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Braves hope series at Athletics snaps recent struggles

The Atlanta Braves are floundering at 11 games below .500 with the All-Star break just a week away. The Braves will take another shot at turning things around on Tuesday night when they open a three-game road series against the Athletics at West Sacramento, Calif.

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What Will the A's Do at the Deadline?

If, before the season started, someone said that the A's would be 37-55 on July 7th with one of the worst pitching staffs in baseball, most people might not believe them.

Athletics News / Athlon Sports / July 7

Mets-Athletics Trade Report Surfaces on $67 Million Pitcher

Despite losing Sunday's series finale against the New York Yankees, it seems that the New York Mets are beginning to turn things around. They won each of their last four games before Sunday's loss and are 5-5 in their last 10 games.

Athletics News / Yardbarker

The 20 most memorable Brad Pitt roles

As we always note, “most memorable” is not a reflection of quality, and some movies we, and most people, don’t like could make the cut.

Philadelphia Phillies News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The 'MLB active strikeout leaders' quiz

How many of the active MLB pitchers with the most career strikeouts can you name in five minutes?

The 'Recent 20-game winners' quiz

The '2025 MLB All-Star Starters' quiz

The '300-strikeout MLB seasons' quiz

Athletics News / Oakland Athletics on SI / July 7

Former A's Pitcher Shines with Tampa Bay Rays

Last December, the Athletics made a deal to acquire Jeffrey Springs from the Tampa Bay Rays shortly after they'd signed Luis Severino to a franchise record-setting contract.

Athletics News / MLB on ClutchPoints / July 7

2025 MLB Power Rankings, Vol. 17: The Yankees are in freefall

The 2025 MLB All-Star Break is just around the corner, and the playoff picture is starting to take shape. Another edition of the MLB Power Rankings is here, and the New York Yankees are about to tumble.

Athletics News / Oakland Athletics on SI / July 7

San Francisco Giants Have Home Field Advantage Over A's in Sacramento

The San Francisco Giants are known for having some of the most passionate fans in Major League Baseball, and that reigned true this weekend in Northern California, where their Sacramento-area fan base came out in droves to support the orange and black as they faced the Athletics in Sacramento for the first time in a MLB setting.

Jacob Lopez News / Fastball on SI / July 7

Athletics' Jacob Lopez Breaks Franchise Record With Wild Run of Strikeouts

Even though he bookended it with a so-so outing, Jacob Lopez went on a historic run Sunday night in West Sacramento. The Athletics left-hander gave up two singles, a walk and a hit batsman to the first five San Francisco Giants he faced in the decisive rubber match.

Athletics News / Field Level Media / July 7

MLB roundup: Kyle Tucker, Cubs crush Cardinals 11-0

Matthew Boyd celebrated his All-Star Game selection by striking out nine batters in five innings as the Chicago Cubs demolished the visiting St. Louis Cardinals 11-0 Sunday night.

Athletics News / Oakland Athletics on SI / July 7

San Francisco Giants Gifted Home Run on Misplay

Sunday night's game between the San Francisco Giants and the Athletics ended up being a 6-2 win for the Giants, but the A's handed over three runs in this one that made it a little more frustrating for the home team.

Athletics News / Field Level Media / July 7

Giants top Athletics to take series

Willy Adames homered and drove in three runs to lead the San Francisco Giants to a 6-2 victory over the Athletics on Sunday night at West Sacramento, Calif.

Athletics News / MLB Trade Rumors / July 7

Rays deploy new plan with Drew Rasmussen in win over Twins

Drew Rasmussen was the starting pitcher in Sunday’s 7-5 Rays win over the Twins, but Rasmussen only tossed two innings before turning things over to Joe Boyle, who was called up from Triple-A before the game.

MLB announces 2025 All-Star rosters

Who has the best rotation in all of MLB? All 30 ranked

The '1989 Oakland Athletics' quiz

Athletics News / Last Word On Sports / July 7

Six Biggest Snubs from MLB All-Star Game

The art of a snub. Every single year, it seems the MLB All-Star voting committee leaves out a deserving star for another option. In 2024, guys like Francisco Lindor and Brent Rooker headlined some of the biggest names of deserving All-Stars who were snubbed.

Hunter Goodman News / Last Word On Sports / July 6

Hunter Goodman Announced as Lone Rockies All-Star

On Sunday, Hunter Goodman was announced as the Colorado Rockies’ lone All-Star representative. RHP Jake Bird was the other possible candidate for the Rockies, but he joined the list of snubbed Rockies’ relievers.

Brent Rooker News / Oakland Athletics on SI / July 6

A's Slugger Brent Rooker Named an All-Star

The A's will have a second representative at the 2025 MLB All-Star Game, as Brent Rooker was named an All-Star as the American League's second DH today.

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The 'Active non-US born NBA points leaders' quiz

The 'MLB ballpark names' quiz

The '2025 MLB All-Star Starters' quiz

The 'Leading scorer by NBA franchise' quiz

Athletics News / LWOSports.com / July 6

2025 MLB All-Star Rosters Are Revealed: Biggest Snubs And Other Takeaways

The initial 2025 MLB All-Star rosters have been released, the product of the collaborative process between fans, players, and the league. So how did this combination do?

Athletics News / Field Level Media / July 6

Tarik Skubal, Paul Skenes, Clayton Kershaw headline full All-Star rosters

Tarik Skubal and Paul Skenes topped the American and National League starters in player balloting as the All-Star Game pitchers and reserves were revealed on Sunday afternoon.

Athletics News / MLB Trade Rumors / July 6

MLB announces 2025 All-Star rosters

The starting lineups for the 95th All-Star Game were revealed earlier this week, and the league has now announced the rest of the American League and National League rosters for the upcoming Midsummer Classic on July 15 in Atlanta.

White Sox remember 'confident' closer Bobby Jenks

Brewers' Rhys Hoskins facing lengthy stint on IL

How Yankees could bolster lineup, rotation in blockbuster trade with Diamondbacks

Who has the best lineup in all of MLB? All 30 ranked

The '2025 MLB All-Star Starters' quiz

Athletics News / Minor League Baseball on SI / July 6

Seattle Mariners Pitching Prospect Improves in 2nd Start With Modesto Nuts

One of the most interesting pitching prospects in the Seattle Mariners farm system had a much-improved second start with the Single-A Modesto Nuts after struggling his previous outing.

Athletics News / Just Baseball / July 6

Top 10 Most Surprising wRC+ Leaders in MLB Right Now

Most of the eyes around the industry have been on Aaron Judge and Cal Raleigh in what is shaping up to be the MVP race for the ages. Both sluggers are on near-historic paces in terms of home runs, fWAR, and multiple other offensive categories.

Yohel Pozo News / The Forkball / July 5

Pozo Finding His Stride with the St. Louis Cardinals

In the unpredictable landscape of Major League Baseball, stories of perseverance and second chances often resonate the deepest. For Yohel Pozo, the St.

Clarke Schmidt News / MLB on ClutchPoints / July 5

1 trade Yankees must make amid Clarke Schmidt’s expected Tommy John surgery

The New York Yankees have lost the top spot in the American League East this week. However, things went from bad to worse when Yankees starting pitcher Clarke Schmidt revealed that he needs Tommy John surgery.

Dan Straily News / Fastball on SI / July 5

Pitcher With More Than 2,300 Professional Innings Announces Retirement

Dan Straily, 36, who spent eight years in the big leagues, has announced his retirement. Codify Baseball made the announcement on social media: Dan Straily has announced his retirement after throwing over 800 innings in the big leagues, over 1,000 in the minors, over 500 in the KBO, and 32 in Mexico too.

Athletics News / Larry Brown Sports / July 5

Dodgers call up former MLB stolen bases leader

Needing replacements following Max Muncy’s injury, the Los Angeles Dodgers have called Esteury Ruiz up to the Big Leagues. The 2023 stolen base leader officially joined Los Angeles on Thursday.