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Former Houston Astros Star, MLB Manager Has Passed Away

Phil Garner, affectionately nicknamed “Scrap Iron” during his playing days, passed away at the age of 76 following a courageous two-year struggle with pancreatic cancer.

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MLB Legend Phil Garner Dies At 76

The baseball world lost a giant on April 11, 2026, when Phil Garner passed away at the age of 76 after a courageous two-year battle with pancreatic cancer.

Athletics News / Field Level Media / April 12

Nick Kurtz's HR, Aaron Civale's pitching help Athletics blank Mets

Aaron Civale tossed 5 2/3 solid innings and combined with four relievers on a four-hitter Sunday for the red-hot Athletics, who completed a three-game sweep of the New York Mets with a 1-0 victory.

Athletics News / Athletics Nation / April 12

A’s Sweep the Mets!

The Athletics defeated the Mets 1-0, completing a sweep of New York’s national league team for the first time in franchise history. Having won the first two games of their series against the New York Mets, the Athletics sent right-hander Aaron Civale to the mound with a series sweep on their minds.

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The 'Most games played by MLB team' quiz

How many of the players to appear in the most games all-time for each MLB franchise can you name in five minutes?

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Athletics News / Field Level Media / April 12

Phil Garner, 3-time All-Star, manager, dies at 76

Phil Garner, who won a World Series title as a player with the Pittsburgh Pirates and managed the Houston Astros to the Fall Classic in 2005, died on Saturday.

MLB News / Yardbarker

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 / Ball Exclusives / April 12

Three-time MLB All-Star Phil Garner dies at age 76

Three-time MLB All-Star and longtime manager Phil Garner has died at the age of 76, his family confirmed in a statement on Sunday. “Garner passed away peacefully last night, April 11, surrounded by family and love after a two-plus-year battle with pancreatic cancer.

Athletics News / Oakland Athletics on SI / April 12

Jacob Lopez's Struggles Put A's Rotation in a Tough Spot

The A's have scored 62 runs this season, good for an average of 4.42 runs per game. 23 of those runs have been scored in Jacob Lopez's last two starts, with the A's putting up 12 runs on Sunday against the Houston Astros, and then another 11 yesterday against the New York Mets.

Athletics News / Field Level Media / April 12

Athletics finding reasons to celebrate while Mets looking for answers

The Athletics went viral with a new home run celebration Saturday as they locked up a winning road trip to New York. The mood is decidedly more downbeat for the New York Mets.

Athletics News / Field Level Media / April 12

MLB roundup: Gunnar Henderson, Orioles slug past Giants

Gunnar Henderson continued his homer barrage and Jeremiah Jackson also slugged a home run as the Baltimore Orioles beat the visiting San Francisco Giants 6-2 on Saturday night to even their series.

Athletics News / Sport Relay / April 11

Athletics Outslug Mets for Fourth Straight Win and Sixth of Eight

Tyler Soderstrom went 3-for-5 with two homers and five RBI, leading the Athletics to an 11–6 victory over the host New York Mets late Saturday afternoon.

Athletics News / Larry Brown Sports / April 11

Denzel Clarke gives up home run on robbery attempt

Athletics center fielder Denzel Clarke has shown himself capable of stealing home runs during his MLB career. On Saturday, his attempt to do so against the New York Mets went very wrong.

Athletics News / Yardbarker

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 on ClutchPoints / April 11

Francisco Lindor makes brutal mistake that leads to Jeff McNeil scoring a run

The New York Mets have Francisco Lindor leading the hitting charge with Juan Soto out. But the five-time MLB All-Star delivered a brutal mistake involving Jeff McNeil against the Athletics.

Athletics News / Oakland Athletics on SI / April 11

A's New Home Run Celebration is Haunting, But It's Working

If you've been watching the A's in action all week, you may have had a sense that this was coming. Back when the A's were facing the New York Yankees, starter Luis Severino had an elephant mask in his hands that was shown on the broadcast, which led to plenty of questions about what the mask is was for.

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Athletics News / MLB on ClutchPoints / April 11

Mets’ Carlos Mendoza shares crucial Clay Holmes update before Athletics game

With the New York Mets looking to start the 2026 season on a positive note, the starting rotation experienced some concern dealing with pitcher Clay Holmes.

Juan Soto News / Athlon Sports / April 11

Mets Announce Juan Soto Return Timeline Amid Athletics Series

The New York Mets continue to search for offensive consistency in the early stages of the 2026 season. Entering Saturday's middle-game of the ongoing series against the Athletics, New York sits at 7-7 and has scored a meager three runs combined across their last three games.

Athletics News / Athlon Sports / April 11

Athletics Just Did Something to Yankees and Mets No Team Ever Has

The Athletics are still trying to find their footing early in the 2026 season, but over the last few days, they’ve done something that cuts through records, standings, and expectations.

Jeff McNeil News / Oakland Athletics on SI / April 11

Mets Share Tribute Video For Jeff McNeil Ahead of A's Return to New York

When Jeff McNeil was traded to the A's during the offseason, it was obvious that his playing time in New York had meant a lot to him. The veteran second baseman was a 12th round draft pick of the Mets back in 2013, then made his debut with the club in 2018.

Athletics News / New Baseball Media / April 11

2026 Injury Report: Updates on Carroll, Javier, Holmes

The Mets are already down Juan Soto and Jorge Polanco from their lineup. Now, the team must contend with a notable injury on the other side. Clay Holmes, who’s been very good for the Mets thus far this season, was removed from his start against the A’s on April 10.