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Royals polish off four-game sweep of Athletics

Bobby Witt Jr. homered among his two hits and scored three times, while Salvador Perez and Michael Massey each had three hits to propel the Kansas City Royals to a four-game sweep of the visiting Athletics with a 6-2 victory on Thursday.

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Report: A's SS Jacob Wilson (shoulder) expected to miss rest of season

Athletics shortstop Jacob Wilson is expected to miss the rest of the season with a left shoulder injury, MLB.com reported on Thursday. Wilson last played in the A's 5-2 win over the Texas Rangers on Sunday.

Tyler Soderstrom News / Athlon Sports / August 20

Athletics Add Player After Season-Ending Tyler Soderstrom News

The Athletics have added outfielder Johnathan Rodríguez after losing another key piece of their young core to a season-ending injury. The club announced that Tyler Soderstrom will undergo surgery on his left hip after a chronic impingement failed to improve.

Maikel Garcia News / MLB on ClutchPoints / August 20

Royals’ Maikel Garcia suffers injury scare during Athletics game

The Kansas City Royals will have to finish Thursday’s contest against the Athletics without Maikel Garcia. He suffered a lower-body injury early in the matchup and was immediately removed from the game.

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How many of the most recent batting champions for each MLB team can you name in five minutes?

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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.

Athletics News / MLB on ClutchPoints / August 20

Athletics provide exciting update on Las Vegas stadium

The Athletics are currently playing in Sacramento, California while the franchise awaits the building of its new stadium in Las Vegas. While the club is not going to make the official move to Nevada until the 2028 season, the organization shared an update on the progress being made on the new stadium.

Athletics News / MLB Trade Rumors / August 20

Athletics Claim Johnathan Rodríguez

The Athletics announced that they have claimed outfielder Johnathan Rodríguez off waivers from the Pirates and optioned him to Triple-A Las Vegas. Pittsburgh designated him for assignment earlier this week.

Jacob Wilson News / MLB Trade Rumors / August 20

Jacob Wilson Likely Done For Season

The Athletics shortstop Jacob Wilson is headed back to the injured list and is probably done for the year, reports Martín Gallegos of MLB.com. Wilson has been dealing with left shoulder issues this year and is headed to Sacramento to see a doctor.

Athletics News / MLB on ClutchPoints / August 20

Athletics’ Jacob Wilson dealt brutal injury update after Tyler Soderstrom news

The Athletics have endured a difficult season and things may get even worse soon. Shortstop Jacob Wilson is expected to land on the injured list and his season may be over, according to Martin Gallegos of MLB.com.

Jac Caglianone News / MLB on ClutchPoints / August 20

Royals’ Jac Caglianone gets update after injury scare vs. Athletics

Kansas City Royals star Jac Caglianone exited Wednesday’s game against the Athletics after an injury scare. Caglianone is dealing with ankle soreness and is out of Thursday’s lineup.

Athletics News / Field Level Media / August 20

Royals aim to sweep A's, match season-high win streak

In a matchup of last-place teams, the Kansas City Royals are having their way with the Athletics. With right-hander Randy Dobnak looking to continue his surprise success on the mound, the Royals will aim for a four-game series sweep of the visiting Athletics on Thursday afternoon.

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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 on SI / August 20

Why Athletics Messed Up at Trade Deadline This Summer

The A's pitching struggles have been evident in this series against Kansas City, as the team had a real chance to win each of the first three games and blew games two and three after the eighth inning.

Gage Jump News / Athletics on SI / August 20

How Athletics Can Avoid Four-Game Sweep vs. Royals

The Athletics could be on the verge of getting swept by a team 20+ games under .500. Getting swept by the Royals is the worst-case scenario for the Athletics.

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Athletics News / Field Level Media / August 20

MLB roundup: Pirates take down Tigers with two homers in ninth

Brandon Lowe hit a game-ending home run two batters after Rafael Flores Jr. went deep to tie it as the Pittsburgh Pirates rallied for a 4-3 victory over the visiting Detroit Tigers on Wednesday.

Athletics News / Athletics Nation / August 19

Amidst The Despair: The Position Player Talent Is There

The devil is in the details. In the headline, a key word is “talent” which is different from “performance”. My point here is that as bad as the 2026 A’s have been, and will undoubtedly continue to be with the majority of their key players on the IL, the “core” much ballyhooed is indeed legitimate.

John Rave News / Field Level Media / August 19

John Rave powers seven-run eighth as Royals rally past A's

John Rave lined a three-run go-ahead double to highlight a seven-run eighth inning, and Vinnie Pasquantino homered for one of his three hits as the Kansas City Royals beat the visiting Athletics 9-7 on Wednesday night.

Athletics News / Athletics Nation / August 19

A’s Bullpen Collapses Again in 9-7 Defeat

The Athletics took on the Kansas City Royals in the penultimate game of their four-game series. For the second straight night, the A’s offense did its job, with the team holding a multi-run lead entering the final two innings, only for its arguably worst-ever bullpen to implode.