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Giants use 8-run 8th to blow open rubber match vs. Athletics

Harrison Bader hit a grand slam and Luis Arraez homered for the second time in three games to help the San Francisco Giants notch a 10-1 victory over the Athletics on Sunday afternoon at West Sacramento, Calif.

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Giants' versatile Casey Schmitt pursues another big day vs. Athletics

Casey Schmitt is carving out a role with the San Francisco Giants, and his big performance in the middle contest of a three-game series with the Athletics will only help.

Athletics News / MLB on ClutchPoints / May 17

White Sox trade pitcher to Athletics for outfielder

On Saturday, the Chicago White Sox acquired minor-league outfielder Junior Perez from the Athletics in exchange for minor-league left-hander Jackson Nove.

Athletics News / MLB on ClutchPoints / May 17

Athletics, Pirates make intriguing trade on Saturday

The Athletics and Pirates completed a depth-focused trade Saturday, with the A’s acquiring infielder Alika Williams from Pittsburgh in exchange for minor league right-hander Kyle Robinson.

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There are 24 active MLB players with at least one 40-home run season under their belt. How many of those players can you name in five minutes?

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Athletics News / Field Level Media / May 17

MLB roundup: Phillies' Cristopher Sanchez K's 13 Pirates in CG shutout

Cristopher Sanchez struck out a career-high 13 in his second career shutout to guide the visiting Philadelphia Phillies to a 6-0 victory over the Pittsburgh Pirates on Saturday.

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The 25 greatest rookie seasons in MLB history

Not every all-timer has instant success at the next level. For many baseball players, it takes a few bumps in the road out of the gate before they ever reach stardom.

Athletics News / New Baseball Media / May 17

2026 Injury Report: Updates on Altuve, Holmes, Seager

A lot of injury news from May 16. Both the Rangers and Astros are dealing with infield injuries, while the Red Sox will be without Trevor Story for some time.

Athletics News / Athletics Nation / May 17

A’s Drop Saturday Contest To Giants 6-4

The A’s couldn’t make it two in a row over their former Bay Area rivals. The Green & Gold dropped the middle game of their weekend series against San Francisco Giants on Saturday evening in Sacramento, with their comeback attempt coming up short in a 6-4 loss that drops their record to 23-22.

Athletics News / MLB on ClutchPoints / May 16

Marlins’ 10th inning explosion vs. Rays makes history not seen since 2012

The Miami Marlins entered Saturday overhearing Sandy Alcantara trade rumblings. They made that chatter an afterthought in a big, historic way against the Tampa Bay Rays.

Jose Siri News / New Baseball Media / May 16

2026 Transactions: Angels Bring Up Siri, Trades

May 16 saw several low-profile trades made by the Athletics. Also in the AL West, Jose Siri is back in the Majors, as the Los Angeles Angels promoted the toolsy outfielder from Triple-A Salt Lake.

Athletics News / MLB on ClutchPoints / May 16

Giants announce multiple roster moves before Athletics clash

San Francisco Giants president of baseball operations Buster Posey tried to give the team a boost after trading multi-time Gold Glove winner Patrick Bailey, and now he is doing the same via the latest series of roster moves.

Athletics News / Field Level Media / May 16

A's DFA 2B Michael Stefanic, acquire 2B Alika Williams from Pirates

The Athletics designated second baseman Michael Stefanic for assignment Saturday and acquired minor league infielder Alika Williams from the Pittsburgh Pirates.

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Which 20 players have hit four home runs in an MLB game?

The only two things rarer in modern-day baseball than the four-homer game is the Triple Crown and the unassisted triple play. The former is, of course, done over an entire season, while there's a large level of lucky in the unassisted triple play.

Junior Perez News / MLB Trade Rumors / May 16

White Sox Acquire Junior Perez

The White Sox and Athletics have announced a trade, as outfielder Junior Perez is on his way to Chicago in exchange for minor league southpaw Jackson Nove. Perez was optioned to Triple-A Charlotte, and further roster move was required since the Sox already had an open spot on their 40-man roster.

Nick Kurtz News / MLB on ClutchPoints / May 16

Athletics’ Nick Kurtz drops ‘rollercoaster’ confession after crushing another home run vs. Giants

The Athletics earned a big 5-2 win over the San Francisco Giants on Friday, giving the club its 23rd win of the season and keeping them in first place in the AL West.

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Athletics News / MLB Trade Rumors / May 16

A’s Acquire Alika Williams, Designate Michael Stefanic

The A’s announced that infielder Alika Williams was acquired in a trade with the Pirates in exchange for minor league righty Kyle Robinson. Infielder Michael Stefanic was designated for assignment to clear space for Williams on the Athletics’ 26-man and 40-man rosters, as the team officially selected Williams’ contract to the active roster.

Athletics News / New Baseball Media / May 15

2026 Transactions: Rockies Call Up Thompson, Alvarez Back With Nats

After an 18-home run campaign in Triple-A last season, Sterlin Thompson hit over .340 in his first six weeks of the 2026 Minor League season. Now, Thompson will get a shot at the MLB level.

Nick Kurtz News / Fastball on SI / May 15

Athletics' Nick Kurtz Closing in on Club History with On-Base Streak

The Athletics have been one of Major League Baseball's most surprising teams this year. After going 76-86 last season and missing the playoffs, they are at the top of the American League West, albeit just one game over the .500 mark.

Athletics News / Milwaukee Brewers on SI / May 15

Brewers' Andrew Vaughn Surging With Bryce Harper-Level Production

The Milwaukee Brewers have one of the best front offices in the game when it comes to identifying cheap talent with massive upside. We've already talked about it multiple times this season, but the Brewers have fleeced the Boston Red Sox in back-to-back years at this point.

Athletics News / Inside The Diamonds / May 15

St. Louis Cardinals News & Notes 05/15/2026

The St. Louis Cardinals are 25-18 after winning the last game of the series against the Athletics. They’re 2.5 games back of the Cubs for first place in the National League Central, and they’re 0.5 games back of the Dodgers for the top wild card spot in the National League; they do hold a playoff spot.

Athletics News / Total Pro Sports / May 15

Top 5 MLB Home Run Prop Bets: Exclusive Picks For May 15, 2026

It’s rivalry weekend in the MLB, with local foes battling it out on the field. All 30 teams will be in action on Friday, providing home run prop bet options galore.

Athletics News / Athlon Sports / May 14

Fantasy Baseball 2026: Best 2-Start Pitchers for May 18-24

Lining up your 2-start pitchers prior to weekly waivers is a strategy that wins fantasy baseball leagues. This is especially true in head-to-head leagues, in formats where roster moves are limited, and in leagues in which the scoring rules highly reward starting pitching.

Athletics News / Athlon Sports / May 14

MLB Pipeline Updates Top 100 Prospects List; Who's No. 1?

With the 2026 season well underway, MLB Pipeline released another revised list of the Top 100 Prospects across Major League Baseball on Wednesday. The most notable change would be at the very top spot, which previously belonged to shortstop Konnor Griffin of the Pittsburgh Pirates.