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Rays nip Athletics for fifth straight win, extend AL East lead

Chandler Simpson and Jonny DeLuca each went 2-for-4 with a double and an RBI as the first-place Tampa Bay Rays won another series and stretched their lead in the American League East by hanging on to defeat the Athletics 4-3 on Wednesday in St.

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A’s Comeback Falls Short in 4-3 Loss to the Rays

The Athletics faced the Tampa Bay Rays, looking to even the series and force a rubber match Thursday afternoon. The Rays staved off the A’s comeback attempt, prevailing 4-3 in another tightly contested affair between these two small-market clubs.

Junior Caminero News / Field Level Media / September 16

Junior Caminero, Rays strive to stay hot in matchup against Athletics

Through four games of their final, nine-game homestand of the regular season, the Tampa Bay Rays are doing two things very well: Winning, and relying on superstar hitter and American League MVP candidate Junior Caminero.

Athletics News / Athletics on SI / September 16

How Athletics Can Bounce Back in Game 2 vs. Rays

After losing a very winnable game on Wednesday, the Athletics need something to give in their bounce-back game. The Athletics would go on to lose the series opener following a walk-off Junior Caminero home run.

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The 'Most 35-HR, 100-RBI seasons' quiz

How many of the 36 players to reach the 35-home run and 100-RBI milestones in the same season at least five different times can you name in five minutes?

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Athletics News / Athletics on SI / September 16

How Athletics Finally Have Their Closer To Build Around

When talking about a team that has been sitting around the bottom of the American League for a while now, there are usually a lot of pieces they need before they can be considered a contender for the following season.

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The most surprising player from every MLB team for the 2026 season

The 2026 season has been headlined by young players emerging, but some wily veterans have also had their day. As we head toward the end of the regular season, these 30 players stand out as the biggest surprises on their teams.

Athletics News / Athletics on SI / September 16

Athletics Lose Nail-Biter: Takeaways From Defeat vs. Rays

The Athletics would falter to a solo walk-off home run in the bottom of the ninth. This game had all the makings of an odds-defying win against one of the best teams in baseball.

Athletics News / Field Level Media / September 16

MLB roundup: Jacob Misiorowski, Brewers seal NL Central title

Jacob Misiorowski tossed five scoreless innings, Joey Ortiz collected three hits and two RBIs, the Milwaukee Brewers defeated the host Pittsburgh Pirates 5-1 on Tuesday for the start of what proved to be a celebratory night.

Athletics News / New Baseball Media / September 16

2026 Injury Report: Updates on Correa, Luzardo, Santander

The Astros will have to fight for a playoff spot without Carlos Correa. Correa, once a long shot to return, came close but won’t be available for the rest of 2026.

Junior Caminero News / Field Level Media / September 15

Rays walk off A's on Junior Caminero's AL-best 41st HR

Junior Caminero bashed a walk-off homer for the second time in four games as the Tampa Bay Rays remained unbeaten on their nine-game homestand with a 2-1 victory over the Athletics on Tuesday night in St.

Gage Jump News / MLB Trade Rumors / September 15

Athletics place Gage Jump on injured list

The Athletics announced that left-hander Gage Jump has been placed on the 15-day injured list, retroactive to September 13, due to a left shoulder impingement.

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The most disappointing player from every MLB team for the 2026 season

The 2026 season hasn't gone as planned for many MLB players. These 30 players stand out as the biggest disappointments for their respective teams.

Jesus Luzardo News / Field Level Media / September 15

Phillies place All-Star LHP Jesus Luzardo (shoulder) on IL

The Philadelphia Phillies placed All-Star left-handed pitcher Jesus Luzardo on the 15-day injured list Tuesday with left shoulder inflammation. The move is retroactive to Saturday, meaning he will be eligible to return on Sept.

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Athletics News / Athlon Sports / September 14

Andrés Muñoz's Nightmare Season Reaches Lowest Point Yet

Sunday’s loss felt like the nail in the coffin for the Seattle Mariners‘ 2026 season and it occurred at the hands of closer Andrés Muñoz. Leading 7-6 over the Athletics entering the bottom of the ninth inning, Muñoz needed three outs to keep the Mariners’ already slim postseason odds alive.

Bill Simmons News / HITC / September 14

Bill Simmons tells the Seattle Mariners what they should do after disastrous A’s walk-off loss

Bill Simmons had a strong reaction after the Seattle Mariners stumbled again in their playoff push, suffering a disastrous walk-off defeat against the Athletics in Sacramento.

Taylor Rashi News / MLB Trade Rumors / September 14

Athletics Outright Taylor Rashi

Right-hander Taylor Rashi went unclaimed on waivers following his recent DFA by the Athletics, per the team’s transaction log. He’s been assigned outright to Triple-A Las Vegas.

Tarik Skubal News / Trade Talk Sports / September 14

Analyst wonders if Blue Jays could be players for Tarik Skubal

The Toronto Blue Jays are currently fighting for their playoff lives with two weeks to go in the 2026 MLB regular season, but that doesn’t mean it’s too early to have one eye toward the offseason and how they can improve their roster.

Miguel Rojas News / EssentiallySports / September 14

'I Spent Eight Years of My Life': Dodgers’ $5.5M Star Turns Emotional After Possibly Playing His Last Game Against Former Team

Miguel Rojas wore the Miami Marlins jersey for eight straight seasons, long before he hit the game-tying homer for the Los Angeles Dodgers in the 2025 World Series.

Mike Rizzo News / MLB Trade Rumors / September 13

Athletics Interview Mike Rizzo, Billy Owens For GM Vacancy

Former Nationals president of baseball operations Mike Rizzo and longtime Athletics assistant GM Billy Owens have both interviewed by the A’s for their

Cal Raleigh News / Viral Sports News / September 13

Mariners Make Cal Raleigh Announcement on Sunday

The Seattle Mariners rolled into Sunday’s series finale against the Athletics still buzzing from a 19-1 blowout the night before, a result that evened the set and left manager Dan Wilson with one last chance to take the series at Sutter Health Park.

Athletics News / New Baseball Media / September 13

2026 Transactions: D-Backs DFA Gurriel Jr, Giants Promote Bandura

NL West outfielders were on the move. The Giants called up Scott Bandura, one of several outfielders within the system who’ve enjoyed breakout campaigns.

Athletics News / Just Baseball / September 13

The Reds Have a Strong Core, Now They Need Everything Else

The Cincinnati Reds have not won a playoff series since 1995 and have only reached the playoffs twice in the past ten seasons. To say there’s been some doom and gloom around the organization and its lack of success would be an understatement, even for a team that reached the postseason last year.

Athletics News / EssentiallySports / September 13