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Padres closer Mason Miller awaiting chance against old team, the A's

For a brief time Friday night, it looked like Mason Miller might get a save chance against his first MLB team. But the San Diego Padres gave him a second straight game off by scoring three eighth-inning runs to end a potential save situation on their way to a 7-3 win over the visiting Athletics.

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A’s Drop Series-Opener in San Diego

The Athletics and San Diego Padres kicked off a three-game series on a beautiful Friday night in San Diego. The A’s sought to win their fourth straight game, while the Padres hoped to rebound after losing their past series against the Los Angeles Dodgers.

Ramon Laureano News / Field Level Media / May 23

Ramon Laureano swats tiebreaking HR as Padres down A's

Ramon Laureano snapped a tie with a home run in the bottom of the seventh inning Friday night as the San Diego Padres stopped the visiting Athletics 7-3 in the opener of a three-game series.

Athletics News / Field Level Media / May 22

Dodgers 3B Max Muncy (wrist) out for 'couple days'

Los Angeles Dodgers third baseman Max Muncy is expected to miss a few games after being hit on the right wrist with a pitch in the eighth inning of Friday night's 5-1 loss against the host Milwaukee Brewers.

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

Tarik Skubal News / MLB on ClutchPoints / May 22

Ex-player strongly urges Tigers to trade Tarik Skubal

Speculation continues to build around the future of ace pitcher Tarik Skubal with the struggling Detroit Tigers, especially after he won his arbitration case against the club in February and is making $32 million this season compared to the team’s offer of $19 million.

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.

Athletics News / Oakland Athletics on SI / May 22

Top Performers in Athletics' 3-1 Series Win vs. Angels

The A's pulled off a very interesting 3-1 series win over the Los Angeles Angels. Here are the top contributors from the series. The last four days told us a lot about Athletics baseball.

Athletics News / Oakland Athletics on SI / May 22

Athletics vs. Padres: Series Breakdown, Starters, Players To Watch

Following an exciting 3-1 series victory over the Los Angeles Angels, the A's now look to extend their winning streak vs the Padres. Even though the last four games have been bumpy for the Athletics, they have shown real promise that could point to back-to-back series wins vs.

Athletics News / Athlon Sports / May 22

Fantasy Baseball 2026: The Sinker Revival and What It Means for Your Pitching Roster

The four-seam fastball had its time in the sun. But another familiar pitch has been stepping up to steal its thunder. Pitchers never officially retired the sinker, but they did move away from the pitch around a decade ago as hitting mechanics changed.

Fernando Tatis Jr. News / Field Level Media / May 22

Frustrating season for Padres' Fernando Tatis Jr. continues as A's await

Fernando Tatis Jr. collected two soft singles in a game earlier this week that San Diego Padres manager Craig Stammen thought were as solid as gold. "Two hits," Stammen said.

Sam Antonacci News / Just Baseball / May 22

Sam Antonacci Has Wasted No Time Impacting the White Sox

It wasn’t breaking news when the Chicago White Sox called up infield prospect Sam Antonacci on April 15, but perhaps it should have been. The consensus among scouts, including our own Aram Leighton and Elijah Evans, was that Antonacci possessed an elite, old-school feel-to-hit but a capped ceiling due to a lack of raw game power.

Athletics News / MLB on ClutchPoints / May 22

Nick Kurtz closing in on Mark McGwire in Athletics history with lengthy on-base streak

The Athletics continued their recent run of comeback victories on Thursday, rallying past the Los Angeles Angels 3-2 in 10 innings at Angel Stadium while rookie first baseman Nick Kurtz moved closer to franchise history with another game reaching base.

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 22

MLB roundup: Guardians complete 4-game sweep of Tigers

Patrick Bailey had a solo homer while Brayan Rocchio had three hits, including two doubles, as the visiting Cleveland Guardians won their sixth straight game, a 3-1 triumph over the slumping Detroit Tigers on Thursday.

Nick Kurtz News / Field Level Media / May 22

Nick Kurtz comes through again as A's take set from Angels

Nick Kurtz extended his on-base streak to 44 games and scored the winning run in the 10th inning as the Athletics rallied for a 3-2 victory over the Los Angeles Angels in the finale of a four-game series on Thursday in Anaheim, Calif.

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Athletics News / New Baseball Media / May 22

2026 Injury Report: Updates on Acuna Jr., Clarke, Snelling

The Marlins officially lost one of the top prospects for the rest of the 2026 campaign and beyond, as Robby Snelling will need season-ending elbow surgery.

Denzel Clarke News / MLB Trade Rumors / May 21

Denzel Clarke Out Beyond All-Star Break With Hamstring Strain

The Athletics announced this evening that center fielder Denzel Clarke suffered a high-grade strain of his left hamstring while playing in a rehab game.

Lawrence Butler News / Just Baseball / May 21

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 / 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.

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 / 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.

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 / 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.

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 / 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.