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Braves First Half Report Card: What Went Right and What Went Wrong?

If you asked Atlanta Braves fans back in early March how they would feel about entering the All-Star break with a 55-40 record and a two-game lead in the National League East, more than 95% of them would have said they would be thrilled.

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MLB Award Race Updates: Favorites Through the First Half

Before the second half of the 2026 season gets underway, let’s check in on the current state of the four major award races. .318/.426/.633, 31 HR, 70 RBI, 4.3 bWAR It takes a truly historic year for a designated hitter to win MVP.

Leo De Vries News / Oakland Athletics on SI / July 17

Why Athletics Could Soon Promote Top Prospect De Vries

The A's have a bright young group of stars in the big leagues right now, and they have plenty of talent in their farm system awaiting their debuts, and will hopefully make an impact on the big league roster soon.

Athletics News / Oakland Athletics on SI / July 17

Athletics' Las Vegas Move Already Generating Massive Buzz

The Athletics will be making the move to Las Vegas, as most fans already know. There is hope that the franchise will reinvent itself in a new light. The Athletics spent most of their tenure in Oakland, a city synonymous with the Athletics team.

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MLB began awarding the All-Star Game MVP Award during the 1962 season. How many of the MVPs since then can you name in eight minutes?

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Athletics News / Oakland Athletics on SI / July 17

Grading Athletics Outfielders From First Half of Season

The A's have been struggling recently, and most of the blame has been pointed at the pitching staff. The team elected to fire their pitching coach , Scott Emerson, before the second half of the season kicks off.

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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 / Oakland Athletics on SI / July 17

Projected Pitching Matchups for Athletics Upcoming Series vs. Nationals

After losing nine straight before the All-Star break, the Athletics need to turn things around soon. In the first series, the Athletics will take on the Washington Nationals, who stand at 48-49 and are coming off a series in which the Yankees swept them.

Athletics News / Field Level Media / July 16

Series at sliding A's could be just the boost the Nationals need

The Washington Nationals haven't been part of the postseason since winning the 2019 World Series, but they hope to kick off a run toward a berth when they resume play after the All-Star break against the struggling Athletics on Friday night at West Sacramento, Calif.

Troy Melton News / Field Level Media / July 16

Tigers hope for happy homecoming for Troy Melton against Angels

Right-hander Troy Melton will make his first career start against his hometown team when the Detroit Tigers open a three-game series against the Los Angeles Angels on Friday night in Anaheim, Calif.

Francisco Lindor News / Athlon Sports / July 16

Insider Weighs in on Francisco Lindor's Trade Value

The New York Mets are officially open for business. As SNY's Chelsea Janes reported in a July 16th article, the Mets have informed teams that they will discuss trade offers for any player outside of their young core, a group that has been defined as Juan Soto, Nolan McLean, Carson Benge, A.J.

Aaron Civale News / Athlon Sports / July 16

Athletics Make Decision After Aaron Civale News

The Athletics have moved on from Aaron Civale, designating the veteran right-hander for assignment as the club continues reshaping its pitching staff ahead of the second half.

Athletics News / MLB on ClutchPoints / July 16

Ken Rosenthal urges Padres to consider Mason Miller trade

The San Diego Padres entered the MLB All-Star break with a middling 48-48 record. When the trade deadline approaches, they’ll have some serious decisions to make.

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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 / Athlon Sports / July 16

Creator of 'Moneyball' Laments State of MLB Trade Deadline

How's this for irony? As Major League Baseball has openly embraced analytics in today's game, the pioneer of baseball analytics is seemingly less enthusiastic about their use.

Athletics News / Athlon Sports / July 16

Athletics Make Coaching Decision Ahead of Second Half

The Athletics will enter the second half with a new voice leading their pitching staff after dismissing longtime pitching coach Scott Emerson. The organization promoted bullpen coach Dan Hubbs to interim pitching coach following a difficult first half that saw the club struggle on the mound.

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Chase Burns News / MLB Trade Rumors / July 16

Reds, Chase Burns Agree To Seven-Year Extension

The Reds and breakout righty Chase Burns are in agreement on a seven-year, $105MM contract extension, reports Jon Morosi of MLB Network. The Vayner Sports client was already under control via arbitration through the 2031 season.

Tommy White News / Minor League Baseball on SI / July 16

A's Expected to Make Major Move With Power-Hitting Prospect Tommy White

The Athletics are reportedly set to tweak their roster ahead of the second half of the season by calling up one of the team's recent top draft picks. The A's plan to promote infielder Tommy White to the majors, according to ESPN's Jeff Passan.

Athletics News / Field Level Media / July 16

MLB stars praise ABS for more than just accuracy

PHILADELPHIA -- In the 1992 movie Mr. Baseball, aging slugger Jack Elliot (portrayed by Tom Selleck) lived by a simple mantra: "Baseball is a game. And games are supposed to be fun." On the big screen, that belief ultimately helped the fictional Elliot overcome his own bad habits and imperfections.

Athletics News / Athletics Nation / July 16

Blogfather Saves The Day With Pearls Of Most Excellent Advice

If the A’s have a terrific second half reversing all bad trends, we will be able to look at this “unauthorized coaching” article as the springboard that vaulted the team back to relevancy.

Athletics News / Oakland Athletics on SI / July 16

Why Athletics' Playoff Hopes Aren't Dead Quite Yet

The A's are in a very tricky spot entering the second half of the season. To finish off the first half of the season, the Athletics would get swept by the Marlins, Tigers, and White Sox, meaning they are still on a nine-game losing streak that could bleed into the Nationals series, which starts Friday.

Athletics News / Oakland Athletics on SI / July 16

Athletics Calling Up Highly Touted Prospect for MLB Debut

The Athletics are in need of change due to current struggles: the team has lost 17 of its last 20 games and needs all the help it can get for the second half of the season.

Athletics News / Oakland Athletics on SI / July 16

Two Ideal Trade Targets if Athletics Become Deadline Sellers

The Athletics have not been playing their best baseball recently, and losing 17 of their last 20 games will put them well behind in the division. We've discussed how the A's could possibly look to contend this season, and it would start with buying some pitching help.