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Athletics Drop Easy One: Takeaways From Rough Loss vs. Rangers

How the mighty have fallen. The Athletics, after a very solid outing on Friday, were looking to parlay that momentum into a series win on Saturday. But after leading for a majority of the game, the A's had no answer once the Rangers got back in front.

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Newest Traded Tigers Pitcher Brady Smith Visibly Suffers Arm Discomfort Before Leaving Game

The Tigers have to be questioning whether betting on Brady Smith as a legitimate 2027-29 rotation piece was a mistake. Smith, the key return in the Tarik Skubal trade, stepped off the mound after just 25 pitches.

Athletics News / Field Level Media / August 16

MLB roundup: Cards' Joshua Baez first to debut with 3-HR game

Joshua Baez became the first player in major league history to hit three home runs in his debut, helping lead the visiting St. Louis Cardinals to an 8-4 victory over the Chicago Cubs on Saturday afternoon.

Wyatt Langford News / Field Level Media / August 16

Wyatt Langford helps Rangers rally past A's, snap skid

Wyatt Langford hit a go-ahead two-run homer as part of a 3-for-4 outing to lead the Texas Rangers to a 5-3 victory over the Athletics on Saturday night at West Sacramento, Calif.

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Athletics News / Athletics Nation / August 16

Late Blast Lifts Rangers Over Athletics

The Athletics couldn’t manage to win back-to-back games. Tonight they lost to the division rival Texas Rangers 5-3 to put us back in the loss column. The

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Every first-overall MLB draft pick from the 21st century

The MLB Draft doesn’t get the same attention as the NFL Draft…or the NBA Draft…or even the NHL Draft. There’s the element of a stay in a farm system, the general lack of immediate impact for MLB draft picks, and the fact that it’s tougher for one MLB player to turn a franchise’s fortunes around.

Jonathan Ornelas News / Field Level Media / August 15

Brewers acquire INF Jonathan Ornelas from Athletics

The struggling and banged-up Milwaukee Brewers added some infield depth by acquiring Jonathan Ornelas from the Athletics on Saturday. Manager Pat Murphy wasted no time with the 26-year old Ornelas, putting him in the lineup as Milwaukee faced the Los Angeles Dodgers in the third contest of their four-game series the same day he was acquired.

Marco Gonzales News / MLB Trade Rumors / August 15

Rangers Designate Marco Gonzales For Assignment

The Rangers activated Jakob Junis from the 15-day IL before Saturday’s matchup against the Athletics. Junis will take the spot of left-hander Marco Gonzales, who was designated for assignment.

Athletics News / MLB on ClutchPoints / August 15

Brewers quietly acquire infield depth in trade with Athletics

The Milwaukee Brewers acquired infielder Jonathan Ornelas from the Athletics for cash considerations on Saturday. Milwaukee activated the 26-year-old for its game against the Los Angeles Dodgers at Dodger Stadium.

Athletics News / MLB Trade Rumors / August 15

Brewers Acquire Jonathan Ornelas From Athletics

The Brewers and Athletics agreed to a minor trade this afternoon, with the A’s sending Jonathan Ornelas to Milwaukee for cash considerations. The Brewers reportedly plan to select Ornelas, and he will be active this evening when they take on the Dodgers (per Adam McCalvy of MLB.com).

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The 20 greatest MLB teams to never win the World Series

Even the most successful regular-season teams in Major League Baseball have failed to win it all. Here's our list of 20 such clubs that fall into that category.

Athletics News / Field Level Media / August 15

A's eager for elusive home winning streak in rematch vs. Rangers

The Athletics haven't won consecutive home games in nearly two months, but they will take a swing at doing so when they face the struggling Texas Rangers on Saturday night at West Sacramento, Calif.

Athletics News / Athletics on SI / August 15

3 Athletics Keys in Potential Series Decider vs. Rangers

The Athletics would pummel the Rangers on Friday, winning 8-3. While a win against a divisional opponent is nice, what comes next matters much more. With two games still left in the series, anything can happen for a team as inconsistent as the Athletics.

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Jeff McNeil News / Athletics on SI / August 15

Why Athletics Need To Keep Jeff McNeil Next Season

The A's season feels out of reach at this point, which is really tough considering many believed they would make a push to win the American League West.

Drew Rom News / Athletics on SI / August 15

Athletics Snap Cold Streak: Takeaways From Statement Win Over Rangers

The Athletics needed a win. With a terrible series vs. the Rays in the rearview, the Athletics need to figure out how to turn things around against the Rangers.

Athletics News / Field Level Media / August 15

MLB roundup: Christian Walker, Astros stun M's with 10th-inning rally

Christian Walker blasted a three-run, walk-off homer as the Houston Astros answered a three-run rally by the visiting Seattle Mariners in the top of the 10th with a five-run bottom half en route to a wild 10-7 victory on Friday.

Jeff McNeil News / Field Level Media / August 15

Jeff McNeil collects 4 hits, 3 RBIs as A's pull away from Rangers

Jeff McNeil had a season-high four hits and three RBIs, including a tiebreaking homer, as the Athletics notched an 8-3 victory over the Texas Rangers on Friday in West Sacramento, Calif.

Justin Sterner News / MLB Trade Rumors / August 14

Athletics pitcher Justin Sterner undergoes season-ending surgery

The Athletics announced that right-hander Justin Sterner has undergone right knee surgery, specifically a chondroplasty of the medial femoral condyle. Sterner will start his rehabilitation work but won’t return during the remainder of the 2026 season.