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MLB roundup: Paul Skenes' pitching gem carries Pirates past Padres

Oneil Cruz and Nick Gonzales each had clutch two-run hits to back up a gem by Paul Skenes and propel the host Pittsburgh Pirates to a 7-1 victory over the San Diego Padres on Tuesday.

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Amed Rosario's two HRs lift Yankees past Athletics

Amed Rosario gave the New York Yankees the lead by hitting a three-run home run with one out in the eighth inning en route to a 5-3 victory Tuesday night over the visiting Athletics.

Gunnar Henderson News / Field Level Media / April 7

Gunnar Henderson's 2-run HR boosts O's over White Sox

Gunnar Henderson hit a tiebreaking two-run home run in the eighth inning as the visiting Baltimore Orioles rallied past the host Chicago White Sox for a 4-2 victory Tuesday afternoon.

Luis Morales News / ESPN / April 7

A's send Morales to minors to work on control

The Athletics optioned pitcher Luis Morales to Triple-A Las Vegas and manager Mark Kotsay said he hopes the 23-year-old right-hander regains his confidence after struggling with command.

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Athletics News / MLB on ClutchPoints / April 7

Athletics’ biggest flop to begin 2026 MLB season

The Athletics have started the season 3-6 heading into a series with the New York Yankees. After last year’s offensive explosion, there were high hopes around the A’s before their second season in Sacramento.

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One storyline to follow for every MLB team in 2026

As Spring Training opens for 2026, all 30 teams have high hopes and big questions. These are the storylines to follow for each team heading into Opening Day.

Red Sox to sign former Yankees relief pitcher ahead of Opening Day

MLB announces 80-game suspension for Johan Rojas

Mets star gets help from former teammate after clubhouse issues

Three comeback arms to watch in National League East

Five X factors in the AL Central

Jazz Chisholm News / CBSSports.com / April 7

MLB home run props: Why Jazz Chisholm is worth targeting Tuesday vs. Athletics

CBS Sports MLB expert Matt Snyder is in on the Yankees' electric second baseman as his pick for Tuesday

Athletics News / Oakland Athletics on SI / April 7

A's Add Former Yankees Reliever as Bullpen Depth Option

Last night we reported that the A's had optioned starter Luis Morales to Triple-A Las Vegas after a pair of rough outings and some direct words from manager Mark Kotsay following his Saturday start.

Tyler Soderstrom News / MLB on ClutchPoints / April 7

Athletics’ Tyler Soderstrom makes honest admission on building off breakout 2025 season

There’s no denying the athletics/athletics-news-brent-rooker-smokes-walk-off-homer-win-astros-game">young core of the Athletics with such names as Brent Rooker, Nick Kurtz, and others, as some have already received contract extensions.

Athletics News / Athlon Sports / April 7

Early 2026 Fantasy Baseball Takeaways: Draft Values Proven Right or Wrong

Time to crank the overreactions up to 11. The 2026 MLB season is just a couple of weeks old, and there is already plenty of attention on which players are outperforming their ADP, and who isn’t living up to their preseason price tag.

Cam Schlittler News / Oakland Athletics on SI / April 7

Three Ways the A's Can Upset Cam Schlittler and the Yankees

While the A's will be avoiding the New York Yankees' Opening Day starter in Max Fried, their series in the Bronx will begin with an even tougher matchup, as 25-year-old righty Cam Schlittler will get the ball.

Athletics News / Oakland Athletics on SI / April 6

A's Shake Up Rotation As Early Issues Mount

Last week the A's held a team ERA of 5.94, issuing 43 walks in six games. That was nine more walks that the second-highest total (34 from the Miami Marlins), which is a testament to how poorly the pitching staff performed last week.

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25 MLB players that could be traded during the 2026 season

The 2026 MLB season is right around the corner, and it is never too early to start thinking about how it might unfold. Seemingly, every year, we have a decent handle on who should contend and who is likely to struggle, which makes looking ahead to the trade deadline inevitable.

Luis Morales News / MLB Trade Rumors / April 6

A’s Option Luis Morales

The Athletics optioned rookie righty Luis Morales to Triple-A Las Vegas this evening, according to the MLB.com transaction log. The A’s are off tonight and haven’t officially announced the transaction.

Athletics News / New Baseball Media / April 7

Recapping Week 1 of the 2026 MiLB Season

This past week, the Double-A, High-A, and Low-A levels began their regular seasons — which means baseball is back in its entirety. It also meant that many new Minor Leaguers made their pro debuts, part of what was a busy first full week of the 2026 MiLB season.

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Cam Schlittler News / Field Level Media / April 6

Yankees hope Cam Schlittler's white-hot start continues vs. A's

Cam Schlittler emerged as a possible mainstay for the New York Yankees during the final two months of the regular season when he replaced an injured Clarke Schmidt.

Athletics News / MLB on ClutchPoints / April 7

ClutchPoints 2026 MLB Power Rankings, Vol. 6: Red Sox in freefall

The 2026 baseball season is well underway, and a new edition of the MLB Power Rankings is not kind to the Boston Red Sox. They have just two wins in their first nine games, tumbling down the board early.

Athletics News / Oakland Athletics on SI / April 6

A's Biggest Camp Question is Already Becoming a Strength in 2026

When last season ended, A's GM David Forst said that the team would be looking for an upgrade at second or third base. They traded for Jeff McNeil, adding a good chunk of salary to their payroll in the process, and even made a play for Nolan Arenado at third before he invoked his no-trade clause.