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2026 Injury Report: Updates on Contreras, Kurtz, Dingler

Yet again, it wasn’t a great day for some of the 2026 All-Stars. Several players scheduled to go to Philadelphia left games either due to injury or illness.

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Tigers roll past Athletics behind Troy Melton’s career-best performance

Spencer Torkelson blasted a three-run homer, Troy Melton struck out a career-high nine batters, and the streaking Detroit Tigers rolled past the struggling Athletics, 6-1, on Wednesday.

Athletics News / Athletics Nation / July 8

A’s Struggles Continue in 6-1 Loss to Tigers

The Athletics squared off with the Detroit Tigers in the middle game of this three-game series between these two historic American League franchises. The Tigers scored early and never looked back, winning 6-1 to take the series and leave the A’s sitting ten games under .500.

Dillon Dingler News / ESPN / July 8

All-Star Dingler hit by foul tip, exits Tigers til...

Tigers All-Star catcher Dillon Dingler left Wednesday's game with a injured right hand. The Athletics' Nick Kurtz left in the second inning due to illness.

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Pirates removing Jared Jones leads to historic loss

Pirates removing Jared Jones after perfect start leads to historic loss

For the second time in a week, a young pitcher in Major League Baseball was lifted late in a game while working on a perfect game.

Paul Skenes jokingly calls Pirates teammate 'selfish' after three-HR game

Andy Green had a blunt reaction to the Mets' pitching disaster

Yankees offense in rare slump after strikeout-riddled performance

Yankees' Paul Goldschmidt rips himself as worrisome slump continues

Pete Crow-Armstrong first to join 20-20 club in 2026, makes Cubs history

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25 MLB players most likely to be traded by the deadline

The MLB Trade Deadline has been quieter in recent years, in part due to playoff expansion, but 2026 is shaping up to be a more exciting one with several big names.

Nick Kurtz News / Athlon Sports / July 8

Athletics Announce Nick Kurtz Update After Exiting Tigers Game

The Athletics provided an encouraging clarification on Nick Kurtz after the rookie first baseman exited Wednesday night's game against the Detroit Tigers.

Tarik Skubal News / Sport Relay / July 8

Skubal, Tigers Too Much for Athletics

Tarik Skubal struck out the first three batters of the game, an omen for the rest of his outing as the Athletics bowed to the host Detroit Tigers, 6–2, Tuesday night.

Tyler Soderstrom News / Athlon Sports / July 8

Athletics Announce Major Tyler Soderstrom Roster Decision

The Athletics are getting a major reinforcement back in their lineup tonight. Before their game against the Detroit Tigers, the Athletics activated outfielder Tyler Soderstrom from the 10-day injured list after missing just seven games with a left hip impingement.

Athletics News / Just Baseball / July 8

Five Reasons Why the Red Sox Can Still Make a Playoff Push

The 2026 Boston Red Sox have been quite a surprise across baseball, and not for the better. While they are 9-2 in their last 11 games, the team still finds itself near the bottom of the AL East standings with a 41-48 record, 12 games back of the first-place Tampa Bay Rays and four games back of a playoff spot.

Athletics News / Inside The Diamonds / July 8

MLB 2026 Mock Draft

The 2026 MLB Draft will take place this coming weekend. Rounds 1-4 will be on Saturday, with things kicking off at 1:00 PM EST and can be seen on NBC, Peacock, and MLB Network.

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25 MLB players who could be first-time All-Stars in 2026

Being named to the Midsummer Classic is one of the biggest honors for MLB players. These 25 players have a chance to make their first All-Star appearance in 2026 based on their first-half performances.

Athletics News / Oakland Athletics on SI / July 8

This Impressive Southpaw Would Bolster A's Rotation

This season, the obvious struggle for the A's has been their pitching staff. Their bullpen has struggled, and they haven't been getting valuable innings from their rotation.

Athletics News / Just Baseball / July 8

Luis García Jr. Has Found His Power at First Base

The 2026 Washington Nationals have soared to heights they haven’t experienced in years, largely thanks to their incredible offense. While All-Stars like

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Athletics Mauled by Tigers: Key Takeaways From Game 1 Loss

After being swept by the Marlins in the previous series, the Athletics were unable to turn things around against the Tigers. With the Athletics' loss on Tuesday, their record over the last 10 games is now 2-8, a mark that raises serious questions moving forward.

Athletics News / Just Baseball / July 8

How Will Injuries Impact the Athletics’ Trade Deadline Strategy?

For the first time in several years, the Athletics had raised expectations heading into the new season. After starting a rebuild a few years back, the A’s have developed a young offensive core that made some noise last season and grabbed the attention of even the most casual baseball fan.

Athletics News / Oakland Athletics on SI / July 8

Crucial Athletics Bat Returns for Series in Detroit

The Athletics have been plagued by injuries over the last few weeks, but fortunately for the team, they have received some good news with a few of their star players returning.

Athletics News / Oakland Athletics on SI / July 8

Why Kuroda-Grauer’s Blistering Start Could Change Athletics Forever

The Athletics are starting to pool talent, which could seriously pay off within the next few years. In the last three series, there has been one player who has stood head and feet above everyone else, and that player's name is Joshua Kuroda-Grauer .

Athletics News / Field Level Media / July 8

Tigers' hot Troy Melton opposes Athletics' slumping Jeffrey Springs

The Detroit Tigers have heated up over the past week, winning six of their last seven games. They will host the struggling Athletics in the middle contest of a three-game series on Wednesday.

Athletics News / Field Level Media / July 8

MLB roundup: Royals' Tyler Tolbert equals record with 12 straight hits

Tyler Tolbert tied the major league record with hits in 12 consecutive plate appearances, helping the visiting Kansas City Royals storm back to beat the New York Mets 16-12 on Tuesday in the opener of a three-game interleague series.

Athletics News / MLB Trade Rumors / July 7

Astros Still Looking For Left-Handed Outfielder, Righty Relief

The Astros unsuccessfully tried last offseason to acquire a left-handed hitting outfielder. That remains one of the front office’s top priorities as they prepare for next month’s trade deadline, general manager Dana Brown told Chandler Rome of The Athletic.