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Chris Bassitt, Orioles seek three-game sweep of Athletics

Chris Bassitt hopes to continue his post-surgery progression and help the Baltimore Orioles complete a three-game sweep of the Athletics when he takes the mound on Sunday afternoon in West Sacramento, Calif.

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How Athletics Can Avoid Sweep Against Orioles

The Athletics need to figure out how to end this series on a high note. In the last few series, the Athletics have looked pretty solid. They won 2-1 in both the Twins and Astros series and overall looked like a completely different team.

Jacob Lopez News / Athletics on SI / August 30

How Athletics' Jacob Lopez Completely Flipping Script on Season

The A's have had a clear lack of star pitching on their roster for over a year now. Because they have a fantastic offense, it would be nice to see some pitchers step up and give them some good starts.

Athletics News / Field Level Media / August 30

MLB roundup: Pete Crow-Armstrong (3 HRs), Cubs overpower Reds

Pete Crow-Armstrong recorded his first three-homer game and drove in six runs to power the host Chicago Cubs to a 17-5 victory over the Cincinnati Reds on Saturday.

Pete Crow-Armstrong News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The 'Last 3-HR game by MLB team' quiz

How many of the most recent players to hit three home runs in one game fore each MLB franchise can you name in five minutes?

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Leody Taveras News / Field Level Media / August 30

Leody Taveras’ 3 RBIs lift surging O's past Athletics

Leody Taveras doubled twice and drove in three runs for the Baltimore Orioles in a 5-3 win against the Athletics on Saturday night in West Sacramento, Calif.

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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.

Athletics News / Athletics Nation / August 30

A’s Lose 5-3 in Frustrating Performance

The Athletics faced the Baltimore Orioles hoping to bounce back from last night’s extra-inning defeat. The Orioles prevailed for a second straight day, winning 5-3 in a close, dramatic Saturday night contest.

Jacob Wilson News / Field Level Media / August 29

A's SS Jacob Wilson scheduled for left shoulder surgery

Athletics shortstop Jacob Wilson is set to undergo left shoulder surgery, MLB.com reported Saturday, with a timetable for a return not yet established.

Jacob Wilson News / MLB Trade Rumors / August 29

Jacob Wilson To Undergo Shoulder Surgery

Athletics shortstop Jacob Wilson will undergo a left shoulder surgery on September 16, MLB.com’s Martin Gallegos reports. The news comes after Gallegos’

Cam Schlittler News / MLB on ClutchPoints / August 29

Cam Schlittler cares more about Yankees winning AL East despite recording 200th strikeout vs. Red Sox

The New York Yankees are playing a key series this weekend against their bitter division rival, the Boston Red Sox. New York started things out with a gritty 1-0 victory over Boston Friday.

Blaze Alexander News / Field Level Media / August 29

Just off IL, Blaze Alexander looks to spark Orioles vs. Athletics

Blaze Alexander has returned just in time for the Baltimore Orioles, who continue their three-game series against the Athletics on Saturday in West Sacramento, Calif.

Athletics News / Athlon Sports / August 29

Yankees Star Pitcher Hits Milestone in Win Over Red Sox

One way to win over the New York Yankees fanbase is to dominate the Boston Red Sox. Second-year pitcher Cam Schlittler has done just that in 2026, and on Friday, he hit an impressive milestone in the team’s 1-0 victory at Yankee Stadium.

Athletics News / Yardbarker

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 / Athletics on SI / August 29

What Jose Suarez Return From IL Means for Athletics

The A's are in the midst of struggles as a team, but things might be heating up. Coming off a few series wins in the last few weeks, they could use some of their depth pieces to return from injury.

Athletics News / Athletics on SI / August 29

Athletics Lose Close One: Takeaways From Heartbreaker vs. Orioles

After winning back-to-back games to end the Twins series, the Athletics would lose momentum fast. The Athletics have grown accustomed to losing the first game of most series they play.

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The 'FBS college football nicknames' quiz

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Athletics News / Field Level Media / August 29

MLB roundup: Dodgers prevail in Tarik Skubal's return to Detroit

Freddie Freeman drove in the go-ahead run during the eighth inning in Tarik Skubal's return to Detroit as the Los Angeles Dodgers edged the slumping Tigers 2-1 on Friday.

Athletics News / Field Level Media / August 29

Orioles score twice in 10th to rally past Athletics

Coby Mayo and Christian Encarnacion-Strand each singled in a run in the 10th inning as the Baltimore Orioles beat the Athletics 4-3 on Friday night in West Sacramento, Calif.

Athletics News / Athletics Nation / August 29

Orioles Defeat A’s 4-3 in 10 Innings

The Athletics opened their three-game series against the Baltimore Orioles on Mark Kotsay Bobblehead Night at Sutter Health Park. The A’s fought back late from an early deficit, only to fall to a 4-3 defeat in a closely contested 10-inning matchup.

Athletics News / EssentiallySports / August 28

'Deserve To Get Hit in the Nuts': $4.6M Blue Jays Star Admits He Should Pay the Price for Blunders

Ouch. That ought to be the only word ringing through anyone’s mind after seeing what unfolded with Ernie Clement. Before long, questions about the importance of protective gear began gaining traction again.

Lawrence Butler News / Athlon Sports / August 27

Lawrence Butler is Finally Playing His Best Baseball

Entering Thursday, the Athletics own a disappointing 53-81 record. It is only a matter of time before they are eliminated from playoff contention. However, Lawrence Butler is giving the A’s something to be excited about down the stretch.

Athletics News / New Baseball Media / August 26

2026 Transactions: Nationals Promote Perales, Yankees Sign Fulmer

Another notable pitching prospect was called up to the Nationals on August 26, as Luis Perales is up with the big club. The Yankees, meanwhile, added former Rookie of the Year winner Michael Fulmer for the bullpen.

Ernie Clement News / Athlon Sports / August 26

Blue Jays’ Ernie Clement Moved to Tears After Career Admission

Ernie Clement is one of the Toronto Blue Jays’ best players this season. He leads the team with 140 hits and 29 doubles while batting .283 with nine home runs, 43 RBIs and a .709 OPS.

Athletics News / EssentiallySports / August 26

Twins’ $100M Star Exits Game After Awkward Play Leaves Him Injured

The Minnesota Twins are just three games behind in the AL Wild Card race, but losing Byron Buxton could make that gap feel much wider with just 29 games remaining in the regular season.

Athletics News / MLB on ClutchPoints / August 26

Twins’ Byron Buxton exits Athletics game with apparent injury

Things have gone from bad to worse for the Minnesota Twins during their Tuesday night clash against the Athletics. They may have cut into the four-run deficit they faced earlier in the game, as they only trail by two runs, 4-2, with the game headed to the bottom of the eighth at the time of writing.

Taj Bradley News / MLB on ClutchPoints / August 25

Taj Bradley throws 1st immaculate inning in Twins history

Starting pitcher Taj Bradley just made history for the Minnesota Twins franchise. Tasked with keeping the Twins in the game after allowing the Athletics to score two runs in the second inning, Bradley did more than that in the fifth inning of play.

Athletics News / Viral Sports News / August 25

Brewers Surprisingly Cut Ties With Former Yankees Infielder

The Milwaukee Brewers designated infielder Jonathan Ornelas for assignment on Tuesday, ending a short major-league stint that began only 10 days earlier.

Athletics News / TWSN / August 25

On This Day in Sports- August 25: New York Yankees Produced an Offensive Performance MLB Had Never Seen

On August 25, 2011, the New York Yankees ended up accomplishing something no other team had ever done in the history of MLB, and even haven’t been able to redo to this day. Robinson Cano, Russell Martin and Curtis Granderson each hit a grand slam in the Yankees’ victory over the Oakland Athletics.