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MLB roundup: Dodgers' Shohei Ohtani, Max Muncy too much for Nationals

Max Muncy hit a grand slam in the sixth and a three-run homer in the seventh to help host Los Angeles rally for a 13-7 win against Washington in the rubber game of their three-game series on Sunday.

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Slade Cecconi continues superb pitching in Guardians blanking of Athletics

Slade Cecconi tossed seven shutout innings as the Cleveland Guardians blanked the Athletics 3-0 in the rubber match of a three-game series on Sunday afternoon in West Sacramento, Calif.

Jack Perkins News / Minor League Baseball on SI / June 22

Athletics Promote Pitcher Jack Perkins From Triple-A Las Vegas Aviators

Jack Perkins has been one of the top pitchers in the Athletics' minor league system this season, and on Sunday he earned a promotion to the major leagues.

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The '300-strikeout MLB seasons' quiz

Since 1900, a pitcher has reached the vaunted 300-strikeout mark on just 38 occasions. How many of these hurlers can you name in five minutes?

The 'Active MLB pitchers with a 200-strikeout season' quiz

The 'MLB players to win both Rookie of the Year and MVP' quiz

The 'Multiple Cy Young Award winners' quiz

Joey Estes News / Oakland Athletics on SI / June 22

Joey Estes Reinstated From MiLB IL, Rejoins Las Vegas Aviators

When the Athletics traded Matt Olson to the Atlanta Braves in 2022, many saw either outfielder Cristian Pache or catcher Shea Langeliers as the key piece of the deal headed back to Oakland.

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The 20 most notorious gaffes and blunders in MLB history

From errors to blooper to unfortunate mistakes, here are 20 notable Major League Baseball plays gone wrong, listed in chronological order.

Athletics News / Fastball on SI / June 22

Pair of St. Louis Cardinals Veteran Pitchers 'Have No Interest' in Waiving No-Trade Clauses

Teams who need starting pitching at the trade deadline might need to look somewhere other than St. Louis as Cardinals pitchers Sonny Gray and Miles Mikolas reportedly don't want to waive their no-trade clauses.

Athletics News / MLB Trade Rumors / June 22

Giants Release Calvin Mitchell

The Giants have released outfielder Calvin Mitchell, according to his transaction log on MLB.com. He had joined the organization on a minor league contract after he was released by the White Sox in April.

Ken Waldichuk News / Oakland Athletics on SI / June 22

Ken Waldichuk to Make First Rehab Appearance After Surgery

While the Athletics haven't fared terribly well on a number of notable trades in recent seasons--mainly those of Matt Chapman, Matt Olson, and Sean Murphy--they've had some positive returns from the one they made with the New York Yankees in 2022.

Athletics News / Field Level Media / June 22

Guardians seek high note vs. Athletics to end road trip

The Cleveland Guardians already have been assured of a losing nine-game road trip, but they can make the ending feel better if they can defeat the Athletics on Sunday afternoon at West Sacramento, Calif.

Athletics News / Field Level Media / June 22

MLB roundup: Mets hit 7 HRs vs. Phils, halt 7-game skid

Francisco Lindor, Brandon Nimmo and Juan Soto hit back-to-back-to-back homers in the third inning Saturday night for the New York Mets, who snapped a seven-game losing streak with an 11-4 win over the host Philadelphia Phillies in the middle game of a three-game series.

Athletics News / Field Level Media / June 22

Guardians ride 4-run inning to win over Athletics

Luis Ortiz matched his career high of 10 strikeouts and Jose Ramirez and Steven Kwan each had three hits and one RBI to lead the Cleveland Guardians to a 4-2 victory over the Athletics on Saturday night at West Sacramento, Calif.

Rafael Devers News / Fastball on SI / June 21

Giants Star Rafael Devers Makes History With Vengeful Home Run Against Red Sox

The moment the Boston Red Sox traded Rafael Devers to the San Francisco Giants last Sunday, the upcoming series between the two teams became appointment viewing.

Mason Miller News / Oakland Athletics on SI / June 21

A's Hiding Signed Mason Miller Bobbleheads Around Sutter Health Park on Sunday

The Athletics unveiled in a TikTok post that there will be signed Mason Miller bobbleheads hidden around Sutter Health Park on Sunday. That is the same day that fans in attendance will be able to grab their own Miller bobblehead, but a select few that arrive early and scout the park will be able to snag the signed versions.

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The 'Most goals in a Stanley Cup Playoffs' quiz

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Tanner Bibee News / Fastball on SI / June 21

Cleveland Guardians' Righty Tanner Bibee Joins Pair of Hall of Famers in Wild History

The Cleveland Guardians lost 5-1 to the Athletics on Friday night as right-hander Tanner Bibee turned in a historically unusual stat line. He took the loss, dropping to 4-7 on the season, after surrendering five runs (four earned) on 11 hits in eight innings.

Denzel Clarke News / Larry Brown Sports / June 21

Denzel Clarke makes yet another unreal catch

Denzel Clarke continues to strengthen his case to win a Gold Glove in his rookie season. The Athletics center fielder has been a one-man highlight reel over the past several weeks.

Athletics News / Athlon Sports / June 20

Angels Make Unexpected Coaching Move Before Astros Game

The Los Angeles Angels are just two games under .500 and two games out of an AL Wild Card spot entering Friday's slate, but it gets better. They also have a chance to make up ground on the Houston Astros in their upcoming series, who are 6.5 games ahead of them for first place in the AL West.

Athletics News / MLB on ClutchPoints / June 20

3 Houston Astros who must make 2025 All-Star Team

The Houston Astros remain one of the stronger teams in baseball, and always have the players to match. Now, the fun part comes in seeing who makes it to the All-Star team.

Athletics News / MLB on ClutchPoints / June 19

Astros’ Joe Espada reveals big Cristian Javier update before Athletics game

As the Houston Astros (43-31) gain more separation in the American League West — led the Seattle Mariners by five and a half games entering Thursday night’s matchup versus the Athletics, it is becoming easier to overlook their depleted pitching staff.

Athletics News / Inside The Diamonds / June 19