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Rob Refsnyder, Julio Rodriguez help Mariners pound Athletics

Rob Refsnyder and Julio Rodriguez hit three-run homers and Logan Gilbert pitched six scoreless innings as the Seattle Mariners routed the host Athletics 9-1 Wednesday afternoon in West Sacramento, Calif., to move into first place in the American League West for the first time this season.

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Buy or Sell: Fantasy Baseball Roster Trends

We are now two months into the season, and I’m sure you have already dropped some highly drafted players. Or, you missed out on the early-season breakouts because you were afraid to give up on certain draft picks too early, right?

Athletics News / Athlon Sports / May 27

MLB Home Run Predictions Today: HR Prop Bets for Wednesday, May 27

It’s "Wednesday Wallop Watch," and the home run spots are lining up beautifully across the slate. We have pitchers bringing fly-ball problems and shaky splits into dangerous matchups, while several hitters are either scorching hot lately or already own strong history against tonight’s starter.

Athletics News / Oakland Athletics on SI / May 27

How Athletics Can Steal Game 3 From Mariners

With the A.L West now on the line, the Athletics need to play an amazing game in order to stay on top. Entering the series, the Athletics were 2.5 games in front of the Mariners for the A.L West.

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The 'ERA leaders since 2003' quiz

How many ERA leaders from both leagues since the 2003 season can you name in five minutes?

Athletics News / Field Level Media / May 27

Mariners bid to move into first place in AL West in finale vs. A's

The Seattle Mariners have been looking up in the standings at the Athletics for most of the season. But now the Mariners have the opportunity to change their view.

MLB News / Yardbarker

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 / New Baseball Media / May 27

2026 MLB Daily Recap: Braves Come Back, Cubs Lose 10th Straight

The Braves’ offense has been a force this season, even with some players on the IL. And that force was on showcase in Boston, as the Braves put up seven to finish a comeback victory against the Red Sox.

Athletics News / Oakland Athletics on SI / May 27

Athletics Capsized in Game 2: Top Takeaways From Mariners Loss

The Athletics' offensive woes would strike again in the second game of the Mariners series. This simply was not the Athletics' day. As of now, the Athletics are 27-28, and just 0.5 games in front of the Mariners, and from the looks of it, are just a game away from the Mariners taking full control of the A.L West.

Athletics News / Field Level Media / May 27

MLB roundup: Yankees smack 6 homers, manhandle Royals

Amed Rosario hit two of the Yankees' six home runs as visiting New York beat the Kansas City Royals for a 14th straight time, including the playoffs, 15-1 on Tuesday night.

Nick Kurtz News / ESPN / May 27

A's Kurtz sees on-base streak halted at 48 games

Athletics first baseman Nick Kurtz had his 48-game on-base streak stopped when he went 0-for-4 with three strikeouts in a 4-1 loss to the Mariners on Tuesday night.

Athletics News / Field Level Media / May 27

Emerson Hancock, Mariners top A's, stop Nick Kurtz's on-base streak

Emerson Hancock allowed one hit over six scoreless innings and Victor Robles had a season-high three hits to help the Seattle Mariners post a 4-1 victory over the Athletics on Tuesday night at West Sacramento, Calif.

Gage Jump News / Minor League Baseball on SI / May 27

Gage Jump's MLB Debut Unravels After Strong First Inning for A's Prospect

Athletics pitching prospect Gage Jump made his anticipated major league debut on Tuesday. And while his first big league start began on a positive note, the Seattle Mariners jumped all over the southpaw after that.

MLB News / Yardbarker

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 / May 27

A’s lose to Mariners 4-1, Kurtz Streak ends with O-fer

After dropping the series opener to the visiting Seattle Mariners, the A’s hoped to rebound in game two of the three-game set. Gage Jump, the 23-year-old lefty, was called up from Las Vegas for the game today.

Athletics News / New Baseball Media / May 27

2026 Injury Report: Updates on Jax, Marsh, Schanuel

The Tampa Bay Rays’ bullpen had to do some heavy lifting against the Orioles on May 26. That is because Griffin Jax, the team’s starter, exited early due to injury.

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Athletics News / New Baseball Media / May 27

2026 May Farm Report: AL West

Our second May farm report takes a look at the five teams in the AL West. When on the mound, the Angels’ new pitching prospects have performed, while the Mariners and Athletics have pitchers who should knock on the MLB door in the near future.

Athletics News / MLB on ClutchPoints / May 26

Mariners get pitcher back from injury before Athletics clash

The Seattle Mariners are scheduled to face off against the Athletics at 9:40 p.m. EST on Tuesday. Hours before the start of the game, the club received good news regarding a relief pitcher’s injury, as the team will be adding a player to the bullpen.

Athletics News / Yardbarker / May 26

Athletics' Gage Jump to make MLB debut Tuesday

Jump, the No. 41 overall prospect, has dominated at Triple-A this season, striking out 56 batters in just 38 innings pitched.

The 'MLB innings-pitched leaders since 1990' quiz

Athletics News / Athlon Sports / May 26

Cal Raleigh Injury: Dan Wilson Provides Update Before Mariners Game

The Seattle Mariners received an injury boost on Cal Raleigh ahead of Monday’s game against the Oakland Athletics, but the club still plans to move carefully with the All-Star catcher’s recovery.

Luis Castillo News / Larry Brown Sports / May 26

Luis Castillo showed frustration after getting pulled from his start against the A's

Seattle Mariners pitcher Luis Castillo was not a happy man when he was pulled from Monday’s game against the Athletics at Sutter Health Park in Sacramento, Calif.

Athletics News / Total Pro Sports / May 26

MLB Games Today: Full Schedule, TV Channels, Start Times & More for May 26

May 26 will have a full slate of action-packed MLB games. The Phillies will take on the Padres while the Yankees continue their series against the Royals.

Athletics News / MLB on ClutchPoints / May 26

Athletics’ Nick Kurtz ties Mark McGwire’s on-base streak franchise record

athletics/athletics-news-nick-kurtz-rickey-henderson-franchise-history-padres">Nick Kurtz is making history in Oakland. The Athletics first baseman reached base Monday, extending his on-base streak to 48 straight games, tying Mark McGwire for the longest single-season on-base streak in Athletics franchise history.