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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.

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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.

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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

The 'Most multi-HR games by MLB team' quiz

The 'Most MLB All-Star Games' quiz

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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.

Tyler Soderstrom News / Field Level Media / August 16

Athletics place LF Tyler Soderstrom (hip) on 10-day IL

Already missing key pieces of their starting lineup, the Athletics took another hit on Sunday when outfielder Tyler Soderstrom (hip) landed on the 10-day injured list, retroactive to Saturday.

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 / 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.

Wyatt Langford News / Field Level Media / August 16

Wyatt Langford, Rangers look to extend good feelings vs. A's

Wyatt Langford's bat has been in hibernation and the Texas Rangers hope mid-August is a good time for its reappearance. The 24-year-old Langford is fresh off his first homer since Aug.

Athletics News / Athletics on SI / August 16

Alone at the Bottom: How Athletics Became Baseball's Worst Team

A result that was inevitable since June. The Athletics are now all alone at the bottom of the MLB hierarchy. At 48-75, the Athletics have fallen below both the Rockies and the Angels, two teams considered the worst in MLB.

Athletics News / Yardbarker

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 16

Athletics Drop Easy One: Takeaways From Rough Loss vs. Rangers

How the mighty have fallen. The Athletics, after a very solid outing on Friday, were looking to parlay that momentum into a series win on Saturday. But after leading for a majority of the game, the A's had no answer once the Rangers got back in front.

Brady Smith News / EssentiallySports / August 16

Newest Traded Tigers Pitcher Brady Smith Visibly Suffers Arm Discomfort Before Leaving Game

The Tigers have to be questioning whether betting on Brady Smith as a legitimate 2027-29 rotation piece was a mistake. Smith, the key return in the Tarik Skubal trade, stepped off the mound after just 25 pitches.

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The '2008 Week 1 starting QBs' quiz

The 'Last 200-yard rusher by team' quiz

The 'Last batting title by MLB team' quiz

The 'Most 400-yard NFL games' quiz

Athletics News / Field Level Media / August 16

MLB roundup: Cards' Joshua Baez first to debut with 3-HR game

Joshua Baez became the first player in major league history to hit three home runs in his debut, helping lead the visiting St. Louis Cardinals to an 8-4 victory over the Chicago Cubs on Saturday afternoon.

Wyatt Langford News / Field Level Media / August 16

Wyatt Langford helps Rangers rally past A's, snap skid

Wyatt Langford hit a go-ahead two-run homer as part of a 3-for-4 outing to lead the Texas Rangers to a 5-3 victory over the Athletics on Saturday night at West Sacramento, Calif.

Athletics News / Athletics Nation / August 16

Late Blast Lifts Rangers Over Athletics

The Athletics couldn’t manage to win back-to-back games. Tonight they lost to the division rival Texas Rangers 5-3 to put us back in the loss column. The

Athletics News / Viral Sports News / August 15

Texas Rangers Part Ways With 13-Year MLB Veteran

The Texas Rangers designated left-handed pitcher Marco Gonzales for assignment on Saturday, clearing a roster spot to activate right-hander Jakob Junis from the 15-day injured list.

Jonathan Ornelas News / Field Level Media / August 15

Brewers acquire INF Jonathan Ornelas from Athletics

The struggling and banged-up Milwaukee Brewers added some infield depth by acquiring Jonathan Ornelas from the Athletics on Saturday. Manager Pat Murphy wasted no time with the 26-year old Ornelas, putting him in the lineup as Milwaukee faced the Los Angeles Dodgers in the third contest of their four-game series the same day he was acquired.

Athletics News / MLB Trade Rumors / August 15

Brewers Acquire Jonathan Ornelas From Athletics

The Brewers and Athletics agreed to a minor trade this afternoon, with the A’s sending Jonathan Ornelas to Milwaukee for cash considerations. The Brewers reportedly plan to select Ornelas, and he will be active this evening when they take on the Dodgers (per Adam McCalvy of MLB.com).

Athletics News / Athletics on SI / August 15

3 Athletics Keys in Potential Series Decider vs. Rangers

The Athletics would pummel the Rangers on Friday, winning 8-3. While a win against a divisional opponent is nice, what comes next matters much more. With two games still left in the series, anything can happen for a team as inconsistent as the Athletics.

Athletics News / Lindy's Sports / August 14