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Two Dark-Horse Teams That Could Be Surprise Contenders in 2026

The 2026 Major League Baseball season is in full swing. There is still a lot of time left to determine who will be true contenders this year and who will ultimately be missing out on the party, but there is a lot to be excited about for a lot of fanbases thus far.

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Rangers aim to continue recent dominance of A's

The Texas Rangers had an enjoyable time against the Athletics in the series opener. They look to post their fifth straight win against their American League West rivals when the teams meet Tuesday night at West Sacramento, Calif.

Max Muncy News / Oakland Athletics on SI / April 14

A's Provide Update on Max Muncy After Scary Hit-By-Pitch

This is the third year in a row that Max Muncy has been hit by a pitch on the hand, and the past two years they have come in the big leagues against the Texas Rangers.

Athletics News / Field Level Media / April 14

MLB roundup: Orioles storm back from 6-run deficit to beat Diamondbacks

Pete Alonso hit a go-ahead two-run home run in the seventh inning, Jeremiah Jackson smacked two homers and drove in five runs and the Baltimore Orioles rallied from a six-run deficit to stun the visiting Arizona Diamondbacks 9-7 on Monday in the series opener.

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The 'Most multi-HR games by MLB team' quiz

How many of the players with the most multiple-home run by MLB franchise can you name in five minutes?

The '200-win, 3K-strikeout pitchers' quiz

The 'Youngest MLB 30/30 seasons' quiz

The 'Active MLB 3+ 30-homer seasons' quiz

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25 current MLB players who will end up in the Baseball Hall of Fame

Some things appear clear when it comes to Baseball Hall of Fame voting. The PED guys aren’t going to get in, or at least the hitters, and the rubric for starting pitchers has to be reconstructed on the fly.

Athletics News / Field Level Media / April 14

Jake Burger, Nathan Eovaldi steer Rangers to rout of A's

Jake Burger hit two homers and drove four runs and Nathan Eovaldi pitched seven shutout innings to help the Texas Rangers record an 8-1 victory over the Athletics on Monday night at West Sacramento, Calif.

Jake Burger News / MLB on ClutchPoints / April 13

Rangers first baseman Jake Burger doubles down with multi-home run game vs. Athletics

The Texas Rangers are riding a strong offensive performance as Jake Burger powered the lineup in a matchup vs. the Athletics. His early surge set the tone and provided a significant boost for a team looking to gain momentum.

Aaron Civale News / Oakland Athletics on SI / April 13

Jeffrey Springs or Aaron Civale: What the Data Says About Their Hot Starts

The A's are coming off of a 5-1 week in which they led all of MLB in ERA, posting a 2.21 in six games against the Yankees and Mets. The week also consisted of three shutouts, including in three of the past four games.

Athletics News / Athlon Sports / April 13

Mariners' Dan Wilson Shares Bryce Miller Injury Update Before Astros Game

Seattle Mariners manager Dan Wilson said pitcher Bryce Miller performed well in his recent bullpen activity and expects to see the right-handed pitcher back in the lineup very soon.

Athletics News / MLB on ClutchPoints / April 13

ClutchPoints 2026 MLB Power Rankings, Vol. 8: Disastrous Yankees and Mets skids

The ClutchPoints MLB Power Rankings are back after a bizarre week across the league. With two full weeks in the books, 20 teams are within two games of .500 in either direction.

Athletics News / EasySportz / April 13

A Love Letter to Saving Bristol: Why NASCAR Needs Just One Date at the Iconic Venue

There are few places in motorsports that feel like a cathedral quite like Bristol Motor Speedway. It is massive, intimidating, and unmistakably American.

Athletics News / Yardbarker

Who are the 25 fastest players in MLB right now?

Speed is more important than ever in MLB with recent rule changes promoting stolen bases. These were the 25 fastest players for the 2026 season, as recorded by the Statcast sprint speed metric.

Athletics News / Field Level Media / April 13

Mets head west, hope for sunnier skies in L.A. vs. Dodgers

Perhaps it's a good time for the sputtering Mets to hightail it out of New York. Unfortunately for them, the Mets will begin a six-game road trip on Monday in the opener of a three-game series against Shohei Ohtani and the two-time defending World Series champion Los Angeles Dodgers.

Nick Kurtz News / Field Level Media / April 13

Nick Kurtz, A's trending upward ahead of series vs. Rangers

It took Nick Kurtz until his 14th appearance of the season to hit his first home run, but none of his Athletics' teammates are all that concerned. That's because it took Kurtz 17 games last season to hit the first homer of his career, and he ended up with 36 long balls and was the unanimous choice for American League Rookie of the Year.

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The 'Five 3's off the bench games' quiz

The 'Masters runners-up since 2000' quiz

The 'NBA top-seed top-scorers' quiz

The 'Three blocks-per-game NBA seasons' quiz

Athletics News / Oakland Athletics on SI / April 13

A's Reliever Pushing For High-Leverage Role After Strong Start

Luis Medina entered the season with plenty to prove, coming off Tommy John surgery and out of minor league options. It was always going to be sink or swim, but with his electric arm, there was also a clear path to a late-inning role with the A's, who have been looking for their relievers to take a step forward and claim key roles.

Athletics News / Viral Sports News / April 12

Former Houston Astros Star, MLB Manager Has Passed Away

Phil Garner, affectionately nicknamed “Scrap Iron” during his playing days, passed away at the age of 76 following a courageous two-year struggle with pancreatic cancer.

Carlos Mendoza News / MLB on ClutchPoints / April 12

Mets’ Carlos Mendoza gets brutally honest on humiliation by Athletics in series sweep

NEW YORK– Sunday afternoon could have been the kind of day owner Steve Cohen and president of baseball operations David Stearns envisioned when the New York Mets traded for former Milwaukee Brewers starting pitcher Freddy Peralta in the offseason.

Athletics News / Total Apex Sports / April 12

MLB Legend Phil Garner Dies At 76

The baseball world lost a giant on April 11, 2026, when Phil Garner passed away at the age of 76 after a courageous two-year battle with pancreatic cancer.

Athletics News / Ball Exclusives / April 12

Three-time MLB All-Star Phil Garner dies at age 76

Three-time MLB All-Star and longtime manager Phil Garner has died at the age of 76, his family confirmed in a statement on Sunday. “Garner passed away peacefully last night, April 11, surrounded by family and love after a two-plus-year battle with pancreatic cancer.

Athletics News / Larry Brown Sports / April 11

Denzel Clarke gives up home run on robbery attempt

Athletics center fielder Denzel Clarke has shown himself capable of stealing home runs during his MLB career. On Saturday, his attempt to do so against the New York Mets went very wrong.

Juan Soto News / Athlon Sports / April 11

Mets Announce Juan Soto Return Timeline Amid Athletics Series

The New York Mets continue to search for offensive consistency in the early stages of the 2026 season. Entering Saturday's middle-game of the ongoing series against the Athletics, New York sits at 7-7 and has scored a meager three runs combined across their last three games.

Athletics News / Athlon Sports / April 11