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Jacob Lopez looks to continue Athletics' torrid pitching vs. Mets

The matchup of the Athletics' stingy pitching staff and the New York Mets' suddenly punchless offense went as one might expect on Friday. The A's will look to continue suffocating opponents Saturday afternoon when they visit the Mets in the middle contest of a three-game interleague series.

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Athletics Just Did Something to Yankees and Mets No Team Ever Has

The Athletics are still trying to find their footing early in the 2026 season, but over the last few days, they’ve done something that cuts through records, standings, and expectations.

Jeff McNeil News / Oakland Athletics on SI / April 11

Mets Share Tribute Video For Jeff McNeil Ahead of A's Return to New York

When Jeff McNeil was traded to the A's during the offseason, it was obvious that his playing time in New York had meant a lot to him. The veteran second baseman was a 12th round draft pick of the Mets back in 2013, then made his debut with the club in 2018.

Athletics News / Field Level Media / April 11

MLB roundup: Dodgers walk off Rangers on Max Muncy's 3rd HR of night

Max Muncy hit a two-out solo shot in the bottom of the ninth to cap his second career three-homer game, giving the host Los Angeles Dodgers an 8-7 walk-off win over the Texas Rangers.

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The 'Most games played by MLB team' quiz

How many of the players to appear in the most games all-time for each MLB franchise can you name in five minutes?

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J.T. Ginn News / Oakland Athletics on SI / April 11

Did J.T. Ginn Just Pitch His Way Into the A's Rotation?

After Luis Morales struggled to stay in the zone last weekend, the A's decided he needed a reset down in Triple-A Las Vegas. His first start didn't go so well, with the righty giving up five earned across 2 2/3 innings, allowing five hits and walking three in the process.

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25 current MLB players who will end up in the Baseball Hall of Fame

Some things appear clear when it comes to Baseball Hall of Fame voting. The PED guys aren’t going to get in, or at least the hitters, and the rubric for starting pitchers has to be reconstructed on the fly.

Athletics News / New Baseball Media / April 11

2026 Injury Report: Updates on Carroll, Javier, Holmes

The Mets are already down Juan Soto and Jorge Polanco from their lineup. Now, the team must contend with a notable injury on the other side. Clay Holmes, who’s been very good for the Mets thus far this season, was removed from his start against the A’s on April 10.

Brent Rooker News / MLB on ClutchPoints / April 10

Athletics’ Brent Rooker lands on IL with oblique strain

The Athletics placed Designated Hitter Brent Rooker on the 10-day injured list Friday after an MRI confirmed a right oblique strain, ahead of the team’s three-game series opener at the New York Mets.

Athletics News / Field Level Media / April 10

Five Athletics' hurlers combine to blank Mets

A quintet of pitchers combined on a six-hit shutout Friday night for the visiting Athletics, who continued surging with a 4-0 win over the slumping New York Mets.

Athletics News / MLB Trade Rumors / April 10

2026-27 Player Option/Opt-Out Preview: April Edition

At the end of each season, certain players will have to decide whether to stick with their current contracts or become free agents. These contract provisions are sometimes referred to as opt-outs and sometimes as player options.

Athletics News / MLB on ClutchPoints / April 10

Athletics’ Jeff McNeil shuts down drama narrative with Francisco Lindor in 2025

As athletics/athletics-news-jeff-mcneil-leading-team-win-yankees">Athletics star Jeff McNeil has been leading the team to wins to start off the season, there has been a recent story connected to his time with the New York Mets and specifically his relationship with shortstop Francisco Lindor.

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Who are the 25 fastest players in MLB right now?

Speed is more important than ever in MLB with recent rule changes promoting stolen bases. These were the 25 fastest players for the 2026 season, as recorded by the Statcast sprint speed metric.

Athletics News / MLB Trade Rumors / April 10

Athletics Place Brent Rooker On Injured List

The Athletics announced today that outfielder/designated hitter Brent Rooker has been placed on the 10-day injured list due to an oblique strain. Infielder/outfielder Zack Gelof has been recalled as the corresponding move.

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Athletics News / Athlon Sports / April 10

Good, Bad & Ugly Lessons from 2026 Spring Training Hype After Week 1

Fantasy managers know all too well that the spring training hype train doesn’t always coast into the regular season. Sometimes, that front car veers right off the tracks and does a number on your fantasy baseball roster.

Cade Winquest News / Athlon Sports / April 10

Yankees Announce Roster Move After Loss to Athletics

New York Yankees pitcher Cade Winquest has been Designated for Assignment by the team. Winquest had previously made the 40-man roster after Spring Training but did not play a single game for the team.

Mason Miller News / Fastball on SI / April 10

Mason Miller Is Must-See TV Right Now for MLB Fans

We're witnessing one of the wildest runs by a Major League Baseball reliever in recent memory right now with San Diego Padres flamethrower Mason Miller.

Shohei Ohtani News / Athlon Sports / April 10

Shohei Ohtani Is Rising Up An Unexpected All-Time Dodgers Franchise List

Shohei Ohtani and the Los Angeles Dodgers are off to a hot start early in the 2026 Major League Baseball season. Sitting atop the National League West with a 9-3 record, the Dodgers are coming off a narrow 4-3 loss to the Toronto Blue Jays on Wednesday.

Athletics News / MLB on ClutchPoints / April 9

Yankees’ offensive futility vs. Athletics reaches heights not seen in 54 years

The New York Yankees were shut out 1-0 by the Athletics on Thursday afternoon at Yankee Stadium, in a historically poor offensive performance not seen in decades.

Athletics News / New Baseball Media / April 9

2026 Transactions: Angels Bring Back Lucchesi, Pham & Kimbrel to Low-A

Given that there weren’t many MLB games on April 9, not many moves were made. However, the White Sox & Royals, two teams that had games on the day, freshened up their bullpens.

Athletics News / Last Word On Sports / April 9

Pitcher Trade Market: Sandy Alcantara, Joe Ryan, and Luis Severino Lead Potential Trade Candidates

As the 2026 MLB season develops, one trend is becoming impossible to ignore: starting pitching will once again dominate the trade deadline market. Contenders across both leagues are already dealing with rotation instability, early-season injuries, and depth concerns that tend to escalate as the summer progresses.

Athletics News / Fastball on SI / April 9

Yankees Loss vs. Athletics Shows Why Baseball Never Makes Sense

The New York Yankees have the best starting rotation in Major League Baseball right now but even making history wasn't enough for the club to get past the Athletics on Thursday, or Wednesday for that matter.

Athletics News / Total Pro Sports / April 9

'I Loved It' – Stephen A. Smith Has No Problem With Jorge Soler-Reynaldo Lopez Brawl

Tension had been simmering all night in the Atlanta Braves vs Los Angeles Angels. By the fifth inning on April 7, it finally boiled over. A home run, a hit-by-pitch, then a fastball sailing too close for comfort, it was only a matter of time before emotions snapped.

Athletics News / Just Baseball / April 9

The Top 20 Teams in World Baseball Classic History: 10 to 1

This is the second installment of Just Baseball’s two-part series ranking the top 20 teams in World Baseball Classic history. The first installment (20-11) came out last week, and today, I’m moving on to the top 10.

Athletics News / Just Baseball / April 8

Athletics’ Vaunted Lineup Has Underwhelmed to Start 2026

All winter long, the discussion surrounding the Athletics had to deal with their pitching. Who will step up in the rotation, how many rookies debut, and which arms will thieve in leverage innings?