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Former MLB All-Star Makes Move To College Softball, Joins Idaho State Coaching Staff

It's not often that Major League Baseball and NCAA softball collide, but when they do, it's always interesting. Billy "Country Breakfast" Butler, best known for his eight seasons with the Kansas City Royals, is joining Idaho State as an assistant coach, according to a report from D1Softball.

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Byron Buxton, Twins bid to heat up in rematch vs. Athletics

After being swept in three games over the weekend by the San Diego Padres, the Minnesota Twins could have carried the disappointment into a new week. Instead, Minnesota pounded out 16 hits in a 9-6 win over the Athletics on Monday in the opener of a three-game series.

Athletics News / TWSN / August 25

On This Day in Sports- August 25: New York Yankees Produced an Offensive Performance MLB Had Never Seen

On August 25, 2011, the New York Yankees ended up accomplishing something no other team had ever done in the history of MLB, and even haven’t been able to redo to this day. Robinson Cano, Russell Martin and Curtis Granderson each hit a grand slam in the Yankees’ victory over the Oakland Athletics.

Athletics News / Athletics on SI / August 25

How Athletics Can Change Series Trajectory vs. Twins

The Athletics need something to change in Games 2 and 3. After a very ugly series opener, in which we saw both the offense and pitching staff collapse for the most part, the Athletics are still looking for a consistent winning formula despite the patchwork roster they have been putting out there.

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The 'Switch-hitter 35-HR seasons' quiz

A Major League switch hitter has hit at least 35 home runs on 35 occasions in MLB history. How many of the switch hitters to reach that milestone can you name in five minutes?

Athletics News / Athletics on SI / August 25

Why Athletics Will Have Scary Offense in 2027

This season has been nothing short of a disaster for the A's. It's hard to place blame on any one person because it feels like the entire team is living on the Injured List.

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Every first-overall MLB draft pick from the 21st century

The MLB Draft doesn’t get the same attention as the NFL Draft…or the NBA Draft…or even the NHL Draft. There’s the element of a stay in a farm system, the general lack of immediate impact for MLB draft picks, and the fact that it’s tougher for one MLB player to turn a franchise’s fortunes around.

Athletics News / Athletics on SI / August 25

Athletics Kill Momentum: Takeaways From Ugly Series Opener

After a very good series against the Astros, the Athletics would crumble in the series opener against Minnesota. Even though the score read 9-6, this game felt over as soon as the Athletics fell behind 9-1.

Athletics News / Field Level Media / August 25

Twins tally 16 hits in series-opening win vs. Athletics

Ryan Kreidler homered and Zebby Matthews tossed seven innings of one-run ball as the Minnesota Twins opened a three-game series against the Athletics with a 9-6 win on Monday in West Sacramento, Calif.

Athletics News / New Baseball Media / August 25

2026 Injury Report: Updates on Marte, Greene, Wood

Some positive news on the injury front, as outfielders Riley Greene & James Wood have made progress in their recoveries. Plus, the Diamondbacks could get infielder Ketel Marte back in the coming days.

Leo De Vries News / Minor League Baseball on SI / August 24

A's Top Prospect Leo De Vries Could Miss Remainder of 2026 Season

The Athletics' No. 1 prospect, infielder Leo De Vries, landed on the Double-A injured list last week. And now, the highly touted 19-year-old might be on the shelf for the rest of the minor league regular season.

Athletics News / MLB Trade Rumors / August 24

Astros Re-Sign Nelson Velázquez

The Astros re-signed outfielder Nelson Velázquez on a new major league deal, the team informed reporters (including Chandler Rome of The Athletic). Infielder Ray Delgado was optioned back to Triple-A Sugar Land to open an MLB roster spot.

Leo De Vries News / Athlon Sports / August 24

Athletics Shut Down Leo De Vries In Unfortunate Injury Update

Last July, the Athletics made one of the most gutsy trades in franchise history, trading away elite closer Mason Miller to the San Diego Padres for four prospects.

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The 20 greatest MLB teams to never win the World Series

Even the most successful regular-season teams in Major League Baseball have failed to win it all. Here's our list of 20 such clubs that fall into that category.

Athletics News / Field Level Media / August 24

Seeking consistency, tumbling Twins take aim at A's

The Minnesota Twins' roller-coaster season took another sudden drop over the weekend, when they were swept in three games by the San Diego Padres. The Twins will look to elevate again when they begin a three-game series against the Athletics on Monday night in West Sacramento, Calif.

Athletics News / Athletics on SI / August 24

Previewing Probable Pitching Matchups For Athletics' Next Series vs. Twins

After an upset series win over the Astros, the Athletics now look to extend their momentum vs. the Twins. After losing the last series vs. the Twins 2-1 on July 24-26, the Athletics are looking to right their wrongs.

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The 'NFL passing leaders since 1970' quiz

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

The 'Rookie receiving leader by team' quiz

The '35-passing TD NFL seasons' quiz

Athletics News / Athletics on SI / August 24

How Athletics' New-Look Outfield Showing Signs of Life

It has certainly been a rough season for the A's. They were expected to be playoff contenders for months until a bunch of injuries took them from the stand-alone leaders in the AL West all the way down to the bottom.

Athletics News / Athlon Sports / August 24

NRFI, YRFI MLB Bets Today: Best First-Inning Predictions for Monday, Aug. 24

Philadelphia Phillies stud RHP Zack Wheeler continues his Comeback Player of the Year-esque campaign. He and RHP Logan Gilbert for the Seattle Mariners have the arsenal to keep the first inning quiet.

Athletics News / Athletics on SI / August 24

Athletics Take Series: Takeaways From Monster Comeback Win vs. Astros

After getting shut out in Game 1, the Athletics have not looked back. At one point during the series finale, the Athletics would fall behind 6-0, with not much hope left.

Athletics News / Field Level Media / August 24

MLB roundup: Ian Happ, Pedro Ramirez slam Cubs past Mariners

Ian Happ and Pedro Ramirez hit grand slams as the Chicago Cubs poured it on late in a 19-2 shellacking of the host Seattle Mariners Sunday afternoon. Pete Crow-Armstrong and Michael Conforto also homered and right-hander Aaron Civale (6-7) pitched four innings of scoreless relief as the Cubs snapped a three-game losing streak.