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Brandon Lowe's 9th-inning blast completes Pirates' comeback vs. A's

Brandon Lowe ripped a tiebreaking homer with one out in the top of the ninth inning as the Pittsburgh Pirates rallied for a 6-5 victory over the Athletics on Tuesday in West Sacramento, Calif.

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A’s Squander Chances, Fall to Pirates in Series Equalizer

The Athletics and Pittsburgh Pirates squared off once again in the second game of this three-game interleague series. The A’s jumped out to an early lead, only to blow multiple scoring opportunities in the later innings as the Pirates used the long ball to rally for a come-from-behind road victory.

Jose Soriano News / Athlon Sports / June 16

Jose Soriano Was One of the Best Pitchers in Baseball for Six Starts. Now Comes the Real Test.

We’ve featured many articles about starting pitchers here at Athlon Sports but José Soriano is one starter who sometimes gets lost in the shuffle. Based on Soriano’s preseason 2026 fantasy baseball outlook he was not selected in many shallow and medium-sized winter and early spring drafts.

Athletics News / Legends On Deck / June 16

The Top 5 Championship States in Professional Sports History

Every season, champions are crowned across the major professional sports leagues, including MLB, the NBA, NFL, NHL, MLS, and WNBA. With each championship comes another trophy added to a city’s legacy and a state’s growing sports history.

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The 'Last cycle by MLB team' quiz

Can you name the last player to hit a single, double, triple and home run in one game for every MLB franchise? Five minutes are on the clock.

The 'Youngest MLB 30/30 seasons' quiz

The '10-K games with less than 100 pitches' quiz

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

Athletics News / MLB on ClutchPoints / June 16

Cardinals gets bold trade deadline prediction from ex-GM

The MLB Trade Deadline isn’t until August 3. However, rumors are flying about who will go where and where. Among those are the St. Louis Cardinals, who are reportedly looking to upgrade their pitching.

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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.

Athletics News / Oakland Athletics on SI / June 16

Top Athletics Prospect Putting Pressure on Team for Call-Up

The A's farm system has certainly improved over the last few seasons, when they never really had a top-10 prospect in baseball. That all changed when the A's swung a blockbuster trade with the San Diego Padres, shipping off their superstar closer, Mason Miller.

Nick Kurtz News / Field Level Media / June 16

Nick Kurtz, A's flexing muscles ahead of rematch vs. Pirates

Nick Kurtz looks to continue his personal power-fest when the rampaging Athletics oppose the Pittsburgh Pirates on Tuesday night at West Sacramento, Calif.

Athletics News / Oakland Athletics on SI / June 16

Where These Athletics Stand in All-Star Ballot Voting

The Athletics should have a handful of shoo-in All-Stars; however, the ballots do not point that way. Right now, the Athletics are playing amazing baseball, and currently stand at .500 on the season.

Sean Newcomb News / Oakland Athletics on SI / June 16

Athletics Could Really Use This Former Left-Hander Back

The A's bullpen, even after losing their superstar closer, Mason Miller, has still been one of the better bullpens in baseball the last two seasons. Last year, after Miller's departure , the best reliever in the A's bullpen was Sean Newcomb.

Athletics News / Oakland Athletics on SI / June 16

Athletics Destroy Pirates: Takeaways From Blowout in Sac-Town

With the win on Monday, the Athletics are now at .500, and just half a game behind the Mariners for the A.L West lead. The Athletics' offense has been on another level lately, which could point to a playoff appearance if they can sustain it through the All-Star break and beyond.

Athletics News / Field Level Media / June 16

MLB roundup: Cardinals' Dustin May fires 1-hit shutout vs. Padres

MLB roundup: Monday Dustin May threw a one-hit shutout on Monday to help the St. Louis Cardinals earn a 3-0 victory over the visiting San Diego Padres.

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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 / Field Level Media / June 16

Athletics continue offensive surge with demolition of Pirates

Nick Kurtz smacked two homers and knocked in five runs while Jeff McNeil had one blast and drove in four to help the Athletics roll to an 11-2 victory over the Pittsburgh Pirates on Monday in West Sacramento, Calif.

Athletics News / New Baseball Media / June 15

2026 Transactions: Cubs Trade for Zulueta, Royals Acquire Seabold

It was a busy Monday across Major League Baseball in terms of the volume of transactions made. Both the Cubs and Royals acquired relief help, while the Twins promoted a hot-hitting outfielder from Triple-A.

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Athletics News / MLB Trade Rumors / June 15

2026-27 Player Option/Opt-Out Preview: June Edition

At the end of each season, certain players will have to decide whether to stick with their current contracts or become free agents. These contract provisions are sometimes referred to as opt-outs and sometimes as player options.

Shohei Ohtani News / Field Level Media / June 15

Shohei Ohtani leads all players in early MLB All-Star Game voting

Los Angeles Dodgers two-way star Shohei Ohtani leads all major league players in early All-Star Game vote tabulations, ahead of the July 14 contest at Philadelphia.

Athletics News / New Baseball Media / June 15

2026 MLB Daily Recap: Rockies Set Franchise Mark, Marlins Continue Hot June

Thanks to a very favorable hitting environment, we saw some wild offensive numbers in Las Vegas this past week. And on June 14, the Athletics’ one-week tour of their new home ended with a bang, as the Rockies & A’s combined for 32 runs.

Athletics News / Ball Exclusives / June 14

Watch: Rockies erupt for 23 runs in dominant win over Athletics

The Colorado Rockies rattled off six home runs on Sunday as they demolished the Athletics 23-9 and set a new franchise record for runs in a single game.

Athletics News / Athlon Sports / June 14

Fantasy Baseball Week 11 Winners and Losers: Paredes Heats Up, Martinez Is the Season's Most Overlooked Bat

Some weeks give you a clean story. This week gave us a third baseman quietly playing like an MVP candidate, a fifth starter who has not allowed an earned run in two weeks, a former Cy Young winner posting an ERA that would make a better SAT score and a wild first-ever game in the City of Sin.

Brent Rooker News / MLB on ClutchPoints / June 13