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2026 Transactions: D-Backs Promote Santana, Braves DFA Young

It’s been a week of change for the Diamondbacks’ bullpen. Paul Sewald is gone, and Dennis Santana is now in as the team looks to fill out their bullpen for the stretch run.

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Zack Gelof breaks late tie as Athletics down Rangers

Zack Gelof's two-run homer in the seventh inning lifted the Athletics to a 5-2 victory over the Texas Rangers on Sunday in West Sacramento, Calif. Gelof, who returned Monday after a lacerated right knee put him on the injured list for a month, highlighted a 2-for-5 game with a two-run shot off Jakob Junis (1-2) to break a 2-2 tie.

Athletics News / Athletics Nation / August 16

A’s Take Series Against Rangers, Win 5-2

The A’s managed to win their second series of the second half on Sunday afternoon with their win against the Rangers. Texas could only manage two runs against the Athletics today while the short-handed offense managed to show up for 13 hits and five runs.

Tyler Soderstrom News / MLB Trade Rumors / August 16

A’s Place Tyler Soderstrom On 10-Day IL Due To Hip Impingement

Prior to today’s game with the Rangers, the Athletics announced that Tyler Soderstrom has been placed (retroactive to August 15) on the 10-day injured list due to a left hip impingement. Infielder Darell Hernaiz was called up from Triple-A in the corresponding move.

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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

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Athletics News / Legends On Deck / August 16

Aviators Rally for 10-Run Win, Settle for Doubleheader Split With Sacramento

The Las Vegas Aviators were forced into a long day of baseball on Saturday after Friday night’s game against the Sacramento River Cats was suspended due to inclement weather after just two and a half innings.

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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.

Corey Seager News / Athlon Sports / August 16

Rangers Make Corey Seager Decision for Athletics Game

The Texas Rangers are giving Corey Seager a planned day off Sunday, with the star shortstop out of the lineup for the series finale against the Athletics.

Athletics News / Athletics on SI / August 16

How Athletics Could Have Two Elite Infield Platoons

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.

Athletics News / Viral Sports News / August 16

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.

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.

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.

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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 / MLB on ClutchPoints / August 16

Tommy John dies days after emotional message to Yankees, fans

On August 8, the New York Yankees celebrated their 78th Old-Timers’ Day. Tommy John, the former Yankees pitcher, was not in attendance. That did not stop him from making an impact.

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 / 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.