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Chris Bassitt Struggles to Historic Proportions as Toronto Blue Jays Get Routed By Red Sox

Toronto Blue Jays starting pitcher Chris Bassitt struggled to historic proportions on Saturday afternoon as the Jays were beaten 15-1 by the Boston Red Sox at Fenway Park.

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Sonny Gray News / Fastball on SI / June 29

Sonny Gray Etches Himself in Crazy Baseball History with Recent Gem on Mound

When Sonny Gray of the St. Louis Cardinals shut out the Cleveland Guardians with an 89-pitch complete game on Friday night, he made some unique baseball history.

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Clarke Schmidt News / Fastball on SI / June 29

Clarke Schmidt Sees History-Making Streak Come to End as New York Yankees Lose to A's

New York Yankees' starting pitcher Clarke Schmidt saw his historic streak of run prevention come to an end on Saturday afternoon as the Yankees lost 7-0 to the Athletics.

Jacob Wilson News / Oakland Athletics on SI / June 29

Yankees Reliever Explains Stare Down with A's Jacob Wilson

On Saturday the Athletics pulled off a comfortable 7-0 win over the New York Yankees in the Bronx, but the victory didn't come without some drama. In the seventh inning, with the score already 4-0 A's, Yankee reliever Ian Hamilton came into the game and gave up a hit and a walk in a scoreless inning of work.

Luis Severino News / Field Level Media / June 29

A's Luis Severino aims for better result in rematch vs. Yankees

Luis Severino missed pitching at Yankee Stadium last season during his lone season with the New York Mets. On Sunday, the right-hander takes the mound in the Bronx for the first time as a visitor when the Athletics conclude a three-game series with the Yankees.

Athletics News / Field Level Media / June 29

MLB roundup: Miami stays hot, rallies to beat D-backs in 10th

Agustin Ramirez singled in the winning run in the 10th inning and Miami overcame a four-run deficit to extend its season-best winning streak to six games with an 8-7 victory over Arizona on Saturday in Phoenix.

Athletics News / Athlon Sports / June 28

A’s Rookie Responds to Yankees Reliever’s Meltdown

Yankees reliever Ian Hamilton let frustration boil over Saturday night, but Athletics rookie Jacob Wilson refused to add fuel to the fire. In the top of the seventh, with New York already trailing 4–0, Hamilton allowed a two-out single and a walk before fielding a soft comebacker off Wilson’s bat.

Athletics News / MLB on ClutchPoints / June 28

Yankees announce pitching move after 7-0 loss to Athletics

The New York Yankees lost 7-0 at home to the Athletics on Saturday. Aaron Boone’s team was shut out by J.P. Sears and Co. in another poor offensive showing for the Yankees.

Daniel Mengden News / Oakland Athletics on SI / June 28

Former A's Pitcher Stuck Between Mexico and Minor Leagues

Former Athletics pitcher Daniel Mengden has been pitching in Mexico this season, and earlier this week he signed a minor-league contract with the Arizona Diamondbacks.

Dave Parker News / Last Word On Sports / June 28

Two-Time Batting Champ and MVP Dave Parker Passes Away

Dave Parker, owner of two batting titles, a Most Valuable Player Award, and two World Series rings, has died. He was 74 years old and had suffered from Parkinson’s Disease in recent years.

Athletics News / Field Level Media / June 28

Pirates great and Hall of Famer Dave Parker dies at 74

Pittsburgh Pirates legend Dave Parker has passed away at the age of 74, just a month before he was set to be enshrined in the Baseball Hall of Fame after being elected by the Classic Era Committee, the Pirates announced Saturday.

JP Sears News / Field Level Media / June 28

JP Sears shuts out former team as Athletics blank Yankees

JP Sears pitched 5 2/3 strong innings for his first win against his former team and the visiting Athletics earned a 7-0 victory over the New York Yankees on Saturday.

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Jacob Wilson News / MLB on ClutchPoints / June 28

Athletics’ Jacob Wilson opens up on breakout rookie season

Rookie shortstop Jacob Wilson has become one of the most compelling storylines of the Athletics season, delivering standout performances that have him firmly in the mix for the All-Star Game.

Luis Severino News / Oakland Athletics on SI / June 28

A's Luis Severino Reiterates That he Doesn't Like Pitching in West Sacramento

It seems as though every time A's ace Luis Severino plays a team from New York, juicy quotes for the baseball masses follow. Severino spent the first nine years of his career pitching in New York, the first eight with the Yankees, and then last season with the Mets.

Athletics News / Field Level Media / June 28

Miles Mikolas, Cardinals look to shut down Guardians

St. Louis Cardinals pitcher Sonny Gray and Cleveland Guardians manager Stephen Vogt have been close friends for 12 years, dating back to their time as roommates with Triple-A Sacramento.

T.J. McFarland News / Oakland Athletics on SI / June 28

A's Designate T.J. McFarland For Assignment

Earlier this week, the Athletics decided to cut ties with their longest tenured player, Seth Brown, and more recently announced that they have designated veteran left-hander T.J.

Jazz Chisholm News / MLB on ClutchPoints / June 28

Jazz Chisholm Jr. not satisfied with Yankees at halfway point

Despite entering June as one of baseball’s top teams, the New York Yankees have stumbled through the month, as they have posted a 12-12 record to this point.

Clarke Schmidt News / Field Level Media / June 28

Yankees' Clarke Schmidt aims for more zeros vs. struggling A's

A week ago, Clarke Schmidt was unhittable for seven innings, and the lone obstacle was a rising pitch count. The New York Yankees are curious to see what the follow up to Schmidt's flirtation with history looks like when the emerging right-hander faces the visiting Athletics on Saturday afternoon.

Athletics News / Athlon Sports / June 27