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All-Star 2B, base stealer Davey Lopes dies at 80

Davey Lopes, a four-time All-Star second baseman and a prolific base stealer, died on Wednesday at the age of 80. Lopes played for the Los Angeles Dodgers from 1972-81, winning a World Series in his final season with the club.

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Los Angeles Dodgers Legend Died This Morning At 80

The Los Angeles Dodgers sadly announced Wednesday that four-time All-Star and two-time World Series champion Davey Lopes has died. Lopes started his MLB career with the Dodgers in 1972.

Denzel Clarke News / Oakland Athletics on SI / April 8

The A's Early Defensive Leader Isn't Who You'd Expect

Denzel Clarke is arguably not only the best defensive player on the A's, but also in all of Major League Baseball. Yet after nine games this season he is not the player in green and gold atop the defensive leaderboards.

Athletics News / Athletics Nation / April 8

How To Fix A Bullpen That Has Performed Predictably

Without question the bullpen is the true dark underbelly of the A’s 2026 roster. The offense sputtered out of the gate but is widely regarded by pundits as having a “top 5 in MLB” ceiling with scoring runs being among the team’s lesser concerns overall.

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Athletics News / Field Level Media / April 8

Strong-starting Yanks proving cynics wrong, go for win No. 9 vs. A's

The New York Yankees are only 10 games into a season with most of the same roster that was underwhelming in the American League Division Series last fall against the Toronto Blue Jays.

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One storyline to follow for every MLB team in 2026

As Spring Training opens for 2026, all 30 teams have high hopes and big questions. These are the storylines to follow for each team heading into Opening Day.

Red Sox to sign former Yankees relief pitcher ahead of Opening Day

MLB announces 80-game suspension for Johan Rojas

Mets star gets help from former teammate after clubhouse issues

Three comeback arms to watch in National League East

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Athletics News / Just Baseball / April 8

Athletics’ Vaunted Lineup Has Underwhelmed to Start 2026

All winter long, the discussion surrounding the Athletics had to deal with their pitching. Who will step up in the rotation, how many rookies debut, and which arms will thieve in leverage innings?

Athletics News / Oakland Athletics on SI / April 8

A's Closer-by-Committee is Creating a Late-Game Problem

Coming into the season, the A’s pitching staff looked like the roster’s biggest weakness, even with a lineup that has top-five potential. The bats are starting to wake up, but the pitching staff has been cooling down after a decent start.

Athletics News / Field Level Media / April 8

MLB roundup: Paul Skenes' pitching gem carries Pirates past Padres

Oneil Cruz and Nick Gonzales each had clutch two-run hits to back up a gem by Paul Skenes and propel the host Pittsburgh Pirates to a 7-1 victory over the San Diego Padres on Tuesday.

Amed Rosario News / Field Level Media / April 7

Amed Rosario's two HRs lift Yankees past Athletics

Amed Rosario gave the New York Yankees the lead by hitting a three-run home run with one out in the eighth inning en route to a 5-3 victory Tuesday night over the visiting Athletics.

Aaron Civale News / MLB on ClutchPoints / April 7

Umpire hilariously requests Athletics pitcher Aaron Civale to challenge a ball four call

The Athletics found themselves at the center of a viral moment Tuesday, as pitcher Aaron Civale was involved in a unique interaction highlighting MLB’s automated ball-strike (ABS) challenge system during a matchup vs.

Athletics News / New Baseball Media / April 7

Prospects to Watch in 2026 Texas League

The 2026 Texas League rosters are very deep in terms of high-end talent. Many former first-round picks and other notable prospects headline the crop of players at the circuit this year.

Athletics News / Yardbarker

25 MLB players that could be traded during the 2026 season

The 2026 MLB season is right around the corner, and it is never too early to start thinking about how it might unfold. Seemingly, every year, we have a decent handle on who should contend and who is likely to struggle, which makes looking ahead to the trade deadline inevitable.

Gunnar Henderson News / Field Level Media / April 7

Gunnar Henderson's 2-run HR boosts O's over White Sox

Gunnar Henderson hit a tiebreaking two-run home run in the eighth inning as the visiting Baltimore Orioles rallied past the host Chicago White Sox for a 4-2 victory Tuesday afternoon.

Luis Morales News / ESPN / April 7

A's send Morales to minors to work on control

The Athletics optioned pitcher Luis Morales to Triple-A Las Vegas and manager Mark Kotsay said he hopes the 23-year-old right-hander regains his confidence after struggling with command.

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Athletics News / MLB on ClutchPoints / April 7

Athletics’ biggest flop to begin 2026 MLB season

The Athletics have started the season 3-6 heading into a series with the New York Yankees. After last year’s offensive explosion, there were high hopes around the A’s before their second season in Sacramento.

Jazz Chisholm News / CBSSports.com / April 7

MLB home run props: Why Jazz Chisholm is worth targeting Tuesday vs. Athletics

CBS Sports MLB expert Matt Snyder is in on the Yankees' electric second baseman as his pick for Tuesday

Athletics News / Oakland Athletics on SI / April 7

A's Add Former Yankees Reliever as Bullpen Depth Option

Last night we reported that the A's had optioned starter Luis Morales to Triple-A Las Vegas after a pair of rough outings and some direct words from manager Mark Kotsay following his Saturday start.

Tyler Soderstrom News / MLB on ClutchPoints / April 7

Athletics’ Tyler Soderstrom makes honest admission on building off breakout 2025 season

There’s no denying the athletics/athletics-news-brent-rooker-smokes-walk-off-homer-win-astros-game">young core of the Athletics with such names as Brent Rooker, Nick Kurtz, and others, as some have already received contract extensions.

Athletics News / Athlon Sports / April 7

Early 2026 Fantasy Baseball Takeaways: Draft Values Proven Right or Wrong

Time to crank the overreactions up to 11. The 2026 MLB season is just a couple of weeks old, and there is already plenty of attention on which players are outperforming their ADP, and who isn’t living up to their preseason price tag.

Athletics News / New Baseball Media / April 7

Recapping Week 1 of the 2026 MiLB Season

This past week, the Double-A, High-A, and Low-A levels began their regular seasons — which means baseball is back in its entirety. It also meant that many new Minor Leaguers made their pro debuts, part of what was a busy first full week of the 2026 MiLB season.