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Andy Ibanez and Jacob Wilson spark offense as A's earn 1st win of season

Andy Ibanez and Jacob Wilson both drove in their first two runs of the season to help the visiting Athletics earn their first victory of the season, beating the Atlanta Braves 5-2 on Tuesday.

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Athletics defeat Braves 5-2 in Atlanta

The Athletics continued their interleague series with the Braves today at Truist Park in Atlanta. Making his first official start of the season for the A’s was 30-year-old righty Aaron Civale.

Athletics News / Athletics Nation / March 31

There Is An “A” In “GrAvediggers”

29 teams have now celebrated their first win of the season now and then there’s the A’s. 0-4 and continuing what is now a disturbing trend of digging an early grave and then spending precious time trying to dig out.

Athletics News / Oakland Athletics on SI / March 31

This A's Hitter Keeps Solving Braves Starter José Suarez—Can it Spark the Offense?

On Monday, the Atlanta Braves announced that they'll be sending José Suarez to the bump on Tuesday night for game two of their series with the Athletics.

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How many of the MLB players to hit 30 home runs and steal 30 bases in the same season before turning 25 years old can you name in five minutes?

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Bryce Elder News / Last Word On Sports / March 31

Braves Former All-Star Feels ‘More Complete’ Than He Did in 2023

Despite all the injuries in the starting rotation, the Atlanta Braves are 3-1. Welcoming in the Athletics, the Braves received a solid pitching performance from right-hander Bryce Elder to open the series.

Athletics News / Yardbarker

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

Colt Emerson News / Fastball on SI / March 31

Mariners' Colt Emerson Extension Should Spur These 3 Teams to Act

Young players in Major League Baseball have historically had to wait a long time to get their big payday, but the trend of giving top prospects early extensions is starting to catch on.

Athletics News / Oakland Athletics on SI / March 31

The A's Just Missed a Huge Historical Advantage, And It Changes Everything

If it feels like the universe is against the Athletics these days, you may not be wrong. They went into Monday's game against the Atlanta Braves with an 0-3 record after being swept by the Toronto Blue Jays over the weekend, and striking out an MLB record 50 times in the opening series.

Athletics News / Athlon Sports / March 31

5 Greatest New York Mets Outfielders of All Time

The New York Mets are one of the most historically significant teams in all of Major League Baseball, and have been an integral franchise in the National League since the organization's inception as an expansion team in 1962.

Athletics News / Field Level Media / March 31

Hitting continues to be an issue for A's against pitching-strong Braves

The Atlanta Braves entered the season with serious questions about their pitching staff. But after four games, that's turned out to be the club's strength.

Athletics News / Total Apex Fantasy Sports / March 31

Top MLB DFS Start‘em/Sit‘em Lineups For March 31st

With the new week heating up, fantasy players could win big cash prizes in tonight’s top MLB DFS lineups and fantasy stacks. The first week of the MLB season is heating up, and fantasy players could win with today’s lineups and fantasy stacks.

Athletics News / Field Level Media / March 31

MLB roundup: D-backs spoil Justin Verlander's Tigers return

Corbin Carroll homered, tripled and drove in four runs and the Arizona Diamondbacks survived a late Detroit rally to spoil Justin Verlander's return to the Tigers with a 9-6 victory in Phoenix on Monday.

Athletics News / Yardbarker

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.

Bryce Elder News / Field Level Media / March 30

Bryce Elder, three Braves relievers combine to blank Athletics

Bryce Elder threw six scoreless innings and Mauricio Dubon drove in three runs to help the Atlanta Braves keep the visiting Athletics winless with a 4-0 victory on Monday in the opening game of their three-game series.

Athletics News / Field Level Media / March 30

Miguel Vargas' slam leads White Sox past Marlins for first win

Miguel Vargas blasted a grand slam and drove in six runs, Austin Hays slugged a three-run homer, and the Chicago White Sox earned their first win of the season, beating the host Miami Marlins 9-4 on Monday.

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Athletics News / Larry Brown Sports / March 31

MLB umpire got a call so wrong that it glitched the ABS system

Dan Bellino had his CB Bucknor moment during Monday’s game. The veteran MLB umpire Bellino was behind the plate on Monday for the Athletics-Atlanta Braves game at Truist Park in Atlanta, Ga.

Spencer Strider News / Athlon Sports / March 30

Braves' Walt Weiss Announces Spencer Strider Update Before Athletics Game

The Atlanta Braves pitching staff continues to deal with injuries, an issue that derailed their 2025 season and has already resurfaced this year. The latest setback came when right‑hander Spencer Strider landed on the 15-day injured list with an oblique injury just before Opening Day.

Athletics News / Oakland Athletics on SI / March 30

What the A's Did Against Toronto Has Never Happened in MLB History

The Athletics have had a historic start to the 2026 season, but certainly not in the way they would've hoped for. While Shea Langliers has been off to a hot start to the season, the same can't be said for the team as a whole.

Athletics News / Just Baseball / March 30

Biggest Takeaways From the Atlanta Braves’ Opening Weekend

Baseball is back. The strikeouts, bat flips, diving grabs, and even the new ABS system are in full swing. Life just feels better when baseball is on. For Atlanta Braves fans, Opening Day came with a little patience.

George Springer News / Total Apex Sports / March 29

George Springer Jumpstarts Toronto Blue Jays’ 3-Game Sweep Of Athletics

The Toronto Blue Jays faced the first pitch of the game at 1:38 p.m. EDT. It was an offering that Athletics Starting Pitcher Luis Morales would wish he had back because George Springer drove said pitch, a 96.7 MPH fastball, to the left field seats for an immediate 1-0 lead.

Athletics News / Total Pro Sports / March 29

MLB Umpire Left Bloodied After Taking Fastball To The Face During Jays-Athletics Game In Terrifying Scene

MLB home plate umpire Ryan Blakney was left bleeding after taking a foul ball to the mask during Sunday’s game between the Toronto Blue Jays and the Athletics on Sunday afternoon.

Alejandro Kirk News / Athlon Sports / March 29

Blue Jays Make Alejandro Kirk Decision Before Athletics Game

The Toronto Blue Jays are loaded from top to bottom with one of the most talented rosters in baseball. That depth allows them to thrive in areas where other teams struggle to find stability, and nowhere is that more evident than at catcher with Alejandro Kirk, one of the club’s most valuable players.

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.

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 / 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.

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.

Nick Anderson News / MLB Trade Rumors / March 26

Nick Anderson Has Upward Mobility Clause In Athletics Deal

Right-hander Nick Anderson has an upward mobility clause in his minor league deal with the Athletics and plans to trigger it tomorrow, reports Ari Alexander.