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Athletics Part Ways with GM David Forst Amid Difficult 2026 Season

In the midst of a rough 2026 season and a clean slate in Las Vegas on the horizon, the Athletics have opted for a change of leadership. Ken Rosenthal and Charlotte Varnes of The Athleticreported on Friday that the A's have fired general manager David Forst, who had been in the organization since 2000 and held GM duties since 2015.

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Today, the Athletics announced a mutual agreement to part ways with General Manager David Forst, who spent the past 27 years with the organization, serving as its general manager for the last 11 years.

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Athletics GM is leaving organization over their Las Vegas move

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Athletics News / MLB on ClutchPoints / August 7

Athletics fire general manager David Forst amid dreadful season

The Athletics had playoff aspirations coming into the season, but are 45-70 with just a few weeks to go. After a quiet trade deadline, the Sacramento-based club made a significant move.

David Forst News / MLB Trade Rumors / August 7

Athletics, David Forst Part Ways

The Athletics have fired general manager David Forst, per Ken Rosenthal and Charlotte Varnes of The Athletic. The club announced it as a mutually parting of ways.

Athletics News / Just Baseball / August 7

Los Angeles Angels’ 2026 Trade Deadline Recap

The Los Angeles Angels finished the 2014 season with a 98-64 record, which was good enough to earn them the No. 1 seed in the postseason. They matched up with the Kansas City Royals in the American League Division Series but ultimately got swept in three games.

Stephen Vogt News / MLB on ClutchPoints / August 7

Guardians’ Stephen Vogt and 4 other MLB managers that are suddenly on hot seat watch

The MLB trade deadline has come and gone. Teams are now focused on playing their absolute best baseball with the rosters they have. Some teams with high expectations have continued to underperform, however.

Athletics News / Field Level Media / August 7

Fresh off rally, 'exhausted' Red Sox put 8-game win streak on line vs. A's

There is no rest for the weary in the middle of a major league season. After refusing to lose an incredible 13-inning game en route to a sweep of the Chicago White Sox, the Boston Red Sox will be back at it on Friday night, hosting the Athletics in the opener of a three-game series.

Athletics News / MLB on ClutchPoints / August 7

Reds’ Sal Stewart makes Cincinnati history by passing Joey Votto on the rookie home run list

Cincinnati Reds rookie Sal Stewart continued his stellar season on Thursday, going 2-for-4 with a solo home run and scoring another run in a 6-5 win over the Athletics.

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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 on SI / August 7

How Athletics Can Snap Historic Series Drought vs. Red Sox

The A's are not playing good baseball, and it does not look like things are improving either. The Athletics have been on a nose-dive since the Las Vegas Series on June 14, the last time they won a series.

Athletics News / Athlon Sports / August 7

NRFI, YRFI MLB Bets Today: Best First-Inning Predictions for Friday, Aug. 7

Philadelphia Phillies RHP Zack Wheeler has been pitching like someone owes him money all season. He looks to cash an NRFI with RHP Jose Soriano making his debut with the Toronto Blue Jays on the other side.

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Athletics News / Athletics on SI / August 7

Athletics Swept Once Again: Good, Bad, Ugly From Friday's Loss

The Athletics have now lost their last eight games. After getting swept by the Tigers just three games ago, the Athletics would not miss a beat vs. the Reds.

Athletics News / Field Level Media / August 6

MLB roundup: Cubs force extras with HR, walk off Jays in 11th

Alex Bregman belted a two-run homer with two outs in the ninth inning and Pete Crow-Armstrong scored on an error in the 11th, fueling the host Chicago Cubs to a 3-2 victory over the Toronto Blue Jays on Thursday.

Athletics News / MLB on ClutchPoints / August 6

Reds add ex-Yankees reliever after sweeping the Athletics

The Cincinnati Reds added bullpen depth Thursday by claiming right-hander Ron Marinaccio off waivers from the Pittsburgh Pirates. The move came the same afternoon Cincinnati completed a three-game sweep of the Athletics.

Athletics News / Field Level Media / August 6

Reds complete sweep of Athletics with homers, plate discipline

The Cincinnati Reds hit four solo home runs and scored two runs on bases-loaded walks to complete a sweep of the visiting Athletics with a 6-5 win on Thursday.

Jamie Arnold News / Minor League Baseball on SI / August 6

A's Top Prospect Jamie Arnold Sets Career High in One of His Best Double-A Starts

The Athletics' top pitching prospect, left-hander Jamie Arnold, just turned in one of the strongest outings of his first season in the minors. Arnold, MLB Pipeline's No.

Athletics News / Just Baseball / August 6

2026 MLB Power Rankings: Post-Trade Deadline Update

We have officially reached the stretch run of the 2026 MLB season. All the buyers have bought, and the sellers have sold. The trade deadline has passed, and now all that is left is to play baseball games and see which teams will punch their ticket to October.