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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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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.

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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.

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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 / 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.

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.

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.

Denzel Clarke News / Field Level Media / April 15

A's Denzel Clarke making it 'look easy' ahead of rematch vs. Rangers

Denzel Clarke's bat often is quiet, but his glove continues to be a loud winning ingredient. The Athletics' center fielder excels at robbing homers, with the latest time coming on Tuesday.

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 / 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.

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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.

Jake Burger News / MLB on ClutchPoints / April 13

Rangers first baseman Jake Burger doubles down with multi-home run game vs. Athletics

The Texas Rangers are riding a strong offensive performance as Jake Burger powered the lineup in a matchup vs. the Athletics. His early surge set the tone and provided a significant boost for a team looking to gain momentum.

Athletics News / Athlon Sports / April 13

Mariners' Dan Wilson Shares Bryce Miller Injury Update Before Astros Game

Seattle Mariners manager Dan Wilson said pitcher Bryce Miller performed well in his recent bullpen activity and expects to see the right-handed pitcher back in the lineup very soon.

Athletics News / Viral Sports News / April 12

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.

Athletics News / Total Apex Sports / April 12

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.

Denzel Clarke 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.

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 / MLB Trade Rumors / April 10

2026-27 Player Option/Opt-Out Preview: April Edition

At the end of each season, certain players will have to decide whether to stick with their current contracts or become free agents. These contract provisions are sometimes referred to as opt-outs and sometimes as player options.

Brent Rooker News / MLB Trade Rumors / April 10

Athletics Place Brent Rooker On Injured List

The Athletics announced today that outfielder/designated hitter Brent Rooker has been placed on the 10-day injured list due to an oblique strain. Infielder/outfielder Zack Gelof has been recalled as the corresponding move.