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On YouTubeAthletics News / Oakland Athletics on SI / May 1
A's Going for Statement Against Texas Rangers on Thursday
It's still early in the 2025 season, but through six games against the Texas Rangers, the Athletics are 4-2. The Rangers were in first place before their schedule led them to West Sacramento a week ago, where the A's took two of three from the West leaders.
Athletics News / Field Level Media / April 30
Ninth-inning home runs lift Athletics over Rangers
Brent Rooker lined a two-run tiebreaking homer in the ninth inning and Lawrence Butler followed with a grand slam as the Athletics turned it on late to beat the Texas Rangers 7-1 on Wednesday in Arlington, Texas.
Athletics News / Fastball on SI / April 30
Fan Falls Onto Field in Scary Moment During Pittsburgh Pirates, Chicago Cubs Game
A person fell over the Clemente Wall in right field at PNC Park during Wednesday night's game between the Pittsburgh Pirates and Chicago Cubs. The incident occurred in the bottom of the seventh inning, just as Isiah Kiner-Falaefa and Bryan Reynolds were coming around to score on a go-ahead, two-RBI double by Andrew McCutchen.
The 'Most 40 home run seasons in MLB history' quiz
How many of the 50 MLB players with three or more 40 home run seasons can you name in six minutes?
MLB News / MLB Trade Rumors / April 30
Athletics select Carlos Duran
The A’s have selected the contract of righty Carlos Duran from Triple-A and optioned lefty Jacob Lopez, per a team announcement. Right-hander Jose Leclerc was transferred from the 15-day IL to the 60-day IL in order to open space for Duran, who’ll be making his MLB debut the first time he takes the mound.
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 / April 30
The Simpsons Pokes Fun at the Las Vegas A's in Latest Episode
The Simpsons have mentioned the Oakland Athletics in the past, most notably in the episode "Regarding Margie" from Season 11. Homer Simpson writes "'74 Oakland A's--Best Team Ever" on the curb outside of his house, and a group of former A's players just happen to drive by at that specific time and take notice.
A.J. Puk News / Athlon Sports / April 30
Struggling Diamondbacks Receive Encouraging News on Former Top Prospect
Amid a slew of moves in the final hours of the 2024 trade deadline, the Miami Marlins traded A.J. Puk to the Arizona Diamondbacks for infield prospect Deyvision de los Santos.
Athletics News / LWOSports.com / April 30
MLB Top 5: Toronto Blue Jays First and Third Basemen and DHs
This is the second article in a series that looks at the five best players at each position for the Toronto Blue Jays. In this installment are first and third basemen and designated hitters.
Athletics News / Field Level Media / April 30
Rangers hope to continue scoring in bunches while hosting Athletics
The Texas Rangers have finally broken out of a prolonged scoring slump and will attempt to keep that momentum going when they square off against the Athletics on Wednesday in the third contest of a four-game series in Arlington, Texas.
Athletics News / Oakland Athletics on SI / April 30
A's Bullpen Has Been Up and Down to Start the Year
Coming into the 2025 season, the A's bullpen was thought to be the backbone of this team. A bullpen led by All-Star flame thrower Mason Miller was looking to take the next step in 2025.
Jorge Polanco News / Field Level Media / April 30
Jorge Polanco, surging Mariners take on Angels
Do the Seattle Mariners dare take Jorge Polanco out of the lineup? That will be the question facing manager Dan Wilson on Wednesday afternoon when the American League West leaders host the cellar-dwelling Los Angeles Angels in the finale of a two-game series.
Athletics News / Field Level Media / April 30
MLB roundup: Yankees homer early and often, overrun Orioles
Ben Rice homered in each of the first two innings and Aaron Judge hit one of New York's four first-inning solo shots as the Yankees belted the host Baltimore Orioles 15-3 on Tuesday.
Athletics News / Sport Relay / April 30
Rangers Treat Athletics to a Blowout 
ARLINGTON, Texas (Apr 29) — The Texas Rangers emerged victorious in convincing fashion Tuesday night, trouncing the Athletics, 15–2. It was a team effort, as everyone in the Rangers’ starting lineup had at least one hit.
Athletics News / Field Level Media / April 29
Rangers' bats break out in 15-2 rout of Athletics
Adolis Garcia and Wyatt Langford both had a three-RBI double in the sixth inning as the Texas Rangers broke out of their scoring slump in a huge way in a 15-2 win over the Athletics on Tuesday in the second of a four-game American League West series in Arlington, Texas.
Athletics News / Last Word On Sports / April 29
The Yankees Have Already Found A New Ace
When the New York Yankees signed Max Fried to an 8-year, $218 million contract this winter, they expected him to be a solid No. 2 starter. Not only has he been all they could’ve asked for and more, but he’s also been one of the best starting pitchers in baseball thus far.
Athletics News / Fastball on SI / April 28
Matchup Between Los Angeles Dodgers, Miami Marlins Set to Make MLB History
Monday's showdown between the Los Angeles Dodgers and Miami Marlins will be the pinnacle of the haves versus the have-nots. The Dodgers, still fresh off winning the World Series last fall, have the third-best winning percentage in baseball.
MLB News / Just Baseball / April 28
An Early Look Into the 2025 Rookie of the Year Odds
Perhaps no award is more difficult to speculate on than the Rookie of the Year Award. For most player awards, fans can use prior success and evaluations of performance against major league talent to make predictions as to who may win.
Athletics News / MLB on ClutchPoints / April 28
2025 MLB Power Rankings, Vol. 7: A new team on top
The first month of the 2025 MLB season is over. That likely means snow games are over for the year, which is good for the fans up north who have been braving the cold.
Athletics News / Total Apex Fantasy Sports / April 28
Top MLB DFS Start‘em/Sit‘em For April 28th
April is ending in three days, and DFS players could end it with a bang with today’s top MLB DFS lineups. Monday’s slate of eight games can start the week off right with fantasy lineups assembling to win cash prizes.
Athletics News / Fastball on SI / April 28
Colorado Rockies Lose Again to Continue Historically Poor Start to Season
The Colorado Rockies have had a tough time hanging around in games so far in 2025, and that remained the case on Sunday. The Cincinnati Reds scored three runs in the first inning and ultimately led 7-0 through five.
Raimon Gomez News / MLB on ClutchPoints / April 27
Mets prospect fires ridiculous 104.5 mph pitch
The New York Mets are having a great season, and one of their top prospects is too. Mets prospect and pitcher Raimon Gomez threw a 104 miles per hour pitch in a minor-league game, per the Associated Press.
Athletics News / Milwaukee Brewers on SI / April 27
Brewers Linked To Athletics Former World Series Champion For Potential Bullpen Upgrade
The Milwaukee Brewers are off to a bit of a slow start in 2025. They ran away with the National League Central in 2024, winning 93 games and finishing 10 games ahead of the Chicago Cubs and St.
J.T. Ginn News / MLB Trade Rumors / April 26
Athletics News / Yardbarker / April 24
Youth movement helping to usher in new era of Athletics baseball
After being one of the worst teams in the league for the past three seasons, the Athletics are ready to embrace their young guns and turn the franchise around.
Athletics News / Yardbarker / April 23
Watch: A's top prospect collects first MLB hit and RBI
It didn't take long for Athletics first baseman Nick Kurtz to make an impact in the major leagues.
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