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Brandon Nimmo, Rangers take aim at Athletics

After taking two of three contests from the Pittsburgh Pirates to open a nine-game homestand, the Texas Rangers will welcome the Athletics to Arlington for the opener of a three-game series on Friday night.

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The Problem with Jacob Wilson's Start, and Why it Won't Last

Athletics shortstop Jacob Wilson hit the ground running in his first full season in the major leagues in 2025. This year has been more of a slow burn. While his defensive abilities are much improved, his bat hasn't quite been up to his own lofty standards just yet.

Mason Miller News / MLB on ClutchPoints / April 23

Padres’ Mason Miller ties franchise record set in 2006 after taming Rockies

When the ninth inning rolls around, the San Diego Padres are expecting Mason Miller to be a lights out option. On Thursday, he once again proved why the Padres have so much trust in him.

Dillon Dingler News / MLB Trade Rumors / April 23

Dillon Dingler Keeps Getting Better

There was a time not too long ago where Dillon Dingler seemed to be on track to be a backup catcher. That’d have been a perfectly fine career, but it now seems he is so much more than that, which is great for him and the Tigers.

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The '50-HR, .300 average MLB seasons' quiz

How many of the 20 MLB players to bat .300 and mash 50 home runs in the same season can you name in five minutes?

The 'Last 40-homer season by MLB team' quiz

The 'Multiple 130-RBI MLB seasons' quiz

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

MLB News / Yardbarker

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.

Logan Gilbert News / Total Pro Sports / April 23

Mariners Star Logan Gilbert Delivers Rare Moment On The Field

Logan Gilbert has been one of the most consistent starting pitchers in the MLB over the past few years. The 28-year-old right-hander enjoyed an excellent 2025 campaign with the Seattle Mariners last season.

Athletics News / New Baseball Media / April 23

2026 Injury Report: Updates on Lindor, Garcia, Anthony

It was a tough day for several Major League infielders. The Mets broke their lengthy losing streak but lost Francisco Lindor due to injury. Additionally, the Royals lost one of their own infielders during their game against the Orioles.

Jamie Arnold News / Oakland Athletics on SI / April 22

A's Top Pitching Prospect Jamie Arnold Making Case for Promotion with Early Dominance

Last summer, the A's held the 11th overall selection in the MLB Draft, and they might've landed their future ace with that pick. After being the fourth-ranked prospect in the class, Florida State's Jamie Arnold fell all the way to the A's.

Denzel Clarke News / MLB Trade Rumors / April 22

A’s Place Denzel Clarke On Injured List

The Athletics placed center fielder Denzel Clarke on the 10-day injured list before today’s loss in Seattle. Colby Thomas was recalled from Triple-A Las Vegas to take the vacated active roster spot.

Athletics News / Athletics Nation / April 22

A’s Fall Just Shy of a Sweep in Seattle

The Athletics entered Wednesday’s series finale against the Seattle Mariners seeking a road sweep, but fell 5-4 on a walk-off, undone by shaky defense and relief pitching.

Athletics News / MLB on ClutchPoints / April 22

Former Athletics part-owner blames Giants for Oakland relocation

The city of Oakland has lost both the Athletics and the Warriors. People in the city have not gotten over it, as there was a ton of history between those two teams in Oracle Arena and in the Coliseum right next to each other.

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 22

Josh Naylor, Cal Raleigh rally Mariners to walk-off win over A's

Josh Naylor singled home Cal Raleigh with two outs in the bottom of the ninth as the host Seattle Mariners defeated the Athletics 5-4 Wednesday afternoon to salvage the finale of a three-game series with their American League West rivals.