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The Next Wave of Top Shortstop Prospects Is as Good as it Gets

For the better part of the last decade, baseball has been spoiled at shortstop. Francisco Lindor, Corey Seager, Trea Turner and Mookie Betts helped define an era in which the position became home to some of the best all-around players in the sport.

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Royals' Michael Wacha strives for elusive win in opener vs. A's

Right-hander Michael Wacha will have a tough act to follow on Monday night when he takes the mound for the Kansas City Royals in the opener of a four-game home series against the Athletics.

Jacob Lopez News / Athletics on SI / August 17

Why Jacob Lopez's Monster Second Half Could Fuel Athletics' Future

After yet another great start from Jacob Lopez, the Athletics' offseason plans could mean big things. Who would have thought that a pitcher who voluntarily sent himself down to Triple-A would be the key to a potential 2027 playoff run?

Athletics News / Athlon Sports / August 17

MLB Home Run Predictions Today: Best HR Prop Bets for Monday, Aug. 17

Monday’s “Moonshot Monday” features three power bats in matchups ready for fireworks. Matt Olson stays scorching against Bailey Ober, who’s allowed 12 homers to lefties and four over his last three starts.

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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?

The 'MLB 400-HR, 200-stolen bases' quiz

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Athletics News / Athletics on SI / August 17

Athletics Stun Rangers: Takeaways From Series-Sealing Win

After a rough loss on Saturday, the Athletics would send a message in the series decider. The Athletics had been sputtering badly even before the All-Star break, leaving them with the worst record in baseball on Saturday.

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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.

Joe Rock News / MLB on ClutchPoints / August 17

Athletics claim off waivers Joe Rock from White Sox

The Athletics on Sunday claimed left-handed pitcher Joe Rock off waivers from the Chicago White Sox and immediately optioned him to Triple-A Las Vegas.

Athletics News / New Baseball Media / August 17

2026 Injury Report: Updates on Arenado, Swanson, Wrobleski

These past few weeks have been good to Nolan Arenado, who’s been highly productive offensively for the Diamondbacks. However, Arizona will hope for good news on the third baseman, who left early on August 16.

Athletics News / Field Level Media / August 16

MLB roundup: Royals' Noah Cameron (1 hit) dazzles in 1st complete game

Noah Cameron tossed a one-hitter and Michael Massey and Bobby Witt Jr. each homered to lead the Kansas City Royals to a 3-0 victory over the Los Angeles Angels in the rubber match of their three-game series on Sunday afternoon in Anaheim, Calif.

Luis Severino News / MLB on ClutchPoints / August 16

Athletics’ Luis Severino gets potentially season-ending injury update

The athletics/athletics-news-mark-kotsay-hints-at-major-changes-after-yankees-loss">Athletics have not seen Luis Severino on the mound since late May.

Athletics News / New Baseball Media / August 16

2026 Transactions: D-Backs Promote Santana, Braves DFA Young

It’s been a week of change for the Diamondbacks’ bullpen. Paul Sewald is gone, and Dennis Santana is now in as the team looks to fill out their bullpen for the stretch run.

Zack Gelof News / Field Level Media / August 16

Zack Gelof breaks late tie as Athletics down Rangers

Zack Gelof's two-run homer in the seventh inning lifted the Athletics to a 5-2 victory over the Texas Rangers on Sunday in West Sacramento, Calif. Gelof, who returned Monday after a lacerated right knee put him on the injured list for a month, highlighted a 2-for-5 game with a two-run shot off Jakob Junis (1-2) to break a 2-2 tie.

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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 / Athletics Nation / August 16

A’s Take Series Against Rangers, Win 5-2

The A’s managed to win their second series of the second half on Sunday afternoon with their win against the Rangers. Texas could only manage two runs against the Athletics today while the short-handed offense managed to show up for 13 hits and five runs.

Tyler Soderstrom News / MLB Trade Rumors / August 16

A’s Place Tyler Soderstrom On 10-Day IL Due To Hip Impingement

Prior to today’s game with the Rangers, the Athletics announced that Tyler Soderstrom has been placed (retroactive to August 15) on the 10-day injured list due to a left hip impingement. Infielder Darell Hernaiz was called up from Triple-A in the corresponding move.

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Athletics News / Legends On Deck / August 16

Aviators Rally for 10-Run Win, Settle for Doubleheader Split With Sacramento

The Las Vegas Aviators were forced into a long day of baseball on Saturday after Friday night’s game against the Sacramento River Cats was suspended due to inclement weather after just two and a half innings.

Corey Seager News / Athlon Sports / August 16

Rangers Make Corey Seager Decision for Athletics Game

The Texas Rangers are giving Corey Seager a planned day off Sunday, with the star shortstop out of the lineup for the series finale against the Athletics.

Athletics News / Athletics on SI / August 16

How Athletics Could Have Two Elite Infield Platoons

If there's been a huge issue with the current state of this A's team, it's the clear lack of pitching and the injury bug that has derailed the team from playoff contention.

Tyler Soderstrom News / ESPN / August 16

Short-handed A's put Soderstrom on injured list

The Athletics, already playing without Nick Kurtz and Shea Langeliers, lost another slugger when they placed Tyler Soderstrom, 24, who is batting .245 with 19 homers and 56 RBIs in 109 games, on the 10-day injured list Sunday with a left hip impingement.

Athletics News / Viral Sports News / August 16

Former New York Yankees Star Has Reportedly Died

Tommy John, the veteran left-handed pitcher whose name became synonymous with a groundbreaking elbow procedure that has extended the careers of countless Major League Baseball players, died at the age of 83.

Joe Rock News / MLB Trade Rumors / August 16

Athletics Claim Joe Rock From White Sox

The Athletics announced this afternoon that they’ve claimed left-hander Joe Rock off waivers from the White Sox. They quickly optioned him to Triple-A Las Vegas.

Athletics News / MLB on ClutchPoints / August 16

Tommy John dies days after emotional message to Yankees, fans

On August 8, the New York Yankees celebrated their 78th Old-Timers’ Day. Tommy John, the former Yankees pitcher, was not in attendance. That did not stop him from making an impact.

Athletics News / The Spun / August 16

Tributes Pour In After Legendary MLB Pitcher Dies at 83 Sunday

Tributes are pouring in for one of the most important pitchers in MLB history on Sunday. Tommy John, the MLB great whose name inspired an iconic surgery, has passed away.

Luis Severino News / MLB Trade Rumors / August 16

Luis Severino Likely Out For Rest Of Season

Athletics manager Mark Kotsay provided an unfortunate update on injured right-hander Luis Severino yesterday. Kotsay told reporters, including Martín Gallegos of MLB.com, that he doesn’t expect Severino to pitch again this season, as there is not enough time in his throwing program to fully build up.