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Athletics Squashed: Takeaways From Anticlimactic Season Finale

The Athletics would get shut out in their final game of the season. Welp. Even though the Athletics were able to muster some life in the first two games of the series, they would simply collapse to end the year.

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Yankees Historic Context Behind Cam Schlittler’s Breakout Year Ahead of Red Sox Wild Card Game

Cam Schlittler’s next start will be the biggest of his career when he takes the mound against the Red Sox in the Wild Card round. Schlittler is in the spotlight for an impressive first full season that ended with him going 14-6 with an AL-best 1.95 ERA and 239 strikeouts.

Jacob Lopez News / Athletics on SI / September 28

Grading Jacob Lopez's 2026 Season With Athletics

As a team, it's been a rough season for the A's, filled with plenty of ups and downs. They spent much of the early season in first place in the AL West.

Athletics News / Athletics on SI / September 28

Offseason Checklist: Areas Athletics Must Target

The season is over; let's look at the offseason for a change. After finishing the season 64-98, despite holding the keys to the AL West with an above .500 record back in May, it is clear that the Athletics have some work to do this offseason if they hope to change their fate next season.

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The 'Most 200-K MLB seasons' quiz

How many of the pitchers in MLB's Live Ball era (since 1920) with five or more 200-strikeout seasons under their belt can you name in five minutes?

The 'MLB all-time K-leaders' quiz

The 'League strikeout leaders by season' quiz

The 'Cy Young winners of the 2000s' quiz

Athletics News / Field Level Media / September 27

Astros celebrate American League West title with win vs. Athletics

Rookie Lucas Spence ripped a two-run triple to highlight a four-run third inning, helping the Houston Astros celebrate the American League West title with a 9-0 victory over the Athletics on Sunday 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.

Jesus Luzardo News / Field Level Media / September 27

Phillies activate LHP Jesus Luzardo off IL ahead of season finale

The Philadelphia Phillies reinstated All-Star left-hander Jesus Luzardo from the 15-day injured list prior to Sunday's critical game against the visiting Tampa Bay Rays.

Athletics News / Field Level Media / September 27

Mediocre record aside, Astros aim to clinch AL West title vs. A's

The Houston Astros will take a swipe at reaching the postseason for the ninth time in 10 seasons when they face the Athletics on Sunday afternoon at West Sacramento, Calif.

Athletics News / Field Level Media / September 27

Astros enter final day tied atop AL West after rout of A's

Jeremy Pena went 4-for-6 with two homers and four RBIs, Yordan Alvarez smacked a three-run homer and the Houston Astros remained tied for first place in the American League West with a 13-2 rout of the Athletics on Saturday night at West Sacramento, Calif.

Athletics News / Athletics Nation / September 26

2026: Year Of The “Didn’t See That Coming!”

I missed that one in the Chinese New Year list of animals. I remembered the sheep, rabbit, and snake, and then completely overlooked the “didn’t see that one coming” creature (possibly symbolized by a dead chicken in the road who crossed not noticing the approaching Toyota).

Athletics News / Field Level Media / September 26

Astros bid to bounce back from missed opportunity vs. A's

The Houston Astros had a chance to be in full control of the American League West race with two games to go but the division title remains up for grabs.

Athletics News / Athletics on SI / September 26

Two Players Athletics Must Make Decisions on Soon

Even though this season has been a wash, next season will look much different. The Athletics have struggled big time to close out the year. Considering they are in fourth place in a division without a team over .500, it should tell you all you need to know about how this season has gone.

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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.

Denzel Clarke News / Athletics on SI / September 26

How Denzel Clarke Fits on 2027 Athletics Roster

Because the A's are eliminated from playoff contention, the last few weeks of play have been mostly just position battles for next season and figuring out which players should be part of a playoff-hopeful 2027 team.

Athletics News / Athletics on SI / September 26

Athletics Strike Back: Takeaways From Convincing Win Over Astros

The Athletics would take Game 2 in a series that will ultimately determine who will get a playoff bid in the AL West. Right now, the Astros and Rangers are neck and neck for the AL West title and the right to be the only playoff representative from the division overall.

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The '100-receiving-yard playoff debuts' quiz

The 'Multiple 30/30 MLB seasons' quiz

The 'Active NFL catch leaders' quiz

The '4K-yard, 30-TD NFL seasons' quiz

Athletics News / Goal.com / September 25

The investigation into RedBird Capital, Milan’s owner fund: everything on Cardinale-Mendes, Maldini and Ibrahimovic

The main points of the investigation carried out by journalist Romain Molina regarding RedBird Capital’s sporting galaxy. Sports journalist Romain Molina spent today pursuing and publishing an investigation into RedBird Capital, the fund that owns AC Milan.

Juan Soto News / EssentiallySports / September 25

'Need as Much Help': Juan Soto Urges Mets to Make Big Moves After Disastrous Season

In his massive contract, Juan Soto has an opt-out clause after 2029. If the New York Mets keep missing the playoffs, Soto might exercise it. Soto joined a team that won the NLDS and was aiming to build upon that success.

Pete Crow-Armstrong News / MLB on ClutchPoints / September 24

Ex-player says quiet part out loud about Pete Crow-Armstrong’s 40/40 season

On Thursday, Pete Crow-Armstrong joined the exclusive 40/40 club. Another feather in his cap for what is becoming an MVP season for Crow-Armstrong. The numbers speak for themselves.

Athletics News / MLB on ClutchPoints / September 24

Chris Sale shares heartfelt tribute to late Don Cooper

Wednesday was an eventful day for Atlanta Braves pitcher Chris Sale. Sale achieved his 9th 200-strikeout season in a 3-2 win over the Cincinatti Reds. However, it was bittersweet that it happened on the same day his former pitching coach Don Cooper passed away at the age of 70.

Brian Serven News / Larry Brown Sports / September 24

Watch: Athletics catcher hit in the face by a foul ball

Athletics catcher Brian Serven had a rough night at the plate on Wednesday, and it’s not just because he couldn’t get a hit. In the sixth inning of a game

Athletics News / Just Baseball / September 24

Is This the Mets’ Best Rookie Class Ever?

At the halfway point of the 2026 season, the New York Mets waved the white flag by firing manager Carlos Mendoza and immediately turning their attention toward 2027.

Athletics News / EssentiallySports / September 24

Athletics 31YO Star Leaves the Ground as He Falls After Taking a Heavy Blow on His Face

Three MLB players have now been injured by foul balls in frightening incidents over the past four days. On Sunday, Alex Bregman was hospitalized after a foul ball struck him in the face.

Max Muncy News / Just Baseball / September 23

Max Muncy Continues To Be Underrated

Los Angeles, California. The city of movie stars, names and big personalities. Oh yeah, and championships, with the two most recent going to the Dodgers.

Athletics News / New Baseball Media / September 23

2026 Injury Report: Updates on Acuna Jr., Judge, Ohtani

The last thing that the Braves needed was an injury to Ronald Acuna Jr. over the final week. Unfortunately, that happened, as Acuna Jr. left with a shin injury.

Eli White News / MLB Trade Rumors / September 22

Eli White Undergoes Foot Surgery

The Red Sox announced that outfielder Eli White recently underwent a Lisfranc repair surgery. He landed on the 10-day injured list earlier this month with a right foot ligament injury.

Joshua Kuroda-Grauer News / MLB Trade Rumors / September 22

Athletics Reinstate Joshua Kuroda-Grauer

The Athletics announced that infielder Joshua Kuroda-Grauer has been reinstated from the 60-day injured list. He will take the active roster spot of fellow infielder Max Muncy, who has been placed on the 10-day IL with left knee chondromalacia.

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.