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MLB announces 2025 All-Star Game starting hitters

Major League Baseball announced the starting lineups for the 2025 All-Star Game on Wednesday. The starting lineups are determined by fan vote.

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Phillies Predicted to Make Ridiculous Jesus Luzardo Decision With Andrew Painter's Debut Waiting

The Philadelphia Phillies' starting rotation is loaded, and while that's always a good thing, it could cause some confusion heading into the trade deadline and the second half of the season.

Athletics News / New Baseball Media / July 2

Prospects to Watch in 2025 MLB Futures Game

Before the All-Stars of Major League Baseball take the field in Atlanta, the 2025 MLB Futures Games will take place on July 12. Many of the best prospects across the league will suit up in the biggest showcase game of the year.

Athletics News / Field Level Media / July 2

Rays plate five in sixth, survive rocky ninth to defeat A's, 6-5

Yandy Diaz hit a two-run home run in a five-run sixth inning as the host Tampa Bay Rays held on in a white-knuckle ninth to avoid a series sweep with a 6-5 win over the Athletics on Wednesday.

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Lawrence Butler News / Oakland Athletics on SI / July 2

Lawrence Butler's One Odd Split

The Athletics signed Lawrence Butler to a seven-year, $65.5 million extension over the offseason after he was one of the best hitters in baseball in the second half of the 2024 campaign.

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Who should be the starting MLB All-Stars at every position?

The starting lineups for the 2025 MLB All-Star Game are set to be revealed on July 6. While the fans have their say for the starting lineups, the most deserving All-Star starters could be very different than the actual starters.

Luis Severino News / Athlon Sports / July 2

3 MLB Landing Spots for SP Luis Severino Before Trade Deadline

Forget one-and-done: Athletics starting pitcher Luis Severino will likely barely make it half a season in Sacramento. Severino all but requested a trade only months after signing a three-year, $67 million deal with the A's.

Athletics News / Athlon Sports / July 2

First Things First! MLB Probable Starters + Underdog Winners

"Give me six hours to chop down a tree, I'll spend the first four sharpening the axe." Part of the struggle betting baseball daily comes down to handling the massive amount of data attached to each slate, beginning with the day's probables.

MacKenzie Gore News / Field Level Media / July 2

Hard-luck MacKenzie Gore, Nationals oppose Tigers in DH

The visiting Detroit Tigers will open their three-game series against the Washington Nationals a day later than expected when the teams clash in a day-night doubleheader on Wednesday.

Shea Langeliers News / Field Level Media / July 2

Shea Langeliers, Athletics pursue 3-game sweep of Rays

Shea Langeliers has come off the injured list bashing for the Athletics. The catcher, activated from the IL on Monday, homered in each of his first two games back.

Athletics News / Field Level Media / July 2

MLB roundup: George Springer's 2 HRs, 7 RBIs lift Jays past Yankees

George Springer hit a grand slam and a solo homer and collected a career-high seven RBIs Tuesday afternoon as the Toronto Blue Jays defeated the visiting New York Yankees 12-5 on Canada Day.

Athletics News / Oakland Athletics on SI / July 2

A's Beat Rays in Extra Innings

The A's had Jeffrey Springs on the mound Tuesday night in Tampa against his former club, and the southpaw tossed 5 1/3 innings, and allowed two earned runs on four hits and three walks while punching out four opposing hitters.

Athletics News / Field Level Media / July 1

10th-inning sacrifice fly lifts Athletics over Rays

Pinch hitter Austin Wynns drove in Colby Thomas with a sacrifice fly in the 10th inning as the visiting Athletics beat the Tampa Bay Rays 4-3 on Tuesday.

Bob Melvin News / Field Level Media / July 1

Giants exercise manager Bob Melvin's contract for 2026

The San Francisco Giants picked up the 2026 option on manager Bob Melvin's contract on Tuesday. Melvin, 63, is in his second season guiding the Giants.

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Athletics News / 5 GOATs / July 1

2025 MLB All-Star Futures Game: Breaking down the rosters by college

MLB All-Star weekend allows baseball fans everywhere to experience more than just today’s biggest and brightest stars. Guys who will be called up sooner rather than later come into the spotlight thanks to the 2025 MLB All-Star Futures Game.

Athletics News / Sport Relay / July 1

Rangers Run Out of Gas Against Orioles in Extras

ARLINGTON, Texas (June 30) — The Texas Rangers dropped their series opener to the Baltimore Orioles, 10–6, Monday in their fourth consecutive extra-inning contest.

Athletics News / Milwaukee Brewers on SI / July 1

Could Brewers Actually Acquire Former Yankees All-Star?

The Milwaukee Brewers are a team that already has a lot of pitching, but that hasn't stopped speculation with the trade deadline quickly approaching. For example, Athletics On SI's Jason Burke speculated that former All-Star Luis Severino could be a potential fit for Milwaukee.

Athletics News / Oakland Athletics on SI / July 1

Time For A's to Switch Draft Strategies?

The Athletics have been hitting on their recent draft picks, with Jacob Wilson (No. 6 overall, 2023) and Nick Kurtz (No. 4, 2024) being two of the best rookie bats in baseball this season, ranking first and third in wRC+ among first-year players with at least 150 plate appearances.

Aaron Judge News / Fastball on SI / July 1

Aaron Judge Becomes First Player In MLB History To Hit Milestone Before July

For most players, 30 home runs and 110 hits would make for a good season. But for Aaron Judge, the bar is set much higher. The reigning American League MVP slugged his 29th and 30th home runs of the season on Sunday, as the New York Yankees defeated the Athletics 12-5 at Yankee Stadium.

Luis Severino News / Yardbarker / July 1

Could unhappy AL right-hander be answer to Mets' pitching woes?

The New York Mets fell from 45-24 to 48-37 ahead of July 1 during a brutal stretch for the club that featured both its pitching and offense producing handfuls of lackluster performances. Could they pursue an old friend to bolster their starting rotation?

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Athletics News / New Baseball Media / July 1

2025 Injury Report: Updates on Eflin, Mahle, Santander

It was an active day of injury news on July 30. Zach Eflin and Tyler Mahle, two notable trade targets, were both placed on the injured list. And for Mahle, he won’t be back until at least August.

Colby Thomas News / New Baseball Media / July 1

What to Expect from Athletics Outfielder Colby Thomas

Another power-hitting prospect is coming to northern California. The Athletics promoted Colby Thomas, a third-round pick three years ago, to the Majors on June 30.

Joe Boyle News / Last Word On Sports / June 30

Joe Boyle Is Pitching Well And Could Be Ready For a Promotion

The Tampa Bay Rays are in the middle of a postseason race as the calendar flips to July. They are playing well, but there is always room to improve. The starting pitchers have generally held up their end of the bargain, but Taj Bradley has experienced a turbulent season.

Athletics News / Fastball on SI / June 30