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Key Slugger Pulled From A's Lineup Against Cincinnati Reds

The Athletics and Cincinnati Reds open up a three-game set tonight in West Sacramento, but the A's will be without a key piece of their offense on Friday night.

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Who Will the A's Extend this Off-season?

This past off-season the Athletics dished out a pair of contract extensions to keep Brent Rooker and Lawrence Butler in the organization for the remainder of the franchise's stay in Sacramento, as well as being the only two players with guaranteed contracts for the team's expected arrival in Las Vegas in 2028.

Athletics News / Total Apex Sports / September 12

Chelsea Tried to Hijack Mohammed Kudus — Why the £40m-Plus-Player Pitch Failed and Spurs Won

Chelsea did not stumble onto Mohammed Kudus late in the summer. They planned an early push so he could bed in before the expanded FIFA Club World Cup, and they even reached personal terms with the Ghana star, according to reporting attributed to The Athletic and echoed across the football press. The idea was simple.

Athletics News / Total Apex Fantasy Sports / September 12

Top MLB DFS Start‘em/Sit‘em For September 12th

With the MLB season ending in two weeks, fantasy players could win cash prizes in tonight’s top MLB DFS lineups and fantasy stacks to start the weekend.

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The '50-home run MLB seasons' quiz

How many of the players to reach the 50-home run milestone in one MLB season can you name in five minutes?

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Athletics News / Athletics Nation / September 11

No Batter Left Behind…The Key Word Being “Left”

Wednesday’s game was significant. Not the A’s win, which unfortunately falls into the “meaningless” category due to 80 previous losses. There were elements of this win that provide essential building blocks for a contending team as the A’s venture into the second half of the 2020s.

Athletics News / Field Level Media / September 11

'Hungry' Reds in playoff chase going into road series against Athletics

The Cincinnati Reds are in the hunt for a playoff berth with just 10 percent of their regular season remaining. Cincinnati has missed the postseason in 10 of the past 11 seasons, but the Reds can rev up their hopes Friday night when they open a three-game series against the Athletics at West Sacramento, Calif.

MLB News / Yardbarker / September 11

Athletics' Shea Langeliers adds to historic 2025 season for catchers

Mariners slugger Cal Raleigh isn't the only AL West catcher having a smashing 2025 season.

Athletics avoid sweep with 9th-inning rally against Red Sox

Hunter Goodman could regress at the plate next season

The 25 greatest designated hitters in MLB history

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Athletics News / Last Word On Sports / September 11

Pirates Won 1902 'World’s Series;' That’s No Misprint

Before they played in the first World Series in 1903, the Pittsburgh Pirates won the “World’s Series” of 1902. These games aren’t recognized as official games by Major League Baseball.

Athletics News / Yardbarker

Which MLB legends are in the 500 home run club?

This slideshow chronicles the 28 baseball players who have hit more than 500 home runs over the course of their careers. These are the greatest sluggers in the history of MLB, and while there is some controversy in the mix, this is an elite club of power hitters who have commanded the utmost respect of their opponents.

Athletics News / Oakland Athletics on SI / September 11

A's Will Have to Make a Decision on Former First Rounder This Winter

The Athletics have been nailing the MLB Draft of late, with both Jacob Wilson (2023) and Nick Kurtz (2024) being first-round selections that have taken the league by storm this season.

Nick Kurtz News / MLB on ClutchPoints / September 11

Athletics’ Nick Kurtz joins impressive company after hitting 30th home run

The Athletics are witnessing a breakout star in Nick Kurtz. He continues to prove why he belongs among baseball’s most exciting young sluggers. On Thursday, Nick Kurtz became the first rookie this season to reach 30 home runs.

Athletics News / Field Level Media / September 11

MLB roundup: Tigers use 5-run inning to pound Yankees again

Riley Greene and Kerry Carpenter hit two-run homers in a five-run eighth inning and Jack Flaherty pitched five scoreless innings as the Detroit Tigers pulled away for an 11-1 victory over the host New York Yankees on Wednesday.

Mason Miller News / Oakland Athletics on SI / September 10

The Hidden Gem in the A's Mason Miller Trade with the Padres

The Athletics and San Diego Padres made arguably the biggest deal of the MLB Trade Deadline, when the A's sent over Mason Miller and JP Sears, while the Padres included the No.

Nick Kurtz News / MLB on ClutchPoints / September 10

Athletics’ Nick Kurtz joins 30 HR club with bomb vs. Red Sox

The Athletics’ season will end with the team near the bottom of the American League West. Despite finishing with another sub-.500 record, Mark Kotsay’s team can walk away feeling good.

Aroldis Chapman News / MLB on ClutchPoints / September 10

Red Sox RP Aroldis Chapman’s insane hitless streak ended by Athletics

Even at 37 years old, Boston Red Sox closer Aroldis Chapman remains one of the best in the business, especially in the ninth inning. He even carried a hitless streak that covered 50 consecutive batters into Wednesday night’s game against the Athletics at Sutter Health Park in Sacramento.

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Athletics News / Field Level Media / September 10

Athletics avoid sweep with 9th-inning rally against Red Sox

Lawrence Butler's walk-off single in the bottom of the ninth gave the host Athletics a 5-4 win over the Boston Red Sox on Wednesday in West Sacramento.

Drake Baldwin News / MLB on ClutchPoints / September 10

Why Braves’ Drake Baldwin will win NL Rookie of the Year Award

The Atlanta Braves are less than 20 games away from finishing off a disappointing regular season. There are rumors flying around that Atlanta’s manager, Brian Snitker, could retire.

Athletics News / Yardbarker

The 25 greatest MLB teams from the 2000s

Coming out of the record-breaking home run chases of the 1990s, the 2000s brought its fair share of great MLB teams and an evolving game. These are the best 25 teams of the 2000s in MLB.

Byron Buxton News / Just Baseball / September 10

Byron Buxton Has Already Been Worth His Contract

Byron Buxton is arguably the most well-rounded player in Major League Baseball. There really isn’t a hole in his game, and it’s difficult to find something he’s not good at.

Connelly Early News / Total Apex Sports / September 10

Boston Red Sox Starting Pitcher Connelly Early Dazzles In MLB Debut

Sometimes you can smell a special story coming from a mile away. Other times, it sneaks up on you like a 95-mph fastball in the dark. Connelly Early’s major league debut?

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The most surprising player from MLB team for the 2025 season

The 2025 MLB season has been full of surprises and breakout player performances. These performances stand out for each of the 30 teams.

Athletics News / Just Baseball / September 8

MLB’s 20-20 Club Has Never Been More Crowded

Over the past handful of seasons, Major League Baseball has implemented a range of new rules with the goal of improving the product on the field. They’ve done just that through the pitch clock, limiting mound visits, and more.

Athletics News / Just Baseball / September 6

Baseball’s Unbreakable Record Celebrates It’s 30th Anniversary

On September 6, 1995, Orioles pitcher and Hall of Famer Mike Mussina retired the side in the top of the fifth. As the pop up from Los Angeles Angels shortstop Damion Easley’s bat landed in O’s second baseman Manny Alexander’s glove, the once unbreakable record had now been conquered.

Athletics News / MLB Trade Rumors / September 5

Nine MLB contract options to keep an eye on in September

The final push of the 2025 season is upon is, which means postseason chases for fans lucky enough to root for contending clubs and offseason dreams for those whose clubs are already out of the running.