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A's hope homestand builds excitement for Las Vegas arrival

LAS VEGAS -- The Athletics have almost two full seasons to play before they move into their new climate-controlled stadium at the south end of the Las Vegas Strip, but excitement already is building in anticipation of adding Major League Baseball to a city once viewed as off-limits by professional sports.

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Milwaukee Brewers Notebook: Sproat Shines, Athletics Rally late, & A Rotation Decision Looming

The Milwaukee Brewers currently hold a 41-25 record and remain in first place in the NL Central. In the last 24 hours, the team played against the Athletics in Las Vegas.

Zack Gelof News / Oakland Athletics on SI / June 11

Athletics' Zack Gelof Returning To His Rookie Form

This season, the A's have been outperforming their expectations, and there's a lot of unexpected people to thank for it. The team has dealt with injuries, leading some people to get opportunities they don't usually get.

Athletics News / Oakland Athletics on SI / June 11

Top Athletics Performers During Las Vegas Series vs. Brewers

The Athletics would have a very explosive series against the Brewers, scoring 25 runs in total. Due to this offensive outburst, a few players stood out like a sore thumb.

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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?

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Lawrence Butler News / Oakland Athletics on SI / June 11

Why A's Must Send Lawrence Butler Down to Triple-A

Ever since the A's awarded their outfielder, Lawrence Butler, an extension following his amazing second half of 2024, he hasn't quite performed to expectations.

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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 / Oakland Athletics on SI / June 11

Athletics Defend Vegas: Takeaways from Wednesday's Win vs. Brewers

The Athletics won the series outright vs. the Brewers after a very intense match on Wednesday. In a series where every fly-ball had a chance of leaving the park, the Athletics were able to topple the 4-3 Brewers, which now puts the Athletics at 33-35, now just 2.5 games behind the Mariners for the A.L West.

Athletics News / Field Level Media / June 11

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.

Athletics News / Viral Sports News / June 11

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.

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.

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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 / 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.

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.

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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.

Athletics News / Athlon Sports / June 9

These Three Setup Men Are Going to Be Closing Games by August: The Data That Says So

There’s a special sauce that showcases how these three closers cook: K:BB rate, swinging-strike percentage, and leverage usage. In short, limiting pitch count in high-pressure situations to strikes that fool opposing batters.

Athletics News / New Baseball Media / June 9

2026 MLB Daily Recap: Brewers & A’s Shootout in Vegas, Yanks Win in Extras

The Athletics received their first glimpse of what Las Vegas could be like in the future, as the franchise started its one-week tour there on June 8. And the first game had fireworks, as both the Athletics and Brewers combined to score nearly 30 runs in Game #1.

Shea Langeliers News / MLB on ClutchPoints / June 9

Watch Athletics’ Shea Langeliers hit club’s first-ever HR in Las Vegas

The Athletics are currently playing their home games in Sacramento, California. Still, Sacramento will lose its temporary MLB team in the 2028 season, as the Athletics will be moving to Las Vegas, Nevada.

Andrew Vaughn News / Inside The Diamonds / June 9

Milwaukee Brewers Notebook: Vaughn’s Big Night, Brewers Win in 12th, & A Look Back at Some Brewers’ Greats

The Milwaukee Brewers currently lead the National League Central with a 41-23 record. The team secured a thrilling 15-14 victory in 12 innings against the Athletics on Monday night.

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 / 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