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On YouTubeAthletics News / Field Level Media / May 1
MLB roundup: Phillies sweep DH vs. Giants with pair of walk-offs
Bryson Stott delivered a game-tying triple in the ninth inning and scored on Justin Crawford's infield single as the Philadelphia Phillies rallied to nip the visiting San Francisco Giants 3-2 in the opener of a day-night doubleheader.
Athletics News / New Baseball Media / May 1
2026 Injury Report: Updates on Robert Jr., Rodon, Woodruff
Luis Robert Jr. and Brandon Woodruff are two players who have been hampered by injuries over the years. And that story continued to play out on the final day of April 2026.
Athletics News / Oakland Athletics on SI / April 30
Jeffrey Springs Exits Early, Expected to Make Next Start Despite Injury Concern
Jeffrey Springs was on a roll to begin the season, holding a 1.46 ERA through his first four starts of 2026. In his last three starts he totaled just 14 innings and posted an 8.36 ERA in that span.
The '50-HR, .300 average MLB seasons' quiz
How many of the 20 MLB players to bat .300 and mash 50 home runs in the same season can you name in five minutes?
Athletics News / MLB on ClutchPoints / April 30
Athletics’ Nick Kurtz ties Ted Williams’ unreal streak in 1941
Nick Kurtz enjoyed a huge rookie season with the Athletics in 2025. He hit .290/.383/.619 across 117 games played en route to winning the American League Rookie of the Year.
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 / Athletics Nation / April 30
A’s Hold off Royals to Win Series Finale 
The Athletics and Kansas City Royals battled in the rubber game of their three-game series Thursday afternoon in West Sacramento. After exchanging early blows, the Athletics took the lead and never gave it back, fending off several Royals comeback attempts to win 6-3.
Athletics News / Field Level Media / April 30
A's use timely hits, stellar bullpen to claim series win vs. Royals
Nick Kurtz highlighted a four-run second inning with a two-RBI double, four relievers combined for six strong innings and the Athletics finished off a series win over the visiting Kansas City Royals with a 6-3 victory on Thursday afternoon in Sacramento.
MLB News / Yardbarker / May 1
5 MLB players who may need a change of scenery
Sometimes, for whatever reason, a player does not work out on a particular team or in a particular city. Here are five players who may benefit from moving on.
Athletics News / MLB on ClutchPoints / April 30
Athletics pitcher exits Royals game with hip injury concern
Looking to capture their three-game series against the visiting Kansas City Royals, the athletics/athletics-news-brent-rooker-step-toward-injury-return-rangers-game">Athletics have split the set with the visitors at one game apiece.
Athletics News / MLB on ClutchPoints / April 30
Guardians demote outfielder ahead of Athletics series
The Cleveland Guardians are hoping to make another postseason run in 2026. While they have stars such as Jose Ramirez on the roster, Cleveland relies on roster depth as well.
Athletics News / MLB on ClutchPoints / April 30
Mets make trade with Athletics for utility infielder
The New York Mets made a roster move Thursday aimed at improving infield flexibility, acquiring veteran utility player Andy Ibanez from the Athletics. The move also reflects the front office’s continued emphasis on versatility and depth as the roster evolves through the early portion of the season.
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.
Max Muncy News / Oakland Athletics on SI / April 30
A's Lose Ibáñez to Mets with Muncy Already Sidelined
The A's announced today that utility man Andy Ibáñez has been claimed off waivers by the New York Mets. The 33-year-old veteran was claimed by the A's off waivers in early February, and was seen as a backup option at third base if none of the team's in-house options claimed the role for themselves.
25 MLB players who could win MVP in 2026
MLB thinks that naming an MVP is so nice, it does it twice. Both the American League and National League name an MVP, which means two players get to take home the hardware every season.
Vinnie Pasquantino News / MLB on ClutchPoints / April 30
Royals’ Vinnie Pasquantino not starting vs. Athletics amid back injury concern, but it’s not all bad news
Kansas City Royals star Vinnie Pasquantino recently exited a game with low back tightness. The Royals’ first baseman is not expected to be placed on the injured list.
Steven Kwan News / Stadium Rant / April 30
What Does Steven Kwan’s Future Look Like in Cleveland?
Steven Kwan has had a rough start to the 2026 season leaving fans with concerns about his future. The 4x gold glove winner and 2x All-Star becomes an unrestricted free agent in 2028.
Mason Miller News / Oakland Athletics on SI / April 30
A's Bullpen Ranks Second in MLB Since Trading Mason Miller to Padres
Having lockdown arms in the seventh, eighth and ninth innings is certainly the ideal for any major league team, but it's the Athletics who have been thriving out of the bullpen even after shipping one of the game's best in Mason Miller to the San Diego Padres at the 2025 trade deadline.
Athletics News / Fastball on SI / April 30
2 Surprise Teams That Are For Real After Strong Starts
The first month of the 2026 season is nearly complete. The season is in full swing, and so far, there have been some surprises. Teams like the Boston Red Sox, Toronto Blue Jays, Houston Astros and Milwaukee Brewers have struggled a bit out of the gate, while others such as the St.
Athletics News / Field Level Media / April 30
A's Lawrence Butler eager to heat up as finale vs. Royals approaches
Lawrence Butler's bat has been in a deep slumber, and the 25-year-old outfielder hasn't resembled the player who topped 20 homers in each of his first two full major league seasons.
Athletics News / Total Pro Sports / April 30
Why Was The Oakland Athletics’ Hitting Coach Ejected From The Dugout?
On Wednesday, the Oakland Athletics hosted the Kansas City Royals for the second meeting between the two teams in a three-game series at Sutter Health Park.
Athletics News / Athlon Sports / April 30
MLB Home Run Predictions Today: HR Prop Bets for Thursday, April 30
Power bats are lining up in strong spots, with Yordan Alvarez drawing a matchup he’s dominated, Shea Langeliers swinging a hot bat against a struggling arm, and Matt Olson bringing upside against another favorable pitching matchup.
Athletics News / Total Pro Sports / April 30
EMT Takes Brutal Shot In The Nuts During Scary Dugout Moment In Royals vs. Athletics Game
The Oakland Athletics are enjoying an impressive start to the 2026 season with their young and highly talented roster. On the other hand, the Kansas City Royals endured a tough opening month to the new season.
Trevor Story News / Athlon Sports / April 28
Fantasy Baseball Risers and Fallers This Week: 3 Storylines on the Way Up and 3 on the Way Down
As we fantasy baseball managers look to improve our fantasy team’s rosters it’s important to keep up with current MLB news and identify players whose fantasy values are rising or falling this week.
Max Muncy News / MLB Trade Rumors / April 28
A’s Place Max Muncy On Injured List Due To Broken Finger
4:05pm: Muncy did indeed suffer his injury against the Rangers on April 13 and tried to play through it, per Martín Gallegos of MLB.com. 4:00pm: The Athletics placed infielder Max Muncy on the 10-day injured list due to a fractured fifth metacarpal in his left hand, per a team announcement.
Carlos Cortes News / Just Baseball / April 28
Carlos Cortes Is Becoming Too Good To Ignore
Over the past two years, the Athletics have prioritized signing their core players to extensions, keeping them with the team for the foreseeable future.
Athletics News / Just Baseball / April 27
Stock Watch: Biggest Risers and Fallers in MLB to Start 2026
The beginning of the MLB season is always full of small-sample surprises. Some fizzle out, like the hot start of Yermin Mercedes. Others are early signs of breakouts for the game’s brightest young stars. It’s hard to know for sure whether these breakouts are made to stay, but at the very least, it’s a fun task to analyze.
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