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2026 Transactions: Twins Trade for Lawrence, Cowen & Way Promoted

With a full slate of games on June 2, there were plenty of transactions made. Among them included first-time Major League call-ups, plus a trade that went down late on June 1 between the Twins & Pirates.

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What to Expect from Athletics Pitcher Kade Morris

On June 2, the Athletics officially called up pitching prospect Kade Morris. Morris spent much of the last two seasons in Triple-A, where he’s navigated a turbulent pitching environment and managed to post a respectable ERA in that circuit.

Athletics News / MLB Trade Rumors / June 2

Athletics' Luis Severino to be re-evaluated in four to six weeks

The Athletics have taken a few rotation hits lately, with both Luis Severino and Aaron Civale hitting the injured list, the former due to a shoulder strain and the latter due to right shoulder tendonitis.

Mark Kotsay News / Athlon Sports / June 2

Athletics Begin Pitching Changeup Following Mark Kotsay's Blunt Comments

The Athletics are already acting on manager Mark Kotsay's call for improvement. On Sunday, the A's suffered a 13-8 loss to the New York Yankees, with all 13 runs and 11 hits coming in a disastrous third inning.

Shohei Ohtani News / Yardbarker Quizzes

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?

The 'Last 30-HR season by MLB team' quiz

The 'Most K's to start an MLB career' quiz

The 'Active 40-HR MLB seasons' quiz

Athletics News / Just Baseball / June 2

AL Players of the Month: May 2026

As the 2026 MLB season heats up, it’s important to acknowledge the players and teams that are off to hot starts as the summer approaches. In the AL, early returns have been impressive for small-market teams like the Rays and Guardians.

MLB News / Yardbarker

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.

Fernando Tatis Jr. News / EasySportz / June 2

Tatis Jr. Breaks 451-Foot Drought After MLB-Worst Skid

Fernando Tatis Jr. didn’t just hit a home run. He launched a statement. After what felt like an eternity — a full season without a solo blast — Tatis cracked a 451-foot homer to left field, ending the longest active drought in MLB.

Athletics News / Oakland Athletics on SI / June 2

Why Athletics Hitters Could Catch Fire Against Cubs' Jameson Tallion

On Tuesday, the A's will be facing off against the 32-28 Chicago Cubs. Southpaw Gage Jump will be making his second career start. He'll be facing veteran Jameson Tallion, and several A's players have some really strong career numbers against him.

Athletics News / Oakland Athletics on SI / June 2

Three Dark Horse Trade Candidates for Athletics This Summer

It's finally June, which means the summer months are kicking off, leaving us with two months before MLB's trade deadline. Out of all sports, baseball's deadline always has loads of the craziest trades, and the A's might be part of some blockbusters this year.

Athletics News / EasySportz / June 2

A’s Pitch-Tracking Glitch Exposes a Fantasy Baseball Wildcard

It’s not the bullpen collapse. Not the stolen base. Not even the blown save. The real fantasy killer this week? A pitch that wasn’t a strike — but got called one.

Athletics News / Oakland Athletics on SI / June 2

Breaking Down Potential A's Starters vs. Cubs

If it wasn't clear already, the Athletics starting rotation is patchwork at best. The Athletics recently lost Luis Severino and Aaron Civale to the injured list, meaning we could see a player called up to fill a spot during the series.

Athletics News / Oakland Athletics on SI / June 2

3 Cubs the Athletics Can’t Afford To Let Get Hot

After losing the Yankees series 1-2, and getting swept by the Mariners the series prior, the Athletics are in desperate need of a few wins vs. the Cubs.

MLB News / Yardbarker

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.

Gage Jump News / Field Level Media / June 1

Gage Jump, A's aim to regroup in opener against Cubs

Two teams that ended May in downward spirals look to begin June in style when the Athletics visit the Chicago Cubs on Tuesday night in the opener of a three-game series.

Athletics News / Minor League Baseball on SI / June 1

A's Look to Bolster Starting Pitching Staff With Another Top Prospect

The Athletics are reportedly expected to continue their recent stretch of promoting several top prospects to the big leagues. Right-handed pitcher Kade Morris, the A's No.

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The '20-point Stanley Cup Playoffs' quiz

The 'Last 10 3-pointer NBA game by team' quiz

The 'Men's French Open champions' quiz

The 'Foreign-born 250-HR club' quiz

Athletics News / Athlon Sports / June 1

Blockbuster Myles Garrett Trade Makes Rams the NFL's Most Terrifying Team

The 2025 Los Angeles Rams finished the regular season with a 12-5 record, and they came within five points of beating the Seattle Seahawks in the NFC Championship game to get to Super Bowl LX.

Athletics News / Legends On Deck / June 1

American League All-Star Watch: The Offensive Leaders Making Their Case for Philadelphia

With the 2026 MLB All-Star Game set to take place in Philadelphia, the race for roster spots is beginning to heat up across the American League. While

Athletics News / EasySportz / June 1

A’s Pitcher Faces Absurd Strike Call — But It’s Not the Real Scandal

It wasn’t a blown call. It was a *phantom* call. According to ESPN, a pitch to Tyler Soderstrom — one that missed the zone by less than an inch — was tagged as a strike by the ABS system.

Kade Morris News / MLB Trade Rumors / June 1

Athletics To Select Kade Morris

The Athletics are calling up pitching prospect Kade Morris, reports Martín Gallegos of MLB.com. The club will need to open active and 40-man roster spots for the right-hander, who will be making his major league debut as soon as he gets into a game.

Aaron Judge News / HITC / June 1

Aaron Judge said “a couple choice words” and the New York Yankees scored 13 runs in one inning

The Yankees did nothing for two innings against the Athletics on Sunday, and Aaron Judge had seen enough. New York had gone hitless through two against lefty Jacob Lopez, an early error had handed the A’s three runs, and the visitors’ dugout in West Sacramento felt flat.

Athletics News / MLB on ClutchPoints / June 1

2026 ClutchPoints MLB Power Rankings, Vol. 15: June is here and swoons have begun

The 2026 MLB Power Rankings are back to kick off June. The first two months have done a number on the rankings, with teams flying up and down the board with two-thirds of the season to play.

Athletics News / Just Baseball / June 1

2026 MLB Power Rankings: June 1st Update

The old saying goes that once you pass Memorial Day, you can start to judge a baseball team. Two full months of samples have given us a much better understanding of who these teams are, but there are still four months left that will give them ample time to change those impressions.

MLB News / Yardbarker / June 1

Yankees flirt with franchise record vs. Athletics

One inning was all the New York Yankees needed to beat the Athletics on Sunday. In their 13-8 victory, one that clinched the weekend series, New York scored all 13 of their runs in an epic third inning.

Ben Rice turns weakness into strength to become one of MLB’s best hitters

Yankees could enter Tarik Skubal trade talks under one condition

Three potential trade candidates for Tigers

Juan Soto's clutch hitting sparks joy for struggling Mets

Brewers' Jacob Misiorowski finishes May with a bang vs. Astros

Athletics News / Field Level Media / May 31