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A's use timely hits, stellar bullpen to claim series win vs. Royals

Nick Kurtz highlighted a four-run second inning with a two-RBI double, four relievers combined for six strong innings and the Athletics finished off a series win over the visiting Kansas City Royals with a 6-3 victory on Thursday afternoon in Sacramento.

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A’s Hold off Royals to Win Series Finale

The Athletics and Kansas City Royals battled in the rubber game of their three-game series Thursday afternoon in West Sacramento. After exchanging early blows, the Athletics took the lead and never gave it back, fending off several Royals comeback attempts to win 6-3.

Athletics News / MLB on ClutchPoints / April 30

Guardians demote outfielder ahead of Athletics series

The Cleveland Guardians are hoping to make another postseason run in 2026. While they have stars such as Jose Ramirez on the roster, Cleveland relies on roster depth as well.

Athletics News / MLB on ClutchPoints / April 30

Mets make trade with Athletics for utility infielder

The New York Mets made a roster move Thursday aimed at improving infield flexibility, acquiring veteran utility player Andy Ibanez from the Athletics. The move also reflects the front office’s continued emphasis on versatility and depth as the roster evolves through the early portion of the season.

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Max Muncy News / Oakland Athletics on SI / April 30

A's Lose Ibáñez to Mets with Muncy Already Sidelined

The A's announced today that utility man Andy Ibáñez has been claimed off waivers by the New York Mets. The 33-year-old veteran was claimed by the A's off waivers in early February, and was seen as a backup option at third base if none of the team's in-house options claimed the role for themselves.

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.

Athletics News / Yardbarker

25 MLB players who could win MVP in 2026

MLB thinks that naming an MVP is so nice, it does it twice. Both the American League and National League name an MVP, which means two players get to take home the hardware every season.

Vinnie Pasquantino News / MLB on ClutchPoints / April 30

Royals’ Vinnie Pasquantino not starting vs. Athletics amid back injury concern, but it’s not all bad news

Kansas City Royals star Vinnie Pasquantino recently exited a game with low back tightness. The Royals’ first baseman is not expected to be placed on the injured list.

Steven Kwan News / Stadium Rant / April 30

What Does Steven Kwan’s Future Look Like in Cleveland?

Steven Kwan has had a rough start to the 2026 season leaving fans with concerns about his future. The 4x gold glove winner and 2x All-Star becomes an unrestricted free agent in 2028.

Mason Miller News / Oakland Athletics on SI / April 30

A's Bullpen Ranks Second in MLB Since Trading Mason Miller to Padres

Having lockdown arms in the seventh, eighth and ninth innings is certainly the ideal for any major league team, but it's the Athletics who have been thriving out of the bullpen even after shipping one of the game's best in Mason Miller to the San Diego Padres at the 2025 trade deadline.

Athletics News / MLB on ClutchPoints / April 30

Dodgers third baseman Max Muncy’s sneaky fix that has put him on Shohei Ohtani, Aaron Judge’s level

The Los Angeles Dodgers dropped two of three games to the Miami Marlins. The offense for the Dodgers struggled in the series, scoring just eight runs in three games.

Athletics News / Fastball on SI / April 30

2 Surprise Teams That Are For Real After Strong Starts

The first month of the 2026 season is nearly complete. The season is in full swing, and so far, there have been some surprises. Teams like the Boston Red Sox, Toronto Blue Jays, Houston Astros and Milwaukee Brewers have struggled a bit out of the gate, while others such as the St.

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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.

Lawrence Butler News / Field Level Media / April 30

A's Lawrence Butler eager to heat up as finale vs. Royals approaches

Lawrence Butler's bat has been in a deep slumber, and the 25-year-old outfielder hasn't resembled the player who topped 20 homers in each of his first two full major league seasons.

Athletics News / Total Pro Sports / April 30

Why Was The Oakland Athletics’ Hitting Coach Ejected From The Dugout?

On Wednesday, the Oakland Athletics hosted the Kansas City Royals for the second meeting between the two teams in a three-game series at Sutter Health Park.

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Athletics News / Athlon Sports / April 30

MLB Home Run Predictions Today: HR Prop Bets for Thursday, April 30

Power bats are lining up in strong spots, with Yordan Alvarez drawing a matchup he’s dominated, Shea Langeliers swinging a hot bat against a struggling arm, and Matt Olson bringing upside against another favorable pitching matchup.

Athletics News / Total Pro Sports / April 30

EMT Takes Brutal Shot In The Nuts During Scary Dugout Moment In Royals vs. Athletics Game

The Oakland Athletics are enjoying an impressive start to the 2026 season with their young and highly talented roster. On the other hand, the Kansas City Royals endured a tough opening month to the new season.

Athletics News / Field Level Media / April 30

Lawrence Butler's blast lifts A's over Royals

Lawrence Butler slugged a three-run homer and Luis Severino tossed seven strong innings to lead the Athletics to a 5-2 victory over the Kansas City Royals on Wednesday night in West Sacramento, Calif.

Athletics News / New Baseball Media / April 30

2026 Injury Report: Updates on Crochet, Kikuchi, Nimmo

Much like on the 28th, April 29 was another exhausting day on the injury front. Yusei Kikuchi and Brandon Nimmo both left their respective games due to injuries, while Garrett Crochet is now on the IL.

Trevor Story News / Athlon Sports / April 28

Fantasy Baseball Risers and Fallers This Week: 3 Storylines on the Way Up and 3 on the Way Down

As we fantasy baseball managers look to improve our fantasy team’s rosters it’s important to keep up with current MLB news and identify players whose fantasy values are rising or falling this week.

Max Muncy News / MLB Trade Rumors / April 28

A’s Place Max Muncy On Injured List Due To Broken Finger

4:05pm: Muncy did indeed suffer his injury against the Rangers on April 13 and tried to play through it, per Martín Gallegos of MLB.com. 4:00pm: The Athletics placed infielder Max Muncy on the 10-day injured list due to a fractured fifth metacarpal in his left hand, per a team announcement.

Carlos Cortes News / Just Baseball / April 28

Carlos Cortes Is Becoming Too Good To Ignore

Over the past two years, the Athletics have prioritized signing their core players to extensions, keeping them with the team for the foreseeable future.

Athletics News / New Baseball Media / April 27

Recapping Week 4 of the 2026 MiLB Season

It’s hard to believe but we are already a month into the 2026 Minor League Baseball campaign. This week saw several notable players in Triple-A put up big numbers, including Noelvi Marte of the Reds.

Athletics News / Total Pro Sports / April 27

Florida Man Turns $30 Into $2 MILLION on Insane MLB Parlay — You Have to See the Picks

A Florida man made headlines over the weekend, and while it was for another bizarre incident, it had positive ramifications. The man played a six-legged parlay on six different MLB games to become a millionaire in a matter of hours.

Athletics News / Just Baseball / April 27

Stock Watch: Biggest Risers and Fallers in MLB to Start 2026

The beginning of the MLB season is always full of small-sample surprises. Some fizzle out, like the hot start of Yermin Mercedes. Others are early signs of breakouts for the game’s brightest young stars. It’s hard to know for sure whether these breakouts are made to stay, but at the very least, it’s a fun task to analyze.

Athletics News / New Baseball Media / April 27

2026 Injury Report: Updates on Naylor, Stanton, Smith

The Mariners, Yankees, and Dodgers were without at least one notable player each on April 26. And in the Yankees’ case, a decision on Giancarlo Stanton is looming.

Jack Flaherty News / MLB Trade Rumors / April 26

Jack Flaherty’s Difficult Start

The Tigers brought back Jack Flaherty on a two-year, $35 million deal heading into last season after a resurgent 2024 campaign. The veteran righty wasn’t as effective in his second year with the club, but he maintained strong strikeout numbers while matching Tarik Skubal for the team lead in starts.