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Athletics Lose Nail-Biter: Takeaways From Defeat vs. Rays

The Athletics would falter to a solo walk-off home run in the bottom of the ninth. This game had all the makings of an odds-defying win against one of the best teams in baseball.

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MLB roundup: Jacob Misiorowski, Brewers seal NL Central title

Jacob Misiorowski tossed five scoreless innings, Joey Ortiz collected three hits and two RBIs, the Milwaukee Brewers defeated the host Pittsburgh Pirates 5-1 on Tuesday for the start of what proved to be a celebratory night.

Athletics News / New Baseball Media / September 16

2026 Injury Report: Updates on Correa, Luzardo, Santander

The Astros will have to fight for a playoff spot without Carlos Correa. Correa, once a long shot to return, came close but won’t be available for the rest of 2026.

Junior Caminero News / Field Level Media / September 15

Rays walk off A's on Junior Caminero's AL-best 41st HR

Junior Caminero bashed a walk-off homer for the second time in four games as the Tampa Bay Rays remained unbeaten on their nine-game homestand with a 2-1 victory over the Athletics on Tuesday night in St.

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The 'MLB Playoff hits leaders' quiz

How many of the 30 MLB players with at least 70 hits in their postseason career can you name in five minutes?

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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.

Athletics News / Athletics Nation / September 15

Rays Walk-off A’s, 2-1, in Series Opener

The Athletics opened a three-game road series against the Tampa Bay Rays on Roberto Clemente Day. The Rays won a 2-1 pitching duel on a walk-off home run by superstar third baseman Junior Caminero.

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.

Jesus Luzardo News / Field Level Media / September 15

Phillies place All-Star LHP Jesus Luzardo (shoulder) on IL

The Philadelphia Phillies placed All-Star left-handed pitcher Jesus Luzardo on the 15-day injured list Tuesday with left shoulder inflammation. The move is retroactive to Saturday, meaning he will be eligible to return on Sept.

Athletics News / Yardbarker

21 legendary coaches who had forgettable final jobs

Bill Belichick has the best resume of any NFL coach in the Super Bowl era. He won six Super Bowl championships as the head coach of the New England Patriots, won two more as a defensive coordinator with the New York Giants, and reached four more Super Bowls.

Athletics News / Athletics on SI / September 15

3 Athletics Who Need To Step Up in Rays Series

If the Athletics want to continue their hot streak, a few players need to step up. With the Athletics now 7-3 in their last 10 games, a wave of momentum has emerged that hasn't been there throughout the second half of the season.

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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.

Athletics News / Athletics on SI / September 15

How Athletics' Butler Turning Into Superstar Everyone Expected

If you take a look at Lawrence Butler's numbers this season, you would be very underwhelmed. However, the A's outfielder might be turning into one of the league's biggest stars right in front of our eyes.

Athletics News / Athletics on SI / September 15

Setting Goals for Athletics To Meet During Rays Series

The Athletics would love to take a series against the best team in the American League. Entering this series, it is clear that the Athletics are simply outmatched on nearly every level.

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Athletics News / Field Level Media / September 14

Record-setting Rays seek to keep piling up wins as A's visit

The Tampa Bay Rays have been doing a lot of sweeping this season and will look to keep those brooms handy Tuesday night against the Athletics in St. Petersburg, Fla.

Taylor Rashi News / MLB Trade Rumors / September 14

Athletics Outright Taylor Rashi

Right-hander Taylor Rashi went unclaimed on waivers following his recent DFA by the Athletics, per the team’s transaction log. He’s been assigned outright to Triple-A Las Vegas.

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.

Athletics News / Field Level Media / September 14

Still-in-it M's begin favorable portion of schedule in opener vs. Angels

It's fair to say that the Seattle Mariners' playoff chances are bleak heading into the opener of the team's three-game series with the Los Angeles Angels on Monday night in Anaheim, Calif.

Miguel Rojas News / EssentiallySports / September 14

'I Spent Eight Years of My Life': Dodgers’ $5.5M Star Turns Emotional After Possibly Playing His Last Game Against Former Team

Miguel Rojas wore the Miami Marlins jersey for eight straight seasons, long before he hit the game-tying homer for the Los Angeles Dodgers in the 2025 World Series.

Mike Rizzo News / MLB Trade Rumors / September 13

Athletics Interview Mike Rizzo, Billy Owens For GM Vacancy

Former Nationals president of baseball operations Mike Rizzo and longtime Athletics assistant GM Billy Owens have both interviewed by the A’s for their

Cal Raleigh News / Viral Sports News / September 13

Mariners Make Cal Raleigh Announcement on Sunday

The Seattle Mariners rolled into Sunday’s series finale against the Athletics still buzzing from a 19-1 blowout the night before, a result that evened the set and left manager Dan Wilson with one last chance to take the series at Sutter Health Park.

Athletics News / New Baseball Media / September 13

2026 Transactions: D-Backs DFA Gurriel Jr, Giants Promote Bandura

NL West outfielders were on the move. The Giants called up Scott Bandura, one of several outfielders within the system who’ve enjoyed breakout campaigns.

Athletics News / Just Baseball / September 13

The Reds Have a Strong Core, Now They Need Everything Else

The Cincinnati Reds have not won a playoff series since 1995 and have only reached the playoffs twice in the past ten seasons. To say there’s been some doom and gloom around the organization and its lack of success would be an understatement, even for a team that reached the postseason last year.

Athletics News / EssentiallySports / September 13