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2026 Transactions: Athletics Claim Bigge, Blue Jays DFA Sanchez

It’s been a tough year for the Athletics. However, one hidden perk was that the club was able to add a high-octane arm through waivers on September 11.

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2026-27 Player Option/Opt-Out Preview: September Edition

At the end of each season, certain players will have to decide whether to stick with their current contracts or become free agents. These contract provisions are sometimes referred to as opt-outs and sometimes as player options.

Athletics News / MLB Trade Rumors / September 11

A’s Claim Hunter Bigge, Designate Taylor Rashi

The Athletics have claimed right-handed reliever Hunter Bigge off waivers from the Rays, per a club announcement. Fellow righty Taylor Rashi was designated for assignment to open a spot on the roster.

Athletics News / EssentiallySports / September 11

'Doesn’t Look Like a $500M Guy to Me': Ex-MLB Star Delivers Brutal Vladimir Guerrero Jr. Verdict

Vladimir Guerrero Jr.’s 14-year, $500 million contract made perfect sense when he launched dingers in Games 4 and 5 of the 2025 Fall Classic. He entered this season with high expectations but came up short in several aspects.

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Athletics News / Athletics on SI / September 11

Breaking Down Pitching Matchups in Mariners/Athletics Series

The Athletics have a chance to completely shut the door on the Mariners' playoff chances. But for that to happen, the Athletics need to win in every aspect of the game, starting with the rotation.

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Every first-overall MLB draft pick from the 21st century

The MLB Draft doesn’t get the same attention as the NFL Draft…or the NBA Draft…or even the NHL Draft. There’s the element of a stay in a farm system, the general lack of immediate impact for MLB draft picks, and the fact that it’s tougher for one MLB player to turn a franchise’s fortunes around.

Shea Langeliers News / Athletics on SI / September 11

What Shea Langeliers' Potential Return Means for Athletics

This A's season has gone anything but expected. Many expected the young squad to have a chance to make a big run in a very weak American League. A string of injuries has caused the A's recent fall, as they are now out of playoff contention.

Athletics News / Athletics on SI / September 11

3 Athletics Who Need To Scorch Earth Against Mariners

Whether it be contract money or 2027 playing time, these players have something to prove. The Athletics have an opportunity to completely end the Mariners' hopes and dreams this season.

Athletics News / New Baseball Media / September 11

2026 Injury Report: Updates on Ashcraft, Chisholm Jr., Ohtani

Before the Dodgers start their series with the Marlins on September 11, the club will officially place Shohei Ohtani on the injured list. That is one of several notable injury notes from the 10th.

Athletics News / Field Level Media / September 10

Padres eye keeping wild-card lead entering clash vs. Giants

Having derailed the St. Louis Cardinals' postseason pursuit with a three-game sweep earlier in the week, the San Francisco Giants will turn their spoiler spotlight on another playoff hopeful when they open a home series against the San Diego Padres on Friday night.

Shea Langeliers News / Field Level Media / September 10

Athletics All-Star C Shea Langeliers (knee) beginning rehab stint

Athletics All-Star catcher Shea Langeliers is beginning a rehab stint Thursday night with the Triple-A Las Vegas Aviators. Langeliers underwent right knee surgery on July 28 to repair a torn meniscus.

Athletics News / Athletics on SI / September 10

Athletics Slip Past Blue Jays: Top Takeaways From Shutout Win

The Athletics are making villains out of themselves. With the Athletics now officially eliminated from playoff contention, they have made it their goal to make it that much harder for everyone else to join the dance.

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The 20 greatest MLB teams to never win the World Series

Even the most successful regular-season teams in Major League Baseball have failed to win it all. Here's our list of 20 such clubs that fall into that category.

Luis Severino News / Athletics on SI / September 10

What Severino's Potential Opt-Out Means for Athletics

The A's pitching staff has been questionable all season long. To open the season, the club had Luis Severino, Jeffrey Springs, Aaron Civale, Jacob Lopez, and Luis Morales in the rotation.

Athletics News / Athletics on SI / September 10

How Athletics Became American League's Biggest Villain

Although the Athletics are officially eliminated from playoff contention, the season is not over. The Athletics have had a simple, straightforward goal over the last few weeks: ruin it for everyone.

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Athletics News / EssentiallySports / September 10

Athletics Hit With Massive 8-Month Setback as 19-Year-Old Prospect Set to Undergo Surgery After Major Injury

The Athletics have suffered another major blow with the 19-year-old infielder, and it is a major cause for concern since he is set to undergo shoulder surgery.

Athletics News / Athletics Nation / September 9

2027 Infield Landscape Ever Changing

At one time, Leo De Vries was on such a fast track that it seemed inevitable that he would be a big factor by the 2027 season. One torn labrum later (shoulder surgery scheduled this weekend) and he won’t even be back on a minor league field until mid-May.

Henry Bolte News / Field Level Media / September 9

Henry Bolte homers as Athletics blank Blue Jays

Rookie Henry Bolte belted a solo homer and five pitchers combined on a shutout, fueling the Athletics to a 2-0 victory over the Toronto Blue Jays on Wednesday afternoon in West Sacramento, Calif.

Athletics News / Minor League Baseball on SI / September 9

How Latest Injury News on Leo De Vries, Jamie Arnold Could Impact A's Plans for 2027

The Athletics have provided significant injury updates on two of the franchise's highest-ranked prospects. Infielder Leo De Vries, MLB Pipeline's No. 2 overall prospect for 2026, is scheduled to "undergo right shoulder surgery to repair an anterior labrum tear," according to MLB.com's Martín Gallegos.

Athletics News / Lindy's Sports / September 9

The Unbelievable MLB History The Angels Might Make

The Los Angeles Angels earned an important win Sept. 8, when they beat the Boston Red Sox, 6-1. Why was this an important win? Because it was just the Angels’ third win in their last 15 games?

Leo De Vries News / Athlon Sports / September 9

Athletics Get Crushing Update on Top Prospect Leo De Vries

Leo De Vries will undergo right shoulder surgery after the Athletics prospect was diagnosed with an anterior labrum tear, dealing a major blow to one of baseball’s most promising young players.

Athletics News / Athlon Sports / September 9

Blue Jays Make Pitching Decision After Win Over Athletics

The Toronto Blue Jays will turn to right-hander Braydon Fisher to open Wednesday’s series finale against the Athletics as John Schneider manages his pitching staff through a critical stretch of the season.

Jamie Arnold News / 5 GOATs / September 9

Jamie Arnold injury update: A’s No. 3 prospect taken to hospital after being hit in face by comebacker

A’s No. 3 prospect, LHP Jamie Arnold, was hit in the face by a comebacker during the first inning of his start Tuesday night. Arnold was making his 25th start of the season for the Las Vegas Aviators, the Triple-A affiliate of the A’s.

Leo De Vries News / MLB Trade Rumors / September 8

A’s Top Prospect Leo De Vries To Undergo Shoulder Surgery

Athletics top infield prospect Leo De Vries will undergo an anterior labrum repair on his right shoulder, reports Bill Moriarity of A’s Farm. The procedure can come with an eight-month recovery timeline, making it quite likely he’ll open next season on the injured list.

Athletics News / New Baseball Media / September 8

2026 Transactions: Rays Call Up Madrigal, Padres Sign Gott

The Rays added some infield depth to their big-league roster on September 8, as Nick Madrigal joined the club in Atlanta. The Padres, meanwhile, added organizational pitching depth by bringing back reliever Trevor Gott.

Dylan Cease News / Athlon Sports / September 8

Blue Jays Facing Dylan Cease Decision After Loss to Athletics

The Toronto Blue Jays ace Dylan Cease is used to showing up for the team, handing the Blue Jays a deep outing in nearly every start. However, the right-hander allowed five runs on four hits with two walks in five innings of work against the Athletics on Monday.

Sebastian Walcott News / Just Baseball / September 6

We’re Seeing a Whole New Version of Sebastian Walcott

Recently, Major League Baseball has seen an influx of truly special shortstop talents across the league. With superstars like Bobby Witt Jr. and Elly De La Cruz dominating the Major League side, and prospects like Jesus Made and Leo De Vries on the Minor League side, it seems like the sport is entering a golden era for talent at the “six”.