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MLB’s Biggest Comeback Stories Of 2026 That Nobody Saw Coming
The 2026 MLB season has quickly become a showcase for comeback stories, as several players across the league have flipped the narrative on their careers.
Athletics News / Field Level Media / May 5
Phillies, rolling since managerial change, open set vs. A's
Cristopher Sanchez helped ignite the Don Mattingly era last week. The left-hander will try to propel Mattingly and the Philadelphia Phillies to another victory Tuesday when the Athletics come to town for the opener of a three-game series.
Munetaka Murakami News / Field Level Media / May 5
Munetaka Murakami homes again as White Sox top Angels
Munetaka Murakami had three hits, scored three runs and smacked his 14th homer to back Davis Martin as the Chicago White Sox shut out the Los Angeles Angels 6-0 Tuesday night at Anaheim, Calif.
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?
Yainer Diaz News / MLB Trade Rumors / May 5
Astros To Place Yainer Diaz On Injured List
A left oblique injury will send Astros catcher Yainer Diaz to the 10-day injured list, manager Joe Espada tells the Houston beat (relayed by Chandler Rome of The Athletic).
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.
Jonah Heim News / Larry Brown Sports / May 5
Athletics trade for a former All-Star catcher
The Athletics are taking a chance on an old friend. The team officially announced on Monday that they are trading for veteran catcher Jonah Heim, formerly of the Atlanta Braves.
Jonah Heim News / Field Level Media / May 4
Athletics acquire catcher Jonah Heim from Braves
To shore up their catching situation, the Athletics acquired Jonah Heim from the Atlanta Braves on Monday, in exchange for cash considerations. The A's placed starting catcher Shea Langeliers on the paternity list and the switch-hitting Heim will replace him on the 26-man roster.
Jonah Heim News / MLB Trade Rumors / May 4
Braves Trade Jonah Heim To A’s
The Braves announced they’ve traded catcher Jonah Heim to the Athletics for cash. He was just designated for assignment this evening when Atlanta welcomed Sean Murphy back from the injured list.
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 / Fastball on SI / May 4
Aaron Judge, Shea Langeliers In League Of Their Own Since July
If you're a Major League Baseball fan, you've likely seen and heard a lot about New York Yankees superstar Aaron Judge. Judge entered the big leagues in 2016 and has been on a historic pace ever since.
Who is the best manager in MLB right now?
The managerial role in MLB isn't seen as high-profile as some other sports, but the position comes into focus in the most important moments of games. Here's a look at how the MLB managers stack up from 1-30.
Athletics News / Oakland Athletics on SI / May 4
The A's Told Us a Lot About Themselves Against Cleveland
When the A's arrived back home on Tuesday night against the Kansas City Royals, they were sitting atop the AL West. They dropped that first game in extras, in one they had plenty of chances to win.
Athletics News / MLB on ClutchPoints / May 4
How Athletics have upset expectations with shocking start to 2026 MLB season
Nobody had the athletics/athletics-news-former-part-owner-blames-giants-for-oakland-relocation">Athletics penciled in as an AL West contender when spring training wrapped up.
Athletics News / MLB on ClutchPoints / May 4
ClutchPoints 2026 MLB Power Rankings, Vol. 11: May begins with a Dodgers fall
April is over, spring has sprung across the country, and a new edition of the MLB Power Rankings is here. Another manager was fired this week, as the Philadelphia Phillies moved on from Rob Thomson.
Athletics News / Just Baseball / May 4
Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Top Pickups: Week of May 4th
Welcome to May. The month when you drop that draft pick more likely out of frustration than good process. Samples have grown, and we have seen a couple of flashes in the pan come and go, while a few have actually stuck.
Gage Jump News / Oakland Athletics on SI / May 4
A's Pitching Report: When Will No. 3 Prospect Gage Jump Debut?
The A's went 3-3 this past week at home, and the ball was flying. They ended up being outscored by the Kansas City Royals and Cleveland Guardians, 32-20 over the six games, with the big blow being the team's 14-6 loss on Saturday.
Athletics News / Field Level Media / May 4
Giants seek better outcome at home against similarly inconsistent Padres
Two teams struggling offensively hope a change of scenery can provide a cure when the San Diego Padres open a three-game road series against the San Francisco Giants on Monday night.
Daniel Palencia News / Athlon Sports / May 3
Daniel Palencia Update: Cubs Closer Returns From Injured List
The Chicago Cubs have started the month of May on a hot streak, winning four in a row and seven out of their last ten. On the heels of these wins they also sit atop the National League Central, albeit not by a large margin.
Athletics News / New Baseball Media / May 3
2026 MLB Daily Recap: Cardinals, White Sox Continue Winning Streaks
Heading into 2026, it was expected that the Braves would be in a better spot compared to last year — and that has held up. However, the Cardinals and White Sox, two rebuilding teams, were not expected to make waves.
MLB News / Yardbarker / May 2
Athletics' Nick Kurtz falls just short of impressive MLB record
When you're getting close to breaking an all-time MLB record that has been standing since 1947, you're doing something right. A slugging left-hander had his chance for history denied on Saturday.
Athletics News / Stadium Rant / May 2
MLB Power Rankings 2026: Three Emerging Teams And Three Sinking Clubs
With the first full month of baseball in the books, new MLB power rankings are beginning to appear across the landscape. There’s been a fair share of teams blowing away expectations and some that are outright disappointing through the first 30-plus games.
Kazuma Okamoto News / Fastball on SI / May 2
Kazuma Okamoto Just Launched One of MLB’s Longest Homers of 2026
It certainly looks like the Toronto Blue Jays made a good move this past offseason by signing slugger Kazuma Okamoto to a four-year, $60 million deal. Okamoto entered the day on Saturday sporting a .228/.313/.430 slash line with seven homers and 18 RBIs.
Nick Kurtz News / Fastball on SI / May 2
Where Nick Kurtz's Walk Streak Ranks in MLB History
The Athletics are playing good baseball at the moment. After a 76-86 season last year, they are now 17-15 and currently lead the American League West by a game over the Texas Rangers.
Athletics News / Yardbarker / May 1
Athletics emerging as surprise contenders amid strong start to season
Don't look now, but the Athletics are first in the AL West.
Athletics News / Yardbarker / May 1
Athletics have found their closer amid surprising season
The Athletics entered the 2026 season without a specific closer.
Athletics News / Just Baseball / May 1
MLB Power Rankings: First Update of the 2026 Season
The first month of the 2026 MLB season is officially in the books, and it brought us plenty of surprises. Preseason favorites like the New York Mets, Philadelphia Phillies, and the Boston Red Sox have all stumbled out of the gates, leading to two managerial changes before the month of May.
Joel Payamps News / MLB Trade Rumors / May 1
Braves Designate José Suarez, Joel Payamps For Assignment
The Braves have designated relievers José Suarez and Joel Payamps for assignment, per a club announcement. Right-hander Hunter Stratton has been recalled from Triple-A Gwinnett, and fellow righty Anthony Molina has had his contract selected from Gwinnett as well.
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