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Athletics' Zack Gelof pulled off rehab stint with rib injury

The A’s are pulling Zack Gelof back from his minor league rehab assignment, relays Martín Gallegos of MLB.com. The second baseman sustained a stress reaction in his ribs and has been shut down from swinging a bat.

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Perseverance Pays Off for Athletics Setup Man Tyler Ferguson

Perseverance paid off for Athletics setup man extraordinaire Tyler Ferguson. He debuted in 2024 at the age of 30 after playing nine years of minor league and independent league baseball.

Ross Stripling News / Fastball on SI / May 5

Former Dodgers, Blue Jays Pitcher Ross Stripling Announces Retirement From MLB

Right-handed swingman Ross Stripling has retired from MLB, he announced on social media Monday. Stripling spent time with the Los Angeles Dodgers, Toronto Blue Jays, San Francisco Giants and Oakland Athletics, totaling 248 appearances and 129 starts over nine big league seasons.

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The 'American and National League strikeout leaders since 2000' quiz

How many of the league leaders in K's for both the American and National Leagues since the 2000 MLB season can you name in five minutes?

Athletics News / Athlon Sports / May 5

Seattle Mariners Looking for 9th Straight Series Win Against A's

Coming off their eighth straight series win after beating the Texas Rangers two out of three games in Arlington, the Seattle Mariners head to West Sacramento to play another American League West foe in the Athletics.

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Which 19 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 / Oakland Athletics on SI / May 5

A's Home at Sutter Health Park to be Tested This Week

The upcoming homestand for the Athletics will have a few very different tests built in. On the one hand, the club will be facing the AL West-leading Seattle Mariners, with the A's just two games back to begin the series.

Athletics News / Field Level Media / May 5

Giants call up LHP Kyle Harrison for run in bullpen

The San Francisco Giants recalled left-hander Kyle Harrison on Monday, in advance of a three-game road series against the Chicago Cubs, while right-hander Lou Trivino was designated for assignment.

Justin Turner News / Athlon Sports / May 5

Justin Turner Sends Clear Message After MLB Player’s Retirement Decision

It started in April of 2016, when Ross Stripling made his Major League Baseball debut. After a standout high school career at Carroll High School in Southlake, Texas, he went on to pitch for the Texas A&M Aggies, where he established himself as a top collegiate arm.

Athletics News / Minor League Baseball on SI / May 5

Three Seattle Mariners Top Prospects Belt Homers on Sunday For High-A Everett AquaSox

The top Seattle Mariners' prospects playing for the High-A Everett AquaSox stayed hot on Sunday, as the trio of Colt Emerson, Tai Peete and Michael Arroyo combined to hit four home runs in a 10-8 win over the Eugene Emeralds.

Athletics News / Oakland Athletics on SI / May 5

A's Win Dog Fight, Take Series vs. Marlins

It was a series of "firsts" and plenty of celebration in Miami for the A's, as they head back West with two series wins under their belt, an AL-best road record of 13-7, and a little bit of swagger.

Athletics News / Total Apex Fantasy Sports / May 5

Top MLB DFS Start‘em/Sit‘em For May 5th

A new week is here, and fantasy players could win cash prizes with today’s top MLB DFS lineups. Monday’s slate of ten games will start the week with style and have players win cash.

Athletics News / MLB on ClutchPoints / May 5

2025 MLB Power Rankings, Vol. 8: And they took that personally

The 2025 MLB season is rolling into its second month. As the weather warms up, the great teams begin to separate from the pack, and the terrible teams do too.

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Ross Stripling News / Field Level Media / May 5

Pitcher Ross Stripling announces retirement

Right-hander Ross Stripling announced his retirement from Major League Baseball on Monday after nine seasons. Stripling, 35, requested and received his release from the Kansas City Royals in spring training after being informed he wasn't going to make the Opening Day roster.

Athletics News / Just Baseball / May 5

Who would make the AL first-time All-Star team?

In 2025, the game of baseball seems to be filled with more talent than ever, with plenty of this talent being relatively new to the league or early in their careers.

Who Would Make the NL First-Time All-Star Team?

Will 2025 be the last season for these 20 MLB stars?

Closest MLB-ready prospect for each AL team

Nick Kurtz News / Oakland Athletics on SI / May 5

A's No. 1 Prospect Scores Game-Winning Run in First Multi-Hit Effort

Athletics No. 1 prospect Nick Kurtz has been quietly hitting in his brief time in the big leagues. Of his 11 games played with the A's, Kurtz has collected a hit in nine of them, and on Sunday against the Miami Marlins his first multi-hit effort came at a crucial moment for his team.

Athletics News / Field Level Media / May 5

Upstart A's aim to continue ascent in opener vs. Mariners

The top two teams in the American League West will get together as the Seattle Mariners take on the Athletics on Monday night in the opener of a three-game series at West Sacramento, Calif.

Athletics News / Field Level Media / May 4

MLB roundup: Royals smack franchise-record 7 HRs, blast O's

Maikel Garcia hit two of Kansas City's franchise-record seven homers as the Royals defeated the host Baltimore Orioles 11-6 on Sunday in the rubber game of a three-game series.

MLB News / Yardbarker / May 3

Watch: Kyle Stowers delivers walk-off grand slam for Marlins

Watch: Marlins' Kyle Stowers delivers walk-off grand slam vs. Athletics

Entering Saturday's game against the Miami Marlins, Athletics closer Mason Miller was a perfect 10-for-10 in save opportunities. Miami had plans to ruin that perfect streak, and it did just that.

Watch: Guardians' Daniel Schneemann plays hero with two-out grand slam

Watch: Kody Clemens hits home run in first game at Fenway Park

Roger Clemens has great reaction after son Kody hits home run

Watch: Astros' Jake Meyers has unbelievable performance vs. White Sox

Cody Bellinger-Jasson Dominguez platoon could spark Yankees' offense

Athletics News / Fastball on SI / May 3

Detroit Tigers Young Slugger Re-Writes History Books in Friday's Comeback Win

The Detroit Tigers scored nine runs in the top of the ninth inning on Friday night to turn a 1-0 deficit into a 9-1 victory against the Los Angeles Angels.

Riley Greene News / Athlon Sports / May 3

Tigers' Riley Greene Makes MLB History During Angels Game

The Detroit Tigers were on the road on Friday night in the second game of their four-game series against the Los Angeles Angels. Of course, the Tigers took the first game on Thursday night in a blowout 10-4 and they looked to do the same thing on Friday.

Athletics News / Just Baseball / May 2

American League Players of the Month: April 2025

We’re now a month into the 2025 MLB season, and there have been plenty of storylines to follow in the American League as the scene is getting set. The New York Yankees, Detroit Tigers, and Seattle Mariners lead their respective divisions, while plenty of teams have positioned themselves in the postseason conversation.

Gunnar Hoglund News / MLB Trade Rumors / May 1

Athletics to promote former first-round pick

The A’s are set to promote pitching prospect Gunnar Hoglund for his major league debut, reports ESPN’s Jeff Passan. He’s already on the 40-man roster, so they’ll only need to open a spot on the active roster.