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Athletics blank Rangers to take four-game series

Miguel Andujar singled in a run the first and Jacob Wilson and Luis Urias added RBIs in the seventh and eighth innings to back the pitching of Jeffrey Springs and four relievers as the Athletics beat the Texas Rangers 3-0 on Thursday afternoon in the finale of a four-game American League West series in Arlington, Texas.

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Athletics’ top pitching prospect gets call to majors amid strong start to season

The Athletics are not a joke any longer. At 16-15 on the season, the A’s have put themselves in a position to be competitive. On Thursday morning, the Athletics called up another young prospect to help give the team a boost.

Athletics News / Last Word On Sports / May 1

Report: Athletics Promote Former Blue Jays First-Round Pick

The Athletics will promote Gunnar Hoglund from Triple-A Las Vegas, according to ESPN’s Jeff Passan. The right-hander has impressed in the minors this season, posting a 2.43 ERA and 1.06 WHIP with 30 strikeouts and just seven walks over 29 2/3 innings.

Texas Rangers News / Yardbarker Quizzes

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 / Oakland Athletics on SI / May 1

A's Will Have Shovels in the Ground in Las Vegas Next Month, Right?

It's go time for the Athletics ballpark dreams in Las Vegas. Despite many skeptics doubting John Fisher's vision in Las Vegas, team officials have repeatedly said that they plan to break ground at the Tropicana site in June.

MLB News / Yardbarker

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.

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 / Sport Relay / May 1

Rangers Fold Late, Succumb to Athletics

ARLINGTON, Texas (Apr 30) — The Texas Rangers fell apart on Wednesday, losing to the Athletics, 7–1, on a very rainy evening in Arlington. A grand slam in the ninth by Lawrence Butler slammed the door shut on any hope the Rangers had of winning.

Athletics News / Field Level Media / May 1

D-backs put Justin Martinez on IL, transfer A.J. Puk to 60-day IL

Arizona's bullpen took another hit Thursday as the Diamondbacks placed right-hander Justin Martinez on the 15-day injured list with right shoulder inflammation.

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 / Oakland Athletics on SI / May 1

Former Los Angeles Dodgers Prospect Called Up by A's For MLB Debut

At the beginning of April, the Athletics sent outfielder Esteury Ruiz, the AL stolen base leader in 2023, to the Los Angeles Dodgers in exchange for right-handed relief pitcher Carlos Duran.

Athletics News / Field Level Media / May 1

A's look to take another series as they face struggling Rangers

The Athletics will go for their third straight series win when they battle the swooning Texas Rangers on Thursday afternoon in the finale of a four-game American League West set in Arlington, Texas.

Athletics News / Field Level Media / May 1

MLB roundup: Jays rally from 6 down, top Red Sox in 10

Alejandro Kirk singled home the winning run in the 10th inning and the Toronto Blue Jays rallied from a 6-0 deficit to defeat the visiting Boston Red Sox 7-6 on Wednesday night.

Nathan Eovaldi News / MLB on ClutchPoints / May 1

Rangers set franchise mark behind Nathan Eovaldi vs. Athletics

The Texas Rangers made team history on Wednesday night — just not the kind they were hoping for by the final pitch. Despite a dominant six-inning outing from veteran right-hander Nathan Eovaldi, the Rangers fell 7-1 to the Oakland/Sacramento Athletics after a ninth-inning implosion.

Athletics News / Oakland Athletics on SI / May 1

A's Going for Statement Against Texas Rangers on Thursday

It's still early in the 2025 season, but through six games against the Texas Rangers, the Athletics are 4-2. The Rangers were in first place before their schedule led them to West Sacramento a week ago, where the A's took two of three from the West leaders.

Athletics News / Field Level Media / April 30

Ninth-inning home runs lift Athletics over Rangers

Brent Rooker lined a two-run tiebreaking homer in the ninth inning and Lawrence Butler followed with a grand slam as the Athletics turned it on late to beat the Texas Rangers 7-1 on Wednesday in Arlington, Texas.

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.

Athletics News / LWOSports.com / April 30

MLB Top 5: Toronto Blue Jays First and Third Basemen and DHs

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

Athletics News / Last Word On Sports / April 29

The Yankees Have Already Found A New Ace

When the New York Yankees signed Max Fried to an 8-year, $218 million contract this winter, they expected him to be a solid No. 2 starter. Not only has he been all they could’ve asked for and more, but he’s also been one of the best starting pitchers in baseball thus far.

Athletics News / Athlon Sports / April 29