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Athletics News / Athletics on SI / August 6
Why a Hot Streak Is Inevitable for Athletics
After another close loss, it is clear that this Athletics team is close to breaking out. With the deadline officially past us and the playoffs feeling out of reach, there is not much to say about the current trajectory of this Athletics team.
Athletics News / Field Level Media / August 6
Reds, in matchup with woeful Athletics, chase elusive home sweep
The Cincinnati Reds will seek their first home series sweep of the season and just their third sweep of the year overall when they host the Athletics on Thursday afternoon in the finale of a three-game set.
Athletics News / Field Level Media / August 6
MLB roundup: Andre Pallante leads Cardinals to another win over Yanks
Andre Pallante pitched 5 1/3 solid innings and rookie JJ Wetherholt hit a two-run double in the fifth inning for the visiting St. Louis Cardinals, who withstood rainy conditions and earned a 3-1 victory over the New York Yankees on Wednesday.
The 'Last five-hit game by MLB team' quiz
How many of the most recent players to record five hits in the same MLB game for each franchise can you name in five minutes?
Athletics News / Athletics Nation / August 5
A’s Losing Streak Continues with 3-2 loss to Reds 
The Athletics faced the Cincinnati Reds in the middle game of this three-game interlegaue series. Once again, A’s starter Jacob Lopez turned in a quality start and gave his team a chance to win, only to receive no help from the bullpen and a struggling offense in a 3-2 loss, the Green and Gold’s seventh straight defeat.
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.
Rhett Lowder News / Field Level Media / August 5
Rhett Lowder, Reds send Athletics to another series defeat
Rhett Lowder allowed just two runs in six innings and Matt McLain homered, leading the host Cincinnati Reds to a 3-2 win over the Athletics on Wednesday.
Athletics News / MLB on ClutchPoints / August 5
Athletics’ biggest mistake after 2026 MLB trade deadline
The Athletics’ biggest mistake at the 2026 MLB trade deadline was failing to use a lost season to substantially strengthen their controllable pitching depth.
Nick Lodolo News / Athlon Sports / August 5
Reds Deliver Nick Lodolo Injury Update Ahead of Athletics Game
The Cincinnati Reds took a step toward getting Nick Lodolo back in their rotation on Tuesday, announcing the left-hander has begun a minor league rehab assignment with Triple-A Louisville.
Francisco Lindor News / Athlon Sports / August 5
What Trade Deadline Fire Sale Means For Francisco Lindor's Future With Mets
The New York Mets traded nearly a third of their roster at the MLB trade deadline, which signaled an organizational pivot by president of baseball operations David Stearns.
Athletics News / Athletics on SI / August 5
Why It’s Too Soon To Give Up on the Athletics
The Athletics have not been a good team. With the trade deadline behind us , it is clear that the Athletics are not serious about competing anytime soon.
Athletics News / Athletics on SI / August 5
Athletics Lose Another All-Star to Injured List
At the beginning of the season, it felt like the A's were going to be a competitive team and possibly make a push for the playoffs for the first time since 2020.
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 / Athletics on SI / August 5
Athletics Gift Reds a Win: Key Takeaways
After getting swept by the Tigers, the Athletics would continue their season-killing skid. With J.T. Ginn back on the mound and the offense providing ample run support, this game had an Athletics win written all over it.
Athletics News / Field Level Media / August 5
Ever-optimistic Reds aim to send A's to 12th consecutive series loss
Cincinnati closer Emilio Pagan coined the expression "make it weird" to reflect the attitude of the players who were hoping to make it difficult for the Reds to trade away multiple players in a fire sale at the trade deadline.
Athletics News / Field Level Media / August 5
MLB roundup: Cubs spoil Tarik Skubal's Dodgers' debut
Dansby Swanson went 3-for-4 with a homer and a double for the Chicago Cubs in a 5-1 win against the visiting Dodgers on Tuesday, helping spoil the Los Angeles debut of left-hander Tarik Skubal.
Athletics News / New Baseball Media / August 5
2026 Injury Report: Updates on Crochet, Wood, Yesavage
It was a busy day for rehab assignments on August 4, as both the Dodgers & Padres had multiple rehabbing pitchers in the Minors. Speaking of injured pitchers, Garrett Crochet is working his way back, while Trey Yesavage departed against the Astros.
Athletics News / MLB Trade Rumors / August 4
A’s Announce Several Roster Moves
The Athletics announced several post-deadline roster moves Tuesday. First baseman Nick Kurtz and lefty Jeffrey Springs were placed on the 10-day IL and 15-day IL, respectively.
Athletics News / Athlon Sports / August 4
NRFI, YRFI MLB Bets Today: Best First-Inning Predictions for Tuesday, Aug. 4
The Major League Baseball trade deadline has passed, and newly acquired Los Angeles Dodgers LHP Tarik Skubal looks to make a good first impression on his new team.
Athletics News / New Baseball Media / August 4
2026 Transactions: Dodgers Trade for Bubic, Hoffman to Minnesota Among Deadline Moves
We covered many of the big moves on Trade Deadline day across Major League Baseball. But there might have been some moves you missed. Here’s a breakdown of some of those, including Kris Bubic, Moises Ballesteros, and Marcelo Mayer all going out west.
Athletics News / Lindy's Sports / August 4
Chicago Cubs' Worst Trade Deadline Busts Since 2005
The Chicago Cubs spent the better part of a decade dismantling themselves to build toward one championship, and when that window finally opened in 2015, they used it.
Athletics News / MLB Trade Rumors / August 3
A’s, Phillies To Swap Seth Johnson For Colby Thomas
The Athletics acquired reliever Seth Johnson from the Phillies for outfielder Colby Thomas, reports Jayson Stark of The Athletic. Johnson, 28 in September,
Athletics News / Stadium Rant / August 3
Philadelphia Phillies Trade Grades: Grading Each Move Made At The MLB Trade Deadline
The Philadelphia Phillies have completed another MLB trade deadline, and this one may have been the best of any Dave Dombrowski deadline in Philadelphia.
Athletics News / TWSN / August 4
MLB Power Rankings: Trade Deadline Edition
It is officially MLB trade deadline day, and with that, numerous teams from around the league are making moves to either advance their roster to solidify themselves as contenders this season or to punt on this season and look at the future.
Athletics News / MLB Trade Rumors / August 3
Angels Have Sought Franklin Arias In Neto Talks With Red Sox
The Red Sox continue to find huge asking prices in their search for a controllable shortstop. Tim Healey of The Boston Globe reports that the Angels are seeking a prospect package built around Franklin Arias in talks about Zach Neto.
Athletics News / Just Baseball / August 1
3 Mock Trades That Would Make for a Perfect White Sox Deadline
The 2026 season has gone better than just about anyone could have expected for the Chicago White Sox. While that does not necessarily mean that the organization is going to push all their chips in for the sake of the 2026 season, they’re in a position to add to a young core that has taken a huge step forward.
Colby Thomas News / Larry Brown Sports / July 31
Colby Thomas’ ABS challenge goes horribly wrong, leaves opponents laughing
Trailing the Boston Red Sox 5-4 in the bottom of the ninth with one out on Thursday night, Athletics pinch-hitter Colby Thomas found himself in an 0-2 hole against Aroldis Chapman.
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