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Tyler Soderstrom homers twice as Athletics defeat Mets

Tyler Soderstrom and Carlos Cortes each homered during a five-run third inning Saturday for the surging Athletics, who held off a rally by the host New York Mets to earn an 11-6 victory.

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Denzel Clarke gives up home run on robbery attempt

Athletics center fielder Denzel Clarke has shown himself capable of stealing home runs during his MLB career. On Saturday, his attempt to do so against the New York Mets went very wrong.

Athletics News / Oakland Athletics on SI / April 11

A's New Home Run Celebration is Haunting, But It's Working

If you've been watching the A's in action all week, you may have had a sense that this was coming. Back when the A's were facing the New York Yankees, starter Luis Severino had an elephant mask in his hands that was shown on the broadcast, which led to plenty of questions about what the mask is was for.

Athletics News / MLB on ClutchPoints / April 11

Mets’ Carlos Mendoza shares crucial Clay Holmes update before Athletics game

With the New York Mets looking to start the 2026 season on a positive note, the starting rotation experienced some concern dealing with pitcher Clay Holmes.

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Juan Soto News / Athlon Sports / April 11

Mets Announce Juan Soto Return Timeline Amid Athletics Series

The New York Mets continue to search for offensive consistency in the early stages of the 2026 season. Entering Saturday's middle-game of the ongoing series against the Athletics, New York sits at 7-7 and has scored a meager three runs combined across their last three games.

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25 current MLB players who will end up in the Baseball Hall of Fame

Some things appear clear when it comes to Baseball Hall of Fame voting. The PED guys aren’t going to get in, or at least the hitters, and the rubric for starting pitchers has to be reconstructed on the fly.

Athletics News / Athletics Nation / April 11

Saturday Potpourri As A’s Reach For .500

Not just that they started out 3-7, but the way they did it, made it seem like .500 was at the top of the Eiffel Tower while the elevator was being renovated.

Jacob Lopez News / Field Level Media / April 11

Jacob Lopez looks to continue Athletics' torrid pitching vs. Mets

The matchup of the Athletics' stingy pitching staff and the New York Mets' suddenly punchless offense went as one might expect on Friday. The A's will look to continue suffocating opponents Saturday afternoon when they visit the Mets in the middle contest of a three-game interleague series.

Athletics News / Athlon Sports / April 11

Athletics Just Did Something to Yankees and Mets No Team Ever Has

The Athletics are still trying to find their footing early in the 2026 season, but over the last few days, they’ve done something that cuts through records, standings, and expectations.

Jeff McNeil News / Oakland Athletics on SI / April 11

Mets Share Tribute Video For Jeff McNeil Ahead of A's Return to New York

When Jeff McNeil was traded to the A's during the offseason, it was obvious that his playing time in New York had meant a lot to him. The veteran second baseman was a 12th round draft pick of the Mets back in 2013, then made his debut with the club in 2018.

Athletics News / Field Level Media / April 11

MLB roundup: Dodgers walk off Rangers on Max Muncy's 3rd HR of night

Max Muncy hit a two-out solo shot in the bottom of the ninth to cap his second career three-homer game, giving the host Los Angeles Dodgers an 8-7 walk-off win over the Texas Rangers.

Athletics News / Sport Relay / April 11

Athletics Win Third Straight, Fifth of Seven in Shutout of Mets

A one-run third and a three-run ninth gave the Athletics a 4–0 road win over the New York Mets Friday night at Citi Field. Five Athletics pitchers — J.T.

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Who are the 25 fastest players in MLB right now?

Speed is more important than ever in MLB with recent rule changes promoting stolen bases. These were the 25 fastest players for the 2026 season, as recorded by the Statcast sprint speed metric.

J.T. Ginn News / Oakland Athletics on SI / April 11

Did J.T. Ginn Just Pitch His Way Into the A's Rotation?

After Luis Morales struggled to stay in the zone last weekend, the A's decided he needed a reset down in Triple-A Las Vegas. His first start didn't go so well, with the righty giving up five earned across 2 2/3 innings, allowing five hits and walking three in the process.

Athletics News / New Baseball Media / April 11

2026 Injury Report: Updates on Carroll, Javier, Holmes

The Mets are already down Juan Soto and Jorge Polanco from their lineup. Now, the team must contend with a notable injury on the other side. Clay Holmes, who’s been very good for the Mets thus far this season, was removed from his start against the A’s on April 10.

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Athletics News / Field Level Media / April 10

Five Athletics' hurlers combine to blank Mets

A quintet of pitchers combined on a six-hit shutout Friday night for the visiting Athletics, who continued surging with a 4-0 win over the slumping New York Mets.

Athletics News / MLB Trade Rumors / April 10

2026-27 Player Option/Opt-Out Preview: April 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.

Athletics News / MLB on ClutchPoints / April 10

Athletics’ Jeff McNeil shuts down drama narrative with Francisco Lindor in 2025

As athletics/athletics-news-jeff-mcneil-leading-team-win-yankees">Athletics star Jeff McNeil has been leading the team to wins to start off the season, there has been a recent story connected to his time with the New York Mets and specifically his relationship with shortstop Francisco Lindor.

Athletics News / MLB Trade Rumors / April 10

Athletics Place Brent Rooker On Injured List

The Athletics announced today that outfielder/designated hitter Brent Rooker has been placed on the 10-day injured list due to an oblique strain. Infielder/outfielder Zack Gelof has been recalled as the corresponding move.

Athletics News / Athlon Sports / April 10

Good, Bad & Ugly Lessons from 2026 Spring Training Hype After Week 1

Fantasy managers know all too well that the spring training hype train doesn’t always coast into the regular season. Sometimes, that front car veers right off the tracks and does a number on your fantasy baseball roster.

Mason Miller News / Fastball on SI / April 10

Mason Miller Is Must-See TV Right Now for MLB Fans

We're witnessing one of the wildest runs by a Major League Baseball reliever in recent memory right now with San Diego Padres flamethrower Mason Miller.

Athletics News / New Baseball Media / April 9

2026 Transactions: Angels Bring Back Lucchesi, Pham & Kimbrel to Low-A

Given that there weren’t many MLB games on April 9, not many moves were made. However, the White Sox & Royals, two teams that had games on the day, freshened up their bullpens.

Athletics News / Last Word On Sports / April 9

Pitcher Trade Market: Sandy Alcantara, Joe Ryan, and Luis Severino Lead Potential Trade Candidates

As the 2026 MLB season develops, one trend is becoming impossible to ignore: starting pitching will once again dominate the trade deadline market. Contenders across both leagues are already dealing with rotation instability, early-season injuries, and depth concerns that tend to escalate as the summer progresses.

Athletics News / Fastball on SI / April 9