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On YouTubeAthletics News / Athletics Nation / May 20
“State Of The Rotation”: A Projected Weakness, An Actual…? 
In baseball, rarely does everything unfold as expected. The unpredictability of baseball is one of its gifts as well as one of its most confounding aspects.
Athletics News / Inside The Diamonds / May 20
Cincinnati Reds News & Notes 05/20/2026
The Cincinnati Reds currently have a 25-24 record. They snapped a three-game losing streak with a 4-1 victory in Philadelphia. The last 24 hours featured a dominant MLB pitching performance and a historic 30-run explosion at the complex level.
The 'Last 30-HR season by MLB team' quiz
How many of the players to hit at least 30 home runs in a season for each MLB franchise most recently can you name in six minutes?
Athletics News / Field Level Media / May 20
A's ride offensive explosion into rematch vs. Angels
The Los Angeles Angels hope to do a better job of closing out innings when they host the Athletics in the third contest of their four-game series on Wednesday in Anaheim, Calif.
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.
Merrill Kelly News / Field Level Media / May 20
Merrill Kelly pursues encore as D-backs try to sweep Giants
Merrill Kelly will attempt to earn a spot in franchise lore alongside the likes of Randy Johnson and Curt Schilling when he goes for a second consecutive complete game Wednesday afternoon as the Arizona Diamondbacks chase a three-game sweep of the San Francisco Giants in Phoenix.
Athletics News / Field Level Media / May 20
MLB roundup: Nats ride inside-the-park slam to comeback win over Mets
James Wood's three hits included an inside-the-park grand slam as the host Washington Nationals rallied from a five-run deficit for a 9-6 win against the New York Mets on Tuesday night.
Athletics News / Field Level Media / May 20
Nick Kurtz drives in 5 as Athletics blow out Angels
Nick Kurtz had three hits and drove in five runs for the Athletics in a 14-6 win against the Los Angeles Angels on Tuesday night in Anaheim, Calif. Zack Gelof also had three hits, including a home run, and three RBIs as the visitors leveled the four-game series at one victory apiece.
Athletics News / Athletics Nation / May 20
A’s clobber Angels 14-6 in Anaheim
After a heartbreaking loss last night in the J.T. Ginn near no-hitter the A’s needed to regroup for game two of the four-game series against the Los Angeles Angels at Angel Stadium in Anaheim.
Athletics News / MLB Trade Rumors / May 19
Rays, White Sox Swap Joe Rock For Oliver Dunn
The Rays and White Sox announced a one-for-one trade that sends lefty reliever Joe Rock from Tampa Bay to Chicago. Minor league infielder Oliver Dunn goes to the Rays; Dunn had not been on Chicago’s 40-man roster.
Athletics News / Ball Exclusives / May 19
Los Angeles Angels snatch victory from the jaws of defeat
On Monday night the Los Angeles Angels offense had been kept in check all game by A’s starting pitch J.T Ginn, who up until the ninth inning, had not allowed a single hit, recorded 10 strikeouts and had only issued one walk.
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 / MLB Trade Rumors / May 19
Michael Stefanic Elects Free Agency
Infielder Michael Stefanic has elected free agency, according to his transactions tracker at MLB.com. The Athletics outrighted him to Triple-A yesterday.
Athletics News / Just Baseball / May 19
Top Early Standouts in the Padres’ Farm System
The San Diego Padres’ farm system under the A.J. Preller has gone through plenty of changes. The system went from ranking near the top of the league in 2018 and 2019 to sitting near the bottom in 2023.
Athletics News / Field Level Media / May 19
After thwarting no-hit bid, Angels aim to flummox A's again
The Los Angeles Angels were three outs away from a seventh straight loss and didn't have a single hit in Monday's series opener with the Athletics. Two batters later, the script was triumphantly flipped for the Angels.
Athletics News / Field Level Media / May 19
MLB roundup: Angels end J.T. Ginn's no-hit bid in 9th, get walk-off HR
Zach Neto walloped a two-run homer with no outs in the ninth inning, giving the Los Angeles Angels a dramatic 2-1 victory over the Athletics on Monday night at Anaheim, Calif.
J.T. Ginn News / Larry Brown Sports / May 19
A’s JT Ginn lost his no-hitter in the most heartbreaking fashion
The Los Angeles Angels’ offense was MIA on Monday against the Athletics right up until it mattered most. A’s starting pitcher JT Ginn was having the game of his life through eight innings on the road at Angel Stadium in Anaheim, Calif.
Athletics News / Just Baseball / May 18
Buying or Selling the AL’s Most Surprising Contenders
While the top of the MLB standings is populated by perennial contenders like the Los Angeles Dodgers, Atlanta Braves and New York Yankees, a number of unexpected teams have gotten off to strong starts in 2026 as well.
Harrison Bader News / MLB on ClutchPoints / May 18
Giants’ Harrison Bader makes brutally honest admission after big win vs. Athletics
The San Francisco Giants earned a 10-1 victory against the Athletics on Sunday. It has been a challenging season for the Giants, but Sunday’s victory was a step in the right direction.
Athletics News / MLB on ClutchPoints / May 18
ClutchPoints 2026 MLB Power Rankings, Vol. 13: Rays are rising
The 2026 season is a quarter of the way done, and the MLB Power Rankings are back. The Philadelphia Phillies are back over .500 thanks to a recent surge under Don Mattingly.
Athletics News / Just Baseball / May 18
Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Week of May 18th
Welcome back to another week of trying to save your season via the waiver wire. Well, at least for some of us. We have started to see some notable prospects called up recently, such as Bryce Eldridge, Ryan Waldschmidt, A.J.
Athletics News / Stadium Rant / May 18
PrizePicks Best Picks And Props Today (5/18/26): NBA, MLB, And More
Today’s PrizePicks picks and plays of the day feature the first game of the NBA conference finals and some more MLB action. Yesterday was an amazing day for these picks, going 3/4 and nailing the POTD.
Corey Seager News / Total Pro Sports / May 18
Texas Rangers Get Important Update After Corey Seager’s Latest Injury
The Texas Rangers are fighting with the Oakland Athletics for the top spot in the AL West. The Rangers are in a tight situation with the Seattle Mariners trailing.
Athletics News / Ball Exclusives / May 17
The top sluggers that could hit a 500-foot home run this season
When it comes to baseball, there aren’t many moments more exciting than a home run that leaves no doubt. The 450-footers that leave no doubt can both electrify and silence a crowd of any size.
Athletics News / Total Apex Sports / May 17
Could Austin Wynns Lead To a Shocking Turnaround For the Los Angeles Angels?
The Angels, who have just acquired Austin Wynns, have been doing terribly, which is no secret. Every time they start doing decently, they start losing pretty badly again.
Athletics News / New Baseball Media / May 17
2026 Injury Report: Updates on Altuve, Holmes, Seager
A lot of injury news from May 16. Both the Rangers and Astros are dealing with infield injuries, while the Red Sox will be without Trevor Story for some time.
Jose Siri News / New Baseball Media / May 16
2026 Transactions: Angels Bring Up Siri, Trades
May 16 saw several low-profile trades made by the Athletics. Also in the AL West, Jose Siri is back in the Majors, as the Los Angeles Angels promoted the toolsy outfielder from Triple-A Salt Lake.
Liam Hendriks News / Larry Brown Sports / May 15
Cubs agree to contract with three-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.
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