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Ninth-inning outburst helps Athletics beat Giants, snap skid

Jonah Heim tied the game with a single, Lawrence Butler produced the go-ahead run with a hit and Max Muncy delivered two insurance runs with a third consecutive single as the visiting Athletics plated four runs in the ninth inning to overtake the San Francisco Giants 9-6 on Thursday afternoon, avoiding a three-game sweep.

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Shohei Ohtani, Ernie Clement named All-Star starters as top vote-getters

Los Angeles Dodgers superstar Shohei Ohtani and Toronto Blue Jays second baseman Ernie Clement finished Phase 1 of Major League Baseball's All-Star fan voting atop their respective leagues, making them automatic starters for the Midsummer Classic.

Athletics News / 5 GOATs / June 25

2026 MLB Draft: Bleacher Report releases post-College World Series mock draft

College baseball’s season has officially come to a close. The Oklahoma Sooners left Omaha as champions of the College World Series, the program’s first title in over three decades.

Cam Schlittler News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The 'Most K's through 30 MLB starts' quiz

How many of the starting pitchers in the MLB Live-Ball Era (since 1920) to strike out at least 180 batters in their first 30 starts can you name in six minutes?

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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.

Zack Gelof News / Field Level Media / June 25

Athletics' Zack Gelof (hand) placed on 10-day IL

The Athletics placed utility player Zack Gelof on the 10-day injured list Thursday and recalled infielder Alika Williams from Triple-A Las Vegas. The move

Athletics News / Yardbarker / June 25

Athletics' Gage Jump continues to dominate on the mound

Gage Jump has been impressive on the mound for the Athletics since his call-up on May 26.

A’s waste Jump’s gem in 2-1 walk-off loss to Giants

Top 35 Trade Candidates For The 2026 Deadline

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Athletics News / MLB Trade Rumors / June 25

Top 35 Trade Candidates For The 2026 Deadline

Trade deadline season is approaching. There’s still a muddled standings picture in both leagues, but teams can have an idea of how their contention chances are shaping up by mid-late June.

Zack Gelof News / MLB Trade Rumors / June 25

Athletics Place Zack Gelof On Injured List

The Athletics announced that infielder/outfielder Zack Gelof has been placed on the 10-day injured list, retroactive to June 24th, with a right hand contusion.

Athletics News / Just Baseball / June 25

The Milwaukee Brewers’ Best Player Is Their First Base Platoon

Looking to put the exclamation point on a sweep of the Cincinnati Reds at Great American Ball Park on Wednesday, the Milwaukee Brewers led 3-1 in the top of the seventh inning when Jake Bauers stepped to the plate with runners on the corners.

Athletics News / Yardbarker

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.

Henry Bolte News / Oakland Athletics on SI / June 25

The Secret Behind Success of Athletics' Henry Bolte

The A's offense has recently been bolstered by some guys we probably would not have expected to be contributors this early. Young A's arms, J.T. Ginn, and Gage jump are solidifying their spots in the team's rotation, and a few offensive breakouts have also helped the team stay in striking distance in the AL West.

Athletics News / Oakland Athletics on SI / June 25

Athletics' Recent Slump Raises Serious Questions

The Athletics simply have not been themselves since their two series in Las Vegas. While in Vegas, the Athletics would only drop two of six. Following those series, the Athletics would face the Pirates, Angels, and now the Giants.

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Athletics News / Field Level Media / June 25

Pitchers vying for long-awaited wins meet as Giants, A's close series

The San Francisco Giants can thank rookie Victor Bericoto for the chance to complete a three-game home sweep of the Athletics on Thursday afternoon. Rafael Devers hit a game-tying home run to lead off the ninth inning on Wednesday night, and after two outs, Bericoto followed with a walk-off shot, giving the Giants a 2-1 victory.

Robbie Ray News / Oakland Athletics on SI / June 25

How Athletics Could Land Giants Veteran Robbie Ray

The Athletics' biggest need this summer is their pitching. They have ranked among the worst in ERA, and have the worst run differential in the American League.

Athletics News / Oakland Athletics on SI / June 25

Athletics' Skid Continues: Takeaways From Heartbreaker vs. Giants

The Athletics are struggling; there is no other way around it. Right now, the Athletics are 38-42, and third in the A.L West behind both the Mariners and Astros.

Athletics News / Field Level Media / June 25

MLB roundup: Dansby Swanson's 11 RBIs send Cubs to DH sweep of Mets

Dansby Swanson hit two homers Wednesday afternoon, including a tiebreaking three-run shot and a grand slam, as the visiting Chicago Cubs beat the New York Mets 10-3 in the first game of a day-night doubleheader.

Athletics News / MLB on ClutchPoints / June 25

3 sneaky Cubs’ 2026 MLB trade deadline targets to chase

The Chicago Cubs do not need to treat the 2026 trade deadline like an emergency, but they have earned the right to act. At 43-37, third in the NL Central, seven games behind the Milwaukee Brewers and essentially tied with the St.

Athletics News / Athletics Nation / June 25

A’s Suffer Heartbreaking Defeat Against Giants

The Athletics took on the San Francisco Giants in the second game of this three-game interleague series on a breezy summer night in The City by the Bay”.

Athletics News / Field Level Media / June 25

Giants belt 2 homers in 9th to rally past Athletics

Rafael Devers led off the bottom of the ninth inning with a home run and Victor Bericoto ended it with a two-out, walk-off blast as the San Francisco Giants rallied for all their scoring in a 2-1 home victory over the Athletics on Wednesday night.

Athletics News / New Baseball Media / June 25

2026 Injury Report: Updates on Soto, Witt Jr., Anthony

The Mets have been unable to have both Francisco Lindor & Juan Soto in their lineup at the same time for virtually all of this year. That trend continued, as even though Lindor returned from the injured list, Soto was out.

Athletics News / Stadium Rant / June 24

White Sox Keep Winning At Rate, Win 9th Straight Series At Home

The Chicago White Sox are officially the best team in baseball when playing on their own turf. With back-to-back gritty wins against their division rivals, the Cleveland Guardians.

Sonny Gray News / Larry Brown Sports / June 25

Report: All-Star trade target would block a move to the Yankees

One All-Star pitcher apparently does not want a second tour of duty in The Bronx. Boston Red Sox pitcher Sonny Gray is a hot trade candidate ahead of the Aug.

Athletics News / New Baseball Media / June 24

2026 MLB Daily Recap: Brewers Win 4th Straight, Dodgers & Royals’ Romps

Milwaukee & the Dodgers continue to roll, as the two teams picked up yet another win on June 23 against their respective opponents. Plus, Jac Caglianone & the Royals had themselves a big night in St.

Zac Gallen News / MLB on ClutchPoints / June 23

Padres’ perfect trade offer for Diamondbacks’ Zac Gallen

The San Diego Padres have been linked to big trade ideas. So would they be in the mix with other teams chasing Zac Gallen? Here is the Padres’ perfect trade offer for the Diamondbacks’ Gallen?

Athletics News / Athlon Sports / June 23

White Sox Have One Clear Trade Deadline Priority

The MLB trade deadline is just six weeks away, and to the surprise of many, the Chicago White Sox will likely be buyers this time around. After walking off the Cleveland Guardians in thrilling fashion on Monday night, the White Sox are now tied for first place in the American League Central.

Zack Gelof News / Just Baseball / June 22

Zack Gelof Is Thriving in a Utility Role for the A’s

The Athletics have had a slew of young hitters drive their rebuild forward and help the team establish a new identity post-Oakland. Nick Kurtz, Shea Langeliers, Jacob Wilson, Tyler Soderstrom, and others have been responsible for the headlines and hope for the A’s moving forward.

Joey Meneses News / MLB Trade Rumors / June 21

Athletics To Select Joey Meneses’ Contract

The Athletics will be selecting the contract of first baseman/outfielder Joey Meneses from Triple-A Las Vegas, MLB.com’s Martin Gallegos reports. Corresponding moves will need to be made to add Meneses to both the 26-man and 40-man rosters.