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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.

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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 / Oakland Athletics on SI / May 29

Unique Paths Athletics Should Take During Yankees Series

On paper, the Athletics are severely outmatched, meaning the A's will need to get creative throughout the series. With the Athletics now second-place in the A.L West after getting swept by the Mariners, the pressure to get quality wins has risen significantly.

Athletics News / Oakland Athletics on SI / May 29

3 Yankees The Athletics Need To Shut Down

Following a devastating series vs. the Mariners, the Athletics now turn to the red-hot Yankees. The stage is set for two second-place teams to face off in a series that could very well determine where both the Yankees and Athletics will place in their respective division.

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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

The 'Most K's to start an MLB career' quiz

The 'Active 40-HR MLB seasons' quiz

Athletics News / Field Level Media / May 28

Luis Severino seeks better outcome vs. former team as A's host Yankees

Luis Severino seeks a top-flight effort against his former club on Friday night when the Athletics host the New York Yankees at West Sacramento, Calif.

MLB News / Yardbarker

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 / MLB on ClutchPoints / May 28

Sacramento making MLB expansion push amid temporary Athletics stay

The Athletics are temporarily making their home in Sacramento, California, as they await their move to Las Vegas, Nevada. The Athletics have embraced Sacramento, and, in turn, Sacramento has embraced baseball.

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 / Oakland Athletics on SI / May 28

3 Athletics Who Need To Be Great vs. Yankees

After being swept by the Mariners, the Athletics need to wipe the slate clean and reset vs. the red-hot Yankees. The Athletics now stand at 27–29 and sit second in the A.L.

Athletics News / Oakland Athletics on SI / May 28

What We Learned From Athletics Devastating Series vs. Mariners

The Athletics would get absolutely smoked by the Mariners, meaning there is a new top dog in the A.L West. This flat-out was not a good series for the A's.

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.

Athletics News / Just Baseball / May 28

2026 MLB Free Agents: Top 10 Rankings and Position Breakdown

The upcoming free agent class is unique for a variety of reasons. You have a two-time Cy Young who could be chasing a record-setting contract, and a bevy of other top starting pitchers who will also be hitting the market.

Athletics News / Field Level Media / May 28

MLB roundup: Ian Happ-led Cubs blast Pirates to halt 10-game skid

Ian Happ drove in five runs and ignited a six-run seventh inning with a three-run home run that eventually helped the Chicago Cubs snap a 10-game losing streak with a 10-4 win over the host Pittsburgh Pirates on Wednesday night.

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The 'Foreign-born 250-HR club' quiz

The 'NBA Coaches of the Year' quiz

The 'Active playoff double-doubles' quiz

The '3 3-pointer, 3-block Playoff games' quiz

Athletics News / Field Level Media / May 27

Rob Refsnyder, Julio Rodriguez help Mariners pound Athletics

Rob Refsnyder and Julio Rodriguez hit three-run homers and Logan Gilbert pitched six scoreless innings as the Seattle Mariners routed the host Athletics 9-1 Wednesday afternoon in West Sacramento, Calif., to move into first place in the American League West for the first time this season.

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?

Athletics News / Athlon Sports / May 27

MLB Home Run Predictions Today: HR Prop Bets for Wednesday, May 27

It’s "Wednesday Wallop Watch," and the home run spots are lining up beautifully across the slate. We have pitchers bringing fly-ball problems and shaky splits into dangerous matchups, while several hitters are either scorching hot lately or already own strong history against tonight’s starter.

Athletics News / New Baseball Media / May 27

2026 MLB Daily Recap: Braves Come Back, Cubs Lose 10th Straight

The Braves’ offense has been a force this season, even with some players on the IL. And that force was on showcase in Boston, as the Braves put up seven to finish a comeback victory against the Red Sox.

Gage Jump News / Minor League Baseball on SI / May 27

Gage Jump's MLB Debut Unravels After Strong First Inning for A's Prospect

Athletics pitching prospect Gage Jump made his anticipated major league debut on Tuesday. And while his first big league start began on a positive note, the Seattle Mariners jumped all over the southpaw after that.

Athletics News / New Baseball Media / May 27

2026 Injury Report: Updates on Jax, Marsh, Schanuel

The Tampa Bay Rays’ bullpen had to do some heavy lifting against the Orioles on May 26. That is because Griffin Jax, the team’s starter, exited early due to injury.

Athletics News / New Baseball Media / May 27

2026 May Farm Report: AL West

Our second May farm report takes a look at the five teams in the AL West. When on the mound, the Angels’ new pitching prospects have performed, while the Mariners and Athletics have pitchers who should knock on the MLB door in the near future.

Athletics News / MLB on ClutchPoints / May 26

Mariners get pitcher back from injury before Athletics clash

The Seattle Mariners are scheduled to face off against the Athletics at 9:40 p.m. EST on Tuesday. Hours before the start of the game, the club received good news regarding a relief pitcher’s injury, as the team will be adding a player to the bullpen.

Athletics News / Yardbarker / May 26