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Former Los Angeles Dodgers Prospect Optioned Before he Could Debut

In order to make room for Friday's starter, Gunnar Hoglund, on the 26-man roster, the Athletics optioned Carlos Duran, a former Los Angeles Dodgers prospect that they acquired in the Esteury Ruiz trade last month.

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Detroit Tigers Young Slugger Re-Writes History Books in Friday's Comeback Win

The Detroit Tigers scored nine runs in the top of the ninth inning on Friday night to turn a 1-0 deficit into a 9-1 victory against the Los Angeles Angels.

Athletics News / Field Level Media / May 3

Athletics meet Marlins, aim for fourth straight series win

Athletics manager Mark Kotsay says his young team is a confident group as it tries to win its fourth consecutive series Saturday afternoon in a matchup against the host Miami Marlins.

Athletics News / Legends On Deck / May 3

What May Means for Baseball Cards

The 2025 baseball card season kicked off with the release of 2025 Topps Series 1 Baseball on February 12. Back in January, we covered the design of the product and which rookies would be most anticipated. After breaking into a few blaster boxes with my son, my overall impression of this year’s flagship product has improved.

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The 'American and National League strikeout leaders since 2000' quiz

How many of the league leaders in K's for both the American and National Leagues since the 2000 MLB season can you name in five minutes?

Athletics News / Field Level Media / May 3

MLB roundup: Riley Greene (2 HRs in 9th) powers Tigers

Riley Greene homered twice during an eight-run ninth inning to lift the Detroit Tigers to a 9-1 victory over the Los Angeles Angels on Friday night in Anaheim, Calif.

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Which 19 players have hit four home runs in an MLB game?

The only two things rarer in modern-day baseball than the four-homer game is the Triple Crown and the unassisted triple play. The former is, of course, done over an entire season, while there's a large level of lucky in the unassisted triple play.

Riley Greene News / Athlon Sports / May 3

Tigers' Riley Greene Makes MLB History During Angels Game

The Detroit Tigers were on the road on Friday night in the second game of their four-game series against the Los Angeles Angels. Of course, the Tigers took the first game on Thursday night in a blowout 10-4 and they looked to do the same thing on Friday.

Athletics News / MLB on ClutchPoints / May 3

Luis Robert hits career milestone with huge home run in win over Astros

Luis Robert Jr. delivered a milestone moment on Friday night, launching his 500th career hit over the right-center field wall to fuel the White Sox to a 7-3 win over the Houston Astros at Guaranteed Rate Field.

Gunnar Hoglund News / Field Level Media / May 2

A's Gunnar Hoglund stifles Marlins in strong debut

Gunnar Hoglund gave up one run over six innings in his major league debut and JJ Bleday homered, doubled and scored three runs as the visiting Athletics won their third straight game, 6-1, over the Miami Marlins in the opener of a three-game series on Friday night.

Max Muncy News / Oakland Athletics on SI / May 2

A's Max Muncy Off to a Hot Start in Triple-A

Since the A's optioned No. 7 prospect, Max Muncy, back to Triple-A when the club called up No. 1 prospect Nick Kurtz, Muncy has been on a tear at the plate with Triple-A Las Vegas.

Tyler Glasnow News / Athlon Sports / May 2

Dodgers Trade Idea Would Help Replace Tyler Glasnow After Injury News

It’s uncertain what the Toronto Blue Jays will do at the deadline, but one can make a strong argument that they're the most interesting team in the league heading into it.

Athletics News / Oakland Athletics on SI / May 2

Storylines for A's vs. Miami Marlins

The Athletics (17-15) will be taking on the Miami Marlins (12-18) this weekend in the final leg of the road trip, and the last time these two clubs met in Miami, the A's were swept by the home team in what ended up being a 112-loss season.

Athletics News / LWOSports.com / May 2

MLB Top 5: Toronto Blue Jays Second Basemen and Shortstops

This is the third article in a series that looks at the five best players at each position for t he Toronto Blue Jays. In this installment are second basemen and shortstops.

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Gunnar Hoglund News / Oakland Athletics on SI / May 2

Gunnar Hoglund Set to Make MLB Debut Against Miami Marlins

It was reported on Thursday that the Athletics are set to call up No. 14 prospect Gunnar Hoglund ahead of their series this weekend with the Miami Marlins.

Athletics News / Just Baseball / May 2

American League Players of the Month: April 2025

We’re now a month into the 2025 MLB season, and there have been plenty of storylines to follow in the American League as the scene is getting set. The New York Yankees, Detroit Tigers, and Seattle Mariners lead their respective divisions, while plenty of teams have positioned themselves in the postseason conversation.

Athletics News / Athlon Sports / May 1

Rangers Make Major Announcement About Key Offseason Trade Addition After Athletics Game

As of recently, the Texas Rangers haven't been finding as much success as they did at the beginning of the season. Star shortstop Corey Seager went down with hamstring strain on April 22 that forced him to be placed on the 10-day injured list.

Athletics News / MLB on ClutchPoints / May 1

Rangers make immediate roster moves after brutal loss vs. Athletics

The Texas Rangers’ brutal offensive slump continued Thursday as the team lost 3-0 to the Athletics. It’s the fourth time the Rangers have been shutout this season.

Athletics News / MLB on ClutchPoints / May 1

Athletics quietly putting Yankees, Tigers on notice in AL

The Athletics are in a transition period this year as they prepare to move to a new home. Ironically, they are off to their best start in recent memory one month into the 2025 season.

Gunnar Hoglund News / MLB Trade Rumors / May 1

Athletics to promote former first-round pick

The A’s are set to promote pitching prospect Gunnar Hoglund for his major league debut, reports ESPN’s Jeff Passan. He’s already on the 40-man roster, so they’ll only need to open a spot on the active roster.

Athletics News / Minor League Baseball on SI / May 1

Cincinnati Reds Top Prospect Struggles in Debut, But Still Makes Team History of Last 18 Years

The Cincinnati Reds were swept by the St. Louis Cardinals in a doubleheader on Wednesday at Great American Ball Park. The 6-0 loss in Game 1 dropped the Reds to 16-14 while the 9-1 loss in Game 2 dropped them to 16-15 on the season.

Athletics News / LWOSports.com / May 1

5 Amazing Matchups to Watch This Month of May || Los Angeles Dodgers

The month of May will certainly be an eventful one for this Los Angeles Dodgers team, and in this article, we’re going to look at all the stats so far for each player this month, then preview the next month for the Dodgers.

Athletics News / Fastball on SI / April 30

Fan Falls Onto Field in Scary Moment During Pittsburgh Pirates, Chicago Cubs Game

A person fell over the Clemente Wall in right field at PNC Park during Wednesday night's game between the Pittsburgh Pirates and Chicago Cubs. The incident occurred in the bottom of the seventh inning, just as Isiah Kiner-Falaefa and Bryan Reynolds were coming around to score on a go-ahead, two-RBI double by Andrew McCutchen.

MLB News / MLB Trade Rumors / April 30

Athletics select Carlos Duran

The A’s have selected the contract of righty Carlos Duran from Triple-A and optioned lefty Jacob Lopez, per a team announcement. Right-hander Jose Leclerc was transferred from the 15-day IL to the 60-day IL in order to open space for Duran, who’ll be making his MLB debut the first time he takes the mound.