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Why the A's Quietly Dominated Day One Draft Rounds

The A's have quietly had a really great day one in the draft. We saw the club land Drew Burress in the first round, and he looks like a potential future star in the MLB.

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2026 Injury Report: Updates on Bichette, Lodolo, Misiorowski

Nick Lodolo’s blister problems got the better of him again on July 11, as he was removed in his start against the Cubs. Plus, Jacob Misiorowski won’t be starting in what was supposed to be a marquee matchup against Paul Skenes and the Pirates on July 12.

Athletics News / Field Level Media / July 11

MLB roundup: Pirates clutch up in doubleheader sweep of Brewers

Esmerlyn Valdez delivered a go-ahead grand slam to help the Pittsburgh Pirates to a 7-6 win against the visiting Milwaukee Brewers in the first game of a doubleheader on Saturday afternoon.

Athletics News / Athletics Nation / July 11

A’s Select Jacob Dudan With 83rd Pick, Roman Martin With 111th Pick

The Athletics rounded out the first day of the 2026 MLB draft by selecting right-handed pitcher Jacob Dudan with the 83rd overall pick and shortstop Roman Martin with #111: First, Dudan is a long-term investment since he’s recently undergone Tommy John surgery and won’t pitch this year.

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The 'Active MLB XBH leaders' quiz

How many of the active MLB players to rack up at least 500 extra base hits in their career can you name in five minutes?

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Athletics News / Athletics Nation / July 11

Athletics Select Gabe Gaeckle With 73rd Overall Pick

The A’s took their second straight pitcher in the draft, selecting Arkansas right-hander Gabe Gaeckle with their Competitive Balance B pick: The righty

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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.

Athletics News / Athletics Nation / July 11

A’s Offensive Woes Continue in 1-0 Loss to White Sox

The Athletics took on the Chicago White Sox, looking to even up this series and force a rubber match tomorrow. The White Sox prevailed 1-0 in a tightly contested game, securing the series victory.

Athletics News / MLB on ClutchPoints / July 11

White Sox’s former Savannah Bananas player lands on All-Star team

In 2021, Tristan Peters was dancing in a kilt for the Savannah Bananas. Last December, he was traded to the Chicago White Sox from the Tamp Bay Rays for cash considerations or a player to be named later, marking his fourth different MLB organization in five years.

Athletics News / Athletics Nation / July 11

Athletics Select Left-hander Mason Edwards With 47th Overall Pick

With their second round pick this afternoon, the A’s took USC left-handed pitcher Mason Edwards, the 47th pick in the 2026 MLB Draft: The organization is adding a second college prospect this afternoon, another that looks like he could move through the system rather quickly.

Athletics News / Field Level Media / July 11

Five White Sox pitchers combine to blank A's

Chase Meidroth's RBI double lifted the Chicago White Sox to a 1-0 win over the visiting Athletics on Saturday. Meidroth was 2-for-3 and Luisangel Acuna had two hits, while five Chicago pitchers combined for a four-hit shutout.

Athletics News / 5 GOATs / July 11

The Athletics select USC LHP Mason Edwards in 2026 MLB Draft

USC left-handed pitcher Mason Edwards was selected by the Athletics with the No. 47 overall pick in the 2026 MLB Draft. Edwards led the NCAA in strikeouts (169) and ranked fifth in ERA (2.07) this season for the Trojans.

Athletics News / Athletics Nation / July 11

Athletics Select Outfielder Drew Burress With 8th Overall Pick

With the 8th overall pick in this year’s MLB Draft, the A’s went the college route yet again and selected Georgia Tech outfielder Drew Burress: The first few picks have featured a couple of surprises and the Athletics benefit by having their pick of some of the top prospects in the draft that fell.

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25 MLB players most likely to be traded by the deadline

The MLB Trade Deadline has been quieter in recent years, in part due to playoff expansion, but 2026 is shaping up to be a more exciting one with several big names.

Athletics News / 5 GOATs / July 11

Athletics select Georgia Tech OF Drew Burress in 2026 MLB Draft

College bats have become quite popular at the top of the MLB Draft in recent years. The 2026 edition is no different, with one of the best now off the board.

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Tristan Peters News / Athlon Sports / July 11

White Sox’s Tristan Peters Gets More Good News After Hitting for Cycle

Tristan Peters hit for the cycle on Friday night and was named an American League All-Star the very next morning, giving the Chicago White Sox outfielder back-to-back milestones heading into the break.

Athletics News / Oakland Athletics on SI / July 11

Athletics Demolished: Takeaways from the Blowout Loss to White Sox

The Athletics have completely collapsed to finish off the first half of the season, and it does not appear to be getting better. The Athletics would get absolutely smoked by the White Sox, losing 14-1, in a game that also featured a cycle for Tristan Peters .

Athletics News / Oakland Athletics on SI / July 11

How Athletics Can Finish White Sox Series Strong

The Athletics need something to go their way after losing seven games straight. The Athletics have fallen completely off course in the last few series.

Nick Kurtz News / Field Level Media / July 11

Athletics place All-Star 1B Nick Kurtz (thumb) on 10-day IL

The Athletics placed All-Star first baseman Nick Kurtz on the 10-day injured list Saturday with a right thumb capsule sprain. Kurtz, 23, sat out Friday's 14-1 setback to the Chicago White Sox and also will miss the All-Star Game on Tuesday in Philadelphia.

Athletics News / Just Baseball / July 11

5 Standout Top Prospects To Watch in the All-Star Futures Game

On Sunday, July 12, the baseball world will get to see MLB’s top prospects face off in Philadelphia. Ranging from consensus top-10 prospects to up-and-coming top-100 names to those on the verge of breaking through, the All-Star Futures Game gives a glimpse into the stars of the next generation.

Athletics News / Larry Brown Sports / July 11

Yankees’ Aaron Boone drops blunt take on Jazz Chisholm Jr.

Aaron Boone offered a candid assessment of Jazz Chisholm Jr. that captured both the second baseman’s potential and the higher standard expected of him, even as Chisholm delivered in a critical moment.

Athletics News / New Baseball Media / July 11

2026 Injury Report: Updates on deGrom, Ohtani, Kurtz

Shohei Ohtani and Pennsylvania native Nick Kurtz, two starters for the 2026 All-Star Game, won’t be playing the event next week. Ohtani pulled out thanks to an injury.

MLB News / Yardbarker / July 10

White Sox's Tristan Peters hits for team's first cycle since 2017

On a night that the Chicago White Sox got a returning Munetaka Murakami to a struggling lineup, it wasn't Murakami that stole the show.

White Sox's Munetaka Murakami is final participant of 2026 Home Run Derby

Why Dodgers' Shohei Ohtani won't play in 2026 MLB All-Star Game

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Athletics News / MLB Trade Rumors / July 10

Athletics To Place Nick Kurtz, Zack Gelof On Injured List

The Athletics are expected to put first baseman Nick Kurtz on the injured list with a right thumb strain, reports Martin Gallegos of MLB.com. Kurtz left Wednesday’s game against the Tigers with an illness, but was back in the lineup yesterday.

Athletics News / Just Baseball / July 10

The Diamondbacks Are in Trade Deadline Purgatory

In 2023, the Arizona Diamondbacks were not considered a World Series frontrunner but made it there only to lose to the Rangers. An 84-win team advancing past the Brewers, Dodgers, and Phillies was unexpected and goes to show that once you get into the playoffs, anything can happen.

Tom Cosgrove News / MLB Trade Rumors / July 10

Nationals To Select Tom Cosgrove

The Nationals are going to select the contract of left-hander Tom Cosgrove, reports Spencer Nusbaum of The Athletic. The Nats have an open spot on the active roster as they put right-hander Brad Lord on the 15-day injured list yesterday with left side tightness and didn’t make a corresponding move.

Eduardo Valencia News / Yardbarker / July 9

Eduardo Valencia joins long list of Tigers to achieve milestone on first MLB at-bat

A baseball player will often remember his first game no matter what happens, but it becomes memorable for everyone when a milestone and history is made.

Tigers' Eduardo Valencia smashes home run in first career MLB at-bat

Tigers rely on homers to keep rolling vs. Athletics

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Athletics News / MLB Trade Rumors / July 9

Red Sox Place Ranger Suárez On Injured List

The Red Sox announced Thursday that left-hander Ranger Suárez has been placed on the 15-day injured list (retroactive to July 6) due to a groin strain.

Athletics News / Just Baseball / July 8

Five Reasons Why the Red Sox Can Still Make a Playoff Push

The 2026 Boston Red Sox have been quite a surprise across baseball, and not for the better. While they are 9-2 in their last 11 games, the team still finds itself near the bottom of the AL East standings with a 41-48 record, 12 games back of the first-place Tampa Bay Rays and four games back of a playoff spot.