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Reports: Cubs sign RHP Liam Hendriks to minor league deal

The Chicago Cubs signed three-time All-Star right-hander Liam Hendriks to a minor league contract, The Athletic reported on Wednesday. Multiple other outlets confirmed the news on Hendriks, who is expected to report to Triple-A Iowa.

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Wednesday Potpourri: The Good, The Bad & The Ugly

The glass of baseball is always half full and half empty at the same time and the 2026 A’s are no exception. Half full: the A’s still own sole possession of 1st place at the 1/4 mark.

Liam Hendriks News / Larry Brown Sports / May 13

Cubs agree to contract with 3-time All-Star pitcher

The Chicago Cubs have been hit hard by the injury bug, especially in terms of the pitching depth. Now, the Cubs are adding a three-time All-Star to a minor league deal.

Athletics News / Inside The Diamonds / May 13

St. Louis Cardinals News & Notes 05/13/2026

The St. Louis Cardinals are 24-17 after winning the first game of their series with the Athletics. They’re 2.5 games back of the Cubs for first place in the National League Central, and they hold the top wild card spot in the National League.

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The 'Active 40-HR MLB seasons' quiz

There are 24 active MLB players with at least one 40-home run season under their belt. How many of those players can you name in five minutes?

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Athletics News / Total Pro Sports / May 13

Cardinals vs. Athletics Game 2: Preview & Starting Pitchers – May 13

Cardinals vs Athletics Game 2 has a little “who’s actually hotter right now?” energy to it. St. Louis rolled into Sacramento and grabbed Game 1 behind another strong offensive night, while the Athletics are trying to stop this series from turning into a momentum swing before the weekend even arrives.

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 / Field Level Media / May 13

Cardinals seek to continue road success against Athletics

The St. Louis Cardinals have enjoyed a strong first quarter of the season and a big element is the club's stellar play on the road. The Cardinals continued that success by winning the opener of a three-game series against the Athletics at West Sacramento, Calif., and look to add another win when the teams meet again on Wednesday night.

Athletics News / Oakland Athletics on SI / May 13

With Wilson Out, the A's Infield Has Two Players Fighting for Future Roles

Jacob Wilson was removed from Sunday's game in the fifth inning after diving for a ball and the A's placed him on the injured list on Tuesday afternoon with what they are calling a left shoulder subluxation.

Athletics News / Field Level Media / May 13

MLB roundup: Pirates' Paul Skenes takes no-hitter into 7th vs. Rockies

Paul Skenes flirted with a no-hitter for the second consecutive start, striking out 10 and allowing two hits over eight scoreless innings to lead the Pittsburgh Pirates to a 3-1 win over the visiting Colorado Rockies on Tuesday.

Athletics News / Sport Relay / May 13

Cardinals Edge Athletics

The St. Louis Cardinals erupted for four runs in the first inning, weathered a brief Athletics rally, and held on for a 6-4 victory Tuesday night to open their three-game series in Sacramento.

Athletics News / Field Level Media / May 13

JJ Wetherholt, Cardinals extend strong stretch vs. Athletics

JJ Wetherholt smacked a two-run homer and Jose Fermin added a two-run double to lead the St. Louis Cardinals to a 6-4 victory over the Athletics on Tuesday night at West Sacramento, Calif.

Athletics News / Athletics Nation / May 13

The A’s drop series opener to the Cards 6-4

After a 3-3 six-game road trip, the Athletics return home tonight to take on the National League Central’s St. Louis Cardinals. Jeffrey Springs will take them mound tonight for the A’s against Andre Pallante for St.

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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 / Field Level Media / May 12

Athletics place All-Star SS Jacob Wilson (shoulder) on IL

Athletics shortstop Jacob Wilson was placed on the 10-day injured list with a left shoulder subluxation ahead of Tuesday's series opener against the visiting St.

MLB News / New Baseball Media / May 13

Minor League Transactions: Seth Hernandez, Shelton & Rodriguez Promoted

When the Pirates picked Seth Hernandez in the first round in July, Pittsburgh selected an elite high school arm who had a strong, fleshed-out arsenal and premium velocity.

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Athletics News / Athlon Sports / May 12

Athletics Place Star Infielder on IL Amid Flurry of Roster Moves

At 21-19, the Athletics have been a pleasant surprise so far this year and currently sit atop the AL West division. On Tuesday, the team called up a couple of promising prospects after placing their shortstop on the IL.

Athletics News / New Baseball Media / May 12

2026 Transactions: Yankees Recall Volpe, Braves Sign Leon

Down a shortstop, Anthony Volpe rejoined the New York Yankees on May 12. The fourth-year infielder is back thanks to an injury suffered by Jose Caballero.

Athletics News / Oakland Athletics on SI / May 12

Jacob Wilson Lands on IL, While A's DFA Surprising Player

Jacob Wilson exited Sunday's game in the fifth inning after diving for a ball and finding himself in pain immediately. We now know that Wilson has landed on the IL with a left shoulder subluxation.

Athletics News / MLB Trade Rumors / May 12

Athletics Announce Several Roster Moves

The A’s announced a broad slate of roster moves Tuesday. In addition to their previously reported selection of Henry Bolte‘s contract from Triple-A, they’ve also selected Michael Stefanic‘s contract and placed shortstop Jacob Wilson on the 10-day injured list due to a left shoulder subluxation.

Athletics News / Yardbarker / May 12

Athletics' Shea Langeliers is dominating as an elite offensive catcher

Athletics star Shea Langeliers is putting up some serious, dominant numbers among elite offensive catchers this season.

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Henry Bolte News / Just Baseball / May 12

What Henry Bolte Brings to the Athletics Lineup and Where He Fits

If you are an Athletics fan you have likely been asking the same question over and over. When are the A’s going to call up Henry Bolte? Well, the wait is over.

Athletics News / Oakland Athletics on SI / May 12

The Blue Jays Just DFA'd a Pitcher the A's Can't Afford to Ignore

We've been saying for months that the Athletics need another left-hander in their bullpen mix, and the Toronto Blue Jays may have just gift-wrapped one.

Shea Langeliers News / Just Baseball / May 12

How Shea Langeliers Became One of Baseball’s Elite Hitters

Just over 300 days ago, Shea Langeliers went into the 2025 All-Star break down on his luck. The 27-year-old Athletics catcher scuffled through a first half with a .226 average and .709 OPS, ending the half on a 6-for-36 stretch after recovering from a oblique injury.

Athletics News / MLB Trade Rumors / May 11

A’s To Promote Henry Bolte

The Athletics are calling up outfield prospect Henry Bolte, as first reported by Terrel Emerson. He’s not on the 40-man roster, but the A’s have a vacancy there, so they’ll only need to make a corresponding 26-man roster move when they formally select Bolte’s contract.

Athletics News / Oakland Athletics on SI / May 11

A's Options at Shortstop if Jacob Wilson Misses Time

On Sunday, the A's concluded their road trip looking to finish off a three-game sweep of the Baltimore Orioles. During the fifth inning of the contest, shortstop Jacob Wilson made a diving stop up the middle, but was slow to get up and in obvious pain.

Athletics News / MLB on ClutchPoints / May 11

ClutchPoints 2026 MLB Power Rankings, Vol. 12: The mediocre American League

The MLB Power Rankings are back after the New York Yankees lost their first series in over a month. The American League continues to be mediocre from top to bottom.

Athletics News / Just Baseball / May 11

Grading Every Major Move From the Athletics’ Rebuild

After three straight playoff appearances from 2018 to 2020, the Athletics’ 2021 season was a pivotal turning point for the franchise. A good but not great A’s team bought at the deadline, adding Starling Marte, Josh Harrison, and Yan Gomes in hopes of one last playoff push.