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Orioles RHP Chris Bassitt undergoes "pretty minor" back surgery

Orioles veteran right-hander Chris Bassitt underwent back surgery to remove a bone spur, Baltimore general manager Mike Elias told reporters on Saturday.

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Athletics Acquire Hayden Juenger, Designate Brett Harris For Assignment

The A’s have struck a deal with the Blue Jays for right-hander Hayden Juenger, both teams announced. Catcher Owen Carapellotti is heading back to Toronto.

Wei-En Lin News / Minor League Baseball on SI / June 27

A's Top Pitching Prospect Wei-En Lin Suffers Season-Ending Injury

The Athletics just received some devastating news on the status of one of the organization's top pitching prospects, left-hander Wei-En Lin. Lin, the A's No.

Athletics News / Oakland Athletics on SI / June 27

Athletics Who Will Have the Most Impact in July

With how tight the A.L West has become, the Athletics need a few players to step up. The Athletics currently sit just two games under .500, and 2.5 games behind Seattle for the A.L West.

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The 'MLB playoff HR leaders' quiz

In the history of MLB, 31 players have hit 13 or more home runs in the postseason over the course of their careers. How many can you name in six minutes?

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Athletics News / Oakland Athletics on SI / June 27

Athletics Trample Angels: Takeaways from Blowout Win

After a very choppy series vs. the Giants, the Athletics were able to build on their Game 3 win in the first game of the Angels series. The Athletics now stand at 40-42 and are just 1.5 games behind the Mariners for the A.L.

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25 MLB players most likely to be traded by the deadline

The MLB Trade Deadline has been quieter in recent years, in part due to playoff expansion, but 2026 is shaping up to be a more exciting one with several big names.

Mason Barnett News / Athlon Sports / June 27

Who Is Mason Barnett, and Can He Help Your Fantasy Team?

You have seen the name in a waiver wire alert or a box score notification. Mason Barnett, right-hander, Oakland Athletics, closed out a game Thursday. You have no idea who he is.

Reid Detmers News / Field Level Media / June 27

Angels' Reid Detmers aims to overcome issues vs. A's

Los Angeles Angels left-hander Reid Detmers enters Saturday night's game against the Athletics in Anaheim, Calif., having allowed three earned runs or less in nine of his last 11 starts.

Athletics News / Oakland Athletics on SI / June 27

The Surprising Catalyst Behind the A’s Recent Comeback Wins

The A's have won a lot of close games recently, and it's been thanks to some unexpected heroes. The rotation has been heavily carried by J.T. Ginn, and the amazing rookie southpaw , Gage Jump.

Athletics News / Just Baseball / June 27

Ranking the 10 Greatest MLB Debuts of All-Time

There have been many great first at-bats and debut games in Major League Baseball (MLB) history. Many of us can name a player or two who clobbered a home run in their first at-bat or pitchers who threw a scoreless game to start their careers.

Athletics News / New Baseball Media / June 27

2026 MLB Daily Recap: Mets Lose After Mendoza Firing, White Sox Romp

Much of the news across MLB on June 26 was focused on who was fired. However, there was still a full slate of games across the league. Philadelphia, Cincinnati, and the Red Sox were among the winners on the day.

Athletics News / Field Level Media / June 27

MLB roundup: White Sox pound out 23 hits for 22 runs, crush Royals

Miguel Vargas and Jacob Gonzalez each hit three-run homers in an epic, 10-run third inning, Chicago's best this season, and the White Sox demolished the visiting Kansas City Royals 22-1 on Friday night.

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25 MLB players who could be first-time All-Stars in 2026

Being named to the Midsummer Classic is one of the biggest honors for MLB players. These 25 players have a chance to make their first All-Star appearance in 2026 based on their first-half performances.

Athletics News / Field Level Media / June 27

Seven-run inning boosts Athletics past Angels

Jeff McNeil and Henry Bolte each had two-run singles to highlight a seven-run fifth inning and help lead the Athletics to a 9-3 victory over the Los Angeles Angels in the opener of a three-game series on Friday night in Anaheim, Calif.

Athletics News / Athletics Nation / June 27

A’s Beat Angels 9-3

The A’s took the first game of their weekend series against the Angels on Friday night, winning in Anaheim by a 9-3 final to make it two in a row for the Green & Gold.

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Athletics News / Just Baseball / June 26

Is Eric Hartman the Next Great Braves Prospect?

Since the graduations of players such as Ronald Acuña Jr., Ozzie Albies, Dansby Swanson, and Austin Riley, the Atlanta Braves’ farm system has consistently ranked near the bottom of the league.

Dillon Dingler News / Inside The Diamonds / June 26

Detroit Tigers Notebook: Tigers Drop Opener, How Is Dingler Not an All-Star Finalist, and More

The Detroit Tigers dropped the series opener to the Astros. They dropped to 34-47. They’re eight games back of the White Sox for the American League Central.

Athletics News / New Baseball Media / June 26

2026 Injury Report: Updates on Semien, Gelof, Matz

Some familiar faces did not play on June 25, with one of those individuals being Bobby Witt Jr. Meanwhile, the Mets saw Marcus Semien hit the injured list with a hip flexor strain, adding some more unpredictability for the organization as July approaches.

Athletics News / 5 GOATs / June 25

2026 MLB Draft: Bleacher Report releases post-College World Series mock draft

College baseball’s season has officially come to a close. The Oklahoma Sooners left Omaha as champions of the College World Series, the program’s first title in over three decades.

Gage Jump News / Yardbarker / June 25