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Power surge boosts Athletics' outlook ahead of opener at Baltimore

The Athletics have something to build on as they go into the next phase of their road trip. They will meet the Baltimore Orioles on Friday night in the opener of a three-game series.

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MLB roundup: Cubs sweep Reds for 15th straight home win

Shota Imanaga struck out 10 across six innings as the Chicago Cubs completed a four-game sweep of the Cincinnati Reds with an 8-3 victory on Thursday for their 15th straight home win.

Athletics News / Field Level Media / May 7

Athletics sock 4 homers, capture series finale vs. Phillies

Brent Rooker and Zack Gelof each homered and drove in three runs and J.T. Ginn tossed eight stellar innings on Thursday night as the visiting Athletics posted a 12-1 victory over the Philadelphia Phillies.

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How many of the 20 MLB players to bat .300 and mash 50 home runs in the same season can you name in five minutes?

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Brent Rooker News / MLB on ClutchPoints / May 7

Brent Rooker reaches huge milestone amid Phillies series finale

On Thursday, the Athletics played the Philadelphia Phillies to conclude a three-game series. Designated hitter Brent Rooker, who came back from an oblique injury, stood out as he hit his 500th career hit, per Instagram.

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25 current MLB players who will end up in the Baseball Hall of Fame

Some things appear clear when it comes to Baseball Hall of Fame voting. The PED guys aren’t going to get in, or at least the hitters, and the rubric for starting pitchers has to be reconstructed on the fly.

Athletics News / MLB on ClutchPoints / May 7

Cubs acquire pitcher in trade with Athletics

The Chicago Cubs continue to deal with injury concerns. Matthew Boyd recently suffered an injury, joining a number of pitchers who are currently out due to the injuries.

Tyler Ferguson News / MLB Trade Rumors / May 7

Cubs acquire Tyler Ferguson

The Chicago Cubs have acquired right-hander Tyler Ferguson from the Athletics, according to announcements from both clubs. The A’s, who designated him for assignment yesterday, receive cash considerations in return.

Athletics News / New Baseball Media / May 7

2026 Transactions: Yankees Promote Beck, Marlins Select Jones

After missing all of 2022 and 2024 thanks to injuries, Brendan Beck‘s journey to the Majors culminated on May 7, 2026. Beck was called up to the Yankees, one of the notable moves made on the day.

Athletics News / Field Level Media / May 7

A's reinstate C Shea Langeliers, DFA C Austin Wynns

Veteran catcher Austin Wynns was designated for assignment by the Athletics on Thursday after catcher Shea Langeliers was reinstated from the paternity list.

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Who are the 25 fastest players in MLB right now?

Speed is more important than ever in MLB with recent rule changes promoting stolen bases. These were the 25 fastest players for the 2026 season, as recorded by the Statcast sprint speed metric.

Athletics News / MLB Trade Rumors / May 7

A’s To Designate Austin Wynns For Assignment

The A’s will designate catcher Austin Wynns for assignment today when Shea Langeliers returns from the paternity list, reports Martin Gallegos of MLB.com.

Athletics News / Athletics Nation / May 7

May Roster Shuffle Could Help The A’s — But They’d Have To Want It

Last season the A’s endured a baffling 1-20 stretch that turned a team that was 2 games over .500 into one that, by early June, was buried in the AL West.

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Wei-En Lin News / Oakland Athletics on SI / May 7

A's Prospect Wei-En Lin Just Cracked the Top 100

Wei-En Lin is having the kind of season that gets you noticed. On Monday the A's pitching prospect earned a section in our A's Pitcher Report. Two days later, he landed on Baseball America's newly released top-100 rankings at No.

Athletics News / Just Baseball / May 7

Stock Watch: Biggest Risers and Fallers in MLB for the First Week of May

If there’s one storyline that remains true during every single MLB season, it’s that small sample sizes can make early performances tough to gauge. While this may be true, as the season continues to progress and the sample size increases, we get a better look at the type of output these players will actually produce over a full season.

Brandon Marsh News / Field Level Media / May 7

Brandon Marsh, Phillies eager to continue torrid play in clash vs. A's

When the Philadelphia Phillies were 9-19, it seemed as if nothing was going their way. The rejuvenated Phillies are happy to have some luck on their side as they head into Thursday night's home game against the Athletics.

Athletics News / Total Pro Sports / May 7

Top 5 MLB Home Run Predictions Today: Exclusive Picks For May 7, 2026

There are only 10 MLB games scheduled to take place on May 7, including a doubleheader between the Mets and the Rockies. There’s no shortage of hitters, and home runs are sure to fly out of the park.

Athletics News / Field Level Media / May 7

MLB roundup: Andy Pages belts 3 homers as Dodgers down Astros

Andy Pages' career-best three home runs and six RBIs carried the visiting Los Angeles Dodgers to a 12-2 victory over the Houston Astros on Wednesday. Los Angeles starter Tyler Glasnow left after an inning with back spasms, but manager Dave Roberts said he didn't think the injury was serious or a long-term issue.

Athletics News / Field Level Media / May 6

Phillies' 4-run eighth fuels rally past Athletics

Edmundo Sosa delivered a go-ahead two-run single in the eighth inning as the Philadelphia Phillies rallied to notch a 6-3 victory over the visiting Athletics on Wednesday.

Tyler Ferguson News / MLB Trade Rumors / May 6

Athletics Designate Tyler Ferguson For Assignment

The Athletics announced that right-hander Tyler Ferguson has been designated for assignment. That opens a 40-man roster spot for right-hander Brooks Kriske, who had his contract selected earlier today.

Athletics News / Just Baseball / May 6

Finding the Next Carlos Cortes in the High Minors

Baseball is such a beautiful sport. While what we see at the big league level provides us with enough entertainment, it’s all of the performances happening in the minor leagues that truly provide us optimism about what’s to come in the future.

MLB News / Yardbarker / May 6