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AL All-Stars score early, shut out NL on 3 hits

PHILADELPHIA -- New York Yankees teammates Cody Bellinger and Ben Rice hit consecutive RBI singles during a three-run first inning, and the American League pitched a three-hitter in a 4-0 victory over the National League in the MLB All-Star Game on Tuesday night.

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The American League takes the Midsummer Classic 4-0 in the ‘City of Brotherly Love’

Major League Baseball’s night to celebrate its own has finally arrived. The 96th Midsummer Classic took place tonight at Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia.

Athletics News / Stadium Rant / July 14

The Crash Of The New York Mets In 2026

This season, the 2026 New York Mets have undergone a series of seismic changes—most of which have only deepened the franchise’s woes. From the controversial

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The 'MLB Home Run Derby winners' quiz

MLB held its inaugural Home Run Derby event at the 1985 MLB All-Star Game. How many of the winners can you name in five minutes?

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Matt Krook News / MLB Trade Rumors / July 14

Matt Krook Elects Free Agency

The Nationals announced that left-hander Matt Krook, whom they designated for assignment a few days ago, cleared waivers and was sent outright to Triple-A Rochester.

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Every first-overall MLB draft pick from the 21st century

The MLB Draft doesn’t get the same attention as the NFL Draft…or the NBA Draft…or even the NHL Draft. There’s the element of a stay in a farm system, the general lack of immediate impact for MLB draft picks, and the fact that it’s tougher for one MLB player to turn a franchise’s fortunes around.

Athletics News / New Baseball Media / July 14

2026 Transactions: Red Sox Trade for Jahmai Jones, Royals Acquire McGee

Even though the league is off for the 2026 All-Star Game break, there has been some action across the league over the past two days from a transaction standpoint.

Athletics News / Yardbarker

The 25 greatest postseason home runs

There isn't another sport that has more tense moments come playoff time than baseball. As a result, every swing of the bat lends itself to a potential history-defining moment, particularly the later the game gets. Let's take a look at some of the most historic home run swings that defined a postseason.

Nick Kurtz News / MLB on ClutchPoints / July 14

The reason Athletics’ Nick Kurtz, Jared Carrabis have beef

A lighthearted debate over who’s the best player on the Athletics has turned into a good-natured “feud” between rising A’s star Nick Kurtz and baseball personality Jared Carrabis, and the disagreement centers on a name every Oakland fan knows well: Shea Langeliers.

Mason Miller News / MLB on ClutchPoints / July 14

Padres’ Mason Miller gets 100% real on potentially not closing out All-Star game

There’s no shortage of teams interested in acquiring San Diego Padres relief pitcher Mason Miller. But he’s taking things in stride. And Miller got 100% real on potentially not closing out the All-Star Game, according to The Athletic.

Shea Langeliers News / Oakland Athletics on SI / July 14

Why All-Star Game Could Be Langeliers' Last in A's Jersey

With the All-Star break here, it is clear that the Athletics have some work to do. The A's would fall completely flat in the final three series to end the first half of the season.

MLB News / Just Baseball / July 14

The 10 Greatest All-Star Game Performances of All-Time

It’s almost time for the Midsummer Classic, Major League Baseball’s All-Star Game. Still the premier mid-season contest of any of the United States’ major sports, the MLB All-Star Game conjures up memories of remarkable and sometimes unexpected performances.

Athletics News / Yardbarker

The 20 greatest MLB teams to never win the World Series

Even the most successful regular-season teams in Major League Baseball have failed to win it all. Here's our list of 20 such clubs that fall into that category.

Athletics News / Oakland Athletics on SI / July 14

Handing Out Athletics Superlatives at Season Halfway Point

The Athletics have had a very up-and-down first half of the season, but these players have remained consistent. It is clear from the last few series that the Athletics are not in a good spot.

Athletics News / Athlon Sports / July 14

NRFI, YRFI MLB Bets Today: Best First-Inning Predictions for Tuesday, July 14

The 2025 MLB All-Star Game ended in dramatic fashion with the first swing-off. Philadelphia Phillies DH Kyle Schwarber hit all three of his swings over the fence, and he's leading off for the NL in this year's edition of the All-Star Game.

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Athletics News / Oakland Athletics on SI / July 14

Athletics Get Hitting Help by Claiming Hot Bat off Waivers

The A's are heading into the second half of the 2026 season with a nine-game losing streak and have lost 17 of their last 20 games. Obviously, the recent struggles call for some change if they want to put themselves back into contention in the division.

Athletics News / Oakland Athletics on SI / July 14

Athletics Make Necessary Positional Coach Move Amid Struggles

The A's have been playing bad baseball over the last few weeks, notably losing 17 of their last 20 games, and are currently on a nine-game losing streak.

Athletics News / Field Level Media / July 13

All-Star Game starting lineups to play the percentages

The National League will frontload its batting order with left-handed hitters, while the American League will counter with mostly right-handers at the top for Tuesday's All-Star Game at Philadelphia.

Dallas Braden News / MLB on ClutchPoints / July 13

Athletics’ Dallas Braden gets real on pitching coach dismissal ahead of All-Star Game

While the athletics/nick-kurtz-closing-in-on-mark-mcgwire-in-athletics-history-with-lengthy-on-base-streak">Athletics have plenty of promising bats in their lineup, their pitching staff hasn’t been able to match.

Athletics News / The Lead / July 13

Will the Cardinals Surge or Slump After the All-Star Break?

The St. Louis Cardinals are in an odd position entering the All-Star break. They are only a few games out of a Wild Card spot and have, at times, looked like one of the best teams in MLB. Before the season, the Cardinals were predicted to be one of the worst teams in the MLB.

Athletics News / MLB Trade Rumors / July 13

Athletics Fire Pitching Coach Scott Emerson

The Athletics announced that pitching coach Scott Emerson has been relieved of his duties. Bullpen coach Dan Hubbs will take over on an interim basis for the remainder of the campaign.

Athletics News / Field Level Media / July 12

MLB roundup: Red Sox enter All-Star break on 9-game winning streak

Anthony Siegler had the tiebreaking sacrifice fly in the 10th inning Sunday for the visiting Boston Red Sox, who won their ninth straight game by edging the New York Mets 3-2 in the finale of a three-game interleague series.

Athletics News / 5 GOATs / July 12

Athletics select Miami catcher Alex Sosa in 2026 MLB Draft

Miami catcher Alex Sosa was selected by the Athletics with the No. 172 overall pick in the sixth round of the 2026 MLB Draft. The Hurricane backstop is now off the board.

Athletics News / 5 GOATs / July 12

Oakland Athletics select Miami catcher Alex Sosa in 2026 MLB Draft

Miami catcher Alex Sosa was selected by the Athletics with the No. 172 overall pick in the sixth round of the 2026 MLB Draft. The Hurricane backstop is now off the board.

Athletics News / Just Baseball / July 11

5 Standout Top Prospects To Watch in the All-Star Futures Game

On Sunday, July 12, the baseball world will get to see MLB’s top prospects face off in Philadelphia. Ranging from consensus top-10 prospects to up-and-coming top-100 names to those on the verge of breaking through, the All-Star Futures Game gives a glimpse into the stars of the next generation.

Athletics News / Larry Brown Sports / July 11

Yankees’ Aaron Boone drops blunt take on Jazz Chisholm Jr.

Aaron Boone offered a candid assessment of Jazz Chisholm Jr. that captured both the second baseman’s potential and the higher standard expected of him, even as Chisholm delivered in a critical moment.