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Shohei Ohtani’s brilliance is rooted primarily on his unprecedented ability to be elite both as a hitter and as a pitcher — making him a true one of one in MLB history.

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MLB roundup: Mets blow 8-0 lead, emerge with 15-14 win over Marlins

Francisco Lindor slugged a three-run homer in a critical seventh inning and Christopher Morel went 3-for-4 with three RBIs against his former team as the New York Mets completed a three-game sweep of the host Miami Marlins with a 15-14 win on Wednesday night.

Athletics News / Athletics Nation / September 9

2027 Infield Landscape Ever Changing

At one time, Leo De Vries was on such a fast track that it seemed inevitable that he would be a big factor by the 2027 season. One torn labrum later (shoulder surgery scheduled this weekend) and he won’t even be back on a minor league field until mid-May.

Henry Bolte News / Field Level Media / September 9

Henry Bolte homers as Athletics blank Blue Jays

Rookie Henry Bolte belted a solo homer and five pitchers combined on a shutout, fueling the Athletics to a 2-0 victory over the Toronto Blue Jays on Wednesday afternoon in West Sacramento, Calif.

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Throughout MLB history, 34 players have won the AL or NL MVP Awards more than once. How many of those players can you name in five minutes?

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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 / Minor League Baseball on SI / September 9

How Latest Injury News on Leo De Vries, Jamie Arnold Could Impact A's Plans for 2027

The Athletics have provided significant injury updates on two of the franchise's highest-ranked prospects. Infielder Leo De Vries, MLB Pipeline's No. 2 overall prospect for 2026, is scheduled to "undergo right shoulder surgery to repair an anterior labrum tear," according to MLB.com's Martín Gallegos.

Athletics News / Lindy's Sports / September 9

The Unbelievable MLB History The Angels Might Make

The Los Angeles Angels earned an important win Sept. 8, when they beat the Boston Red Sox, 6-1. Why was this an important win? Because it was just the Angels’ third win in their last 15 games?

Leo De Vries News / Athlon Sports / September 9

Athletics Get Crushing Update on Top Prospect Leo De Vries

Leo De Vries will undergo right shoulder surgery after the Athletics prospect was diagnosed with an anterior labrum tear, dealing a major blow to one of baseball’s most promising young players.

Athletics News / Athlon Sports / September 9

Blue Jays Make Pitching Decision After Win Over Athletics

The Toronto Blue Jays will turn to right-hander Braydon Fisher to open Wednesday’s series finale against the Athletics as John Schneider manages his pitching staff through a critical stretch of the season.

Kazuma Okamoto News / Field Level Media / September 9

Jays' Kazuma Okamoto strives to continue homer surge vs. A's

Kazuma Okamoto has been an immediate hit in his first season in North America and has etched his name on a formidable list of Japanese sluggers. Okamoto

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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 / Athletics on SI / September 9

Athletics Momentum Halts: Takeaways From Rough Outing vs. Blue Jays

After a very impressive series opener, the Athletics would stumble hard in what could have been the series decider. With so few games left, losses like this have lost their sting.

Leo De Vries News / Athletics on SI / September 9

What Leo De Vries' Surgery Setback Means for Athletics' Future

The A's have had plenty of bad news from injuries over the last bunch of weeks, and that has also been a huge reason for the decline of the first-place A's team.

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Athletics News / Athletics on SI / September 9

3 Athletics Who Need Must End Blue Jays Series Hot

These three Athletics need to get something going now. Even though the season is basically over, there is still plenty to play for. Ending a season on a low note is the perfect recipe for a slow start to what could be an amazing 2027 campaign.

Athletics News / Field Level Media / September 9

MLB roundup: Brewers pull even in ninth inning, KO Cubs in 10th

Rookie Luis Lara's bases-loaded single in the 10th inning gave the Milwaukee Brewers a 4-3 comeback victory over the visiting Chicago Cubs on Tuesday. Jackson Chourio, who finished 4-for-5, rescued the Brewers with a two-out, two-run homer in the ninth inning to tie it 3-3.

Athletics News / Field Level Media / September 9

Early back-to-back homers power Blue Jays to victory over Athletics

Josh Smith and Kazuma Okamoto smacked back-to-back homers and Jose Soriano tossed seven strong innings to help the Toronto Blue Jays record a 4-2 victory over the Athletics on Tuesday night in West Sacramento, Calif.

Athletics News / MLB Trade Rumors / September 9

A’s Release José Suarez

The Athletics released left-hander José Suarez, according to the MLB.com transaction tracker. He was designated for assignment last week when the A’s selected Geoff Hartlieb.

Athletics News / Athletics Nation / September 9

Blue Jays Win 4-2 to Even Series

The Athletics faced the Toronto Blue Jays in the second game of their three-game series. The Green and Gold mustered only a pair of solo home runs against Blue Jays starter José Soriano, whose gem carried the visitors to a series-evening 4-2 victory.

Jamie Arnold News / 5 GOATs / September 9

Jamie Arnold injury update: A’s No. 3 prospect taken to hospital after being hit in face by comebacker

A’s No. 3 prospect, LHP Jamie Arnold, was hit in the face by a comebacker during the first inning of his start Tuesday night. Arnold was making his 25th start of the season for the Las Vegas Aviators, the Triple-A affiliate of the A’s.

Leo De Vries News / MLB Trade Rumors / September 8

A’s Top Prospect Leo De Vries To Undergo Shoulder Surgery

Athletics top infield prospect Leo De Vries will undergo an anterior labrum repair on his right shoulder, reports Bill Moriarity of A’s Farm. The procedure can come with an eight-month recovery timeline, making it quite likely he’ll open next season on the injured list.

Athletics News / New Baseball Media / September 8

2026 Transactions: Rays Call Up Madrigal, Padres Sign Gott

The Rays added some infield depth to their big-league roster on September 8, as Nick Madrigal joined the club in Atlanta. The Padres, meanwhile, added organizational pitching depth by bringing back reliever Trevor Gott.

Athletics News / Viral Sports News / September 6

Seattle Mariners Make Exciting Late-Season Addition

The Seattle Mariners turned toward the future on Sunday, selecting the contract of infielder/outfielder Michael Arroyo from Triple-A Tacoma and inserting the 21-year-old into the starting lineup for his major-league debut against the Athletics, via the MLB transaction log.

Athletics News / Viral Sports News / September 6

Former Boston Red Sox Manager Has Reportedly Died

The Boston Red Sox family lost one of its own Sunday when the club announced the death of former manager Joe Morgan. He was 95. “We are deeply saddened by the passing of Red Sox Hall of Famer and former manager Joe Morgan,” the Red Sox announced in a statement Sunday.

Athletics News / Viral Sports News / September 6

Reds Part Ways With 7-Year MLB Veteran Before Brewers Finale

The Cincinnati Reds made a roster move Sunday morning, just hours before they were scheduled to wrap up a three-game set with the Milwaukee Brewers at Great American Ball Park.

Sebastian Walcott News / Just Baseball / September 6

We’re Seeing a Whole New Version of Sebastian Walcott

Recently, Major League Baseball has seen an influx of truly special shortstop talents across the league. With superstars like Bobby Witt Jr. and Elly De La Cruz dominating the Major League side, and prospects like Jesus Made and Leo De Vries on the Minor League side, it seems like the sport is entering a golden era for talent at the “six”.

Athletics News / New Baseball Media / September 6

2026 Injury Report: Updates on Ohtani, Trout, Caglianone

The Dodgers’ wait for Shohei Ohtani continued on September 5, as the two-way star was out of the club’s lineup again. His former teammate, Mike Trout, had to leave play on the 5th after he was hit by a pitch in Pittsburgh.

Athletics News / MLB Trade Rumors / September 5

Athletics Place J.T. Ginn On IL, Recall Jack Perkins

Right-hander J.T. Ginn has landed on the 15-day IL with a right elbow impingement, the Athletics announced. Righty Jack Perkins is headed back to the big-league club.