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Mark Kotsay Won't Lock in Closer as Bullpen Heats Up

WEST SACRAMENTO -- The A's bullpen has certainly had its moments this season, helping accrue three shutouts in four days last week. They've also been hit around on occasion, currently sitting with a 4.84 ERA as a group, which ranks 22nd in baseball.

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White Sox eager to halt woes in opener of road trip vs. A's

The Chicago White Sox possess the worst record in the majors as they head out on a six-game road trip. The first three games will be against the Athletics, beginning Friday night in West Sacramento, Calif.

Athletics News / Field Level Media / April 16

MLB roundup: Guardians' Parker Messick loses no-hit bid in 9th vs. Orioles

Guardians rookie Parker Messick carried a no-hit bid into the ninth inning before Leody Taveras led off with a single to begin a two-run rally, but Cleveland held on for a 4-2 victory over the visiting Baltimore Orioles on Thursday night.

Athletics News / Athletics Nation / April 16

Bullpen and Wind Sink A’s Shot at Series Win

The Athletics entered the fourth and final game of their series against the Texas Rangers seeking a third straight win and a series victory, but the Rangers instead earned a split with a 9-6 win in a wild, wind-swept finale.

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The 'Active 200-K MLB seasons' quiz

How many of the active MLB pitchers with at least one 200-strikeout season on their resume can you name in six minutes?

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Athletics News / Field Level Media / April 16

Rangers break out for big ninth inning, split series with A's

Joc Pederson stroked the tiebreaking single in a four-run ninth inning as the Texas Rangers notched a 9-6 victory over the Athletics on Thursday afternoon in West Sacramento, Calif.

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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 / Athlon Sports / April 16

Fantasy Baseball 2-Start Pitchers for April 20-26

Just about 10% of the regular season schedule has been played to date but we’re still below the statistical threshold to making meaningful evaluations of some of the more surprising performances we’ve seen.

Athletics News / Oakland Athletics on SI / April 16

A's Finding Success in Maximizing Opportunities

The A's offense is expected to be the club's biggest advantage this season, but through the first 18 games, pitching and defense have been carrying the team early.

Athletics News / MLB on ClutchPoints / April 16

Rangers manager blames himself after competitive loss to Athletics

The Texas Rangers were defeated 6-5 by the Athletics on Wednesday. It was a competitive ball game that saw the Rangers fall short in the end. After the game, Rangers manager Skip Schumaker accepted responsibility for the loss, via MLB.com.

Shea Langeliers News / Field Level Media / April 16

Shea Langeliers, A's flexing muscles ahead of series finale vs. Rangers

Shea Langeliers owns the longest home run in the majors this season, and the two-run blast helped the Athletics take sole possession of first place in the American League West for the first time in nearly five years.

Athletics News / Oakland Athletics on SI / April 16

The A's Lineup the Last Time They Led the AL West

With a win over the Texas Rangers, the A's have vaulted into sole possession of first place in the AL West. No, this isn't the final day of the 2012 season, but a mid-April game in 2026.

Athletics News / Field Level Media / April 16

MLB roundup: Padres score 5 in 9th to edge Mariners, extend win streak to 7

Jackson Merrill's two-run double capped a five-run rally in the bottom of the ninth Wednesday night as the San Diego Padres stretched their winning streak to seven games with a wild 7-6 win over the visiting Seattle Mariners.

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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 / Field Level Media / April 16

Shea Langeliers, Jacob Wilson homer as A's hold on to defeat Rangers

Shea Langeliers smashed a tiebreaking two-run homer in the sixth inning and Jacob Wilson hit a two-run shot one inning later to help the Athletics post a 6-5 victory over the Texas Rangers on Wednesday night at West Sacramento, Calif.

Athletics News / Athletics Nation / April 16

A’s out-hit Rangers in 6-5 victory

On Jackie Robinson Day, it would be the A’s who’d strike first. Tyler Soderstrom’s opposite field double brought home Carlos Cortes. This would be the first time in 2026 that the A’s filled the box score in the first inning.

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Athletics News / MLB on ClutchPoints / April 15

Athletics’ Jacob Wilson drops MacKenzie Gore admission after competitive win over Rangers

The Athletics got a gritty win against the Texas Rangers in the second game of their series, and it was Jacob Wilson who came up big for his team. Wilson hit a two-run single and made a key defensive play at shortstop to get the 2-1 win over the Rangers, and he was able to get that hit off pitcher MacKenzie Gore.

Athletics News / Oakland Athletics on SI / April 15

Recently Released Braves Lefty Could Be Sneaky Fit For A's

The A's bullpen has been on a roll of late, holding one of the best groups in the game since they made a couple of adjustments last week in New York. Since the addition of veteran Joel Kuhnel, the A's have held a 1.88 ERA across 24 innings of work, and the team has gone 6-1.

Athletics News / Just Baseball / April 15

Blue Jays Leadership More Than Earned New Contracts

The Toronto Blue Jays have one of the most intimidating rosters in all of baseball thanks to the efforts of general manager Ross Atkins and president and CEO Mark Shapiro.

Athletics News / New Baseball Media / April 14

Recapping Week 2 of the 2026 MiLB Season

The youth movement is alive and well for many of the powers in both the American and National League. The Brewers’ top prospect had a fantastic Week 2 in Double-A Biloxi, while Dodgers prospects Josue De Paula & Zyhir Hope did well over the last week in Double-A, themselves.

Nathan Eovaldi News / MLB on ClutchPoints / April 14

Rangers’ Nathan Eovaldi gets brutally honest on big performance vs. Athletics

The Texas Rangers defeated the Athletics by a final score of 8-1 on Monday night. Nathan Eovaldi started the game and led Texas to the win. He turned in seven shutout innings while striking out seven hitters and allowing only three hits.

Athletics News / Fastball on SI / April 14

Two Dark-Horse Teams That Could Be Surprise Contenders in 2026

The 2026 Major League Baseball season is in full swing. There is still a lot of time left to determine who will be true contenders this year and who will ultimately be missing out on the party, but there is a lot to be excited about for a lot of fanbases thus far.

Athletics News / Athlon Sports / April 13