Sox’s dream MLB trade deadline targets

After their sudden surge up the standings, the Boston Red Sox are now in a position to enter the MLB trade deadline as buyers. There are a number of players that sit atop Boston’s wish list.

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Athletics News / Just Baseball / July 24

Who Needs Starting Pitching the Most at the Deadline?

What’s the one thing every team needs by July? Pitching! There’s no such thing as too many arms, and as the trade deadline approaches, every contender will have to navigate the market carefully to land the correct pieces.

Athletics News / Stadium Rant / July 24

MLB Trade Deadline Rumors: Boston Red Sox, Philadelphia Phillies, Los Angeles Dodgers

MLB trade deadline rumors are heating up as the August 3rd date nears. USA Today baseball columnist Bob Nightengale’s piece today, “5 MLB teams who will be most aggressive at 2026 trade deadline” will be the primary source of these rumors.

MLB News / Yardbarker / July 24

Red Sox plan to be aggressive buyers with their eyes set on two top-notch players

The Boston Red Sox have shifted from being sellers to aggressive buyers ahead of the Aug. 3 trade deadline.

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Athletics News / Anubis Sports / July 24

Red Sox October Mirage: Why Boston Won’t Survive The Postseason

The Boston Red Sox have pulled off a miracle and gone from last place to third place in the AL East standings. Their 15-game win streak was exactly what they needed for playoff contention, but despite their recent success, Boston will be an October sham.

Athletics News / Viral Sports News / July 24

New York Yankees’ Trade Buzz Takes Surprising Turn

The New York Yankees are actively hunting for a significant upgrade behind the plate as the MLB trade deadline approaches, signaling their determination to bolster the roster for a deep postseason run.

Athletics News / Just Baseball / July 24

What Do the Athletics Have To Sell at the Trade Deadline?

Coming into the season, the Athletics were a trendy pick to potentially push for the playoffs. An eclectic young core that continued to improve, with a pitching staff that was subpar but had a few prospects who could raise their ceiling.

Athletics News / Just Baseball / July 24

3 Mock Trades That Would Make for a Perfect Pirates Deadline

With every single day that passes, the Pittsburgh Pirates inch closer to one of the most pivotal days for the franchise in recent memory: the 2026 MLB trade deadline.

Athletics News / Athlon Sports / July 24

Home Run Predictions Today: Best MLB HR Prop Bets for Friday, July 24

It's "Friday Fly Ball Frenzy," and three sluggers stand out as my favorite home run bets. Jake Bauers gets a dream matchup against Tomoyuki Sugano, who has allowed a home run in each of his last five starts.

Athletics News / Field Level Media / July 24

Twins ride momentum into homestand opener against Athletics

The Minnesota Twins return home with their chins up despite a losing road trip. Minnesota will try to keep its confidence high when it opens a three-game series against the Athletics on Friday night in Minneapolis.

Jonathan Ornelas News / MLB Trade Rumors / July 24

A’s, Jonathan Ornelas Agree To Minor League Deal

The Athletics are in agreement with infielder Jonathan Ornelas on a minor league contract, reports Francys Romero. He’ll report to Triple-A Las Vegas. The 26-year-old opted out of a minor league deal with the Yankees last week.

Athletics News / MLB Trade Rumors / July 23

White Sox looking for catching help

The Chicago White Sox are seeking a catcher on the trade market, report Ken Rosenthal and Will Sammon of The Athletic. That comes in response to losing Kyle Teel to a left ankle sprain earlier this week.

Josh Kuroda-Grauer News / Larry Brown Sports / July 21

Athletics infielder lands on IL with testicle injury

Athletics rookie infielder Joshua Kuroda-Grauer left Monday’s game early against the Arizona Diamondbacks after fouling a ball off his groin area. On Tuesday, the Athletics placed Kuroda-Grauer on the IL with a ruptured testicle.

Athletics could surprisingly trade away 1 All-Star

Shea Langeliers News / Larry Brown Sports / July 20

Athletics could surprisingly trade away 1 All-Star

The Athletics could potentially be looking to trade away their leading man. Athletics catcher Shea Langeliers is a trade candidate ahead of the Aug. 3 deadline, Jon Heyman of the New York Post reports this week.