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Nick Kurtz comes through again as A's take set from Angels

Nick Kurtz extended his on-base streak to 44 games and scored the winning run in the 10th inning as the Athletics rallied for a 3-2 victory over the Los Angeles Angels in the finale of a four-game series on Thursday in Anaheim, Calif.

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A’s defeat Halos 3-2 in Extras!

The A’s and Angels continued their four-game series with the final of the set tonight at Angel Stadium in Anaheim. After taking two of the first three games, the A’s sent Luis Severino to the mound to face off against LA’s ace, José Soriano.

Denzel Clarke News / MLB Trade Rumors / May 21

Denzel Clarke Out Beyond All-Star Break With Hamstring Strain

The Athletics announced this evening that center fielder Denzel Clarke suffered a high-grade strain of his left hamstring while playing in a rehab game.

Athletics News / Oakland Athletics on SI / May 21

Takeaways From Athletics’ 6-5 Victory Over Los Angeles

The A's were able to pull off a very intense 6-5 victory over the Angels, but there are some important conclusions to draw. The Athletics now stand firmly in the lead in the A.L West, now two games in front of the Texas Rangers.

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The 'ERA leaders since 2003' quiz

How many ERA leaders from both leagues since the 2003 season can you name in five minutes?

Athletics News / Oakland Athletics on SI / May 21

Athletics Looking To Extend Win Streak to Three vs Angels

After three very intense games vs the Angels, the A’s now have a chance to win the series outright on Thursday. This has by no means been a smooth series for the A’s.

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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.

Gage Jump News / Minor League Baseball on SI / May 21

A's Pitching Prospect Gage Jump Turns in His Best Triple-A Start Yet

Athletics left-handed pitching prospect Gage Jump just produced his strongest outing of the 2026 season so far. Jump, the A's No. 3 prospect and the No.

Jose Soriano News / Field Level Media / May 21

Angels' Jose Soriano on mission to regain form vs. Athletics

The Los Angeles Angels are hoping for a bounce-back effort from staff ace Jose Soriano as they try to earn a split of their four-game series with the Athletics on Thursday in Anaheim, Calif.

Lawrence Butler News / Just Baseball / May 21

The Athletics Have a Lawrence Butler Problem

The Athletics have gone through a lot of change over the past few years. After entering a rebuild and announcing their departure from Oakland, a city they called home for 54 years, the A’s were looking like the saddest show in professional sports.

Athletics News / Athlon Sports / May 21

NRFI Bets Today: Best First Inning Picks and Predictions for Thursday, May 21

We have an abbreviated slate for Thursday with just seven games. Three of them start before dinner, so be sure to get your picks locked in early. The Atlanta Braves and Miami Marlins finish up their four-game set with a good matchup between RHP Spencer Strider and RHP Sandy Alcantara.

Athletics News / Field Level Media / May 21

MLB roundup: Shohei Ohtani (HR, 5 shutout innings) dazzles Padres

Shohei Ohtani homered on the first pitch Wednesday night and tossed five scoreless innings to lead the visiting Los Angeles Dodgers past the San Diego Padres 4-0.

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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 / Total Apex Fantasy Sports / May 21

Top MLB DFS Start‘em/Sit‘em Lineups For May 21st

Another week is ending, as fantasy players could win cash prizes in today’s short top MLB DFS lineup and fantasy stacks. Thursday’s short slate of games could end the week in style and help players win cash prizes.

Tyler Soderstrom News / Field Level Media / May 21

Tyler Soderstrom, A's force extra innings, beat Angels in 10

Tyler Soderstrom drove in three runs, including the go-ahead run in the top of the 10th, as the Athletics rallied for a 6-5 victory over the Los Angeles Angels on Wednesday night in Anaheim, Calif.

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Michael Stefanic News / MLB Trade Rumors / May 21

A’s Re-Sign Michael Stefanic To Minor League Deal

The Athletics re-signed infielder Michael Stefanic to a minor league contract. He’s back in the Triple-A lineup tonight as the designated hitter for the Aviators.

Athletics News / Field Level Media / May 20

Mariners hold on for contested win over White Sox to claim series

Jhonny Pereda and Randy Arozarena homered in a three-run seventh inning as the Seattle Mariners broke a tie and held on for a 5-4 victory against the visiting Chicago White Sox on Wednesday afternoon.

Gunnar Hoglund News / MLB Trade Rumors / May 20

Gunnar Hoglund Undergoes Season-Ending Hip Surgery

The Athletics announced that right-hander Gunnar Hoglund underwent left hip surgery yesterday, specifically a hip labral repair and cartilage debridement to address femoroacetabular impingement.

Athletics News / Ball Exclusives / May 19

Los Angeles Angels snatch victory from the jaws of defeat

On Monday night the Los Angeles Angels offense had been kept in check all game by A’s starting pitch J.T Ginn, who up until the ninth inning, had not allowed a single hit, recorded 10 strikeouts and had only issued one walk.

Athletics News / Just Baseball / May 19

Top Early Standouts in the Padres’ Farm System

The San Diego Padres’ farm system under the A.J. Preller has gone through plenty of changes. The system went from ranking near the top of the league in 2018 and 2019 to sitting near the bottom in 2023.

Zach Neto News / MLB on ClutchPoints / May 19

Angels’ Zach Neto ends drought that lasted nearly 40 years with bonkers HR

The Los Angeles Angels picked up a big win over the Athletics on Monday. Angels slugger Zach Neto hit a home run to win the game for L.A. It was the end of a near-40 year drought for the Angels.

Athletics News / Athlon Sports / May 19

Impasse on I-4: When Will UCF, USF Rekindle Their Sunshine State Rivalry?

It's approximately 100 miles between the campuses of the University of Central Florida and the University of South Florida. Unfortunately for fans of the Knights and Bulls, Orlando and Tampa might as well be light years apart in a football sense these days.

Athletics News / New Baseball Media / May 19

2026 MLB Daily Recap: Angels Snap No-No & Win, Phillies Extend Streak

May 18 was a big day across MLB, which featured several 2025 playoff rematches, plus theatrics in Los Angeles and Washington, D.C. Plus, the Dodgers & Padres squared off with first place on the line in the NL West.

J.T. Ginn News / Larry Brown Sports / May 19

A’s JT Ginn lost his no-hitter in the most heartbreaking fashion

The Los Angeles Angels’ offense was MIA on Monday against the Athletics right up until it mattered most. A’s starting pitcher JT Ginn was having the game of his life through eight innings on the road at Angel Stadium in Anaheim, Calif.

Nick Kurtz News / Athlon Sports / May 18

Historic Nick Kurtz Announcement Made on Monday

Nick Kurtz of the Athletics has taken Major League Baseball by storm since arriving in the big leagues. After being selected No. 4 overall in the 2024 MLB Draft, Kurtz played only 32 minor league games before the club felt he was ready for the big show.