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Athletics got robbed by weird ABS challenge glitch

The Athletics fell victim to a bizarre glitch in the challenge system Saturday night against the New York Yankees. Athletics catcher Tyler Soderstrom was at the plate in the fourth inning of Saturday’s game at Sutter Health Park in Sacramento, Ca.

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Yankees' Aaron Boone 'Kicking Himself' Over Difficult In-Game Decision

The New York Yankees were dealt a frustrating 6-4 loss to the Athletics on Saturday. Arguably the person most frustrated about the defeat was the Yankees' manager, Aaron Boone.

Athletics News / CBSSports.com / May 31

ABS malfunction? Athletics seeking clarity from MLB after clear ball upheld as strike vs. Yankees

The A’s want answers from MLB after a bizarre outcome from the replay system on Saturday

Athletics News / Field Level Media / May 31

A's hope to duplicate power surge, win series vs. Yankees

It took until the fifth contest of a six-game homestand for the Athletics to hold a lead, and the end result was the elimination of their four-game losing streak.

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The 'Foreign-born 250-HR club' quiz

How many of the 53 Major League Baseball players not born in the United States of America with 250 or more career home runs can you name in seven minutes?

The 'Last 30-HR season by MLB team' quiz

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Athletics News / Oakland Athletics on SI / May 31

This Flamethrower Might Be A’s Next Star Bullpen Arm

Since the departure of All-Star closer Mason Miller, the A's bullpen has been lacking star power. They've been getting the job done, sure, but they are certainly missing a strong arm to join the backend of the arm barn.

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The 25 greatest rookie seasons in MLB history

Not every all-timer has instant success at the next level. For many baseball players, it takes a few bumps in the road out of the gate before they ever reach stardom.

Athletics News / Oakland Athletics on SI / May 31

Ranking 3 Potential Athletics All-Star Selections

The A's have been up and down all season, but that does not mean this team isn't capable of producing multiple All-Stars. Considering the A's were top five in hitting for a majority of the first half of the season, it would not be surprising to see a few All-Star selections.

Athletics News / Oakland Athletics on SI / May 31

Athletics Snap Losing Streak: Top Takeaways From Win Over Yankees

After losing four-straight games, the Athletics were able to find momentum early vs. the Yankees. Even though the Athletics are 1-4 in their last five, this game definitely proved exactly what we knew about the Athletics: they can be good.

Athletics News / ESPN / May 31

A's get wrong end of ABS gaffe against Yankees

The ABS system appeared to hit a rare glitch Saturday when a pitch to A's catcher Shea Langeliers was confirmed as a strike even though the replay showed it missed the zone by a little less than an inch.

Athletics News / Field Level Media / May 31

MLB roundup: Mariners slug 4 HRs, top D-backs for fifth straight win

Seattle slugged four solo home runs and Bryan Woo pitched seven scoreless innings as the host Mariners downed the Arizona Diamondbacks 5-1 on Saturday for their fifth consecutive victory.

Athletics News / Field Level Media / May 31

Athletics survive erratic 9th to snap their skid, Yankees' win streak

Shea Langeliers and Nick Kurtz drilled two-run homers and Tyler Soderstrom hit a solo shot as the Athletics notched a 6-4 victory over the New York Yankees on Saturday night at West Sacramento, Calif.

MLB News / Yardbarker

Which 20 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.

Luis Severino News / Field Level Media / May 30

Athletics place RHP Luis Severino on 15-day IL

The Athletics placed right-hander Luis Severino on the 15-day injured list on Saturday with a right shoulder strain. In a corresponding move, the club recalled right-hander Michael Kelly from Triple-A Las Vegas.

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Athletics News / MLB Trade Rumors / May 30

Luis Severino Placed On 15-Day IL With Shoulder Strain

4:45 pm: The A’s have placed Severino on the 15-day IL with a right shoulder strain. Right-hander Michael Kelly was recalled to take his spot on the roster.

Athletics News / MLB on ClutchPoints / May 30

4 walk-off home runs in 1 night makes MLB history not seen since 2004

The bats were alive in MLB on Friday night. There were four walk home runs hit in one night. For starters, Bryan Reynolds secured a 6-5 win for the Pittsburgh Pirates over the Minnesota Twins with a walk-off homer in the 9th inning.

Ben Rice News / MLB on ClutchPoints / May 30

Yankees catcher Ben Rice get 100% real on big win vs. Athletics after 4-hit performance

The New York Yankees kept winning Friday night, with Ben Rice at the center of another complete performance. The Yankees slugger delivered four hits in an 8-2 win over the Athletics at Sutter Health Park, extending New York’s winning streak to five games.

Athletics News / MLB Trade Rumors / May 30

Luis Severino Leaves Game Due To Arm Soreness

Luis Severino threw only 23 pitches in an inning of work during his start in the Athletics’ 8-2 loss to the Yankees on Friday. While warming up for the top of the second, Severino was visited by the team trainer and eventually left the mound due to what the A’s later announced was a bout of arm soreness.

Athletics News / Total Pro Sports / May 30

What Time Is The Yankees Game Today? Starting Pitchers, TV Channel & More

The New York Yankees are having a great time after taking out the Oakland Athletics in Game 1. Their offense scored eight runs while the pitching staff surrendered only two.

Athletics News / MLB on ClutchPoints / May 29

How Yankees’ Cam Schlittler and Pirates’ Paul Skenes stand alone in MLB history

New York Yankees starting pitcher Cam Schlittler is in the early stages of a breakout season. The right-hander is on an AL Cy Young pace right now and is the early favorite to win the award.

Athletics News / Just Baseball / May 29

The Best First Baseman In Baseball Resides In Atlanta

The Atlanta Braves are no strangers to star power at first base. Back in the early 1970s, it was Orlando Cepeda. In the 1990s, Fred McGriff took over. He was followed by names like Andrés Galarraga, Julio Franco, and briefly Mark Teixeira in the early 2000s.

Athletics News / Athlon Sports / May 28

Surging Red Sox Prospect Earns New Ranking

Keith Law's latest top 50 prospects list is in, and the Boston Red Sox have a top three prospect in baseball. Franklin Arias, who began the year ranked 12th on Law's list for The Athletic, is now the league's No.

Athletics News / Total Pro Sports / May 28

Yankees vs. Athletics Game 1: Preview & Starting Pitchers – May 29

Yankees vs. Athletics Game 1 opens an interesting three-game series Friday night as New York heads to Sacramento looking to stay hot in the AL playoff race.

Athletics News / Total Pro Sports / May 28

Are The Yankees Playing Today? Latest Update, Starting Pitchers & More

The New York Yankees are coming off a great run against the Kansas City Royals. The swept the Royals in a three-game set as their pursuit for the top spot in the AL East continues.

Athletics News / Just Baseball / May 27

Buy or Sell: Fantasy Baseball Roster Trends

We are now two months into the season, and I’m sure you have already dropped some highly drafted players. Or, you missed out on the early-season breakouts because you were afraid to give up on certain draft picks too early, right?

Gage Jump News / Yardbarker / May 26

Athletics' Gage Jump to make MLB debut Tuesday

Jump, the No. 41 overall prospect, has dominated at Triple-A this season, striking out 56 batters in just 38 innings pitched.

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Luis Castillo News / Larry Brown Sports / May 26

Luis Castillo showed frustration after getting pulled from his start against the A's

Seattle Mariners pitcher Luis Castillo was not a happy man when he was pulled from Monday’s game against the Athletics at Sutter Health Park in Sacramento, Calif.

Athletics News / MLB Trade Rumors / May 25

Luis García Elects Free Agency

Luis García made nine appearances for the Twins this season, giving up 10 runs in 8 2/3 innings of work. Over the weekend, Minnesota designated the right-hander for assignment.