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MLB roundup: Down 9-0 in first, Rockies shock Pirates 17-16

Brenton Doyle capped a five-run ninth inning with a two-run home run, and the Colorado Rockies rallied after giving up nine runs in the first to beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 17-16 on Friday night in Denver.

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A's earn third win in a row while handing D-backs sixth straight loss

Shea Langeliers had three hits, including a two-run homer during a four-run first inning, to lead the Athletics to a 5-1 victory over the Arizona Diamondbacks on Friday night in West Sacramento, Calif.

Athletics News / Last Word On Sports / August 2

MLB Trade Deadline Report Card: Grading All 30 Teams’ Deadline Deals

The 2025 MLB trade deadline exploded with blockbuster trades and last-minute deals, closing at 6 p.m. ET on July 31. Consequently, fans and insiders buzzed with excitement.

Athletics News / MLB on ClutchPoints / August 1

Padres’ Mike Shildt won’t commit to closer role for Mason Miller after Athletics trade

The San Diego Padres pulled off one of Major League Baseball’s biggest deals on Thursday. In a blockbuster move, the Padres added Mason Miller and JP Sears from the Athletics.

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Athletics News / Oakland Athletics on SI / August 1

A's Add Top Arms to Roster Ahead of Series with Arizona Diamondbacks

On Thursday, the Athletics shipped out two arms, Mason Miller and JP Sears, to the San Diego Padres. On Friday, their roster will have a couple of new guys to keep an eye on in Luis Morales and Eduarniel Núñez.

Athletics News / Inside The Diamonds / August 1

Reviewing the Athletics 2025 Deadline Moves

The July 31 trade deadline is now in the rear-view mirror. Clubs reevaluate their place in the standings. They make moves accordingly. This may involve setting up for a playoff run or giving prospects a first look at big league competition.

Leo De Vries News / Oakland Athletics on SI / August 1

Comps for New A's Prospect Leo De Vries

Just hours after the announcement that the Athletics had traded Mason Miller and JP Sears to the San Diego Padres, the A's new top prospect (No. 3 in MLB) had already arrived in High-A Lansing for last night's game.

Athletics News / MLB on ClutchPoints / August 1

2025 MLB Power Rankings, Vol. 20: Trade deadline impacts

The 2025 MLB trade deadline has passed with massive names like Carlos Correa and Eugenio Suarez moving teams. A new version of ClutchPoints’ MLB Power Rankings is here with new faces impacting the list.

Athletics News / Field Level Media / August 1

D-backs, A's aim to regroup ahead of series opener

Merrill Kelly was slated to start Friday's game for the Arizona Diamondbacks. Instead, he will get to know his new teammates with the Texas Rangers. The Diamondbacks and Athletics both were hit with big departures at Thursday's trade deadline.

MLB News / Yardbarker / August 1

Trade-happy A's building something special

A flurry of deals Thursday highlighted a busy MLB trade deadline. While many position players and starting pitchers were dealt, the theme of this year's deadline was postseason contenders adding to their bullpen.

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Mason Miller News / Oakland Athletics on SI / August 1

A's GM Assures Fans the Mason Miller Trade is Not Like Old Times

As soon as the Athletics trade of Mason Miller and JP Sears to the San Diego Padres was announced, there were A's fans and former A's fans on social media

Athletics News / MLB on ClutchPoints / August 1

2025 MLB trade deadline grades for all 30 teams

The 2025 MLB trade deadline has come and gone. As is always the case, deadline day was filled with deals being made left and right, both big and small.

Athletics News / Minor League Baseball on SI / August 1

With Mason Miller and JP Sears Gone, A's to Promote Promising Minor League Prospect

The Athletics’ trade on Thursday of closer Mason Miller and left-hander JP Sears to the San Diego Padres is giving right-hander Luis Morales his chance at the big leagues.

Athletics News / Total Apex Fantasy Sports / July 31

Top MLB DFS Start‘em/Sit‘em For August 1st

Today is the start of the dog days of August, and fantasy players could win big in tonight’s top MLB DFS lineups. Friday’s 15-game slate will end the month of July with a bang for today’s top MLB DFS lineups.

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Luis Morales News / MLB Trade Rumors / August 1

Athletics to promote top pitching prospect for MLB debut

MLB Pipeline ranks him as the 80th-best prospect in baseball and he also sat 79th in Baseball America’s preseason top-100 ranking.

Athletics News / Minor League Baseball on SI / July 31

Top Athletics Prospect Leo De Vries Gets Off to Good Start with New High-A Team

Leo De Vries woke up Thursday a member of the High-A Fort Wayne TinCaps, an affiliate of the San Diego Padres. The 18-year-old will go to sleep as a player for the Lansing Lugnuts, the High-A team of the Athletics.

Miguel Andujar News / Field Level Media / July 31

Reds acquire IF/OF Miguel Andujar from A's

The Cincinnati Reds just beat the trade deadline on Thursday, dealing minor league right-handed pitcher Kenya Huggins to the Athletics in exchange for Miguel Andujar.

Athletics News / Athlon Sports / July 31

2025 MLB Trade Deadline: Winners, Losers, Most Improved and Most Disappointing

The 2025 MLB trade deadline has come and gone, with a flurry of moves after 5:30 coming as a massive surprise. Speaking of surprises, the Marlins appeared to be all talk, choosing to not deal Sandy Alcantara or Edward Cabrera at the deadline despite no shortage of bidders.

Athletics News / Just Baseball / July 31

The Cincinnati Reds Didn’t Do Enough to Keep Pace with the San Diego Padres

As the trade deadline came to a close on Thursday evening, Reds fans were left asking a familiar question. That’s it? A question that has become a late July tradition in Cincinnati, as the front office once again failed to make an obvious impact move.

Athletics News / Minor League Baseball on SI / July 31