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Blue Jays Make Kazuma Okamoto Decision Before Athletics Game

The Toronto Blue Jays are showing confidence in Kazuma Okamoto early, moving the Japanese infielder up to the cleanup spot in Saturday’s lineup against the Athletics a day after his MLB debut. The decision is notable given the matchup.

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Mark Kotsay Explains A’s No-Challenge Approach in Opening Loss to Jays

In writing up last night's game, one of our big takeaways was that the A's failed to use a single ABS challenge, despite a number of balls outside of the zone being called strikes by home plate umpire Marvin Hudson.

Athletics News / Just Baseball / March 28

Five Pitchers Who Could Bounce Back Big From Injury in 2026

The start of a new season marks the beginning of a ton of different things. It’s a chance for breakout stars from past seasons to prove it wasn’t a fluke.

Athletics News / Oakland Athletics on SI / March 28

Two Factors That Led to A's Opening Day Loss Against the Blue Jays

For the second straight year, Luis Severino pitched like the ace of the A's staff on Opening Day, and for the second straight year, the A's came away without a win.

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Athletics News / Total Apex Sports / March 28

Andrés Giménez Connects On Walk-Off Single To Lead Toronto Blue Jays Over Athletics

Andrés Giménez, the No. 9 batter in the Toronto Blue Jays lineup, came to bat for the last time in the bottom of the 9th with two outs and runners on second and third.

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One storyline to follow for every MLB team in 2026

As Spring Training opens for 2026, all 30 teams have high hopes and big questions. These are the storylines to follow for each team heading into Opening Day.

Red Sox to sign former Yankees relief pitcher ahead of Opening Day

MLB announces 80-game suspension for Johan Rojas

Mets star gets help from former teammate after clubhouse issues

Three comeback arms to watch in National League East

Five X factors in the AL Central

Athletics News / Stadium Rant / March 28

Blue Jays Vs. Athletics Game Recap: 3-2 Season Opener & Late-Game Hero

This Toronto Blue Jays vs. Athletics game recap is from yesterday’s season opener. It was a low-scoring pitching duel that came down to the wire. Continue for MLB game analysis and breakdown.

Dylan Cease News / Field Level Media / March 28

Fresh off late rally, Jays turn to Dylan Cease in rematch vs. A's

Right-hander Dylan Cease will make his Toronto Blue Jays debut on Saturday afternoon against the visiting Athletics. Cease, 30, was one of Toronto's major free-agent signings in the offseason after going 8-12 with a 4.55 ERA in 2025 for the San Diego Padres.

Kevin Gausman News / MLB on ClutchPoints / March 28

Blue Jays’ Kevin Gausman makes Toronto history on Opening Day

Toronto Blue Jays starter Kevin Gausman made franchise history in Friday’s 3-2 Opening Day win over the Athletics. By the fifth inning, Gausman had already

Athletics News / Sport Relay / March 28

Athletics Fall to Blue Jays in Walk-off Fashion despite Langeliers Heroics

Shea Langeliers went 3-for-4 with two home runs, but it wasn’t enough as the Toronto Blue Jays walked off the Athletics 3–2 on a two-out single in the bottom of the ninth Friday night.

Athletics News / Field Level Media / March 28

MLB roundup: Aaron Judge homers, Yanks blank Giants again

Cam Schlittler allowed one hit over 5 1/3 innings and Aaron Judge and Giancarlo Stanton each homered, fueling the visiting New York Yankees to a 3-0 victory over the San Francisco Giants on Friday.

Athletics News / Field Level Media / March 27

Blue Jays walk off Athletics to take opener

Andres Gimenez knocked a walkoff single to center in the ninth inning Friday night, and the Toronto Blue Jays defeated the visiting Athletics 3-2. Gimenez also had a two-run triple in the fifth.

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25 MLB players that could be traded during the 2026 season

The 2026 MLB season is right around the corner, and it is never too early to start thinking about how it might unfold. Seemingly, every year, we have a decent handle on who should contend and who is likely to struggle, which makes looking ahead to the trade deadline inevitable.

Athletics News / Athletics Nation / March 27

A’s drop opener 3-2 to AL Champion Blue Jays

The day we’ve all been waiting for has finally arrived. A’s Opening Day baseball is under way for 2026. Granted, it’s not opening day at “our” our ballpark, we’ll have to wait another week for that celebration, but it is the start of the most promising season in recent memory.

Kevin Gausman News / Athlon Sports / March 27

Blue Jays Make Historic Kevin Gausman Announcement During Athletics Game

The Toronto Blue Jays opened their 2026 MLB season at Rogers Centre in celebration, unveiling their American League Pennant banner in front of a packed crowd.

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Athletics News / Oakland Athletics on SI / March 27

Why the Athletics Will be a Postseason Team in 2026

It all starts today. Taking the field for the first time in 2026, the Athletics' regular season campaign begins tonight when a three-game series against the defending American League champion Toronto Blue Jays kicks off.

Athletics News / Athlon Sports / March 27

Blue Jays’ John Schneider Announces Shane Bieber News Before Athletics Game

The Toronto Blue Jays enter Opening Day with what many consider one of the strongest pitching staffs in Major League Baseball. With a rotation anchored by established arms and reinforced by key offseason addition Dylan Cease, Toronto is once again expected to contend at the top of the American League after its run to the World Series last season.

Athletics News / Oakland Athletics on SI / March 27

How to watch A's on Opening Day: TV Channel, Live Stream and Radio

It is time for A's baseball. Despite missing the playoffs for the fifth straight season in 2025, the Athletics took a big step forward last year, finishing 76-86 in their first season in Sacramento, giving fans a lot of hope for the future.

Bryan Hudson News / MLB Trade Rumors / March 27

White Sox Claim Bryan Hudson

The White Sox announced that they have claimed left-hander Bryan Hudson off waivers from the Mets. New York designated the lefty for assignment earlier this week.

Athletics News / Oakland Athletics on SI / March 27

What We Got Right—And Wrong—About the A's in Spring Training

The start of the regular season is finally here. Not only have we been waiting for the green and gold to take the field since late September, but we have also had to wait patiently for the past two days while nearly every other team has taken the field.

Athletics News / Just Baseball / March 27

Four Bold Predictions for the 2026 San Diego Padres

The San Diego Padres might be the most puzzling team in Major League Baseball. On paper, they have a lineup capable of matching any contender. In reality, they’re working with a rotation that looks increasingly fragile, operating under one of the sport’s most aggressive front offices, and doing it all while the franchise navigates a sale.

Athletics News / Total Apex Fantasy Sports / March 27

Top MLB DFS Lineups Start‘em/Sit‘em For March 27th

Opening day is officially here, and fantasy players could start the new season off with a bang for today’s top MLB DFS lineups and fantasy stacks. The season starts with 11 games in today’s slate of games.

Gunnar Hoglund News / MLB Trade Rumors / March 26

A’s Gunnar Hoglund Diagnosed With Lumbar Spine Strain

The Athletics officially announced their Opening Day roster on Thursday morning. They enter the season as one of the healthiest teams in the league. Their only player beginning the year on the injured list is right-hander Gunnar Hoglund, whom the A’s announced is dealing with a lumbar spine strain.

Athletics News / Last Word On Sports / March 26