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Jeffrey Springs or Aaron Civale: What the Data Says About Their Hot Starts

The A's are coming off of a 5-1 week in which they led all of MLB in ERA, posting a 2.21 in six games against the Yankees and Mets. The week also consisted of three shutouts, including in three of the past four games.

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Mariners' Dan Wilson Shares Bryce Miller Injury Update Before Astros Game

Seattle Mariners manager Dan Wilson said pitcher Bryce Miller performed well in his recent bullpen activity and expects to see the right-handed pitcher back in the lineup very soon.

Athletics News / MLB on ClutchPoints / April 13

ClutchPoints 2026 MLB Power Rankings, Vol. 8: Disastrous Yankees and Mets skids

The ClutchPoints MLB Power Rankings are back after a bizarre week across the league. With two full weeks in the books, 20 teams are within two games of .500 in either direction.

Athletics News / EasySportz / April 13

A Love Letter to Saving Bristol: Why NASCAR Needs Just One Date at the Iconic Venue

There are few places in motorsports that feel like a cathedral quite like Bristol Motor Speedway. It is massive, intimidating, and unmistakably American.

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The 'Most games played by MLB team' quiz

How many of the players to appear in the most games all-time for each MLB franchise can you name in five minutes?

The 'MLB active doubles leaders' quiz

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The 'Youngest MLB 30/30 seasons' quiz

Athletics News / Field Level Media / April 13

Mets head west, hope for sunnier skies in L.A. vs. Dodgers

Perhaps it's a good time for the sputtering Mets to hightail it out of New York. Unfortunately for them, the Mets will begin a six-game road trip on Monday in the opener of a three-game series against Shohei Ohtani and the two-time defending World Series champion Los Angeles Dodgers.

MLB News / Yardbarker

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.

Nick Kurtz News / Field Level Media / April 13

Nick Kurtz, A's trending upward ahead of series vs. Rangers

It took Nick Kurtz until his 14th appearance of the season to hit his first home run, but none of his Athletics' teammates are all that concerned. That's because it took Kurtz 17 games last season to hit the first homer of his career, and he ended up with 36 long balls and was the unanimous choice for American League Rookie of the Year.

Athletics News / Oakland Athletics on SI / April 13

A's Reliever Pushing For High-Leverage Role After Strong Start

Luis Medina entered the season with plenty to prove, coming off Tommy John surgery and out of minor league options. It was always going to be sink or swim, but with his electric arm, there was also a clear path to a late-inning role with the A's, who have been looking for their relievers to take a step forward and claim key roles.

Athletics News / Field Level Media / April 13

MLB roundup: Braves pound out 19 hits in 13-1 thrashing of Guardians

Dominic Smith homered and Jorge Mateo collected four hits as the Atlanta Braves rolled to a 13-1 win over the visiting Cleveland Guardians on Sunday night.

Dustin Harris News / Field Level Media / April 12

Unlikely hero Dustin Harris helps White Sox edge Royals for split

Dustin Harris roped a pinch-hit double and scored the go-ahead run on a wild pitch in the seventh inning, then made a late potential home run-robbing catch, as the visiting White Sox won 6-5 over the Kansas City Royals on Sunday.

Athletics News / Oakland Athletics on SI / April 12

Red-Hot A’s Face Defining AL West Test Against Rangers

After a rough start to the 2026 season, the A's had the tough task of heading into New York to play six games against the Yankees and then the Mets. After blowing the first game in the Bronx in the eighth inning, that's how many expected the rest of the series to go.

Craig Counsell News / MLB on ClutchPoints / April 12

Brewers honor late Phil Garner, who held wins record before Craig Counsell broke it

The Milwaukee Brewers are off to a difficult start to the season. The Brewers have dealt with injuries and mounting losses. Still, they took time prior to their game on Sunday to reflect on the past.

Athletics News / Yardbarker

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.

Athletics News / Viral Sports News / April 12

Former Houston Astros Star, MLB Manager Has Passed Away

Phil Garner, affectionately nicknamed “Scrap Iron” during his playing days, passed away at the age of 76 following a courageous two-year struggle with pancreatic cancer.

Carlos Mendoza News / MLB on ClutchPoints / April 12

Mets’ Carlos Mendoza gets brutally honest on humiliation by Athletics in series sweep

NEW YORK– Sunday afternoon could have been the kind of day owner Steve Cohen and president of baseball operations David Stearns envisioned when the New York Mets traded for former Milwaukee Brewers starting pitcher Freddy Peralta in the offseason.

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Athletics News / MLB on ClutchPoints / April 12

Mets trolled by Athletics after pathetic sweep

The New York Mets had such high expectations heading into the 2026 season. New York made several moves during the offseason, showing off their large payroll and their hunger to reach a World Series.

Athletics News / Total Apex Sports / April 12

MLB Legend Phil Garner Dies At 76

The baseball world lost a giant on April 11, 2026, when Phil Garner passed away at the age of 76 after a courageous two-year battle with pancreatic cancer.

Athletics News / Field Level Media / April 12

Nick Kurtz's HR, Aaron Civale's pitching help Athletics blank Mets

Aaron Civale tossed 5 2/3 solid innings and combined with four relievers on a four-hitter Sunday for the red-hot Athletics, who completed a three-game sweep of the New York Mets with a 1-0 victory.

Athletics News / Ball Exclusives / April 12

Three-time MLB All-Star Phil Garner dies at age 76

Three-time MLB All-Star and longtime manager Phil Garner has died at the age of 76, his family confirmed in a statement on Sunday. “Garner passed away peacefully last night, April 11, surrounded by family and love after a two-plus-year battle with pancreatic cancer.

Athletics News / Larry Brown Sports / April 11

Denzel Clarke gives up home run on robbery attempt

Athletics center fielder Denzel Clarke has shown himself capable of stealing home runs during his MLB career. On Saturday, his attempt to do so against the New York Mets went very wrong.

Juan Soto News / Athlon Sports / April 11

Mets Announce Juan Soto Return Timeline Amid Athletics Series

The New York Mets continue to search for offensive consistency in the early stages of the 2026 season. Entering Saturday's middle-game of the ongoing series against the Athletics, New York sits at 7-7 and has scored a meager three runs combined across their last three games.

Athletics News / Athlon Sports / April 11

Athletics Just Did Something to Yankees and Mets No Team Ever Has

The Athletics are still trying to find their footing early in the 2026 season, but over the last few days, they’ve done something that cuts through records, standings, and expectations.

Athletics News / New Baseball Media / April 11

2026 Injury Report: Updates on Carroll, Javier, Holmes

The Mets are already down Juan Soto and Jorge Polanco from their lineup. Now, the team must contend with a notable injury on the other side. Clay Holmes, who’s been very good for the Mets thus far this season, was removed from his start against the A’s on April 10.

Athletics News / MLB Trade Rumors / April 10