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Athletics pound Astros with 6-run 4th in home opener

Lawrence Butler went 3-for-5 with a homer and four RBIs and Max Muncy was 3-for-4 with a blast and drove in three as the Athletics rolled to a 11-4 victory over the Houston Astros on Friday night in West Sacramento, Calif.

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Shohei Ohtani Escapes Star-Studded MLB Homerless Streak

It was a good day for Los Angeles Dodgers two-way superstar Shohei Ohtani on Saturday. First and foremost, Ohtani launched his first home run of the season for Los Angeles.

Shea Langeliers News / Oakland Athletics on SI / April 3

Shea Langeliers Points to Standout Addition to A's Staff As Guy to Watch

WEST SACRAMENTO -- At the end of the 2025 season, A's manager Mark Kotsay stood in the box against Luis Medina, who had missed the entire year while recovering from Tommy John surgery.

Athletics News / Field Level Media / April 3

Chase DeLauter belts another HR as Guardians take down Cubs

Rookie Chase DeLauter belted a two-run, two-out homer off Hunter Harvey in the seventh inning, three batters after Gabriel Arias hit a go-ahead solo shot, as the Cleveland Guardians beat the visiting Chicago Cubs 4-1 on Friday afternoon.

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Athletics News / Oakland Athletics on SI / April 3

After Feasting on Astros Pitching in 2025, Nick Kurtz Faces New Test in 2026

You could make an easy case that the Houston Astros are the one divisional opponent that the A's should not want to face this weekend, given that they sit atop the AL West at 5-2, have won five games in a row after dropping their first two to the Los Angeles Angels, and they have the best run-scoring offense in the American League.

Athletics News / Yardbarker

One storyline to follow for every MLB team in 2026

As Spring Training opens for 2026, all 30 teams have high hopes and big questions. These are the storylines to follow for each team heading into Opening Day.

Red Sox to sign former Yankees relief pitcher ahead of Opening Day

MLB announces 80-game suspension for Johan Rojas

Mets star gets help from former teammate after clubhouse issues

Three comeback arms to watch in National League East

Five X factors in the AL Central

Athletics News / Last Word On Sports / April 3

Pirates Missing Out on Second-Round Pick is a Blessing in Disguise

Last year, the Pittsburgh Pirates’ second-round pick was the 50th overall selection. They used that pick on then high school right-hander Angel Cervantes.

Athletics News / Last Word On Sports / April 3

Fantasy Baseball: Prospects Who Could Make a Late-Season Impact

The #1 prospect in baseball, Konnor Griffin, got the call to the majors Thursday morning. The 19-year-old burgeoning superstar has a chance to make an immediate impact for a Pittsburgh Pirates team that badly needs it.

Shea Langeliers News / Field Level Media / April 2

Athletics' Shea Langeliers riding historic start into Astros series

Shea Langeliers is putting on a power display not seen by a catcher in 101 years. The Athletics slugger will look to build on a start that includes five homers in six games when the club faces the Houston Astros on Friday night in the home opener at West Sacramento, Calif.

Garrett Acton News / Field Level Media / April 2

Marlins deal RHP Garrett Acton to Twins

The Minnesota Twins acquired right-handed pitcher Garrett Acton from the Miami Marlins on Thursday in exchange for minor league right-hander Logan Whitaker.

Denzel Clarke News / Oakland Athletics on SI / April 2

What Denzel Clarke is Showing Us Right Now Should Have A's Fans Paying Attention

On the one hand, the A's are 1-5 after six games this season, but it's way too early to panic. On the other, centerfielder Denzel Clarke is showing us some real advancement in his metrics that we shouldn't ignore, either.

Athletics News / Athlon Sports / April 2

How the New ABS Challenge System Is Already Changing Fantasy Baseball in 2026

Overreaction runs rampant in fantasy baseball in early April. When a player hits 2 HR in a game, he is the next coming of Babe Ruth. A sparsely-known pitcher spins a beautiful outing and he has multiple Cy Young potential.

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25 MLB players that could be traded during the 2026 season

The 2026 MLB season is right around the corner, and it is never too early to start thinking about how it might unfold. Seemingly, every year, we have a decent handle on who should contend and who is likely to struggle, which makes looking ahead to the trade deadline inevitable.

Athletics News / Athletics Nation / April 2

Extensions To Colt Emerson And Konnor Griffin A New Trend?

After reading the headline you were probably wondering how long it would take for me to mention Leo De Vries. The answer was, apparently, 18 words. Let’s take a look at two trends that are on collision course unless they aren’t: 1.

Athletics News / Last Word On Sports / April 2

Five Notable Pittsburgh Pirates Extensions in Recent History

The Pittsburgh Pirates have a legitimate chance of extending top prospect Konnor Griffin before Opening Day. Griffin isn’t just the Pirates’ number one prospect, but the consensus number one prospect across the entire sport.

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Athletics News / Just Baseball / April 2

Which Budding A’s Star Will Get Paid Next?

The 2026 MLB season is finally underway. After an action-packed World Baseball Classic and spring training ramp-up, teams have begun their annual journey down the long, winding road to the postseason.

Athletics News / Just Baseball / April 2

The Top 20 Teams in World Baseball Classic History: 20 to 11

The 2026 World Baseball Classic is officially in the books, and it’s safe to say it lived up to and exceeded all the hype. When the dust settled on a tournament

Chris Sale News / Athlon Sports / April 1

Walt Weiss Announces Chris Sale Update After Braves Game

The Atlanta Braves won their second straight series to open the 2026 MLB season, thanks in large part to dominant performances from Chris Sale in each one.

Denzel Clarke News / MLB on ClutchPoints / April 1

Athletics’ Denzel Clarke is back making insane centerfield catches with this home run robbery

Home run robberies are one of the best moments in baseball. The thrill of bringing back a home run is arguably a greater feeling than hitting one. Athletics star outfielder Denzel Clarke is back, making awesome catches around the wall.

Athletics News / Total Apex Fantasy Sports / April 1

Top MLB DFS Start‘em/Sit‘em Lineups For April 1st

April is here, and fantasy players could start the month with a bang with today’s top MLB DFS lineups and fantasy stacks. With the week heating up, fantasy players could see a strong slate of games to keep the week going in style.

Athletics News / Just Baseball / April 1

The New Guys Are the Blue Jays’ Best Early Performers

After just five games of the 2026 regular season, the Toronto Blue Jays are seeing plenty of strong performances from their new acquisitions over the past offseason.

Andrew Painter News / New Baseball Media / April 1

2026 MLB Daily Recap: Phillies Win Painter’s Debut, A’s Beat Braves

It was a big day in Philadelphia on March 31, as highly-touted pitching prospect Andrew Painter made his MLB debut for the Phillies. And he did not disappoint, as Painter pitched very well and helped lead the team to a victory against the Washington Nationals.