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Athletics News / Minor League Baseball on SI / 6 hours ago

Seattle Mariners Prospect Wins Weekly Award as Trade Rumors Swirl

Congratulations are in order for a pair of Tacoma Rainiers players, as 37-year-old Casey Lawrence was named as the Pitcher of the Week in the Pacific Coast League, with first baseman Tyler Locklear earning the Hitter of the Week honors.

Athletics News / Oakland Athletics on SI / 7 hours ago

Seattle's 'Big Dumper' vs. A's 'Big Amish' as Mariners Head to Sacramento

Seattle Mariners catcher Cal Raleigh, or "The Big Dumper" as he is affectionately named, hit his 40th home run of the season Saturday against the Los Angeles Angels.

Athletics News / MLB on ClutchPoints / 7 hours ago

Athletics’ Nick Kurtz joins Barry Zito in franchise lore, turns clock back 25 years

Although the Athletics’ first season in Sacramento hasn’t gone to plan, the franchise can still be fun to watch. A major reason why is due to the rookie duo of first baseman Nick Kurtz and shortstop Jacob Wilson.

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Athletics News / Oakland Athletics on SI / 9 hours ago

A's Top Pick Ranked Among MLB's Top-100 Prospects

The Athletics zagged a bit with their most recent first-round pick, selecting Jamie Arnold out of Florida State with the No. 11 overall pick. This was the first time since 2016 that the A's had taken a pitcher in the first round.

Athletics News / Oakland Athletics on SI / 12 hours ago

Fitting That Seattle Mariners Head to Sacramento Before MLB Trade Deadline

The last time the Seattle Mariners were in West Sacramento to face the Athletics, the two clubs put on what looked to be a classic showdown that could have ramifications at the end of the season.

Athletics News / Action Network / 13 hours ago

Monday MLB Player Props, Picks for Bradley Blalock, Kyle Stowers, Shea Langeliers

For my Monday MLB player props, I’ll be looking into a pair of hot hitters in Kyle Stowers and Shea Langeliers. However, we will begin with a strikeout prop in Cleveland, where Bradley Blalock and the Rockies will be taking on the Guardians.

Athletics News / MLB on ClutchPoints / 13 hours ago

2025 MLB Power Rankings, Vol. 19: Who is selling at the trade deadline?

After a brief hiatus, the 2025 MLB Power Rankings are back with the final edition before the trade deadline. With an extra series of games to judge off of, there is a lot of movement in this week’s edition.

Athletics News / Athlon Sports / 14 hours ago

Yankees Ranked MLB’s Most Desperate Team for Bullpen Help

Well, there was no denying it really. The New York Yankees bullpen has been a mess this past month, and Monday, The Athletic made it official. They put the Yankees No.

Athletics News / Legends On Deck / 14 hours ago

Five Surprise Baseball Cards 2025

As the baseball season enters the final two months of regular season play, there have been plenty of surprises. When I wrote Most Collectible Baseball Cards 2025 (Preseason) back in February, I did my best to anticipate what players cards would soar in prices in 2025. While Shohei Ohtani, Aaron Judge, Paul Skenes, Bobby Witt Jr.

Athletics News / Oakland Athletics on SI / 16 hours ago

Philadelphia Phillies Trade Deadline Need Could be Filled By A's

The Philadelphia Phillies are in need of a third baseman with Alec Bohm landing on the IL after suffering a left rib fracture last week that landed him on the 10-day IL.

Athletics News / Field Level Media / 21 hours ago

A's look for youth movement to continue paying off vs. Mariners

Jacob Wilson of the Athletics was the leading candidate for American League Rookie of the Year for most of this season. But teammate Nick Kurtz is in the process of taking over the pole position.

Athletics News / The Forkball / 15 hours ago

Baseball Hall of Fame Welcomes a Quintet of Greatness

Cooperstown was buzzing as five titans of the game were enshrined into the National Baseball Hall of Fame on Sunday, 7/27/25. The Class of 2025 is a remarkable blend of first-ballot shoo-ins, long-awaited recognition, and posthumous honors.

Athletics News / MLB on ClutchPoints / 23 hours ago

Yankees rumors: NY has 'All-Star’ targets in sight as MLB trade deadline nears

The New York Yankees have played uneven baseball since the All-Star break, although they are coming off a much-needed 4-3 win over the Philadelphia Phillies on Sunday to move to 57-48 on the year.

Athletics News / Field Level Media / July 27

MLB roundup: Paul Skenes, Pirates overpower D-backs in shutout

Paul Skenes pitched six shutout innings for the second consecutive start to lead the host Pittsburgh Pirates to a 6-0 victory over the Arizona Diamondbacks on Sunday afternoon.

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Athletics News / Total Apex Sports / July 27

Athletics Complete 4-Game Sweep Against Houston Astros

The Athletics had a great series on the road against the Houston Astros. They swept them in a four-game series. The A’s outscored the Astros 32-7 over this four-game series.

J.T. Ginn News / Field Level Media / July 27

JT Ginn shuts down Astros to complete upset sweep for Athletics

J.T. Ginn twirled six shutout innings, Shea Langeliers homered for a third consecutive game, and the visiting Athletics completed a stunning four-game sweep of the Houston Astros with a 7-1 victory on Sunday.

Lawrence Butler News / 5 GOATs / July 26

A’s broadcaster Chris Caray egregiously messes up Lawrence Butler HR call

Lawrence Butler gave the Athletics three huge insurance runs in the ninth inning against the Houston Astros on Saturday. But nobody on social media is talking about the play itself, though.

Athletics News / MLB Trade Rumors / July 26

MLB's top 50 trade candidates for 2025 trade deadline

We’re now less than a week from Thursday evening. The activity should begin really ramping up in the two days preceding the deadline, but the bubble teams that waited until the end of the month to finalize a direction are out of time.

Athletics News / Minor League Baseball on SI / July 26

Chicago White Sox Promote First-Round Pick To Triple-A

CHICAGO –– The White Sox announced Saturday that infielder Jacob Gonzalez has been promoted to Triple-A Charlotte. Gonzalez, 23, is ranked No. 9 among White Sox prospects, per MLB Pipeline.

Nick Kurtz News / Yardbarker / July 26

Athletics' Nick Kurtz makes MLB history vs. Astros

Athletics rookie first baseman Nick Kurtz became the 20th player in MLB history to have a four-home run game and the first rookie to achieve that feat.

Phillies' Kyle Schwarber inches closer to franchise history vs. Yankees

Blue Jays' hot streak has them in rare (and promising) territory

Six young stars are leading Brewers to breakout season

Mets' Pete Alonso explains using unique tool in on-deck circle

Benches clear in Cardinals-Padres game after Willson Contreras HBP

Jose Leclerc News / MLB Trade Rumors / July 25