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2026 Injury Report: Updates on Bregman, Burns, Cease

With the Blue Jays trying to keep their playoff hopes alive this coming week in Baltimore, the club will have to do it without Dylan Cease. The Cubs, meanwhile, won on September 20 but lost Alex Bregman thanks to a bizarre injury.

Athletics News / Athletics Nation / September 20

A’t Can’t Escape With A Win, Fall To Guardians In Finale

The A’s couldn’t escae Cleveland with a win. They dropped the finale 1-0, ending the road season on a losing note. At least the team is finally back home.

Gavin Williams News / Field Level Media / September 20

Gavin Williams pitches Guardians to 1-0 win over Athletics

Gavin Williams threw seven shutout innings to lift the host Cleveland Guardians to a 1-0 win over the Athletics Sunday. Williams (14-8) gave up only three hits, one walk and struck out nine in 89 pitches.

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How many of the lefty mashers with the most home runs in a single season for each MLB franchise can you name in five minutes?

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Athletics News / Athlon Sports / September 20

Stephen Vogt Provides Brayan Rocchio Update After Exiting Guardians Game

The Cleveland Guardians received a concerning injury scare Saturday when Brayan Rocchio exited their 12-6 win over the Athletics with left leg tightness.

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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.

Jacob Lopez News / Athletics on SI / September 20

Why Lopez's Outing Has Horrifying Implications for Athletics' Future

It simply could not have been worse. Jacob Lopez has easily been the Athletics’ best and most consistent starter since the break. But recently, his credibility and trust have hit an all-time low.

Athletics News / Field Level Media / September 20

Guardians hope to sweep A's, reduce magic number

The Cleveland Guardians will look to maintain their hold on the American League Central and sweep the visiting Athletics when the teams wrap up a three-game series on Sunday afternoon.

Jared Young News / EssentiallySports / September 20

'‘Needs to Be Fired’: Jared Young’s Fall Draws Call for Investigation Over Medical Response

Jared Young’s head struck Nolan McLean’s knee with brutal impact on Thursday, and what followed raised questions about the Mets’ medical response. While the medical staff tried to get him off the field, it didn’t seem to make things any better.

Zack Gelof News / Athletics on SI / September 20

Why Zack Gelof Earning Athletics' Third Base Spot in 2027

The A's are a young team with many moving parts in both their pitching staff and lineup. As the 2026 season comes to a close for the club, they are now looking at some position battles for next season, and there are a handful of players who could be playing themselves into spots in 2027.

Athletics News / Athletics on SI / September 20

Athletics Toppled Once Again: Takeaways From Loss vs. Guardians

The Athletics have now extended their losing streak to five in a row. After getting swept by the Rays, the Athletics knew that they needed to turn things around against the Guardians if there was a chance of salvaging any momentum to finish the season.

Athletics News / Field Level Media / September 20

MLB roundup: D-backs walk off Yankees on World Series anniversary night

Pinch hitter Pavin Smith hit a two-run, walk-off homer with one out in the ninth and the Arizona Diamondbacks beat the New York Yankees 5-3 on Saturday in Phoenix on a night the franchise celebrated the 25th anniversary of their 2001 World Series victory over the Yankees.

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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.

Angel Martinez News / Field Level Media / September 19

Angel Martinez homers twice, Guardians dominate Athletics

Angel Martinez homered from both sides of the plate and drove in four runs in the host Cleveland Guardians' 12-6 win over the Athletics on Saturday night.

Athletics News / Athletics Nation / September 19

A’s Fall To Guardians 12-6

Things weren’t great today at the park for the Athletics. They dropped their middle game of the series in Cleveland 12-6, dropping their second straight to the Guardians.

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Jose Ramirez News / MLB on ClutchPoints / September 19

Guardians’ Jose Ramirez makes real goal clear after achieving career milestone vs. Athletics

The Cleveland Guardians earned a 5-3 victory against the Athletics on Friday. Not only did the Guardians take sole possession of first place in the American League Central with the victory, but star third baseman Jose Ramirez recorded his 1,000th career RBI.

Athletics News / Field Level Media / September 19

Jose Ramirez, Guardians out to capitalize on visit from A's

Jose Ramirez hasn't had a successful season by his lofty standards, but that doesn't mean he can't deliver a few special moments. Fresh off recording his 1,000th career RBI, Ramirez will look to guide the host Cleveland Guardians (79-75) to a series win over the Athletics (61-93) on Saturday evening.

Athletics News / Athletics on SI / September 19

Athletics' Skid Continues: Takeaways From Loss vs. Guardians

After getting swept by the Rays, the Athletics hoped to get things back on track against the Guardians. The Athletics have now lost four games in a row, which few people probably expected.

Athletics News / Field Level Media / September 19

MLB roundup: Braves top Astros, wrap up postseason berth

Michael Harris II, Ronald Acuna Jr. and Matt Olson slugged two-run home runs and deadline acquisition Tyler Mahle continued his exceptional pitching for the visiting Atlanta Braves, who secured a postseason berth with a 6-2 victory over the Houston Astros on Friday.

Athletics News / New Baseball Media / September 19

2026 Injury Report: Updates on Judge, Webb, Fairbanks

Aside from going for the AL East, one of the big goals for the Yankees down the stretch was to keep the club healthy. Unfortunately, Aaron Judge, who didn’t partake in a rehab assignment before his return earlier this month, is now very much on the bubble for the playoffs.

Athletics News / MLB Trade Rumors / September 18

Previewing The Upcoming First Base Class

As the regular season winds down, MLBTR is taking a position-by-position look at the 2026-27 free agent market. Next up is the first base class. It’s not the strongest group, but the biggest names include a breakout bat, a former All-Star enjoying a bounceback campaign, and a superstar at the tail end of his career.

Athletics News / New Baseball Media / September 18

2026 Transactions: Reds Claim Cabrera, Blue Jays DFA Lorenzen

For the first time in his professional career, Oswaldo Cabrera is no longer in the Yankees’ organization. Cincinnati claimed the veteran infielder, one of several moves made on September 18.

Dave Roberts News / EssentiallySports / September 18

'Something Special': Dave Roberts’ Clear Message After Dodgers Secure 5th Straight Title

“Before this season started, they said the Dodgers were ruining baseball. Let’s get four more wins and really ruin baseball!” Dave Roberts set the tone after the Dodgers won the 2025 NLCS to enter the World Series.

Junior Caminero News / Larry Brown Sports / September 17

Watch: Umpire avoids potential serious injury after a Junior Caminero foul ball

An umpire during Wednesday’s game at Tropicana Field in St. Petersburg, Fla., between the Tampa Bay Rays and the Athletics showed a little bit of Matrix in him.

Gage Jump News / MLB Trade Rumors / September 15

Athletics place Gage Jump on injured list

The Athletics announced that left-hander Gage Jump has been placed on the 15-day injured list, retroactive to September 13, due to a left shoulder impingement.

Athletics News / Athlon Sports / September 14

Andrés Muñoz's Nightmare Season Reaches Lowest Point Yet

Sunday’s loss felt like the nail in the coffin for the Seattle Mariners‘ 2026 season and it occurred at the hands of closer Andrés Muñoz. Leading 7-6 over the Athletics entering the bottom of the ninth inning, Muñoz needed three outs to keep the Mariners’ already slim postseason odds alive.

Tarik Skubal News / Trade Talk Sports / September 14

Analyst wonders if Blue Jays could be players for Tarik Skubal

The Toronto Blue Jays are currently fighting for their playoff lives with two weeks to go in the 2026 MLB regular season, but that doesn’t mean it’s too early to have one eye toward the offseason and how they can improve their roster.