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Lawrence Butler on Playing in Oakland: 'I Miss the Coliseum'

After signing an extension to stay with the A's through the 2031 campaign, Lawrence Butler recently told Chris Rose on Dugout Discussions that he doesn't feel he's played very well in 2025.

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Red Sox battle A's, remain 'patient' with injured Wilyer Abreu

Although the Boston Red Sox could use additional offense for Thursday afternoon's game against the visiting Athletics, it doesn't look as if right fielder Wilyer Abreu will be available.

Athletics News / Oakland Athletics on SI / September 18

Something's Brewing Between the A's and Red Sox — A Rivalry Rekindled?

Heading into Wednesday night's game, the only way that the A's could make the postseason would be if they won the rest of their 11 remaining games, while the Boston Red Sox dropped the all of the remaining games on their schedule.

Athletics News / Field Level Media / September 18

MLB roundup: Cubs top Pirates, clinch 1st playoff bid since 2020

Ian Happ homered as part of a three-RBI day for the Chicago Cubs, who clinched a playoff spot Wednesday with their 8-4 win over the host Pittsburgh Pirates.

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The 'Switch-hitter single-season HR leaders' quiz

A Major League switch hitter has hit at least 35 home runs on 35 occasions in MLB history. How many of the switch hitters to reach that milestone can you name in five minutes?

The '2023 MLB home run leaders' quiz

The 'MLB home run record by position' quiz

The '2025 MLB All-Star Starters' quiz

Athletics News / Sport Relay / September 17

Red Sox Take Down Athletics, Notch 11th Walk-off Win of the Year

The perseverance of the Boston Red Sox pays off with a win against the Athletics in 10 innings. The Red Sox managed to notch an MLB-best 11th walk-off win of the season.

Athletics News / Yardbarker

25 things we learned from the 2025 MLB season

The 2025 MLB regular season is winding down, filled with record-breaking performances -- both good and bad. Here are 25 things we learned along the way.

Athletics News / Field Level Media / September 17

Red Sox edge A's in 10, keep pace in wild-card race

Nick Sogard's grounder to second base scored Nate Eaton from third in the bottom of the 10th inning to give the Boston Red Sox a 5-4 victory over the visiting Athletics on Wednesday night.

Athletics News / MLB on ClutchPoints / September 17

Red Sox deliver Major League leading walk-off win vs Athletics

The Boston Red Sox have been slipping in the standings as of late. Their once sizable lead in the American League Wild Card has dwindled. They have fallen more than six games behind the Toronto Blue Jays in the AL East, and even trail the New York Yankees.

Athletics News / Athletics Nation / September 17

Athletics drop one in Extra’s to the Red Sox 5-4

Game two of the three-game series between the Athletics and the Boston Red Sox took place tonight at historic Fenway Park in Boston. Taking the mound tonight for the A’s was 24-year-old rookie Mason Barnett. He faced off against 31-year-old righty Lucas Giolito.

Athletics News / Athletics Nation / September 17

A’s 2nd Half Bullpen Success Shows How Hard It Is To Predict Reliever Outcomes

Perhaps it’s a tie: the A’s bullpen’s historic meltdowns in May that led to a baffling 1-20 stretch for a team that has been 70-61 the rest of the season, or the pen’s consistently excellent performance in the 2nd half that ranks in the top 3 across all of MLB.

Athletics News / Oakland Athletics on SI / September 17

A's Top Prospect From San Diego Padres Deal Homers in Postseason Opener

A's top prospect Leo De Vries picked up on Tuesday where he left off last week—hammering the Arizona Diamondbacks' Double-A affiliate in Amarillo. Only this time, it was in Game 1 of the postseason.

Trevor Story News / MLB on ClutchPoints / September 17

Red Sox SS Trevor Story gets brutally honest on team’s recent slump

The Boston Red Sox find themselves at a crossroads in the 2025 MLB playoff race, and shortstop Trevor Story isn’t sugarcoating the reality. After a 2-1 loss to the Athletics dropped Boston to 82-69 on the season, Story spoke candidly about the Red Sox offense, which has gone ice-cold at the worst possible time.

Athletics News / Yardbarker

The 25 most unlikely World Series teams

The history of the MLB World Series is filled with unpredictable matchups and outcomes. These 25 teams were the most unlikely to reach or win the World Series.

Athletics News / New Baseball Media / September 15

Recapping Week 25 of the 2025 MiLB Season

This past week was a busy one across Minor League Baseball. The High-A and Low-A affiliates were in the midst of the playoffs, the Double-A season ended, and a couple of Athletics prospects went off at the plate.