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Athletics 1B Nick Kurtz (thumb) returns to injured list

The Athletics placed All-Star first baseman Nick Kurtz on the 10-day injured list in a flurry of moves on Tuesday. Kurtz's transaction is retroactive to Saturday.

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A’s roster moves: Kurtz & Springs to IL, Ginn activated, Muncy recalled

The A’s made a flurry of roster moves on Tuesday afternoon before their series with the Reds gets underway. The club placed first baseman Nick Kurtz on the injured list, as well as left-handed starter Jeffrey Springs.

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The 'Three-time batting champions' quiz

Luis Arraez won his third consecutive batting title, this time with the Padres in the National League. He's the first player ever to win the title in three straight years with three different teams. Can you name every player to win the batting at least three times?

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Athletics News / MLB Trade Rumors / August 4

A’s Announce Several Roster Moves

The Athletics announced several post-deadline roster moves Tuesday. First baseman Nick Kurtz and lefty Jeffrey Springs were placed on the 10-day IL and 15-day IL, respectively.

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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 / Anubis Sports / August 4

2026 MLB Update: The A’s Season From Hell

A 2026 MLB update on the Athletics does not paint a pretty picture. When the season began in late March, they were a popular pick to be a dark-horse playoff team.

Athletics News / Athletics on SI / August 4

Why Athletics Must Win Upcoming Series Against Reds

The Athletics are in dire need of a series win. After a humiliating series against the Tigers , the Athletics need to get something going against the Reds.

Athletics News / Athletics on SI / August 4

Athletics Swing Buzzer-Beating Trade With Philadelphia Phillies

On Monday, it was the MLB Trade Deadline, and it seemed like a hundred deals got done around the league. It took right until the 3 pm PT deadline for the A's to make their first move, and they landed an arm with lots of potential.

Athletics News / Athlon Sports / August 4

NRFI, YRFI MLB Bets Today: Best First-Inning Predictions for Tuesday, Aug. 4

The Major League Baseball trade deadline has passed, and newly acquired Los Angeles Dodgers LHP Tarik Skubal looks to make a good first impression on his new team.

Athletics News / Athletics on SI / August 4

Athletics' Trade Deadline Exposed a Franchise Not Trying To Win

Despite many holes in the roster, the Athletics did not attack this deadline aggressively. Yes, the Athletics are one of the worst teams in baseball, and one deadline would not have made them a playoff team.

Athletics News / Field Level Media / August 4

After keeping key pieces, last-place A's and Reds open set

Two last-place teams who were relatively quiet at Monday's trade deadline meet Tuesday as the Athletics visit the Cincinnati Reds in the opener of a three-game interleague series.

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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 / New Baseball Media / August 4

2026 Transactions: Dodgers Trade for Bubic, Hoffman to Minnesota Among Deadline Moves

We covered many of the big moves on Trade Deadline day across Major League Baseball. But there might have been some moves you missed. Here’s a breakdown of some of those, including Kris Bubic, Moises Ballesteros, and Marcelo Mayer all going out west.

Athletics News / Athletics Nation / August 3

MLB Trade Grades: A’s Have Quiet Trade Deadline

While nearly every other MLB team made moves at the 2026 MLB trade deadline to boost its present and future, the Athletics sat on the sidelines, unwilling

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Athletics News / Lindy's Sports / August 4

Chicago Cubs' Worst Trade Deadline Busts Since 2005

The Chicago Cubs spent the better part of a decade dismantling themselves to build toward one championship, and when that window finally opened in 2015, they used it.

Athletics News / MLB Trade Rumors / August 3

A’s, Phillies To Swap Seth Johnson For Colby Thomas

The Athletics acquired reliever Seth Johnson from the Phillies for outfielder Colby Thomas, reports Jayson Stark of The Athletic. Johnson, 28 in September,

Athletics News / Stadium Rant / August 3

Philadelphia Phillies Trade Grades: Grading Each Move Made At The MLB Trade Deadline

The Philadelphia Phillies have completed another MLB trade deadline, and this one may have been the best of any Dave Dombrowski deadline in Philadelphia.

Athletics News / TWSN / August 4

MLB Power Rankings: Trade Deadline Edition

It is officially MLB trade deadline day, and with that, numerous teams from around the league are making moves to either advance their roster to solidify themselves as contenders this season or to punt on this season and look at the future.

Taylor Ward News / New Baseball Media / August 3

Mariners Acquire Taylor Ward from Orioles: What to Make of Trade

The Orioles shipped off pending free agent Taylor Ward in a trade on August 3, ending his short stint in Baltimore. Seattle, in need of runs scored and trying to stay in the American League playoff race, acquired the services of Ward, formerly of the Los Angeles Angels.

Athletics News / MLB Trade Rumors / August 3

Angels Have Sought Franklin Arias In Neto Talks With Red Sox

The Red Sox continue to find huge asking prices in their search for a controllable shortstop. Tim Healey of The Boston Globe reports that the Angels are seeking a prospect package built around Franklin Arias in talks about Zach Neto.

Athletics News / Field Level Media / August 2

Tigers steamroll A's 11-0 to secure season sweep

Keider Montero allowed two hits in six shutout innings and Eduardo Valencia drove in four runs with a pair of doubles as the Detroit Tigers beat the Athletics 11-0 on Sunday in West Sacramento, Calif.

Nick Kurtz News / Field Level Media / August 2

Athletics star Nick Kurtz (thumb) to visit hand specialist

Athletics All-Star first baseman Nick Kurtz will visit a hand specialist in Los Angeles Monday after his right thumb injury caused him to sit out Sunday for the second straight day.

Athletics News / Viral Sports News / August 2

Former Athletics Pitcher Has Reportedly Died

Gil Blanco, a towering left-handed pitcher who made his mark with the Athletics during their final years in Kansas City, has died. He was 80. Blanco passed away July 9, according to an obituary that appeared later in the Arizona Republic.

Matt Chapman News / MLB on ClutchPoints / August 2

Giants’ Matt Chapman’s uncomfortable injury update will catch trade suitors’ attention

The San Francisco Giants are primed to be one of the biggest trade deadline sellers in MLB. Players such as Robbie Ray, Luis Arraez, and Jung Hoo Lee have been reported as trade candidates.

Athletics News / Just Baseball / August 1

3 Mock Trades That Would Make for a Perfect White Sox Deadline

The 2026 season has gone better than just about anyone could have expected for the Chicago White Sox. While that does not necessarily mean that the organization is going to push all their chips in for the sake of the 2026 season, they’re in a position to add to a young core that has taken a huge step forward.