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MLB roundup: Shea Langeliers (3 HRs) leads A's to blowout win

Shea Langeliers had five hits, including three solo home runs, and the visiting Athletics dismantled the Washington Nationals 16-7 on Tuesday night. JJ Bleday had four hits, including a home run, and drove in six runs as the A's pounded out 24 hits.

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Rangers Blank Yankees to Take Series

ARLINGTON, Texas (Aug 5) — The Texas Rangers claimed their latest series as they beat the New York Yankees, 2–0, Tuesday evening. This brings their home winning streak to eight games.

Athletics News / MLB on ClutchPoints / August 5

Max Muncy leapfrogs Matt Kemp on all-time Dodgers home run list

When Max Muncy went down with a scary leg injury at the beginning of July, it felt to many fans like he took the entire Los Angeles Dodgers offense with him.

Athletics News / Yardbarker / August 5

A's catcher's historic performance part of team's 16-run onslaught

Athletics catcher's historic performance part of team's 16-run onslaught against Nationals

The Athletics have not had much to smile about in 2025, but Tuesday night was a totally different story.

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Athletics News / Field Level Media / August 5

Shea Langeliers belts 3 HRs, A’s crush Nationals with 24-hit barrage

Shea Langeliers had five hits, including three solo home runs, and the visiting Athletics beat the Washington Nationals 16-7 on Tuesday night. JJ Bleday had four hits, including a home run, and drove in six runs as the A's pounded out 24 hits.

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The best player ever to play for each MLB franchise

No professional sport in North America has a past as rich as baseball's. Over the history of each MLB franchise, the following players represent each team's best.

Austin Wynns News / Oakland Athletics on SI / August 5

A's Place Austin Wynns on IL

On June 6, the Athletics placed starting backstop Shea Langeliers on the IL, leaving them with two fairly inexperienced big-league catchers on the roster in Willie MacIver and Jhonny Pereda.

Athletics News / Fastball on SI / August 5

Athletics Breakout Star Bolsters Rookie of the Year Case With Historic Hot Streak

With his teammate, shortstop Jacob Wilson, on the injured list, Athletics first baseman Nick Kurtz is cementing himself as the AL Rookie of the Year favorite.

Jarren Duran News / Athlon Sports / August 5

Red Sox Announce Jarren Duran News on Tuesday

Red Sox Announce Jarren Duran News on Tuesday Jarren Duran has been a catalyst for the Red Sox offense this season, slashing .262/.328/.462 with a .790 OPS through 450 at-bats, along with 12 home runs, 63 RBIs and 18 stolen bases in 111 games played for Boston.

Mason Miller News / Oakland Athletics on SI / August 5

Padres' Mason Miller on What Threw Him Off in Sacramento

On Monday morning, the guys over at Foul Territory had former Athletics closer Mason Miller join the show to talk about getting traded to the San Diego Padres, and his first weekend with the new club.

Mason Miller News / MLB on ClutchPoints / August 5

Athletics initially wanted Mason Miller trade with Phillies, Mets or Yankees

The 2025 MLB trade deadline has come and gone. But, one insider recently reported that the Athletics did not initially expect to trade closer Mason Miller to the San Diego Padres.

Kyle Schwarber News / Fastball on SI / August 5

Kyle Schwarber Just Tied Hall of Famer Dick Allen on Special List in Philadelphia Phillies History

Philadelphia Phillies standout Kyle Schwarber hit two more home runs on Monday night as the Phillies bested the Baltimore Orioles 13-3 at Citizens Bank Park.

Athletics News / Oakland Athletics on SI / August 5

Who's Closing for the A's Now and in the Future?

Since Wednesday evening when the Athletics held Mason Miller out of the game before the Trade Deadline and deemed him "unavailable," the A's have not faced a save situation.

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Athletics News / The SportsRush / August 5

'They’re Trying to Break Him': Chad Johnson Backs Shedeur Sanders as the Browns Add a Fifth QB After Depth Chart Update

Shedeur Sanders began his 2025 NFL Draft process believing he’d be a top-5 overall pick. He nearly wasn’t picked in the top five rounds, as he slid to No.

Athletics News / MLB on ClutchPoints / August 4

Padres GM AJ Preller channels Billy Beane after ‘lunatic’ trade deadline

San Diego Padres GM AJ Preller is no stranger to chaos, but even by his standards, the 2025 trade deadline was next level. Over a six-hour span, Preller executed five trades involving 22 players—acquiring eight and sending out 14, including 11 prospects.

Athletics News / Field Level Media / August 4

Nationals, A's intent on getting on track in series opener

The Washington Nationals look to stop a five-game losing streak when they open a three-game series against the visiting Athletics on Tuesday. Washington was outscored 38-14 while it was swept by the first-place Milwaukee Brewers over the weekend and has lost 17 of its past 24 games.

Athletics News / Minor League Baseball on SI / August 4

Key Member of Washington Nationals Takes Major Step in Injury Rehab

Washington Nationals outfielder Dylan Crews, rehabbing an oblique injury, hit a home run on Sunday for Triple-A Rochester as he works his way back. The 23-year-old Crews hasn't played for the Nationals since May 20, and he's now played in five rehab games.

Athletics News / MLB on ClutchPoints / August 4

Phillies sign longtime Athletics pitcher to minor-league deal

The trade deadline has come and gone, but the Philadelphia Phillies are still busy making moves. On Monday, reports indicate that the club managed to sign a longtime pitcher of the Athletics when they used to play in Oakland.

Athletics News / Field Level Media / August 4

MLB roundup: M's Julio Rodriguez sets 20-20 record in win

Julio Rodriguez hit a milestone home run as the Seattle Mariners defeated the visiting Texas Rangers 5-4 on Sunday. Jorge Polanco and J.P. Crawford also went deep for the Mariners, who took three of four games in the series.

MLB News / Yardbarker / August 1

Trade-happy A's building something special

A flurry of deals Thursday highlighted a busy MLB trade deadline. While many position players and starting pitchers were dealt, the theme of this year's deadline was postseason contenders adding to their bullpen.

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Luis Morales News / MLB Trade Rumors / August 1