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Dodgers return home to face road-strong Athletics

As the Los Angeles Dodgers return home from a mammoth road trip, they will play host to the Athletics, who have been playing a far better brand of baseball away from their temporary home.

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A’s return Rule 5 pick Noah Murdock to Royals

The A’s returned Rule 5 draftee Noah Murdock to the Royals, as first reflected on the MLB.com transaction log.

Athletics News / Oakland Athletics on SI / May 12

Athletics Return Reliever to Kansas City Royals

According to the MLB.com transactions page, the Athletics have officially returned Rule 5 draftee Noah Murdock to the Kansas City Royals after designating the right-hander for assignment on Friday.

Steward Berroa News / Last Word On Sports / May 12

Dodgers Acquire Outfielder Steward Berroa from Blue Jays for Cash

The Los Angeles Dodgers have been busy in recent days, and on Monday they acquired outfielder Steward Berroa for cash considerations from the Toronto Blue Jays.

Kansas City Royals News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The 'Active MLB home run leaders' quiz

How many of the most prolific power hitters in baseball today can you name in 5 minutes?

Athletics News / Oakland Athletics on SI / May 12

Pinstripe Power: New York Yankees Take Series From A's

As Frank Sinatra says, "That's life." The New York Yankees came into their weekend series in West Sacramento expecting to show their power, and did exactly that.

Athletics News / Athlon Sports / May 12

Analyst Doesn't Hesitate to Make Bold Aaron Judge Statement Amid Historic Start

It has been a great start to the 2025 MLB season for the New York Yankees as they currently sit near the top of the American League standings. New York currently holds a 23-17 record which has them sitting at the top of the AL East standings, two games ahead of the Boston Red Sox.

Derek Shelton News / Last Word On Sports / May 12

Looking Back: The Pirates Bypassed Many Candidates for Shelton

When the Pittsburgh Pirates named Derek Shelton their manager in 2019, he was one of nine candidates they interviewed. “Shelty,” as he was known to Pirates personnel and broadcasters, was fired last Thursday after his Pirates got off to a disappointing 12-26 start.

Athletics News / Just Baseball / May 12

Kyle Schwarber Is on His Way To Getting Paid in Free Agency

After rising through the ranks as a top prospect in the Chicago Cubs’ system, Kyle Schwarber quickly lived up to the hype in his 2015 rookie campaign. He ended with a 131 wRC+ in 69 regular season games and followed that up with five homers and an impressive 248 wRC+ in the postseason that year.

Athletics News / Yardbarker

Who threw the most recent no-hitter for every MLB team?

Look, the no-hitter is no perfect game. A pitcher can get a bit sloppy and still throw a no-hitter. Loud outs, walks, and the like. Five pitchers have thrown no-hitters and allowed multiple runs.

Luis Morales News / Oakland Athletics on SI / May 12

A's No. 4 Prospect Turns in the Best Start of His Young Career

The No. 4 prospect in the Athletics system, right-hander Luis Morales, just turned in what is arguably the best start of his young career with the Midland RockHounds, the A's Double-A affiliate.

Athletics News / MLB on ClutchPoints / May 12

2025 MLB Power Rankings, Vol. 9: A top 10 team tumbles

The 2025 MLB season is rolling right along, and we have another edition of the Power Rankings ready for the occasion. We had our first two managerial changes this year.

Athletics News / Athlon Sports / May 12

Former Yankees Prospect Sends Clear Message After Athletics Series

The New York Yankees took their road series against the Athletics at Sacramento 2-1 after sealing a 12-2 win on Sunday. Aaron Judge racked up more hits and kept his average high with 4 hits in the win. The team's only loss came at the hands of a starting pitcher whom they traded in 2022.

Athletics News / Oakland Athletics on SI / May 12

A's Southpaw Exits Contest Against Yankees With Injury

In the eighth inning of the Athletics blowout contest against the New York Yankees, A's left-hander T.J. McFarland exited the game after covering first base during an Austin Wells groundout.

Aaron Judge News / Field Level Media / May 12

Yankees' Aaron Judge looks to continue torrid play in opener vs. Mariners

Comparing Aaron Judge's season to his contemporaries increasingly is becoming moot. What he's doing can only be judged, no pun intended, against history.

Shohei Ohtani News / Just Baseball / May 12

Other Players Who Could (One Day) Join Shohei Ohtani in Baseball’s Exclusive 50/50 Club

In baseball, a 50/50 season refers to a year in which a player hits at least 50 home runs and steals at least 50 bases. Once a player has completed a 50/50 season, he is said to have joined the 50/50 club.

Athletics News / MLB on ClutchPoints / May 12

Ben Rice gets 100% real about Aaron Judge’s ‘crazy’ work

It might’ve cost him a pair of bruised knees, but Ben Rice made sure his Sunday was worth it. The Yankees’ rookie catcher/designated hitter was plunked twice — once on each leg — during New York’s 12-2 dismantling of the Athletics at Sutter Health Park.