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Athletics News / Field Level Media / June 4
MLB roundup: Cristopher Sanchez's scoreless streak ends at 50 2/3
Cristopher Sanchez extended his franchise-record scoreless streak to 50 2/3 innings before finally allowing a run, and the Philadelphia Phillies hit a pair of late homers to squeak out a 3-2 win over the visiting San Diego Padres on Wednesday.
Athletics News / Field Level Media / June 4
Athletics score in 10th to finish off rally past Cubs
Nick Kurtz singled home the go-ahead run in the top of the 10th, Justin Sterner threw a 1-2-3 bottom of the inning for his first career save and the Athletics overcame the Chicago Cubs for a 5-4 road victory Wednesday night.
Athletics News / Athletics Nation / June 3
Bullpen, Late Rally Lift A’s to 10-Inning Win Over the Cubs 
The Athletics battled the Chicago Cubs in the second game of this three-game midweek series. The road-warrior A’s took an early lead and then gave it up.
The 'Foreign-born 250-HR club' quiz
How many of the 53 Major League Baseball players not born in the United States of America with 250 or more career home runs can you name in seven minutes?
Athletics News / MLB on ClutchPoints / June 3
4 Padres’ early trade targets to help San Diego upset Dodgers in NL West
It’s clear that the San Diego Padres’ offense needs to improve. General manager AJ Preller has done a great job of building a winning team since 2020, but some of those same players are not contributing at the level that they have before, and with the money that they are earning, a problem has arisen.
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 / Yardbarker / June 3
Athletics adding another young arm to rotation
The Athletics have turned to a youth movement in an attempt to rebuild their rotation.
Athletics News / Ball Exclusives / June 3
Early MVP polls mix new and familiar faces
At 12:05 p.m. on June 3, MLB posted on X their current top five MVP candidates for both the American and National Leagues. In the National League, front runner Shohei Ohtani of the Los Angeles Dodgers is far from a surprise.
Athletics News / MLB Trade Rumors / June 3
Rule 5 Update: June Edition
MLBTR checks in with periodic updates on last offseason’s Rule 5 class throughout the year. There have been a few changes since our most recent check-in during the first week of the regular season.
J.J. Bleday News / Athlon Sports / June 3
Reds' JJ Bleday Secures MLB Honors After Tremendous Month
Cincinnati Reds outfielder JJ Bleday has caught the attention of Major League Baseball with his emerging play. On Wednesday, Bleday was chosen as the National League Player of the Month for May after hitting .301 with eight home runs, 25 RBI and a 1.018 OPS.
Mason Miller News / Athlon Sports / June 3
Padres' Mason Miller Wins Award for Second Month in a Row
San Diego Padres' closer Mason Miller started off his dominant 2026 campaign by winning the National League Reliever of the Month award in April, and then he repeated the feat in May.
Lawrence Butler News / Athletics Nation / June 3
Wednesday Potpourri: What’s Up With Butler, Closer, June Plan?
Today’s grab bag of talking points comes after the A’s squeaked out a 2-1 win over the streaky Cubs. A good and important win, if frustrating because the A’s faced a flammable SP and had to eek out a victory by the seat of their pants.
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.
Nick Kurtz News / Athlon Sports / June 3
Athletics Star Nick Kurtz Earns Major Honor After Historic Month
Nick Kurtz continues to add to his growing resume in his sophomore season with the Athletics. Major League Baseball announced Wednesday that Kurtz has been named the American League Player of the Month for May.
Athletics News / Field Level Media / June 3
Cubs continue search for offense against Athletics
The Chicago Cubs continue to be stuck in an offensive slump that has seen the club score three or fewer runs in 10 of its past 16 games. The Cubs will attempt to break out of the pattern on Wednesday night in the middle contest of a three-game series against the Athletics in Chicago.
Athletics News / Oakland Athletics on SI / June 3
Athletics' Jump Solidifying Rotation Spot Following Severino Injury
Following a rough first inning in West Sacramento against his former team, Luis Severino left the game with an apparent injury. The team then elected to place Severino on the 15-day injured list with a strained right shoulder.
Athletics News / Total Pro Sports / June 3
Top 5 MLB Home Run Prop Bets: Exclusive Picks For June 3, 2026
The 2026 MLB season continues in the month of June with all 30 teams taking the field this Wednesday. There are a couple of key division battles on the schedule this weekend.
Athletics News / Oakland Athletics on SI / June 3
Bold Predictions for Athletics' Game 2 Showdown vs. Cubs
After stealing Game 1 from the Cubs, the Athletics will need some of the things on this list to come to fruition. Right now, the Athletics are not in a good spot.
Athletics News / Oakland Athletics on SI / June 3
Athletics Squeak Past Cubs: Key Takeaways From Winning Effort
After a rough series vs. the Yankees, the Athletics would steal Game 1 from the Cubs. Considering the Athletics are 18-14 on the road, the result of this game was expected.
Gage Jump News / Minor League Baseball on SI / June 3
A's Pitching Prospect Gage Jump Ends Second MLB Start in Dominant Fashion
Athletics left-handed pitching prospect Gage Jump made his second appearance on a big league mound on Tuesday. And this time around, the young southpaw matched his longest outing of the year and finished his night on a high note.
Athletics News / MLB Trade Rumors / June 3
White Sox’ GM Chris Getz Discusses Deadline Approach
The White Sox are probably the most surprising team in playoff position through the season’s first two months. Chicago takes a 32-28 record into tonight’s game in Minnesota, placing them three games up on the competition for the second AL Wild Card spot.
Athletics News / New Baseball Media / June 2
2026 Transactions: Twins Trade for Lawrence, Cowen & Way Promoted
With a full slate of games on June 2, there were plenty of transactions made. Among them included first-time Major League call-ups, plus a trade that went down late on June 1 between the Twins & Pirates.
Athletics News / Just Baseball / June 2
AL Players of the Month: May 2026
As the 2026 MLB season heats up, it’s important to acknowledge the players and teams that are off to hot starts as the summer approaches. In the AL, early returns have been impressive for small-market teams like the Rays and Guardians.
Athletics News / Minor League Baseball on SI / June 1
A's Look to Bolster Starting Pitching Staff With Another Top Prospect
The Athletics are reportedly expected to continue their recent stretch of promoting several top prospects to the big leagues. Right-handed pitcher Kade Morris, the A's No.
Athletics News / EasySportz / June 1
A’s Pitcher Faces Absurd Strike Call — But It’s Not the Real Scandal
It wasn’t a blown call. It was a *phantom* call. According to ESPN, a pitch to Tyler Soderstrom — one that missed the zone by less than an inch — was tagged as a strike by the ABS system.
MLB News / Yardbarker / June 1
Yankees flirt with franchise record vs. Athletics
One inning was all the New York Yankees needed to beat the Athletics on Sunday. In their 13-8 victory, one that clinched the weekend series, New York scored all 13 of their runs in an epic third inning.
Athletics News / Larry Brown Sports / May 31
Athletics got robbed by weird ABS challenge glitch
The Athletics fell victim to a bizarre glitch in the challenge system Saturday night against the New York Yankees. Athletics catcher Tyler Soderstrom was at the plate in the fourth inning of Saturday’s game at Sutter Health Park in Sacramento, Ca.
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