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MLB Top 5: Toronto Blue Jays Second Basemen and Shortstops

This is the third article in a series that looks at the five best players at each position for t he Toronto Blue Jays. In this installment are second basemen and shortstops.

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Gunnar Hoglund Set to Make MLB Debut Against Miami Marlins

It was reported on Thursday that the Athletics are set to call up No. 14 prospect Gunnar Hoglund ahead of their series this weekend with the Miami Marlins.

Athletics News / Just Baseball / May 2

American League Players of the Month: April 2025

We’re now a month into the 2025 MLB season, and there have been plenty of storylines to follow in the American League as the scene is getting set. The New York Yankees, Detroit Tigers, and Seattle Mariners lead their respective divisions, while plenty of teams have positioned themselves in the postseason conversation.

Athletics News / Field Level Media / May 2

Marlins out to spoil A's prospect Gunnar Hogland's debut

The Athletics will look to their future on Friday when they call up prospect Gunnar Hoglund from Triple-A Las Vegas to make his major league debut against the floundering Marlins in Miami to open a three-game series.

Jacob deGrom News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The 'American and National League strikeout leaders since 2000' quiz

How many of the league leaders in K's for both the American and National Leagues since the 2000 MLB season can you name in five minutes?

Athletics News / Field Level Media / May 1

MLB roundup: Guardians rally past Twins in 10th inning

Jose Ramirez singled in Steven Kwan with the tying run, stole second base and scored on Angel Martinez's hit through the right side of the infield in the 10th inning, giving the Cleveland Guardians a 4-3 victory over the visiting Minnesota Twins on Thursday.

MLB News / Yardbarker

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 / Athlon Sports / May 1

Rangers Make Major Announcement About Key Offseason Trade Addition After Athletics Game

As of recently, the Texas Rangers haven't been finding as much success as they did at the beginning of the season. Star shortstop Corey Seager went down with hamstring strain on April 22 that forced him to be placed on the 10-day injured list.

Athletics News / MLB on ClutchPoints / May 1

Rangers make immediate roster moves after brutal loss vs. Athletics

The Texas Rangers’ brutal offensive slump continued Thursday as the team lost 3-0 to the Athletics. It’s the fourth time the Rangers have been shutout this season.

Athletics News / Sport Relay / May 1

Athletics Blank Rangers in Series Finale

ARLINGTON, Texas (May 1) — The Texas Rangers dropped their series finale to the Athletics, 3–0, on Thursday afternoon. RBI hits by Miguel Andujar and Jacob Wilson made all the difference for the Athletics on Thursday.

Bruce Bochy News / MLB on ClutchPoints / May 1

Bruce Bochy blasts Rangers’ lineup after getting shut down by Athletics

The Texas Rangers fell flat again on Thursday, mustering just three hits in a 3-0 loss to the Athletics. Following the game, manager Bruce Bochy didn’t hold back.

Athletics News / Oakland Athletics on SI / May 1

A's Play Texas Hold 'Em, Win Series vs. Rangers

The A's have hit their stride in this early part of the season, as all facets of the game have come together for them recently. They find themselves at 17-15 and have won their third straight series, taking three out of four games against the Texas Rangers at Globe Life Field.

Athletics News / MLB on ClutchPoints / May 1

Nationals agree to contract with ex-Diamondbacks, Cubs reliever

Most fans were well aware of the plethora of talent the Washington Nationals had on their roster entering the 2025 MLB season, but a demanding division and other deficiencies resulted in overall low expectations for the team.

Athletics News / MLB on ClutchPoints / May 1

Athletics quietly putting Yankees, Tigers on notice in AL

The Athletics are in a transition period this year as they prepare to move to a new home. Ironically, they are off to their best start in recent memory one month into the 2025 season.

Athletics News / Field Level Media / May 1

Athletics blank Rangers to take four-game series

Miguel Andujar singled in a run the first and Jacob Wilson and Luis Urias added RBIs in the seventh and eighth innings to back the pitching of Jeffrey Springs and four relievers as the Athletics beat the Texas Rangers 3-0 on Thursday afternoon in the finale of a four-game American League West series in Arlington, Texas.

Athletics News / MLB on ClutchPoints / May 1

Athletics’ top pitching prospect gets call to majors amid strong start to season

The Athletics are not a joke any longer. At 16-15 on the season, the A’s have put themselves in a position to be competitive. On Thursday morning, the Athletics called up another young prospect to help give the team a boost.

Athletics News / Last Word On Sports / May 1

Report: Athletics Promote Former Blue Jays First-Round Pick

The Athletics will promote Gunnar Hoglund from Triple-A Las Vegas, according to ESPN’s Jeff Passan. The right-hander has impressed in the minors this season, posting a 2.43 ERA and 1.06 WHIP with 30 strikeouts and just seven walks over 29 2/3 innings.

Athletics News / Oakland Athletics on SI / May 1

A's Will Have Shovels in the Ground in Las Vegas Next Month, Right?

It's go time for the Athletics ballpark dreams in Las Vegas. Despite many skeptics doubting John Fisher's vision in Las Vegas, team officials have repeatedly said that they plan to break ground at the Tropicana site in June.

Gunnar Hoglund News / MLB Trade Rumors / May 1

Athletics to promote former first-round pick

The A’s are set to promote pitching prospect Gunnar Hoglund for his major league debut, reports ESPN’s Jeff Passan. He’s already on the 40-man roster, so they’ll only need to open a spot on the active roster.

Athletics News / Minor League Baseball on SI / May 1

Cincinnati Reds Top Prospect Struggles in Debut, But Still Makes Team History of Last 18 Years

The Cincinnati Reds were swept by the St. Louis Cardinals in a doubleheader on Wednesday at Great American Ball Park. The 6-0 loss in Game 1 dropped the Reds to 16-14 while the 9-1 loss in Game 2 dropped them to 16-15 on the season.

Athletics News / LWOSports.com / May 1

5 Amazing Matchups to Watch This Month of May || Los Angeles Dodgers

The month of May will certainly be an eventful one for this Los Angeles Dodgers team, and in this article, we’re going to look at all the stats so far for each player this month, then preview the next month for the Dodgers.

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.

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 / 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 / Athlon Sports / April 29

Mets Make Unfortunate Announcement After 20th Win

The New York Mets have been MLB's best team to start the 2025 season. An impressive 20-9 through their first 29 games, including a remarkable 12-1 at home, New York has built on its momentum from last season.

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.

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