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Athletics News / EssentiallySports / August 13
$70M Athletics Pro Keeps His Incredible 113-Game Errorless Streak Alive After Latest Ruling
Athletics’ shortstop Jacob Wilson has not recorded an error at the position since July 6, 2025. On Tuesday, that record was at stake against the Tampa Bay Rays after a throw to second base went wild.
Athletics News / Athletics on SI / August 13
Athletics Swept Again: What We Learned From Devastating Series
After a very successful series against Boston, in which the Athletics would win outright 2-1, it is still very clear that this team cannot put things together.
Athletics News / Athletics on SI / August 13
Pair of Waiver Claims Could Become Key Pieces of A's Bullpen
It has certainly been a season to forget for the A's. A red-hot start for the team and then a crazy fall toward the bottom of the American League was unexpected, to say the least.
The 'Last batting title by MLB team' quiz
How many of the most recent batting champions for each MLB team can you name in five minutes?
Athletics News / Athletics on SI / August 13
How the Athletics Can Rebound Against Rangers
After getting demolished by the Rays in a three-game series, the Athletics need to bounce back against their first-division opponent since the break. Even though the Athletics are no longer talking about winning the AL West, they could still make a small dent with 41 games left in the season.
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 / MLB Trade Rumors / August 13
Athletics Outright Jonathan Ornelas
The A’s sent infielder Jonathan Ornelas outright to Triple-A Las Vegas, according to the MLB.com transaction tracker. This is his second career outright, which gives him the right to elect free agency.
Athletics News / New Baseball Media / August 13
2026 Injury Report: Updates on Adames, Crochet, Whitlock
In what’s been a tough season for the Giants, another notable injury was made public on August 12. This one involved Willy Adames, who was pulled thanks to a back issue.
Athletics News / Athletics Nation / August 12
A’s Swept Again in 8-4 Series Finale Loss 
The Athletics took on the Tampa Bay Rays in the series finale, hoping to avoid yet another sweep. The Rays left no doubt about which team was better, defeating the A’s 8-4 to complete the sweep and leave the A’s still searching for answers on how to pitch and win at Sutter Health Park.
Athletics News / Field Level Media / August 12
Rays cap perfect road trip with trouncing of As
Drew Rasmussen won his fifth straight start, Liam Hicks had three hits and slugged a three-run homer, and the Tampa Bay Rays put a ribbon on their franchise-record, unblemished road trip with an 8-4 sweep Wednesday afternoon of the Athletics in Sacramento, Calif.
Athletics News / Athlon Sports / August 12
Athletics Lose Player to Injury After 2 Straight Losses
The Athletics were forced to make multiple pitching changes after dropping back-to-back games to the Tampa Bay Rays, placing left-hander José Suarez on the 15-day injured list with a right hip strain.
Athletics News / Just Baseball / August 12
Almost Everything Has Gone Wrong for the Athletics
A 16-10 month of April looked like a sign of the much-anticipated next step forward for the Athletics. A young team with a stacked lineup and questionable pitching was a trendy pick by many to make some noise and build on last season’s 76-win total.
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 12
High-octane Rays strive to complete perfect road trip in rematch vs. A's
The Tampa Bay Rays are making the scoreboard work overtime and have a chance to complete a 9-0 road trip when they face the Athletics on Wednesday afternoon at West Sacramento, Calif.
Nick Kurtz News / Athletics on SI / August 12
Why Athletics Should Shut Nick Kurtz Down for Good
The season is over. Nick Kurtz would hit the IL after injuring his thumb prior to the break. He would eventually come back, but there was still a sense that he was not 100%.
Athletics News / Athletics on SI / August 12
Athletics Add Southpaw Who Could Make Quick Impact
The A's have been free-falling out of the American League for over a month now, and it seems like the season is over. Now the team will have to pivot to getting ready to build a contending squad, in hopes of becoming a playoff team before they play their inaugural season in Las Vegas in 2028.
Athletics News / Field Level Media / August 12
MLB roundup: Rays match team record with 6 homers in rout of A's
Taylor Walls smacked his first two homers of the season and drove in three runs and the Tampa Bay Rays tied a team record with six home runs while rolling to a 12-4 victory over the Athletics on Tuesday night in West Sacramento, Calif.
Nick Kurtz News / Larry Brown Sports / August 12
Athletics get rough news on All-Star slugger Nick Kurtz
Athletics fans may have seen the last of Big Amish this season. 2026 All-Star Nick Kurtz has missed the Athletics’ last 10 games with a lingering thumb injury.
Taylor Walls News / Field Level Media / August 12
Taylor Walls belts 2 of Rays' 6 home runs in win over A's
Taylor Walls smacked his first two homers of the season and drove in three runs and the Tampa Bay Rays hit a season-high six home runs while rolling to a 12-4 victory over the Athletics on Tuesday night in West Sacramento, Calif., to stretch their winning streak to eight games.
Athletics News / MLB Trade Rumors / August 11
Nick Kurtz Appears Unlikely To Return This Season
There’s a good chance that Nick Kurtz’s season is over. A’s manager Mark Kotsay tells Martín Gallegos of MLB.com that the first baseman’s right thumb will be immobilized throughout August after he received a platelet-rich plasma injection last week.
Athletics News / Just Baseball / August 11
This Newly Acquired Giants Prospect Could Be the Most Underrated Deadline Pickup
Ahead of the 2026 trade deadline, teams around the league had some difficult choices to make. For those in the race, they were expected to go out and buy themselves some weapons on the market who could help them down the stretch.
Athletics News / Viral Sports News / August 11
Athletics Cut Ties With Former Yankees Infielder
Jonathan Ornelas, a former member of the New York Yankees’ minor league system, has been designated for assignment by the Athletics. The move came Monday as the A’s reinstated infielder Zack Gelof from the 10-day injured list, creating a corresponding roster change that left no room for the 26-year-old utility player.
Athletics News / Trade Talk Sports / August 10
Red Sox Pursued a Plethora of Big Names Before the Trade Deadline
The Boston Red Sox made one of the biggest moves at this year’s MLB trade deadline, acquiring Adley Rutschman for a haul of three top prospects, Carlos Narvaez and a player to be named later.
Chris Sale News / Lindy's Sports / August 10
Inside Chris Sale’s Bizarre Pre-Game Ejection in New York
When the umpires emerge on the field, it means the first pitch is five minutes away. Usually it is a friendly stroll and in New York, this occurs along the third-base side and passes the visiting dugout.
Athletics News / Athlon Sports / August 10
MLB Home Run Predictions Today: Best HR Prop Bets for Monday, Aug. 10
Monday's "Moonshot Monday" features three left-handed bats in juicy matchups. Wilyer Abreu gets Jameson Taillon, who's allowed 26 home runs this season, including 14 to lefties.
Athletics News / Just Baseball / August 8
The Red Sox Were Justified in Gambling on Adley Rutschman
For years, Boston Red Sox fans have pleaded for Craig Breslow to act more like Dave Dombrowski. To throw caution to the wind and refuse to get denied in his Plan A.
MLB News / Yardbarker / August 7
Red Sox's Payton Tolle has historic outing vs. Athletics
Still shy of his 30th career MLB start, Payton Tolle has already put together a performance worthy of harkening back to a Boston Red Sox legend.
David Forst News / Yardbarker / August 7
A's part ways with longtime GM David Forst ahead of Las Vegas move
The Athletics and general manager David Forst mutually agreed to part ways on Friday, ending what has been a nearly 30-year relationship between him and the team.
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