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Nick Kurtz, A's trending upward ahead of series vs. Rangers

It took Nick Kurtz until his 14th appearance of the season to hit his first home run, but none of his Athletics' teammates are all that concerned. That's because it took Kurtz 17 games last season to hit the first homer of his career, and he ended up with 36 long balls and was the unanimous choice for American League Rookie of the Year.

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A's Reliever Pushing For High-Leverage Role After Strong Start

Luis Medina entered the season with plenty to prove, coming off Tommy John surgery and out of minor league options. It was always going to be sink or swim, but with his electric arm, there was also a clear path to a late-inning role with the A's, who have been looking for their relievers to take a step forward and claim key roles.

Athletics News / Field Level Media / April 13

MLB roundup: Braves pound out 19 hits in 13-1 thrashing of Guardians

Dominic Smith homered and Jorge Mateo collected four hits as the Atlanta Braves rolled to a 13-1 win over the visiting Cleveland Guardians on Sunday night.

Dustin Harris News / Field Level Media / April 12

Unlikely hero Dustin Harris helps White Sox edge Royals for split

Dustin Harris roped a pinch-hit double and scored the go-ahead run on a wild pitch in the seventh inning, then made a late potential home run-robbing catch, as the visiting White Sox won 6-5 over the Kansas City Royals on Sunday.

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The 'Most games played by MLB team' quiz

How many of the players to appear in the most games all-time for each MLB franchise can you name in five minutes?

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Athletics News / Oakland Athletics on SI / April 12

Red-Hot A’s Face Defining AL West Test Against Rangers

After a rough start to the 2026 season, the A's had the tough task of heading into New York to play six games against the Yankees and then the Mets. After blowing the first game in the Bronx in the eighth inning, that's how many expected the rest of the series to go.

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25 current MLB players who will end up in the Baseball Hall of Fame

Some things appear clear when it comes to Baseball Hall of Fame voting. The PED guys aren’t going to get in, or at least the hitters, and the rubric for starting pitchers has to be reconstructed on the fly.

Craig Counsell News / MLB on ClutchPoints / April 12

Brewers honor late Phil Garner, who held wins record before Craig Counsell broke it

The Milwaukee Brewers are off to a difficult start to the season. The Brewers have dealt with injuries and mounting losses. Still, they took time prior to their game on Sunday to reflect on the past.

Athletics News / Viral Sports News / April 12

Former Houston Astros Star, MLB Manager Has Passed Away

Phil Garner, affectionately nicknamed “Scrap Iron” during his playing days, passed away at the age of 76 following a courageous two-year struggle with pancreatic cancer.

Carlos Mendoza News / MLB on ClutchPoints / April 12

Mets’ Carlos Mendoza gets brutally honest on humiliation by Athletics in series sweep

NEW YORK– Sunday afternoon could have been the kind of day owner Steve Cohen and president of baseball operations David Stearns envisioned when the New York Mets traded for former Milwaukee Brewers starting pitcher Freddy Peralta in the offseason.

Athletics News / MLB on ClutchPoints / April 12

Mets trolled by Athletics after pathetic sweep

The New York Mets had such high expectations heading into the 2026 season. New York made several moves during the offseason, showing off their large payroll and their hunger to reach a World Series.

Athletics News / Total Apex Sports / April 12

MLB Legend Phil Garner Dies At 76

The baseball world lost a giant on April 11, 2026, when Phil Garner passed away at the age of 76 after a courageous two-year battle with pancreatic cancer.

Athletics News / Field Level Media / April 12

Nick Kurtz's HR, Aaron Civale's pitching help Athletics blank Mets

Aaron Civale tossed 5 2/3 solid innings and combined with four relievers on a four-hitter Sunday for the red-hot Athletics, who completed a three-game sweep of the New York Mets with a 1-0 victory.

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Who are the 25 fastest players in MLB right now?

Speed is more important than ever in MLB with recent rule changes promoting stolen bases. These were the 25 fastest players for the 2026 season, as recorded by the Statcast sprint speed metric.

Athletics News / Athletics Nation / April 12

A’s Sweep the Mets!

The Athletics defeated the Mets 1-0, completing a sweep of New York’s national league team for the first time in franchise history. Having won the first two games of their series against the New York Mets, the Athletics sent right-hander Aaron Civale to the mound with a series sweep on their minds.

Athletics News / Field Level Media / April 12

Phil Garner, 3-time All-Star, manager, dies at 76

Phil Garner, who won a World Series title as a player with the Pittsburgh Pirates and managed the Houston Astros to the Fall Classic in 2005, died on Saturday.

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Athletics News / Ball Exclusives / April 12

Three-time MLB All-Star Phil Garner dies at age 76

Three-time MLB All-Star and longtime manager Phil Garner has died at the age of 76, his family confirmed in a statement on Sunday. “Garner passed away peacefully last night, April 11, surrounded by family and love after a two-plus-year battle with pancreatic cancer.

Athletics News / Oakland Athletics on SI / April 12

Jacob Lopez's Struggles Put A's Rotation in a Tough Spot

The A's have scored 62 runs this season, good for an average of 4.42 runs per game. 23 of those runs have been scored in Jacob Lopez's last two starts, with the A's putting up 12 runs on Sunday against the Houston Astros, and then another 11 yesterday against the New York Mets.

Athletics News / Larry Brown Sports / April 11

Denzel Clarke gives up home run on robbery attempt

Athletics center fielder Denzel Clarke has shown himself capable of stealing home runs during his MLB career. On Saturday, his attempt to do so against the New York Mets went very wrong.

Athletics News / Oakland Athletics on SI / April 11

A's New Home Run Celebration is Haunting, But It's Working

If you've been watching the A's in action all week, you may have had a sense that this was coming. Back when the A's were facing the New York Yankees, starter Luis Severino had an elephant mask in his hands that was shown on the broadcast, which led to plenty of questions about what the mask is was for.

Juan Soto News / Athlon Sports / April 11

Mets Announce Juan Soto Return Timeline Amid Athletics Series

The New York Mets continue to search for offensive consistency in the early stages of the 2026 season. Entering Saturday's middle-game of the ongoing series against the Athletics, New York sits at 7-7 and has scored a meager three runs combined across their last three games.

Athletics News / Athlon Sports / April 11

Athletics Just Did Something to Yankees and Mets No Team Ever Has

The Athletics are still trying to find their footing early in the 2026 season, but over the last few days, they’ve done something that cuts through records, standings, and expectations.

Athletics News / New Baseball Media / April 11

2026 Injury Report: Updates on Carroll, Javier, Holmes

The Mets are already down Juan Soto and Jorge Polanco from their lineup. Now, the team must contend with a notable injury on the other side. Clay Holmes, who’s been very good for the Mets thus far this season, was removed from his start against the A’s on April 10.