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MLB roundup: D-backs climb within 1 game of Phils in NL wild-card race

Lars Nootbaar homered on the game's first pitch Friday night and Nolan Arenado added his 30th homer as the visiting Arizona Diamondbacks tightened the National League wild-card race with an 11-4 rout of the San Diego Padres.

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Astros remain tied atop AL West after tight loss to Athletics

Michael Stefanic and Henry Bolte each drove in two runs during a six-run sixth inning and Jacob Lopez tossed six strong innings as the Athletics recorded a 6-5 victory over the Houston Astros on Friday night at West Sacramento, Calif.

Athletics News / Field Level Media / September 25

Astros ride Lucas Spence's explosion into rematch vs. A's

Lucas Spence gave the Houston Astros the jolt they have been missing. Three of them, in fact. Spence will look to produce some more magic when the Astros face the Athletics on Friday night in the second contest of a four-game set in West Sacramento, Calif.

Athletics News / Goal.com / September 25

The investigation into RedBird Capital, Milan’s owner fund: everything on Cardinale-Mendes, Maldini and Ibrahimovic

The main points of the investigation carried out by journalist Romain Molina regarding RedBird Capital’s sporting galaxy. Sports journalist Romain Molina spent today pursuing and publishing an investigation into RedBird Capital, the fund that owns AC Milan.

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The 'Multiple 30/30 MLB seasons' quiz

How many of the 19 players to join the 30/30 club multiple times in their MLB careers can you name in five minutes?

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Athletics News / Goal.com / September 25

The investigation into RedBird Capital, AC Milan’s ownership fund: all about Cardinale-Mendes, Maldini and Ibrahimovic

The main points of the investigation carried out by journalist Romain Molina regarding RedBird Capital’s sports galaxy. Romain Molina investigated RedBird Capital, the fund that owns AC Milan.

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The most surprising player from every MLB team for the 2026 season

The 2026 season has been headlined by young players emerging, but some wily veterans have also had their day. As we head toward the end of the regular season, these 30 players stand out as the biggest surprises on their teams.

Athletics News / Athletics on SI / September 25

Athletics Lose Series Opener: Takeaways From Defeat to Astros

The Athletics would drop the first game of their final series of 2026. After sweeping the Angels in a two-game set in the prior series, there was some hope that the Athletics would be able to put together a very solid series opener vs.

J.T. Ginn News / Athletics on SI / September 25

Grading Athletics' JT Ginn's 2026 Season Following Season-Ending Injury

Even though the A's won't be playing October baseball once again this year, there were still a handful of positive takeaways from the 2026 season. Luis Severino went down with an injury at the end of May, and he missed the remainder of the season.

Juan Soto News / EssentiallySports / September 25

'Need as Much Help': Juan Soto Urges Mets to Make Big Moves After Disastrous Season

In his massive contract, Juan Soto has an opt-out clause after 2029. If the New York Mets keep missing the playoffs, Soto might exercise it. Soto joined a team that won the NLDS and was aiming to build upon that success.

Jacob Lopez News / Athletics on SI / September 25

Why A's Jacob Lopez Cannot Afford Bad Start Against Astros

The Athletics will need their second-half ace to deliver one more good outing. Jacob Lopez has been, hands down, one of the best Athletics pitchers in the second half, posting a 2.48 ERA through five starts in the month of August.

Athletics News / Field Level Media / September 25

MLB roundup: White Sox, Guardians, Cubs, Padres wrap up playoff berths

Miguel Vargas had two hits and two RBIs, Kyle Teel homered and David Sandlin delivered six strong innings as the visiting Chicago White Sox routed the Kansas City Royals 9-1 on Thursday to clinch an American League playoff berth.

Athletics News / Athletics Nation / September 25

Astros Outpower A’s 7-5 to Win Series Opener

Fighting for the division title and a playoff spot, the Astros hit five home runs, three from rookie outfielder Lucas Spence, to defeat the spoiler-minded Athletics 7-5 in a back-and-forth opener to their season-ending four-game series.

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The most disappointing player from every MLB team for the 2026 season

The 2026 season hasn't gone as planned for many MLB players. These 30 players stand out as the biggest disappointments for their respective teams.

Lucas Spence News / Field Level Media / September 25

Lucas Spence's first 3 career homers keep Astros tied atop AL West

Rookie Lucas Spence hit his first three career homers and drove in five runs and the Houston Astros smacked five homers while posting a 7-5 victory over the Athletics on Thursday in West Sacramento, Calif.

Athletics News / Sport Relay / September 24

Rangers Take Home Finale From Mets

ARLINGTON, Texas (Sep 24) — The Texas Rangers finished the home portion of their 2026 schedule with a 3–1 win over the New York Mets Thursday afternoon.

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Pete Crow-Armstrong News / MLB on ClutchPoints / September 24

Ex-player says quiet part out loud about Pete Crow-Armstrong’s 40/40 season

On Thursday, Pete Crow-Armstrong joined the exclusive 40/40 club. Another feather in his cap for what is becoming an MVP season for Crow-Armstrong. The numbers speak for themselves.

Brian Serven News / Larry Brown Sports / September 24

Watch: Athletics catcher hit in the face by a foul ball

Athletics catcher Brian Serven had a rough night at the plate on Wednesday, and it’s not just because he couldn’t get a hit. In the sixth inning of a game

Athletics News / Just Baseball / September 24

Is This the Mets’ Best Rookie Class Ever?

At the halfway point of the 2026 season, the New York Mets waved the white flag by firing manager Carlos Mendoza and immediately turning their attention toward 2027.

Max Muncy News / Just Baseball / September 23

Max Muncy Continues To Be Underrated

Los Angeles, California. The city of movie stars, names and big personalities. Oh yeah, and championships, with the two most recent going to the Dodgers.

Athletics News / New Baseball Media / September 23

2026 Injury Report: Updates on Acuna Jr., Judge, Ohtani

The last thing that the Braves needed was an injury to Ronald Acuna Jr. over the final week. Unfortunately, that happened, as Acuna Jr. left with a shin injury.

Eli White News / MLB Trade Rumors / September 22

Eli White Undergoes Foot Surgery

The Red Sox announced that outfielder Eli White recently underwent a Lisfranc repair surgery. He landed on the 10-day injured list earlier this month with a right foot ligament injury.

Joshua Kuroda-Grauer News / MLB Trade Rumors / September 22

Athletics Reinstate Joshua Kuroda-Grauer

The Athletics announced that infielder Joshua Kuroda-Grauer has been reinstated from the 60-day injured list. He will take the active roster spot of fellow infielder Max Muncy, who has been placed on the 10-day IL with left knee chondromalacia.

Henry Bolte News / Just Baseball / September 21

Henry Bolte Is the A’s Next Budding Star

The Athletics are finishing off their fifth straight season of losing baseball. During that span, they not only have consistently failed to qualify for the playoffs, but they also have annually found themselves in September as a sub-.500 team with very little to play for down the stretch.

Athletics News / New Baseball Media / September 21

2026 Injury Report: Updates on Bregman, Burns, Cease

With the Blue Jays trying to keep their playoff hopes alive this coming week in Baltimore, the club will have to do it without Dylan Cease. The Cubs, meanwhile, won on September 20 but lost Alex Bregman thanks to a bizarre injury.

Athletics News / Athlon Sports / September 20

Stephen Vogt Provides Brayan Rocchio Update After Exiting Guardians Game

The Cleveland Guardians received a concerning injury scare Saturday when Brayan Rocchio exited their 12-6 win over the Athletics with left leg tightness.

Athletics News / MLB Trade Rumors / September 18

Previewing The Upcoming First Base Class

As the regular season winds down, MLBTR is taking a position-by-position look at the 2026-27 free agent market. Next up is the first base class. It’s not the strongest group, but the biggest names include a breakout bat, a former All-Star enjoying a bounceback campaign, and a superstar at the tail end of his career.

Junior Caminero News / Larry Brown Sports / September 17

Watch: Umpire avoids potential serious injury after a Junior Caminero foul ball

An umpire during Wednesday’s game at Tropicana Field in St. Petersburg, Fla., between the Tampa Bay Rays and the Athletics showed a little bit of Matrix in him.