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MLB roundup: Giants cap rally from 8-run deficit with walk-off slam

Bryce Eldridge launched a walk-off grand slam with no outs in the bottom of the ninth inning as the San Francisco Giants rallied from an eight-run deficit with 10 runs over the final two innings to shock the visiting Washington Nationals 11-10 on Wednesday.

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Former Boston Red Sox Pitcher Has Reportedly Died

Wes Gardner, a determined pitcher whose journey from modest beginnings in Arkansas carried him to the pinnacle of Major League Baseball, passed away on June 10 at the age of 65.

Athletics News / New Baseball Media / June 11

2026 Injury Report: Updates on Acuna Jr., Crochet, Lugo

Several notable power-hitting outfielders landed on the injured list on June 10, one of whom was Ronald Acuna Jr. Additionally, Seth Lugo left his start early, and the Red Sox will be without Garrett Crochet for a little longer.

Athletics News / Athletics Nation / June 11

A’s Overcome Early Deficit to Win Rubber Match Against Brewers

The Athletics and Milwaukee Brewers faced off in the rubber match of this three game interleague series. Down 3-0 after 6 1/2 innings, it looked like the A’s offense had finally cooled off in the desert heat.

Shohei Ohtani News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The 'Foreign-born 250-HR club' quiz

How many of the 53 Major League Baseball players not born in the United States of America with 250 or more career home runs can you name in seven minutes?

The 'Last 30-HR season by MLB team' quiz

The 'Most K's to start an MLB career' quiz

The 'Active 40-HR MLB seasons' quiz

Athletics News / Field Level Media / June 11

Athletics' bats break out late with bombs to rally past Brewers

LAS VEGAS - Carlos Cortes and Lawrence Butler each homered in a seventh-inning rally to give the Athletics a 4-3 comeback victory over the Milwaukee Brewers on Wednesday night in the deciding game of the three-game series at the home of the A's Triple-A affiliate.

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 / Just Baseball / June 10

Predicting the 2026 AL All-Star Roster

With just over a month until the 2026 MLB All-Star Game, it’s a good time to take a look at the players who are on track to earn a trip to Philadelphia.

Athletics News / Athletics Nation / June 10

Status Report: Uncertainty Persists In 5 Places On The Diamond

As you might expect with a team that has hovered around .500 all season, signs point upwards, downwards, and downright sideways, all at the same time, with regard to the 2026 A’s and the rest of the season.

Garrett Mitchell News / Inside The Diamonds / June 10

Milwaukee Brewers Notebook: Brewers Fall to Athletics, Mitchell Big Night, & A New Trade Rumor Impacting the Infield

The Milwaukee Brewers currently hold a 41-24 record and maintain first place in the National League Central. Over the last 24 hours, the club lost a 7-5 decision to the Athletics.

Athletics News / CBSSports.com / June 10

Is Las Vegas going to be a launching pad? What Brewers-Athletics series could tell us about new MLB stadium

The A's tied a franchise record with 12 home runs in a two-game span

Brandon Sproat News / Field Level Media / June 10

Brewers roll dice with inconsistent starter Brandon Sproat vs. A's

LAS VEGAS -- Milwaukee Brewers rookie Brandon Sproat will have the challenge of keeping the ball in the park against the long-ball launching Athletics on Wednesday at the hitter-friendly home of the A's Triple-A affiliate.

Alika Williams News / Oakland Athletics on SI / June 10

Why A's Williams Deserves Spot Past Jacob Wilson's Return

Injuries have riddled the A's roster since the beginning of May. This has led to a bunch of guys getting opportunities they wouldn't have if everyone were healthy.

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 / Oakland Athletics on SI / June 10

Athletics' Veteran Set for Rehab Start on Thursday

The A's have dealt with their fair share of injuries to begin the 2026 season, especially to their pitching staff. Luis Severino headed to the Injured List following his start against the Yankees, and before that, veteran starter Aaron Civale was also placed on the IL.

Athletics News / Oakland Athletics on SI / June 10

Athletics Strike Back: Top Takeaways From Win Over Brewers

In what has been an action-packed series, the Athletics were able to steal Game 2 from the Brewers. With Tuesday's win over Milwaukee, the Athletics are in a prime position to win the series outright against a very strong NL team.

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The 'Youngest 30-point NBA Finals games' quiz

The 'NHL Hart Trophy winners' quiz

The 'Most 20-point, 10-rebound seasons' quiz

The ''Madden' cover athletes' quiz

Athletics News / BoxingNews.com / June 10

Bruce Buffer Announces Athletics Lineups In Las Vegas

Bruce Buffer made a guest appearance for the Athletics' first home series in Las Vegas, handling the starting lineup introductions as the franchise settled into its new city.

Athletics News / Field Level Media / June 10

MLB roundup: White Sox's Braden Montgomery hits walk-off HR in debut

Braden Montgomery belted a game-ending, two-run homer in the 10th inning in his major league debut to lift the host Chicago White Sox to a 6-5 victory against the Atlanta Braves on Tuesday.

Athletics News / Field Level Media / June 10

A's continue HR barrage against Brewers to even series

LAS VEGAS -- Tyler Soderstrom and Nick Kurtz each homered for the third time in two games to power the Athletics to a 7-5 victory over the Milwaukee Brewers on Tuesday night, evening the series in Las Vegas.

Jackson Chourio News / MLB on ClutchPoints / June 9

Brewers’ Jackson Chourio keeps homer party going in Vegas series vs A’s

The Las Vegas Ballpark continues to be the gift that keeps on giving for the Milwaukee Brewers’ offense. A day after an absolutely bonkers series-opening 15-14 victory over the Athletics, the Brewers got back to it, with Jackson Chourio launching a home run right in his very first at-bat of the contest.

Athletics News / MLB on ClutchPoints / June 9

Brewers make MLB history with wild 15-14 win over Athletics

The Milwaukee Brewers made MLB history Monday night, surviving a wild 15-14 win over the Athletics at Las Vegas Ballpark despite allowing seven home runs.

Athletics News / Larry Brown Sports / June 9

A’s had the most bonkers first home game in Las Vegas imaginable

The baseball gods decided to have some fun with the Athletics in their first game as a Las Vegas home team. The A’s took on the Milwaukee Brewers to open this week’s “Las Vegas Series” at Las Vegas Ballpark in Summerlin South, Nev.

Athletics News / New Baseball Media / June 8

Recapping Week 10 of the 2026 MiLB Season

We’re nearly done with the first half of the 2026 Minor League season, meaning the first playoff berths will be decided shortly. But aside from that, one would like to think that some bats will start to heat up.

Athletics News / Athlon Sports / June 8

MLB Awards Watch: New Frontrunners in AL MVP Race

As the MLB season enters the summer, there was a seismic development in the American League MVP race. New York Yankees superstar Aaron Judge, who won the last two AL MVP awards and three of the last four, is sidelined with a stress fracture in his rib.

Brent Rooker News / Just Baseball / June 8

What’s Gone Wrong For Brent Rooker?

The Athletics have long been in discussion around the trade deadline. More times than not, the discussion starts with their best players and why they will be traded to contenders as the A’s fall out of the race.

Nick Allen News / Athlon Sports / June 8

Astros Player Reveals Injury Update After Early Exited

The Houston Astros’ Nick Allen has provided an update on his injury after he left Sunday’s game against the Oakland Athletics with left hamstring discomfort.

Athletics News / Larry Brown Sports / June 7

Athletics are being linked to 1 All-Star in trade rumors

The Athletics are within striking distance of a playoff spot this season, and they could be trying to make the most of it. The third-place Athletics are showing interest in Kansas City Royals left-hander Kris Bubic on the trade market, Bob Nightengale of USA Today reported on Sunday.

MLB News / Yardbarker / June 7