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Angels' Jose Soriano on mission to regain form vs. Athletics

The Los Angeles Angels are hoping for a bounce-back effort from staff ace Jose Soriano as they try to earn a split of their four-game series with the Athletics on Thursday in Anaheim, Calif.

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The Athletics Have a Lawrence Butler Problem

The Athletics have gone through a lot of change over the past few years. After entering a rebuild and announcing their departure from Oakland, a city they called home for 54 years, the A’s were looking like the saddest show in professional sports.

Athletics News / Athlon Sports / May 21

NRFI Bets Today: Best First Inning Picks and Predictions for Thursday, May 21

We have an abbreviated slate for Thursday with just seven games. Three of them start before dinner, so be sure to get your picks locked in early. The Atlanta Braves and Miami Marlins finish up their four-game set with a good matchup between RHP Spencer Strider and RHP Sandy Alcantara.

Athletics News / Field Level Media / May 21

MLB roundup: Shohei Ohtani (HR, 5 shutout innings) dazzles Padres

Shohei Ohtani homered on the first pitch Wednesday night and tossed five scoreless innings to lead the visiting Los Angeles Dodgers past the San Diego Padres 4-0.

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The 'ERA leaders since 2003' quiz

How many ERA leaders from both leagues since the 2003 season can you name in five minutes?

Athletics News / Total Apex Fantasy Sports / May 21

Top MLB DFS Start‘em/Sit‘em Lineups For May 21st

Another week is ending, as fantasy players could win cash prizes in today’s short top MLB DFS lineup and fantasy stacks. Thursday’s short slate of games could end the week in style and help players win cash prizes.

MLB News / Yardbarker

The 25 greatest rookie seasons in MLB history

Not every all-timer has instant success at the next level. For many baseball players, it takes a few bumps in the road out of the gate before they ever reach stardom.

Tyler Soderstrom News / Field Level Media / May 21

Tyler Soderstrom, A's force extra innings, beat Angels in 10

Tyler Soderstrom drove in three runs, including the go-ahead run in the top of the 10th, as the Athletics rallied for a 6-5 victory over the Los Angeles Angels on Wednesday night in Anaheim, Calif.

Athletics News / Athletics Nation / May 21

A’s Come Back In Extras, Beat Angels 6-5

The A’s were on the ropes tonight, down to their final three outs. A late home run tied this game up for the A’s and sent it to extras, where the Athletics managed to pull ahead and hang on for the win, putting them back over the .500 mark and remain alone atop the AL West.

Michael Stefanic News / MLB Trade Rumors / May 21

A’s Re-Sign Michael Stefanic To Minor League Deal

The Athletics re-signed infielder Michael Stefanic to a minor league contract. He’s back in the Triple-A lineup tonight as the designated hitter for the Aviators.

Athletics News / Field Level Media / May 20

Mariners hold on for contested win over White Sox to claim series

Jhonny Pereda and Randy Arozarena homered in a three-run seventh inning as the Seattle Mariners broke a tie and held on for a 5-4 victory against the visiting Chicago White Sox on Wednesday afternoon.

Gunnar Hoglund News / MLB Trade Rumors / May 20

Gunnar Hoglund Undergoes Season-Ending Hip Surgery

The Athletics announced that right-hander Gunnar Hoglund underwent left hip surgery yesterday, specifically a hip labral repair and cartilage debridement to address femoroacetabular impingement.

Athletics News / Inside The Diamonds / May 20

Cincinnati Reds News & Notes 05/20/2026

The Cincinnati Reds currently have a 25-24 record. They snapped a three-game losing streak with a 4-1 victory in Philadelphia. The last 24 hours featured a dominant MLB pitching performance and a historic 30-run explosion at the complex level.

MLB News / Yardbarker

Which 20 players have hit four home runs in an MLB game?

The only two things rarer in modern-day baseball than the four-homer game is the Triple Crown and the unassisted triple play. The former is, of course, done over an entire season, while there's a large level of lucky in the unassisted triple play.

Athletics News / Field Level Media / May 20

A's ride offensive explosion into rematch vs. Angels

The Los Angeles Angels hope to do a better job of closing out innings when they host the Athletics in the third contest of their four-game series on Wednesday in Anaheim, Calif.

Merrill Kelly News / Field Level Media / May 20

Merrill Kelly pursues encore as D-backs try to sweep Giants

Merrill Kelly will attempt to earn a spot in franchise lore alongside the likes of Randy Johnson and Curt Schilling when he goes for a second consecutive complete game Wednesday afternoon as the Arizona Diamondbacks chase a three-game sweep of the San Francisco Giants in Phoenix.

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The '35-5-5 Conference Finals games' quiz

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Athletics News / Field Level Media / May 20

MLB roundup: Nats ride inside-the-park slam to comeback win over Mets

James Wood's three hits included an inside-the-park grand slam as the host Washington Nationals rallied from a five-run deficit for a 9-6 win against the New York Mets on Tuesday night.

Athletics News / Field Level Media / May 20

Nick Kurtz drives in 5 as Athletics blow out Angels

Nick Kurtz had three hits and drove in five runs for the Athletics in a 14-6 win against the Los Angeles Angels on Tuesday night in Anaheim, Calif. Zack Gelof also had three hits, including a home run, and three RBIs as the visitors leveled the four-game series at one victory apiece.

Athletics News / MLB Trade Rumors / May 19

Rays, White Sox Swap Joe Rock For Oliver Dunn

The Rays and White Sox announced a one-for-one trade that sends lefty reliever Joe Rock from Tampa Bay to Chicago. Minor league infielder Oliver Dunn goes to the Rays; Dunn had not been on Chicago’s 40-man roster.

Athletics News / Ball Exclusives / May 19

Los Angeles Angels snatch victory from the jaws of defeat

On Monday night the Los Angeles Angels offense had been kept in check all game by A’s starting pitch J.T Ginn, who up until the ninth inning, had not allowed a single hit, recorded 10 strikeouts and had only issued one walk.

Athletics News / MLB Trade Rumors / May 19

Michael Stefanic Elects Free Agency

Infielder Michael Stefanic has elected free agency, according to his transactions tracker at MLB.com. The Athletics outrighted him to Triple-A yesterday.

Athletics News / Just Baseball / May 19

Top Early Standouts in the Padres’ Farm System

The San Diego Padres’ farm system under the A.J. Preller has gone through plenty of changes. The system went from ranking near the top of the league in 2018 and 2019 to sitting near the bottom in 2023.

Zach Neto News / MLB on ClutchPoints / May 19

Angels’ Zach Neto ends drought that lasted nearly 40 years with bonkers HR

The Los Angeles Angels picked up a big win over the Athletics on Monday. Angels slugger Zach Neto hit a home run to win the game for L.A. It was the end of a near-40 year drought for the Angels.

Athletics News / Athlon Sports / May 19

Impasse on I-4: When Will UCF, USF Rekindle Their Sunshine State Rivalry?

It's approximately 100 miles between the campuses of the University of Central Florida and the University of South Florida. Unfortunately for fans of the Knights and Bulls, Orlando and Tampa might as well be light years apart in a football sense these days.

Athletics News / New Baseball Media / May 19

2026 MLB Daily Recap: Angels Snap No-No & Win, Phillies Extend Streak

May 18 was a big day across MLB, which featured several 2025 playoff rematches, plus theatrics in Los Angeles and Washington, D.C. Plus, the Dodgers & Padres squared off with first place on the line in the NL West.

J.T. Ginn News / Larry Brown Sports / May 19

A’s JT Ginn lost his no-hitter in the most heartbreaking fashion

The Los Angeles Angels’ offense was MIA on Monday against the Athletics right up until it mattered most. A’s starting pitcher JT Ginn was having the game of his life through eight innings on the road at Angel Stadium in Anaheim, Calif.

Nick Kurtz News / Athlon Sports / May 18

Historic Nick Kurtz Announcement Made on Monday

Nick Kurtz of the Athletics has taken Major League Baseball by storm since arriving in the big leagues. After being selected No. 4 overall in the 2024 MLB Draft, Kurtz played only 32 minor league games before the club felt he was ready for the big show.

Athletics News / Just Baseball / May 18

Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Week of May 18th

Welcome back to another week of trying to save your season via the waiver wire. Well, at least for some of us. We have started to see some notable prospects called up recently, such as Bryce Eldridge, Ryan Waldschmidt, A.J.

Athletics News / Total Pro Sports / May 18

Texas Rangers Get Important Update After Corey Seager’s Latest Injury

The Texas Rangers are fighting with the Oakland Athletics for the top spot in the AL West. The Rangers are in a tight situation with the Seattle Mariners trailing.