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MLB roundup: White Sox, Guardians, Cubs, Padres wrap up playoff berths

Miguel Vargas had two hits and two RBIs, Kyle Teel homered and David Sandlin delivered six strong innings as the visiting Chicago White Sox routed the Kansas City Royals 9-1 on Thursday to clinch an American League playoff berth.

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Astros Outpower A’s 7-5 to Win Series Opener

Fighting for the division title and a playoff spot, the Astros hit five home runs, three from rookie outfielder Lucas Spence, to defeat the spoiler-minded Athletics 7-5 in a back-and-forth opener to their season-ending four-game series.

Lucas Spence News / Field Level Media / September 25

Lucas Spence's first 3 career homers keep Astros tied atop AL West

Rookie Lucas Spence hit his first three career homers and drove in five runs and the Houston Astros smacked five homers while posting a 7-5 victory over the Athletics on Thursday in West Sacramento, Calif.

Athletics News / Sport Relay / September 24

Rangers Take Home Finale From Mets

ARLINGTON, Texas (Sep 24) — The Texas Rangers finished the home portion of their 2026 schedule with a 3–1 win over the New York Mets Thursday afternoon.

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The 'A.L. & N.L. batting champs' quiz

How many of the league leaders in batting average since the 2003 season can you name in six minutes?

The 'Youngest 45-HR MLB seasons' quiz

The 'Hits leaders by MLB franchise' quiz

The 'MLB multi-time MVPs' quiz

Pete Crow-Armstrong News / MLB on ClutchPoints / September 24

Ex-player says quiet part out loud about Pete Crow-Armstrong’s 40/40 season

On Thursday, Pete Crow-Armstrong joined the exclusive 40/40 club. Another feather in his cap for what is becoming an MVP season for Crow-Armstrong. The numbers speak for themselves.

Athletics News / Yardbarker

The most surprising player from every MLB team for the 2026 season

The 2026 season has been headlined by young players emerging, but some wily veterans have also had their day. As we head toward the end of the regular season, these 30 players stand out as the biggest surprises on their teams.

Athletics News / MLB on ClutchPoints / September 24

Chris Sale shares heartfelt tribute to late Don Cooper

Wednesday was an eventful day for Atlanta Braves pitcher Chris Sale. Sale achieved his 9th 200-strikeout season in a 3-2 win over the Cincinatti Reds. However, it was bittersweet that it happened on the same day his former pitching coach Don Cooper passed away at the age of 70.

Brian Serven News / Larry Brown Sports / September 24

Watch: Athletics catcher hit in the face by a foul ball

Athletics catcher Brian Serven had a rough night at the plate on Wednesday, and it’s not just because he couldn’t get a hit. In the sixth inning of a game

Athletics News / Just Baseball / September 24

Is This the Mets’ Best Rookie Class Ever?

At the halfway point of the 2026 season, the New York Mets waved the white flag by firing manager Carlos Mendoza and immediately turning their attention toward 2027.

Athletics News / Field Level Media / September 24

Athletics seek to play spoiler in season-ending series with Astros

The Houston Astros had the opportunity to arrive in West Sacramento, Calif., sitting in an extremely advantageous position in the American League West.

Athletics News / EssentiallySports / September 24

MLB Recap: Yankees’ Star Engaged, Cubs Pro Injured, Phillies’ World Series Prophecy

Austin Wells got engaged on an off-day in early September, capping a career turnaround. The New York Yankees got an unexpected personal update from their catcher, whose Instagram post featuring a series of photos dressed in white appeared to signal a brand-new beginning.

Athletics News / Athletics on SI / September 24

3 Athletics Who Will Spearhead 2027 Playoff Appearance

The Athletics did not do much this season, but next year will look very different. With the Athletics' win over the Angels on Wednesday, they've ensured they won't lose 100 games this season.

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The most disappointing player from every MLB team for the 2026 season

The 2026 season hasn't gone as planned for many MLB players. These 30 players stand out as the biggest disappointments for their respective teams.

Athletics News / EssentiallySports / September 24

Athletics 31YO Star Leaves the Ground as He Falls After Taking a Heavy Blow on His Face

Three MLB players have now been injured by foul balls in frightening incidents over the past four days. On Sunday, Alex Bregman was hospitalized after a foul ball struck him in the face.

Athletics News / Athletics on SI / September 24

Athletics Sweep Angels: Takeaways From Very Convincing Win

The Athletics would finish out their series against the Angels in the best way possible. Even though the season is over in four games, the Athletics have found some momentum against the Angels that will be huge in their season finale matchup against the playoff-hopeful Astros.

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The '4K-yard, 30-TD NFL seasons' quiz

The 'NFL 100-touchdown club' quiz

The 'Most 300-yard, 3-TD NFL games' quiz

The 'NFL all-time passing leaders' quiz

Athletics News / Field Level Media / September 24

MLB roundup: Padres climb to top of crowded NL wild-card standings

Manny Machado homered and drove in three runs as the San Diego Padres moved to the brink of their third consecutive playoff appearance with a 5-1 road victory over the Los Angeles Dodgers on Wednesday.

Athletics News / Field Level Media / September 24

Donovan Walton’s 3-run HR lifts A’s past Angels

Rookie Henry Bolte recorded the first four-hit game of his career and Donovan Walton hit a three-run homer to help the Athletics notch a 7-3 victory over the Los Angeles Angels on Wednesday night at West Sacramento, Calif.

Athletics News / Field Level Media / September 23

Angels hope to bounce back from tough loss to Athletics

The Los Angeles Angels will strive to bounce back from a demoralizing setback when they face the Athletics on Wednesday night in the finale of a two-game set at West Sacramento, Calif.

Max Muncy News / Just Baseball / September 23

Max Muncy Continues To Be Underrated

Los Angeles, California. The city of movie stars, names and big personalities. Oh yeah, and championships, with the two most recent going to the Dodgers.

Athletics News / New Baseball Media / September 23

2026 Injury Report: Updates on Acuna Jr., Judge, Ohtani

The last thing that the Braves needed was an injury to Ronald Acuna Jr. over the final week. Unfortunately, that happened, as Acuna Jr. left with a shin injury.

Eli White News / MLB Trade Rumors / September 22

Eli White Undergoes Foot Surgery

The Red Sox announced that outfielder Eli White recently underwent a Lisfranc repair surgery. He landed on the 10-day injured list earlier this month with a right foot ligament injury.

Joshua Kuroda-Grauer News / MLB Trade Rumors / September 22

Athletics Reinstate Joshua Kuroda-Grauer

The Athletics announced that infielder Joshua Kuroda-Grauer has been reinstated from the 60-day injured list. He will take the active roster spot of fellow infielder Max Muncy, who has been placed on the 10-day IL with left knee chondromalacia.

Athletics News / EssentiallySports / September 22

'Team Was Hot Garbage Last Year': Braves’ Stunning Turnaround Has MLB Analysts Taking Notice

Mike Yastrzemski’s three-run home run and Dylan Dodd’s spotless ninth won the Atlanta Braves their seventh NL East crown in nine seasons on Sunday. A year after finishing 10 games below .500, Atlanta has returned to the top of the division.

Henry Bolte News / Just Baseball / September 21

Henry Bolte Is the A’s Next Budding Star

The Athletics are finishing off their fifth straight season of losing baseball. During that span, they not only have consistently failed to qualify for the playoffs, but they also have annually found themselves in September as a sub-.500 team with very little to play for down the stretch.

Athletics News / New Baseball Media / September 21

2026 Injury Report: Updates on Bregman, Burns, Cease

With the Blue Jays trying to keep their playoff hopes alive this coming week in Baltimore, the club will have to do it without Dylan Cease. The Cubs, meanwhile, won on September 20 but lost Alex Bregman thanks to a bizarre injury.

Athletics News / MLB Trade Rumors / September 18

Previewing The Upcoming First Base Class

As the regular season winds down, MLBTR is taking a position-by-position look at the 2026-27 free agent market. Next up is the first base class. It’s not the strongest group, but the biggest names include a breakout bat, a former All-Star enjoying a bounceback campaign, and a superstar at the tail end of his career.

Junior Caminero News / Larry Brown Sports / September 17

Watch: Umpire avoids potential serious injury after a Junior Caminero foul ball

An umpire during Wednesday’s game at Tropicana Field in St. Petersburg, Fla., between the Tampa Bay Rays and the Athletics showed a little bit of Matrix in him.