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On YouTubeNick Kurtz News / Oakland Athletics on SI / August 30
A's Slugger Nick Kurtz Pulled From Game Against Texas Rangers
Heading into the weekend series with the Texas Rangers, the Athletics have been rolling, winners of 21 of their past 30 games, which has seen them climb into a tie for fourth place in the AL West after being in last since the end of May.
Athletics News / Field Level Media / August 30
Jonah Heim, Michael Helman blast Rangers past A's
Jonah Heim hit a tiebreaking homer and Michael Helman added a two-run blast to help the Texas Rangers notch a 5-2 victory over the Athletics on Friday night at West Sacramento, Calif.
Athletics News / Athletics Nation / August 30
A’s Drop Series Opener, Fall To Rangers 5-2 
The A’s dropped their series opener against the Texas Rangers on Friday night, losing the first of three by a 5-2 final on a hot summer evening in West Sacramento.
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Joey Estes News / Oakland Athletics on SI / August 29
Update on Injured A's Starter
After making the Athletics rotation out of camp, right-hander Joey Estes struggled in his first two starts of the season against the Chicago Cubs and Colorado Rockies, and was optioned to Triple-A Las Vegas where he'd spend the majority of the season.
Athletics News / The Hockey Writers / August 29
Sharks Are on the Road to Returning to Relevance
The San Jose Sharks have spent the last few seasons at or near the bottom of the NHL, and a comparison of their 2025-26 roster to the rest of the league suggests they’ll likely finish in a similar spot again.
Victor Robles News / Field Level Media / August 29
Mariners OF Victor Robles' suspension trimmed to 7 games
Seattle Mariners outfielder Victor Robles' 10 game-suspension for throwing a bat toward an opposing pitcher in a minor-league game has been reduced to seven games following an appeal, Major League Baseball announced Friday.
Athletics News / Larry Brown Sports / August 29
Victor Robles has his 10-game suspension reduced after appeal
Seattle Mariners outfielder Victor Robles received a lengthy suspension recently from Major League Baseball after he lost his cool during a minor-league rehab assignment, but the ban has now been reduced.
Athletics News / Oakland Athletics on SI / August 29
A's Looking to Send Message to Texas Rangers This Weekend
The Athletics are the hottest team in the American League entering this weekend's series with the Texas Rangers, sitting with a 21-10 record since July 24.
Athletics News / MLB on ClutchPoints / August 29
Phillies’ Kyle Schwarber filmed Abbott Elementary scene on field right after 4-HR game
Philadelphia Phillies slugger Kyle Schwarber turned Thursday night into one of the most unforgettable days of his career. First, he smashed four home runs against the Atlanta Braves, tying the Major League Baseball record for most in a single game.
Athletics News / MLB on ClutchPoints / August 29
1 disappointing player Athletics must trade in offseason
The Athletics have had a disappointing first season in West Sacramento, entering Friday’s action 63-72. They have solid young talent on their roster with Nick Kurtz and Jacob Wilson, paired with power bats Brent Rooker and Lawrence Butler.
Tyler Soderstrom News / Oakland Athletics on SI / August 29
The Key to Tyler Soderstrom's Breakout Year with the A's
A's left fielder Tyler Soderstrom announced himself immediately when the season began, going 7-for-15 (.467) with three home runs against a terrific pitching club in the Seattle Mariners.
Athletics News / Field Level Media / August 29
Red Sox's Payton Tolle reportedly set for debut vs. Pirates, Paul Skenes
The Boston Red Sox reportedly are calling up their top pitching prospect, Payton Tolle, to start on Friday against a young player whose early career they would like to see him emulate.
Athletics News / Field Level Media / August 28
Phillies slugger Kyle Schwarber hits 4 HRs vs. Braves
Philadelphia Phillies slugger Kyle Schwarber tied a major league record by hitting four home runs against the visiting Atlanta Braves on Thursday night, becoming the second player in the majors in little more than a month to accomplish the feat.
Athletics News / Field Level Media / August 28
Surging Athletics, Rangers set for AL West clash
The Texas Rangers are looking to follow up their highest scoring output in 14 years, while the Athletics are aiming to build on a three-game sweep of the Detroit Tigers.
Athletics News / Last Word On Sports / August 28
Former Pitcher Daryl Patterson Passes Away, Famously Bitten by Pedro Borbón
Former major league pitcher Daryl Patterson, forever linked with pitcher Pedro Borbón in baseball lore, has passed away. The Detroit Tigers announced his passing on social media.
Athletics News / Just Baseball / August 28
2025-26 Free Agent Relief Pitchers: Top MLB Arms Hitting the Market Next Year
No position in baseball is more volatile than the reliever. When it comes to position players and starting pitchers, the sample size allows for a little more predictability in those markets.
Athletics News / Last Word On Sports / August 27
Tigers’ Fielding Mistakes Beginning to Take Their Toll
The Detroit Tigers didn’t take long to reclaim their standing atop the American League from the Toronto Blue Jays after their comfortable lead had vanished in recent weeks.
Lawrence Butler News / Larry Brown Sports / August 27
Lawrence Butler had the most embarrassing double play
Lawrence Butler was part of an embarrassing double play on Tuesday. Butler’s Athletics defeated the Detroit Tigers 7-6 in 10 innings in their game at Sutter Health Park in Sacramento, Calif.
Athletics News / Yardbarker / August 27
Las Vegas-bound A’s could return to relevance sooner than expected
Following an improved, if unspectacular, final season in Oakland, not much was expected of the Athletics in 2025. While the results in the standings this season will be similar to those of 2024, the 2025 version of the team has produced a lot to be excited about.
Riley Greene News / Fastball on SI / August 27
Detroit Tigers All-Star Hits Record-Setting Grand Slam
Riley Greene has already set a career-high in home runs this year, and Tuesday night's blast may have been the most impressive. On a 1-2 count in the third inning, Greene connected with a slider from Athletics' pitcher Osvaldo Bido and made sure no one could reach it.
Athletics News / Last Word On Sports / August 26
Rangers Veteran’s Injury Could Keep Him Out the Rest of the Season
The Texas Rangers will likely be without their iron man for the rest of the season. Marcus Semien injured his left foot in two ways, a fracture and a sprain, caused when he fouled a ball off it on Saturday during a 6-4 loss to the Kansas City Royals.
Tarik Skubal News / Larry Brown Sports / August 26
Tarik Skubal clowns Athletics after in-game mishap
Tarik Skubal was happy to put the Athletics in their place after a premature celebration on Monday. The Detroit Tigers ace Skubal was on the mound against the Athletics at Sutter Health Park in Sacramento, Calif.
Jacob Lopez News / MLB Trade Rumors / August 25
A's to place starting pitcher on IL with flexor strain
A’s starter Jacob Lopez has been shut down after sustaining a Grade 1 flexor strain.
Athletics News / MLB Trade Rumors / August 25
Athletics recall young infielder, designate another for assignment
The Athletics announced Monday that second baseman Zack Gelof has been recalled from Triple-A Las Vegas. Fellow infielder Luis Urías has been designated for assignment as the corresponding move.
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