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Cubs place RHP Phil Maton on IL, activate RHP Jameson Taillon

For the third time in 2026, the Chicago Cubs placed right-handed reliever Phil Maton on the 15-day injured list on Monday due to continuing struggles with right knee tendinitis.

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A’s Outright Joey Meneses

The Athletics outrighted first baseman Joey Meneses, according to the MLB.com transaction log. They had designated him for assignment over the weekend.

Shea Langeliers News / Larry Brown Sports / July 20

Athletics could surprisingly trade away 1 All-Star

The Athletics could potentially be looking to trade away their leading man. Athletics catcher Shea Langeliers is a trade candidate ahead of the Aug. 3 deadline, Jon Heyman of the New York Post reports this week.

Athletics News / Athlon Sports / July 20

What I'm Hearing About the Yankees and Mets Ahead of the Trade Deadline

The August 3 MLB trade deadline is just two weeks away. The two New York teams, the Yankees and Mets, have certainly had different trajectories in 2026.

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The 'MLB All-Star Game MVPs' quiz

MLB began awarding the All-Star Game MVP Award during the 1962 season. How many of the MVPs since then can you name in eight minutes?

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Aaron Civale News / Stadium Rant / July 20

Chicago Cubs Aaron Civale Trade Grades: Did They Dominate The 2-Team Trade?

With the trade now complete and details released, the Athletics and Chicago Cubs Aaron Civale trade grades come out similar, as both teams are in a position to benefit.

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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 / MLB Trade Rumors / July 20

Cubs Designate Drew Pomeranz For Assignment

The Cubs announced that right-hander Jameson Taillon has been reinstated from the 15-day injured list. The club also activated righty Aaron Civale, who was recently acquired from the Athletics.

Athletics News / MLB on ClutchPoints / July 20

Predicting Athletics biggest move before MLB trade deadline

With a lineup filled with up-and-coming stars, the athletics/how-athletics-have-upset-expectations-with-shocking-start-to-2026-mlb-season">Athletics entered 2026 with plenty of hype.

Shea Langeliers News / Athletics Nation / July 20

Hot Topic: Who Is The “Real Langeliers”?

To hear it from some readers, Shea Langeliers is a top catcher in MLB worthy of the All-Star starting gig afforded him by a landslide of fan votes. To hear it from other readers, Langeliers is highly overrated and only reducing his value every month he takes the field and has his shortcomings further exposed.

Jacob Lopez News / Oakland Athletics on SI / July 20

Why Jacob Lopez Breakout Is Exactly What Athletics Need

The Athletics need pitching. Jacob Lopez was hands down one of the worst starting pitchers for the Athletics. But after getting sent down to the minors to figure a few things out, he would return as a very solid option in the bullpen.

Byron Buxton News / Field Level Media / July 20

Twins activate OF Byron Buxton from injured list

The Minnesota Twins reinstated outfielder Byron Buxton from the 10-day injured list Monday. Buxton was placed on the IL with a right hip strain on July 7, a move that prevented him from playing in the All-Star Game in Philadelphia.

Mason Miller News / MLB on ClutchPoints / July 20

Forget Mason Miller trade, Yankees insider demands action elsewhere

As rumors will surround the New York Yankees ahead of the trade deadline on August 3, the team has a couple of needs to address if the ball club wants to truly compete this season.

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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 / Just Baseball / July 20

Which teams have to be sellers at the trade deadline?

This past week, the world of Major League Baseball dealt with a flurry of excitement, one that seems to come naturally with the All-Star break. We had the pleasure of seeing Jordan Walker beat Kyle Schwarber in an intense Home Run Derby final, as well as the American League pitching staff shutting down the National League All-Stars.

Athletics News / Inside The Diamonds / July 20

Chicago Cubs Notebook: Shota’s Stellar Star, Sleeping Bats Waking Up, Pitching Depth, & More

The Chicago Cubs currently hold a 56-43 record and sit in second place in the National League Central. Over the last 24 hours, the team won the series against the Minnesota Twins.

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Athletics News / MLB on ClutchPoints / July 20

Yankees, Dodgers will take note of A’s All-Star trade possibility

The Los Angeles Dodgers took two of three from the New York Yankees to start the second half. Both teams should be buyers at the MLB trade deadline, which is coming up on August 3.

Athletics News / Just Baseball / July 20

Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire: Week of July 20

The All-Star break has come and gone, and fantasy baseball leagues are getting serious. If you play in head-to-head leagues, you likely only have around five more matchups to battle for playoff positioning.

PJ Poulin News / MLB on ClutchPoints / July 20

Nationals re-sign LHP to one-year contract after placing PJ Poulin on IL

The Washington Nationals made multiple bullpen-related roster moves Sunday ahead of their series finale against the Athletic, re-signing left-handed pitcher Matt Krook to a one-year major league contract while placing left-hander PJ Poulin on the 15-day injured list with a left flexor strain.

Athletics News / Oakland Athletics on SI / July 20

Why Athletics Could Ship Off Some Outfielders This Summer

The A's have been going through a rough patch and were able to snag a game against the Washington Nationals, but still lost the series. The big news that came out on Sunday was that the A's could be looking to trade some of their big-league outfielders before the trade deadline.

Athletics News / Field Level Media / July 20

Diamondbacks eye wild-card race, welcome woeful Athletics

The Arizona Diamondbacks aim to build off a big win when they host the Athletics for a three-game series beginning Monday in Phoenix. Trailing 7-0 entering the sixth inning Sunday against the visiting St.

Athletics News / Oakland Athletics on SI / July 20

Athletics Lose Momentum Fast: Takeaways From Series-Deciding Loss

After snapping the 10-game losing streak on Saturday, the Athletics would return to form. This game definitely did not have as many fireworks as the first two games of the series, but it might have helped us visualize how far this team can actually go.

Athletics News / Field Level Media / July 19

MLB roundup: Max Kepler completes comeback as D-Backs stun Cardinals

Max Kepler delivered the game-winning RBI in the 10th inning as the Arizona Diamondbacks scored eight unanswered runs in an 8-7 win against the St. Louis Cardinals on Sunday in Phoenix.

Athletics News / New Baseball Media / July 20

2026 MLB First-Half Recap: Athletics

The Athletics walked into the 2026 season with a young offense, and several of those notables received pre-arbitration extensions over the winter. West Sacramento saw a lot of home runs over the first half — but certainly, not all was well for the A’s in the first half.

Athletics News / MLB Trade Rumors / July 19

A’s Receiving Trade Interest In Their Major League Outfielders

The Athletics’ outfield depth has drawn the attention of trade suitors, according to Jon Morosi of MLB Network. Morosi notes that rival clubs have asked about the outfielders currently on the active roster, with the idea of obtaining one of the A’s outfielders in exchange for pitching.

MLB News / Yardbarker / July 18

Cubs continue dumpster diving to fortify pitching staff

The Chicago Cubs keep hoping to catch lightning in a bottle as they look to supplement a battered pitching staff. That quest to find something resembling a competent major league arm continued on Saturday.

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Athletics News / Yardbarker / July 17