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MLB roundup: Phillies' Cristopher Sanchez K's 13 Pirates in CG shutout

Cristopher Sanchez struck out a career-high 13 in his second career shutout to guide the visiting Philadelphia Phillies to a 6-0 victory over the Pittsburgh Pirates on Saturday.

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2026 Injury Report: Updates on Altuve, Holmes, Seager

A lot of injury news from May 16. Both the Rangers and Astros are dealing with infield injuries, while the Red Sox will be without Trevor Story for some time.

Athletics News / Athletics Nation / May 17

A’s Drop Saturday Contest To Giants 6-4

The A’s couldn’t make it two in a row over their former Bay Area rivals. The Green & Gold dropped the middle game of their weekend series against San Francisco Giants on Saturday evening in Sacramento, with their comeback attempt coming up short in a 6-4 loss that drops their record to 23-22.

Athletics News / MLB on ClutchPoints / May 16

Marlins’ 10th inning explosion vs. Rays makes history not seen since 2012

The Miami Marlins entered Saturday overhearing Sandy Alcantara trade rumblings. They made that chatter an afterthought in a big, historic way against the Tampa Bay Rays.

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The 'Active 40-HR MLB seasons' quiz

There are 24 active MLB players with at least one 40-home run season under their belt. How many of those players can you name in five minutes?

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Jose Siri News / New Baseball Media / May 16

2026 Transactions: Angels Bring Up Siri, Trades

May 16 saw several low-profile trades made by the Athletics. Also in the AL West, Jose Siri is back in the Majors, as the Los Angeles Angels promoted the toolsy outfielder from Triple-A Salt Lake.

MLB News / Yardbarker

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 / MLB on ClutchPoints / May 16

Giants announce multiple roster moves before Athletics clash

San Francisco Giants president of baseball operations Buster Posey tried to give the team a boost after trading multi-time Gold Glove winner Patrick Bailey, and now he is doing the same via the latest series of roster moves.

Athletics News / Field Level Media / May 16

A's DFA 2B Michael Stefanic, acquire 2B Alika Williams from Pirates

The Athletics designated second baseman Michael Stefanic for assignment Saturday and acquired minor league infielder Alika Williams from the Pittsburgh Pirates.

Junior Perez News / MLB Trade Rumors / May 16

White Sox Acquire Junior Perez

The White Sox and Athletics have announced a trade, as outfielder Junior Perez is on his way to Chicago in exchange for minor league southpaw Jackson Nove. Perez was optioned to Triple-A Charlotte, and further roster move was required since the Sox already had an open spot on their 40-man roster.

Nick Kurtz News / MLB on ClutchPoints / May 16

Athletics’ Nick Kurtz drops ‘rollercoaster’ confession after crushing another home run vs. Giants

The Athletics earned a big 5-2 win over the San Francisco Giants on Friday, giving the club its 23rd win of the season and keeping them in first place in the AL West.

Athletics News / MLB Trade Rumors / May 16

A’s Acquire Alika Williams, Designate Michael Stefanic

The A’s announced that infielder Alika Williams was acquired in a trade with the Pirates in exchange for minor league righty Kyle Robinson. Infielder Michael Stefanic was designated for assignment to clear space for Williams on the Athletics’ 26-man and 40-man rosters, as the team officially selected Williams’ contract to the active roster.

Nick Kurtz News / Field Level Media / May 16

Athletics' Nick Kurtz aims to continue power surge vs. Giants

Nick Kurtz got off to a slow start in the power department by going homerless over the Athletics' first 13 games and later enduring a 15-game drought.

MLB News / Yardbarker

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.

Athletics News / MLB on ClutchPoints / May 16

Angels sign veteran catcher to minor league deal

The Los Angeles Angels added catching depth on Friday by signing veteran backstop Austin Wynns to a minor league contract after he became a free agent earlier this week, according to MLBTR.

Athletics News / Field Level Media / May 16

MLB roundup: Astros blank Rangers as Spencer Arrighetti flirts with no-hitter

Spencer Arrighetti carried a no-hitter into the eighth inning and Isaac Paredes provided early offensive support with a solo home run as the Houston Astros claimed the opener of a three-game series against the visiting Texas Rangers with a 2-0 victory on Friday.

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Christian Roa News / MLB Trade Rumors / May 15

Orioles Acquire Eduarniel Núñez, Designate Christian Roa

The Orioles acquired right-hander Eduarniel Núñez from the A’s in exchange for cash, the clubs announced Friday. He’d previously been designate for assignment and has now been optioned to Baltimore’s Triple-A affiliate in Norfolk.

Athletics News / Milwaukee Brewers on SI / May 15

Brewers' Andrew Vaughn Surging With Bryce Harper-Level Production

The Milwaukee Brewers have one of the best front offices in the game when it comes to identifying cheap talent with massive upside. We've already talked about it multiple times this season, but the Brewers have fleeced the Boston Red Sox in back-to-back years at this point.

Athletics News / Inside The Diamonds / May 15

St. Louis Cardinals News & Notes 05/15/2026

The St. Louis Cardinals are 25-18 after winning the last game of the series against the Athletics. They’re 2.5 games back of the Cubs for first place in the National League Central, and they’re 0.5 games back of the Dodgers for the top wild card spot in the National League; they do hold a playoff spot.

Athletics News / Total Pro Sports / May 15

Top 5 MLB Home Run Prop Bets: Exclusive Picks For May 15, 2026

It’s rivalry weekend in the MLB, with local foes battling it out on the field. All 30 teams will be in action on Friday, providing home run prop bet options galore.

Athletics News / Athlon Sports / May 14

Fantasy Baseball 2026: Best 2-Start Pitchers for May 18-24

Lining up your 2-start pitchers prior to weekly waivers is a strategy that wins fantasy baseball leagues. This is especially true in head-to-head leagues, in formats where roster moves are limited, and in leagues in which the scoring rules highly reward starting pitching.

Athletics News / Athlon Sports / May 14

MLB Pipeline Updates Top 100 Prospects List; Who's No. 1?

With the 2026 season well underway, MLB Pipeline released another revised list of the Top 100 Prospects across Major League Baseball on Wednesday. The most notable change would be at the very top spot, which previously belonged to shortstop Konnor Griffin of the Pittsburgh Pirates.

Jose Suarez News / Athlon Sports / May 14

Athletics Acquire Lefty Pitcher From Mariners in Trade

Two American League West rivals have swung a trade with each other. The Athletics are acquiring left-handed pitcher Jose Suarez from the Seattle Mariners in exchange for cash considerations.

Athletics News / Inside The Diamonds / May 14

St. Louis Cardinals News & Notes 05/14/2026

The St. Louis Cardinals are 24-18 after last night’s loss to the Athletics. They’re 2.5 games back of the Cubs for first place in the National League Central, and they’re 0.5 games back of the Dodgers for the top wild card spot in the National League; they do hold a playoff spot.