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MLB Closer Entrance Songs: The Intimidating Tunes You'll Hear in 2026
Few scenes in sports generate the adrenaline and buzz of a closer's entrance in an MLB game. Picture yourself at a pivotal night game, and your favorite team is clinging to a one-run lead in the top of the ninth inning.
Athletics News / Field Level Media / April 9
Yankees need more punch from bottom 3 hitters vs. Athletics
The New York Yankees are off to a quick start even with some difficulties hitting with runners in scoring position and getting production from the bottom of their lineup.
Athletics News / Field Level Media / April 9
MLB roundup: Jays salvage finale of World Series rematch with Dodgers
The Toronto Blue Jays scored the go-ahead run in the eighth inning on an error Wednesday afternoon and went on to defeat the visiting Los Angeles Dodgers 4-3.
The 'Most games played by MLB team' quiz
How many of the players to appear in the most games all-time for each MLB franchise can you name in five minutes?
Brent Rooker News / Field Level Media / April 8
Brent Rooker's sac fly in 9th lifts Athletics past Yankees
Brent Rooker lifted a tiebreaking sacrifice fly in the ninth inning, and the visiting Athletics earned a 3-2 victory over the New York Yankees on Wednesday night.
One storyline to follow for every MLB team in 2026
As Spring Training opens for 2026, all 30 teams have high hopes and big questions. These are the storylines to follow for each team heading into Opening Day.
Athletics News / Athletics Nation / April 8
A’s Win Late Over Yankees 3-2 
The A’s and Yankees had a duel on Wednesday evening in the Bronx. One day after dropping a close game in the late innings, it was the Athletics’ turn as they beat the Yankees thanks to a top of the ninth RBI to win 3-2.
Athletics News / Oakland Athletics on SI / April 8
Sources: A's Calling Up Hard Thrower For Start Against New York Mets
The week began with the A's sending down right-hander Luis Morales after a pair of rough starts to begin the season. The green and gold ended up using
Athletics News / Field Level Media / April 8
All-Star 2B, base stealer Davey Lopes dies at 80
Davey Lopes, a four-time All-Star second baseman and a prolific base stealer, died on Wednesday at the age of 80. Lopes played for the Los Angeles Dodgers from 1972-81, winning a World Series in his final season with the club.
Athletics News / The Spun / April 8
Los Angeles Dodgers Legend Died This Morning At 80
The Los Angeles Dodgers sadly announced Wednesday that four-time All-Star and two-time World Series champion Davey Lopes has died. Lopes started his MLB career with the Dodgers in 1972.
Denzel Clarke News / Oakland Athletics on SI / April 8
The A's Early Defensive Leader Isn't Who You'd Expect
Denzel Clarke is arguably not only the best defensive player on the A's, but also in all of Major League Baseball. Yet after nine games this season he is not the player in green and gold atop the defensive leaderboards.
Athletics News / Athletics Nation / April 8
How To Fix A Bullpen That Has Performed Predictably
Without question the bullpen is the true dark underbelly of the A’s 2026 roster. The offense sputtered out of the gate but is widely regarded by pundits as having a “top 5 in MLB” ceiling with scoring runs being among the team’s lesser concerns overall.
25 MLB players that could be traded during the 2026 season
The 2026 MLB season is right around the corner, and it is never too early to start thinking about how it might unfold. Seemingly, every year, we have a decent handle on who should contend and who is likely to struggle, which makes looking ahead to the trade deadline inevitable.
Athletics News / Field Level Media / April 8
Strong-starting Yanks proving cynics wrong, go for win No. 9 vs. A's
The New York Yankees are only 10 games into a season with most of the same roster that was underwhelming in the American League Division Series last fall against the Toronto Blue Jays.
Athletics News / Just Baseball / April 8
Athletics’ Vaunted Lineup Has Underwhelmed to Start 2026
All winter long, the discussion surrounding the Athletics had to deal with their pitching. Who will step up in the rotation, how many rookies debut, and which arms will thieve in leverage innings?
Aaron Civale News / MLB on ClutchPoints / April 7
Umpire hilariously requests Athletics pitcher Aaron Civale to challenge a ball four call
The Athletics found themselves at the center of a viral moment Tuesday, as pitcher Aaron Civale was involved in a unique interaction highlighting MLB’s automated ball-strike (ABS) challenge system during a matchup vs.
Athletics News / New Baseball Media / April 7
Prospects to Watch in 2026 Texas League
The 2026 Texas League rosters are very deep in terms of high-end talent. Many former first-round picks and other notable prospects headline the crop of players at the circuit this year.
Athletics News / MLB on ClutchPoints / April 7
Athletics’ biggest flop to begin 2026 MLB season
The Athletics have started the season 3-6 heading into a series with the New York Yankees. After last year’s offensive explosion, there were high hopes around the A’s before their second season in Sacramento.
Athletics News / Oakland Athletics on SI / April 7
A's Add Former Yankees Reliever as Bullpen Depth Option
Last night we reported that the A's had optioned starter Luis Morales to Triple-A Las Vegas after a pair of rough outings and some direct words from manager Mark Kotsay following his Saturday start.
Tyler Soderstrom News / MLB on ClutchPoints / April 7
Athletics’ Tyler Soderstrom makes honest admission on building off breakout 2025 season
There’s no denying the athletics/athletics-news-brent-rooker-smokes-walk-off-homer-win-astros-game">young core of the Athletics with such names as Brent Rooker, Nick Kurtz, and others, as some have already received contract extensions.
Athletics News / Athlon Sports / April 7
Early 2026 Fantasy Baseball Takeaways: Draft Values Proven Right or Wrong
Time to crank the overreactions up to 11. The 2026 MLB season is just a couple of weeks old, and there is already plenty of attention on which players are outperforming their ADP, and who isn’t living up to their preseason price tag.
Luis Morales News / MLB Trade Rumors / April 6
A’s Option Luis Morales
The Athletics optioned rookie righty Luis Morales to Triple-A Las Vegas this evening, according to the MLB.com transaction log. The A’s are off tonight and haven’t officially announced the transaction.
Athletics News / New Baseball Media / April 7
Recapping Week 1 of the 2026 MiLB Season
This past week, the Double-A, High-A, and Low-A levels began their regular seasons — which means baseball is back in its entirety. It also meant that many new Minor Leaguers made their pro debuts, part of what was a busy first full week of the 2026 MiLB season.
Jo Adell News / Last Word On Sports / April 6
Adell Triple Robbery Highlights Calls Of The Weekend
Los Angeles Angels outfielder Jo Adell brought the crowd in Anaheim to its feet on multiple occasions over the weekend, robbing three Mariners of home runs to lead our Calls Of The Weekend.
Aaron Judge News / Total Pro Sports / April 4
Aaron Judge Shares Injury Concern After Hit-by-Pitch Incident
The New York Yankees are off to a fine start, and Aaron Judge has played a vital role in their success. Judge crushed his third home run of the season while playing against the Miami Marlins on Friday.
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