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J.T. Ginn Is Finally Reaching His Potential

When the Athletics entered their most recent rebuild, a number of core players were moved for younger prospects. A tradition that A’s fans have become more than familiar with.

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Top 100 Prospects: 25 Newcomers Join the List

Here at Just Baseball, one of our favorite things to put out every few months is the Top 100 Prospects list, which our Aram Leighton does a tremendous job with each time.

Ian Happ News / Inside The Diamonds / June 4

Chicago Cubs Notes: 8th Straight Loss at Home, Milestone for Happ & a Rumored Potential Trade Package for Starter

The Chicago Cubs currently hold a 32-30 record. They dropped their third consecutive game on Wednesday night. This happened following a late-inning bullpen collapse.

Athletics News / Field Level Media / June 4

A's pursue a first against Cubs: an interleague series sweep

The Athletics have not swept a series against the Cubs since interleague play began in 2004, but that could change Thursday night in Chicago. Right-hander J.T.

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The 'Foreign-born 250-HR club' quiz

How many of the 53 Major League Baseball players not born in the United States of America with 250 or more career home runs can you name in seven minutes?

The 'Last 30-HR season by MLB team' quiz

The 'Most K's to start an MLB career' quiz

The 'Active 40-HR MLB seasons' quiz

Nick Kurtz News / Oakland Athletics on SI / June 4

Athletics Nick Kurtz Takes Home Major AL Honor

After a slow start to the 2026 season, the reigning Rookie of the Year, Nick Kurtz, is starting to pick up where he left off last year. The slugging first baseman just had a huge month of May and has taken home the American League Player of the Month honors.

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The 25 greatest rookie seasons in MLB history

Not every all-timer has instant success at the next level. For many baseball players, it takes a few bumps in the road out of the gate before they ever reach stardom.

Athletics News / Oakland Athletics on SI / June 4

Athletics Win Thriller: Top Takeaways From Victory vs. Cubs

After stealing Game 1 and now pulling off an extra-innings thriller, the Athletics have already won the series. With this win, the Athletics now stand at 30-31, and stand second in the A.L West, just two games back from the Mariners.

Athletics News / Oakland Athletics on SI / June 4

Bring Out the Brooms: How Athletics Can Sweep the Cubs

The Athletics have picked up some noticeable momentum, but a sweep vs. the Cubs would be excellent for the resume. Right now, the Athletics are just one game back from .500, and two games back from standing on top of the A.L West.

Athletics News / Total Pro Sports / June 4

MLB Games Today: Full Schedule, TV Channels, Start Times & More

June 4 will have nine MLB games as 12 teams will take the day off. Several teams will conclude their series, including the Phillies vs. the Padres and the Yankees vs.

Athletics News / Oakland Athletics on SI / June 4

The Athletics Gave Up Too Early on This Star Outfielder

On Wednesday, MLB announced its May awards, and a couple of current and former A's players were recognized. A's first baseman, Nick Kurtz, was awarded the AL Player of the Month for May.

Athletics News / Field Level Media / June 4

MLB roundup: Cristopher Sanchez's scoreless streak ends at 50 2/3

Cristopher Sanchez extended his franchise-record scoreless streak to 50 2/3 innings before finally allowing a run, and the Philadelphia Phillies hit a pair of late homers to squeak out a 3-2 win over the visiting San Diego Padres on Wednesday.

Athletics News / Field Level Media / June 4

Athletics score in 10th to finish off rally past Cubs

Nick Kurtz singled home the go-ahead run in the top of the 10th, Justin Sterner threw a 1-2-3 bottom of the inning for his first career save and the Athletics overcame the Chicago Cubs for a 5-4 road victory Wednesday night.

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Which 20 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.

Athletics News / Athletics Nation / June 3

Bullpen, Late Rally Lift A’s to 10-Inning Win Over the Cubs

The Athletics battled the Chicago Cubs in the second game of this three-game midweek series. The road-warrior A’s took an early lead and then gave it up.

Athletics News / MLB on ClutchPoints / June 3

4 Padres’ early trade targets to help San Diego upset Dodgers in NL West

It’s clear that the San Diego Padres’ offense needs to improve. General manager AJ Preller has done a great job of building a winning team since 2020, but some of those same players are not contributing at the level that they have before, and with the money that they are earning, a problem has arisen.

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The 'Most field goals-per-game by playoffs' quiz

The '20-point Stanley Cup Playoffs' quiz

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The 'Men's French Open champions' quiz

Athletics News / Yardbarker / June 3

Athletics adding another young arm to rotation

The Athletics have turned to a youth movement in an attempt to rebuild their rotation.

Why Mets should part ways with infielder Mark Vientos

Diamondbacks' Corbin Burnes suffers major setback in recovery

MLB insider reveals stunning odds of Tarik Skubal trade

Padres end Nick Castellanos experiment

Shohei Ohtani's historic year may end in disappointment

The 'American League Rookies of the Year' quiz

Athletics News / Ball Exclusives / June 3

Early MVP polls mix new and familiar faces

At 12:05 p.m. on June 3, MLB posted on X their current top five MVP candidates for both the American and National Leagues. In the National League, front runner Shohei Ohtani of the Los Angeles Dodgers is far from a surprise.

Athletics News / MLB Trade Rumors / June 3

Rule 5 Update: June Edition

MLBTR checks in with periodic updates on last offseason’s Rule 5 class throughout the year. There have been a few changes since our most recent check-in during the first week of the regular season.

J.J. Bleday News / Athlon Sports / June 3

Reds' JJ Bleday Secures MLB Honors After Tremendous Month

Cincinnati Reds outfielder JJ Bleday has caught the attention of Major League Baseball with his emerging play. On Wednesday, Bleday was chosen as the National League Player of the Month for May after hitting .301 with eight home runs, 25 RBI and a 1.018 OPS.

Mason Miller News / Athlon Sports / June 3

Padres' Mason Miller Wins Award for Second Month in a Row

San Diego Padres' closer Mason Miller started off his dominant 2026 campaign by winning the National League Reliever of the Month award in April, and then he repeated the feat in May.

Nick Kurtz News / Athlon Sports / June 3

Athletics Star Nick Kurtz Earns Major Honor After Historic Month

Nick Kurtz continues to add to his growing resume in his sophomore season with the Athletics. Major League Baseball announced Wednesday that Kurtz has been named the American League Player of the Month for May.

Athletics News / Oakland Athletics on SI / June 3

Athletics' Jump Solidifying Rotation Spot Following Severino Injury

Following a rough first inning in West Sacramento against his former team, Luis Severino left the game with an apparent injury. The team then elected to place Severino on the 15-day injured list with a strained right shoulder.

Athletics News / Total Pro Sports / June 3

Top 5 MLB Home Run Prop Bets: Exclusive Picks For June 3, 2026

The 2026 MLB season continues in the month of June with all 30 teams taking the field this Wednesday. There are a couple of key division battles on the schedule this weekend.

Athletics News / MLB Trade Rumors / June 3

White Sox’ GM Chris Getz Discusses Deadline Approach

The White Sox are probably the most surprising team in playoff position through the season’s first two months. Chicago takes a 32-28 record into tonight’s game in Minnesota, placing them three games up on the competition for the second AL Wild Card spot.