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Will This Yankees-Red Sox Wild Card Series Be Just Like It Was In 2003-04?

As the New York Yankees and Boston Red Sox prepare to renew their century-plus rivalry with yet another playoff clash beginning tonight, I am reminded of Van Halen’s live video for “Dreams.” This is probably not a lede you were expecting to read today.

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Ex-White Sox, Athletics All-Star Liam Hendriks makes retirement announcement

Three-time All-Star relief pitcher Liam Hendriks announced his retirement Tuesday, according to MLB. Hendriks was an inspiration both on and off the field, as he battled back from non-Hodgkins lymphoma to pitch again in MLB.

Athletics News / EssentiallySports / September 29

26YO MLB Phenom Takes Legal Action Against Tigers After Injury Concerns Force Him Into Month-Long Absence

Zack Gelof made the catch, but his slide carried him into the fence. Chasing Zach McKinstry’s foul ball at Comerica Park on July 9, he suffered a cut to his right knee that kept him out for a month.

Zack Gelof News / Field Level Media / September 29

Athletics' Zack Gelof sues over injury at Detroit's Comerica Park

Zack Gelof of the Athletics is suing the Detroit Tigers, alleging that a July knee injury was caused by sliding into an exposed metal fence at Comerica Park.

Chris Sale News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The 'Most 200-K MLB seasons' quiz

How many of the pitchers in MLB's Live Ball era (since 1920) with five or more 200-strikeout seasons under their belt can you name in five minutes?

The 'MLB all-time K-leaders' quiz

The 'League strikeout leaders by season' quiz

The 'Cy Young winners of the 2000s' quiz

Athletics News / MLB on ClutchPoints / September 29

MLB playoff power rankings: How all 12 teams compare in 2026 postseason field

Making the postseason is a big deal in MLB. Only 12 teams advance to the playoffs. Not all playoff teams are built equal, though, and that has never been more so true.

Athletics News / Yardbarker

The most surprising player from every MLB team for the 2026 season

The 2026 season has been headlined by young players emerging, but some wily veterans have also had their day. As we head toward the end of the regular season, these 30 players stand out as the biggest surprises on their teams.

Athletics News / New Baseball Media / September 29

2026 Transactions: Crochet, Stanton, Musgrove Active for Wild Card Round

All eight Wild Card teams finalized their rosters on September 29, the start of the round. Garrett Crochet & Giancarlo Stanton were among those activated.

Athletics News / The Spun / September 29

Alix Earle's Ex-Boyfriend, Tyler Wade, Announces MLB Retirement

At one time he was a key contributor to the New York Yankees and even had social media superstar Alix Earle as his girlfriend. But after going the entire 2026 MLB season without playing, Tyler Wade is ready to call it a career.

Athletics News / Athletics on SI / September 29

Offseason Steps Athletics Must Take To Become Playoff-Ready

This season may have been the Athletics' easiest shot at a playoff appearance. As we know, the AL West was historically bad this season, with the 81-81 Astros being the only team from the division to make it to October.

Athletics News / Athletics on SI / September 29

Determining Athletics' Offensive MVP for the 2026 Season

The A's 2026 season has finally come to a close, and it was very underwhelming, to say the least. Many people expected the team to be a potential contender in a weak American League West division.

Athletics News / Athletics on SI / September 29

3 Athletics Who Will Improve Most Year to Year

There is no doubt this team has talent. The Athletics have one of the brightest young cores in all of baseball; there is simply no other way around it.

MLB News / Yardbarker

The most disappointing player from every MLB team for the 2026 season

The 2026 season hasn't gone as planned for many MLB players. These 30 players stand out as the biggest disappointments for their respective teams.

Ryan Jeffers News / MLB Trade Rumors / September 28

Ryan Jeffers Open To Staying With Twins, Plans To Test Free Agency

Catcher Ryan Jeffers has been with the Twins since they took him in the second round of the 2018 draft, but his time with the organization may be nearing an end.

Athletics News / Athletics on SI / September 28

Athletics Squashed: Takeaways From Anticlimactic Season Finale

The Athletics would get shut out in their final game of the season. Welp. Even though the Athletics were able to muster some life in the first two games of the series, they would simply collapse to end the year.

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The 'Most 200-K MLB seasons' quiz

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The 'Multiple 30/30 MLB seasons' quiz

The 'Active NFL catch leaders' quiz

Cam Schlittler News / Lindy's Sports / September 28

Yankees Historic Context Behind Cam Schlittler’s Breakout Year Ahead of Red Sox Wild Card Game

Cam Schlittler’s next start will be the biggest of his career when he takes the mound against the Red Sox in the Wild Card round. Schlittler is in the spotlight for an impressive first full season that ended with him going 14-6 with an AL-best 1.95 ERA and 239 strikeouts.

Jacob Lopez News / Athletics on SI / September 28

Grading Jacob Lopez's 2026 Season With Athletics

As a team, it's been a rough season for the A's, filled with plenty of ups and downs. They spent much of the early season in first place in the AL West.

Athletics News / Athletics on SI / September 28

Offseason Checklist: Areas Athletics Must Target

The season is over; let's look at the offseason for a change. After finishing the season 64-98, despite holding the keys to the AL West with an above .500 record back in May, it is clear that the Athletics have some work to do this offseason if they hope to change their fate next season.

Athletics News / Field Level Media / September 27

Astros celebrate American League West title with win vs. Athletics

Rookie Lucas Spence ripped a two-run triple to highlight a four-run third inning, helping the Houston Astros celebrate the American League West title with a 9-0 victory over the Athletics on Sunday in West Sacramento, Calif.

Athletics News / Field Level Media / September 27

Phillies activate LHP Jesus Luzardo off IL ahead of season finale

The Philadelphia Phillies reinstated All-Star left-hander Jesus Luzardo from the 15-day injured list prior to Sunday's critical game against the visiting Tampa Bay Rays.

Pete Crow-Armstrong News / MLB on ClutchPoints / September 24

Ex-player says quiet part out loud about Pete Crow-Armstrong’s 40/40 season

On Thursday, Pete Crow-Armstrong joined the exclusive 40/40 club. Another feather in his cap for what is becoming an MVP season for Crow-Armstrong. The numbers speak for themselves.

Brian Serven News / Larry Brown Sports / September 24

Watch: Athletics catcher hit in the face by a foul ball

Athletics catcher Brian Serven had a rough night at the plate on Wednesday, and it’s not just because he couldn’t get a hit. In the sixth inning of a game

Athletics News / Just Baseball / September 24

Is This the Mets’ Best Rookie Class Ever?

At the halfway point of the 2026 season, the New York Mets waved the white flag by firing manager Carlos Mendoza and immediately turning their attention toward 2027.

Max Muncy News / Just Baseball / September 23

Max Muncy Continues To Be Underrated

Los Angeles, California. The city of movie stars, names and big personalities. Oh yeah, and championships, with the two most recent going to the Dodgers.

Eli White News / MLB Trade Rumors / September 22

Eli White Undergoes Foot Surgery

The Red Sox announced that outfielder Eli White recently underwent a Lisfranc repair surgery. He landed on the 10-day injured list earlier this month with a right foot ligament injury.

Henry Bolte News / Just Baseball / September 21

Henry Bolte Is the A’s Next Budding Star

The Athletics are finishing off their fifth straight season of losing baseball. During that span, they not only have consistently failed to qualify for the playoffs, but they also have annually found themselves in September as a sub-.500 team with very little to play for down the stretch.