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Athletics roll past Twins, secure first sweep in Minnesota since 2014

Lawrence Butler ignited a six-run second inning with a bases-clearing double, Nick Kurtz launched his 26th home run and rookie Jack Perkins combined with two relievers on a five-hitter, allowing the Athletics to complete a rare three-game road sweep of the Minnesota Twins with an 8-3 victory Thursday afternoon.

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“Swing Decisions” Driving Recent Success Of A’s Offense

Call it the “Darell Hernaiz” effect — since Hernaiz arrived on the scene he has put together a lot of excellent plate appearances and suddenly his teammates seem to be following suit.

Athletics News / Field Level Media / August 21

Yankees sign veteran pitcher Paul Blackburn; Allan Winans sent down

The New York Yankees announced on Wednesday that they have signed right-handed pitcher Paul Blackburn to a major league contract and added him to their active roster.

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The 'MLB franchise home run leaders' quiz

How many of the career leaders in home runs for every MLB franchise can you name in five minutes?

The 'Most 40 home run seasons in MLB history' quiz

The 'Active MLB players to hit .300 multiple times' quiz

The 'Yearly MLB on-base percentage leaders' quiz

Athletics News / MLB on ClutchPoints / August 21

Yankees add former Mets, Athletics veteran pitcher for late-season push

The New York Yankees might have finally found their groove. Aaron Boone’s team used dominant offensive performances to jump out to a 2-0 lead in its series against the Tampa Bay Rays.

Athletics News / Scuttlebutt Sailing News / August 21

Sailing recognized at US Naval Academy

As the school year gets underway, Navy Director of Athletics Michael Kelly revealed that the Navy intercollegiate sailing program had been awarded the 2024-25 Director of Athletics Cup.

Athletics News / Fastball on SI / August 21

Kyle Schwarber Now on Short List with Babe Ruth and Mark McGwire in History

The Philadelphia Phillies routed the Seattle Mariners 11-2 on Wednesday afternoon, finishing off a three-game sweep of the American League contenders. Philadelphia's pitching dominated, registering double-digit strikeouts in each of the three games, but the offense did its part as well, scoring 29 times across the three contests.

Shea Langeliers News / Field Level Media / August 21

A's hope Shea Langeliers stays on tear vs. Twins

Shea Langeliers will be the center of attention once again when the Athletics go for a three-game sweep over the Minnesota Twins on Thursday afternoon in Minneapolis.

Athletics News / Oakland Athletics on SI / August 21

Three Key Players in the A's Win Over the Minnesota Twins

When the A's and Minnesota Twins met up earlier this season, the Athletics were at the tail end of their 1-20 stretch at the beginning of June, and it was actually the Twins that helped them get back on track in the fourth and final game of their series.

Shea Langeliers News / Field Level Media / August 20

Shea Langeliers extends homer tear, lifts A's over Twins in 10

Shea Langeliers belted a tiebreaking two-run homer in the top of the 10th inning and the Athletics held on for a 4-2 win over the Minnesota Twins on Wednesday night in Minneapolis.

Athletics News / Oakland Athletics on SI / August 20

Hot A's Offense to Face Struggling Minnesota Twins Starter

Last night, the Athletics took the first game of the three-game set in Minnesota against their ace, Joe Ryan. With that win, the team has now won 15 of their last 23 games.

Athletics News / Yardbarker

The 25 greatest MLB play-by-play announcers of all-time

It's daunting trying to narrow down the 25 best baseball play-by-play voices in history. Many greats will be left out — sorry to Marty Brennaman or Milo Hamilton.

Athletics News / Just Baseball / August 20

2025-26 Free Agent Watch: MLB Infielders Hitting the Market Next Year

If teams are looking to upgrade in the infield this offseason, they are going to need to be aggressive. The 2025-2026 MLB Free Agent class is, in a word, top-heavy.

MLB News / Yardbarker / August 20

Two MLB award races that have already been decided

With a month of regular-season baseball remaining, many of the MLB's award races are still hotly contested. There are, however, a pair of award races that have long been decided.

Standout Korean infielder to ask to be posted for MLB teams

Dodgers' rotation is returning to form at the perfect time

Young girl details unpleasant encounter with Shohei Ohtani on live ESPN broadcast

Which 20 players have hit four home runs in an MLB game?

The '45 home runs, 100 RBI MLB seasons since 2003' quiz

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The 'Active 20-home run MLB seasons' quiz

The 'NFL QBs with the most games started' quiz

The '2024 NFL rushing TD leaders' quiz

The 'Second-overall NFL Draft picks' quiz

Athletics News / NIL on SI / August 20

Middle Tennessee’s unconventional move adds $668k to NIL war chest

Middle Tennessee is trading drip for dollars in a new move that would make Billy Beane proud. In a cost-cutting move aimed at competing in the new economics of college football, the Blue Raiders have eliminated two alternate uniforms and dramatically pared back their helmet inventory.

Athletics News / Total Apex Fantasy Sports / August 20

Top MLB DFS Start‘em/Sit‘em For August 20th

August is heating up, and fantasy players could win cash prizes in today’s top MLB DFS lineups and fantasy stacks. Wednesday’s 15-game slate will start the week in style and could help players win cash prizes.

Jacob Lopez News / Oakland Athletics on SI / August 20

A's Jacob Lopez Has Scoreless Streak Stopped in Win Over Minnesota Twins

A's left-hander Jacob Lopez is slowly but surely making his name known around baseball following yet another impressive start. He entered Tuesday's game having not allowed a run to score in his past four turns through the rotation.

Athletics News / Athlon Sports / August 19

Mariners Receive More Bad News After Suspension

After a red-hot start to kick off the month of August, the Seattle Mariners have not only come back down to earth, but they are full-on struggling at the moment.

Matt Olson News / Total Apex Sports / August 19

Atlanta Braves First Baseman Matt Olson Makes History With His Consistency

Atlanta Braves First Baseman Matt Olson made history tonight when he suited up at home against the Chicago White Sox. It was his 746th consecutive game played.

Victor Robles News / Larry Brown Sports / August 19

Victor Robles disciplined by MLB for throwing bat at pitcher

Seattle Mariners outfielder Victor Robles received a pretty hefty punishment from Major League Baseball for throwing his bat at a pitcher while on a minor league rehab assignment.

Athletics News / Fastball on SI / August 19

Mike Yastrzemski Joins Hall of Famer Rickey Henderson in Rare History

The Kansas City Royals won again on Monday night, beating the Texas Rangers 4-3 at Kauffman Stadium. The Royals are now 64-61, and they've crept into the playoff race again.

Gio Urshela News / MLB Trade Rumors / August 18

Athletics release Gio Urshela

The A’s have released veteran infielder Gio Urshela, whom they designated for assignment on Friday, per the transaction log at MLB.com. He’ll be able to sign with any team once he clears release waivers.

Athletics News / New Baseball Media / August 18

Recapping Week 21 of the 2025 MiLB Season

We’re halfway through the final full month of the 2025 Minor League season. This past week, Week 21, saw a lot of action, including some from several notable 2024 first-rounders.

Leo De Vries News / Minor League Baseball on SI / August 17

Athletics' Teen Phenom Takes Next Big Step Toward the Major Leagues

The Athletics have promoted their top prospect, infielder Leo De Vries, to the Double-A Midland RockHounds, making the 18-year-old the youngest player at that level.

MLB News / MLB Trade Rumors / August 15

Athletics claim former notable pitching prospect

The Athletics announced that they have claimed left-hander Jared Shuster off waivers from the White Sox and sent him to Triple-A Las Vegas.

Rookie Jacob Lopez fans nine as Athletics shut out Rays

The 20 greatest MLB managers who never won a World Series

The 'Perfect games in MLB history' quiz

Athletics News / Larry Brown Sports / August 15

Video shows John Fisher getting cursed at in Sutter Health Park

John Fisher got just the reception you would expect him to at the new (temporary) home of The Athletics. The Athletics owner Fisher was in attendance at Sutter Health Park in Sacramento, Calif.