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On YouTubeAthletics News / New Baseball Media / May 11
Recapping Week 6 of the 2026 MiLB Season
It was a week for the infielders, as Edwin Arroyo & Wehiwa Aloy were among the notable middle infielders who had strong stretches in the Minors. However, perhaps the best performance over Week 6 of the 2026 Minor League campaign came from A’s prospect Henry Bolte.
Henry Bolte News / MLB Trade Rumors / May 11
A’s To Promote Henry Bolte
The Athletics are calling up outfield prospect Henry Bolte, as first reported by Terrel Emerson. He’s not on the 40-man roster, but the A’s have a vacancy there, so they’ll only need to make a corresponding 26-man roster move when they formally select Bolte’s contract.
Athletics News / Just Baseball / May 11
Grading Every Major Move From the Athletics’ Rebuild
After three straight playoff appearances from 2018 to 2020, the Athletics’ 2021 season was a pivotal turning point for the franchise. A good but not great A’s team bought at the deadline, adding Starling Marte, Josh Harrison, and Yan Gomes in hopes of one last playoff push.
The '50-HR, .300 average MLB seasons' quiz
How many of the 20 MLB players to bat .300 and mash 50 home runs in the same season can you name in five minutes?
Athletics News / New Baseball Media / May 11
2026 Injury Report: Updates on Betts, Carpenter, Contreras
It was another tough day for injuries on May 10. The Tigers added Kerry Carpenter to the IL, while Willson Contreras & Jacob Wilson both left their respective games due to injury.
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 / Oakland Athletics on SI / May 11
A's Pitching Report: Keeping the Team Afloat, But For How Long?
Now that we're seven weeks into the season, we're beginning to see the promise of the A's in 2026, but also the red flags that are cropping up slowly as the season progresses.
Athletics News / Field Level Media / May 10
MLB roundup: Rookie Gage Workman's first HR powers Tigers past Royals
Gage Workman was the hero in his Tigers debut, hitting his first major league home run, a tiebreaking, pinch-hit, two-run shot in the sixth inning, and Detroit snapped a five-game skid with a 6-3 win over the host Kansas City Royals on Sunday night.
Jacob Wilson News / MLB Trade Rumors / May 10
Jacob Wilson Leaves Game Due To Shoulder Sprain
Shortstop Jacob Wilson suffered a left shoulder sprain during the Athletics’ 2-1 loss to the Orioles today, as Wilson dove to cut off a Gunnar Henderson
Henry Bolte News / Oakland Athletics on SI / May 10
A's Can't Ignore Bolte Much Longer, and That's Going to Create a Headache
The A's have started the 2026 season on the right path. Currently 21-19 and atop the American League West by 2.5 games, the A's have shown the league that they are ready and capable to compete for a playoff spot.
Athletics News / Field Level Media / May 10
Orioles pitch well, drop Athletics to salvage finale of set
Dylan Beavers hit a go-ahead single in the sixth inning and four Baltimore pitchers combined on a four-hitter in a 2-1 victory against the visiting Athletics, avoiding a series sweep Sunday afternoon.
Athletics News / Minor League Baseball on SI / May 10
A's Top Outfield Prospect Records Consecutive 5-Hit Games in Triple-A
One of the Athletics' top prospects has put on a show in Triple-A with some jaw-dropping offensive production over the past few days. Outfielder Henry Bolte, the A's No.
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 / Field Level Media / May 10
Athletics not surprised by success as they seek sweep of Orioles
The Athletics aren't surprised about their rising levels of success as they look for a three-game sweep of the Baltimore Orioles when they close out a road trip Sunday afternoon.
Athletics News / Field Level Media / May 10
MLB roundup: Rangers pitch shutout to end Cubs' 10-game win streak
Josh Jung and Justin Foscue each hit solo homers and the Texas Rangers ended the Chicago Cubs' 10-game winning streak with a 6-0 victory on Saturday in Arlington, Texas.
Athletics News / Field Level Media / May 9
Top half of Athletics' order rolls versus O's
Brent Rooker hit a three-run homer and the Athletics won their third game in a row by defeating the host Baltimore Orioles 6-2 on Saturday. Aaron Civale (4-1) had his third consecutive strong start, pitching five scoreless innings despite allowing six hits and three walks.
Athletics News / MLB Trade Rumors / May 9
Rays Select Aaron Brooks, Designate Justyn-Henry Malloy
The Rays announced that they have selected Aaron Brooks‘ contract from Triple-A Durham. Outfielder Justyn-Henry Malloy was designated for assignment to open up a 40-man roster spot for Brooks, and right-hander Mason Englert was optioned to Triple-A in the corresponding 26-man roster move.
Nick Kurtz News / MLB on ClutchPoints / May 9
Athletics’ Nick Kurtz keeps making franchise history in win vs. Orioles
The Athletics opened their road series with a hard-fought 4-3 win over the Baltimore Orioles on Friday night, and Nick Kurtz was right in the mix as they got it done at Camden Yards.
Athletics News / Athlon Sports / May 8
Orioles Make Roster Move Before Athletics Game
The Baltimore Orioles announced they have placed pitcher Cade Povich on the 15-day injured list due to left elbow inflammation. The team also recalled pitcher Trey Gibson from Triple-A Norfolk to replace Povich on the roster.
Cam Schlittler News / Athlon Sports / May 8
Cam Schlittler Three Times in a Season: How Fastball-Heavy Arms Fared Against Teams the Third Time
Cam Schlittler has been the best pitcher in the American League in 2026. Through eight starts he is 5-1 with a 1.52 ERA, leads the AL in that category, and has posted a FIP of 1.52, meaning the dominance is not a mirage.
Athletics News / Athlon Sports / May 8
2026 MLB ABS Challenge Rankings: Which Teams, Players Are Best (and Worst) At It?
MLB has implemented the Automated Ball-Strike (ABS) Challenge System for the 2026 season. It allows players to challenge a ball or strike call made by the home plate umpire.
Athletics News / New Baseball Media / May 8
2026 MLB Daily Recap: Cubs Sweep Reds, Yanks & Rays Win
It was another good day at the Friendly Confines, as the Cubs completed a four-game sweep of the Reds on May 7. And in the AL East, the Yankees & Rays continued to build separation, as the two teams won yet again on the 7th.
Athletics News / Viral Sports News / May 7
Report: Cubs Make Trade for New Pitcher Amid Injuries
The Chicago Cubs have taken action to strengthen their pitching resources amid a challenging stretch of injuries affecting both their starting rotation and bullpen.
Athletics News / Just Baseball / May 7
Stock Watch: Biggest Risers and Fallers in MLB for the First Week of May
If there’s one storyline that remains true during every single MLB season, it’s that small sample sizes can make early performances tough to gauge. While this may be true, as the season continues to progress and the sample size increases, we get a better look at the type of output these players will actually produce over a full season.
Athletics News / Total Pro Sports / May 7
Top 5 MLB Home Run Predictions Today: Exclusive Picks For May 7, 2026
There are only 10 MLB games scheduled to take place on May 7, including a doubleheader between the Mets and the Rockies. There’s no shortage of hitters, and home runs are sure to fly out of the park.
Athletics News / Just Baseball / May 6
Finding the Next Carlos Cortes in the High Minors
Baseball is such a beautiful sport. While what we see at the big league level provides us with enough entertainment, it’s all of the performances happening in the minor leagues that truly provide us optimism about what’s to come in the future.
MLB News / Yardbarker / May 6
Cristopher Sanchez dominates Athletics as Phillies stay hot under interim manager Don Mattingly
Sanchez's dominance is just the latest reminder of how dangerous the Phillies can be when everything is clicking.
Jonah Heim News / Larry Brown Sports / May 7
Athletics trade for a former All-Star catcher
The Athletics are taking a chance on an old friend. The team officially announced on Monday that they are trading for veteran catcher Jonah Heim, formerly of the Atlanta Braves.
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