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How Athletics Can Sweep Angels in Final Showdown

The Athletics would prefer to get something going against the Angels. As of Sept. 21, the Athletics and Angels are in a dogfight to determine who will be this year's last-place team in the AL West.

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These Two Utility Players Could Crack Athletics' 2027 Roster

The A's have dealt with plenty of injuries this season, but it has given more opportunities to a bunch of players who likely never would've gotten a chance at the big-league level.

Athletics News / Athletics on SI / September 22

3 Bold Predictions for Athletics vs. Angels Series

This series could determine the worst team in the worst division in baseball. After getting swept in back-to-back series, the Athletics have to get something going vs.

Athletics News / EssentiallySports / September 22

'Team Was Hot Garbage Last Year': Braves’ Stunning Turnaround Has MLB Analysts Taking Notice

Mike Yastrzemski’s three-run home run and Dylan Dodd’s spotless ninth won the Atlanta Braves their seventh NL East crown in nine seasons on Sunday. A year after finishing 10 games below .500, Atlanta has returned to the top of the division.

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The 'Most lefty-homers in a season' quiz

How many of the lefty mashers with the most home runs in a single season for each MLB franchise can you name in five minutes?

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Athletics News / Field Level Media / September 21

Angels, Athletics battle to avoid 100-loss seasons

As their disappointing seasons wind down, the Los Angeles Angels and the Athletics share the same goal: not reaching 100 losses. One team will move closer to that unsatisfactory possibility when the Angels visit the A's on Tuesday night to open a two-game set in West Sacramento, Calif.

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The most surprising player from every MLB team for the 2026 season

The 2026 season has been headlined by young players emerging, but some wily veterans have also had their day. As we head toward the end of the regular season, these 30 players stand out as the biggest surprises on their teams.

Athletics News / Athletics on SI / September 21

And Then There Were Two: What the Athletics Need to Do in Their Final Two Series

With the season now basically over, the Athletics would like to end on a high note. Prior to the start of the Rays series, the Athletics had gone 7-3 in the 10 games leading up to that point.

Henry Bolte News / Just Baseball / September 21

Henry Bolte Is the A’s Next Budding Star

The Athletics are finishing off their fifth straight season of losing baseball. During that span, they not only have consistently failed to qualify for the playoffs, but they also have annually found themselves in September as a sub-.500 team with very little to play for down the stretch.

Athletics News / Athletics on SI / September 21

Top Performers During the Athletics Choppy Series vs. the Guardians

The Athletics are not quite where they need to be right now. After getting swept by the Rays and now the Guardians, the Athletics have clearly lost the objective of ending the season strong.

Athletics News / Athletics on SI / September 21

This A’s Reliever Has Been Breaking Out This Season

It feels like there has not been a lot of good for the A's this season. Coming off a strong second half in 2025 and with a solid young core of players, many expected the club to at least be competitive this year.

Athletics News / Field Level Media / September 21

MLB roundup: Braves clinch NL East with win over Astros

Mike Yastrzemski capped a four-run sixth inning with a three-run homer, and the visiting Atlanta Braves clinched the National League East with a 4-2 victory over the Houston Astros on Sunday.

Athletics News / New Baseball Media / September 21

2026 Injury Report: Updates on Bregman, Burns, Cease

With the Blue Jays trying to keep their playoff hopes alive this coming week in Baltimore, the club will have to do it without Dylan Cease. The Cubs, meanwhile, won on September 20 but lost Alex Bregman thanks to a bizarre injury.

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The most disappointing player from every MLB team for the 2026 season

The 2026 season hasn't gone as planned for many MLB players. These 30 players stand out as the biggest disappointments for their respective teams.

Athletics News / MLB Trade Rumors / September 20

Athletics Interview Mike Groopman, Taylor Smith For GM Vacancy

The Athletics’ search for a new front office leader included a pitstop in Boston, as Over-Slot Baseball’s Joe Doyle reports that the A’s had interviews

Gavin Williams News / Field Level Media / September 20

Gavin Williams pitches Guardians to 1-0 win over Athletics

Gavin Williams threw seven shutout innings to lift the host Cleveland Guardians to a 1-0 win over the Athletics Sunday. Williams (14-8) gave up only three hits, one walk and struck out nine in 89 pitches.

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The 'NFL all-time passing leaders' quiz

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Athletics News / Athlon Sports / September 20

Stephen Vogt Provides Brayan Rocchio Update After Exiting Guardians Game

The Cleveland Guardians received a concerning injury scare Saturday when Brayan Rocchio exited their 12-6 win over the Athletics with left leg tightness.

Jacob Lopez News / Athletics on SI / September 20

Why Lopez's Outing Has Horrifying Implications for Athletics' Future

It simply could not have been worse. Jacob Lopez has easily been the Athletics’ best and most consistent starter since the break. But recently, his credibility and trust have hit an all-time low.

Athletics News / Field Level Media / September 20

Guardians hope to sweep A's, reduce magic number

The Cleveland Guardians will look to maintain their hold on the American League Central and sweep the visiting Athletics when the teams wrap up a three-game series on Sunday afternoon.

Jared Young News / EssentiallySports / September 20

'‘Needs to Be Fired’: Jared Young’s Fall Draws Call for Investigation Over Medical Response

Jared Young’s head struck Nolan McLean’s knee with brutal impact on Thursday, and what followed raised questions about the Mets’ medical response. While the medical staff tried to get him off the field, it didn’t seem to make things any better.

Zack Gelof News / Athletics on SI / September 20

Why Zack Gelof Earning Athletics' Third Base Spot in 2027

The A's are a young team with many moving parts in both their pitching staff and lineup. As the 2026 season comes to a close for the club, they are now looking at some position battles for next season, and there are a handful of players who could be playing themselves into spots in 2027.

Athletics News / Athletics on SI / September 20

Athletics Toppled Once Again: Takeaways From Loss vs. Guardians

The Athletics have now extended their losing streak to five in a row. After getting swept by the Rays, the Athletics knew that they needed to turn things around against the Guardians if there was a chance of salvaging any momentum to finish the season.

Jose Ramirez News / Athlon Sports / September 19

Jose Ramirez Makes Personal History in 14th Guardians Season

José Ramírez reached another career milestone Friday night, becoming the second player in Cleveland Guardians history to record 1,000 career RBIs. Ramírez reached the mark with a solo home run in the sixth inning of Cleveland’s 5-3 win over the Athletics at Progressive Field.

Athletics News / New Baseball Media / September 19

2026 Injury Report: Updates on Judge, Webb, Fairbanks

Aside from going for the AL East, one of the big goals for the Yankees down the stretch was to keep the club healthy. Unfortunately, Aaron Judge, who didn’t partake in a rehab assignment before his return earlier this month, is now very much on the bubble for the playoffs.

Athletics News / MLB Trade Rumors / September 18

Previewing The Upcoming First Base Class

As the regular season winds down, MLBTR is taking a position-by-position look at the 2026-27 free agent market. Next up is the first base class. It’s not the strongest group, but the biggest names include a breakout bat, a former All-Star enjoying a bounceback campaign, and a superstar at the tail end of his career.