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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.

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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 / MLB on ClutchPoints / 10 hours ago

Phillies’ Kyle Schwarber trails just Babe Ruth, Mark McGwire in MLB history after 4-HR game

The Philadelphia Phillies had plenty to cheer about on Thursday night, and none more so than Kyle Schwarber as the slugger blasted four home runs in a 19-4 rout of the Atlanta Braves at Citizens Bank Park.

Luis Urias News / MLB Trade Rumors / 12 hours ago

Athletics release infielder after designating him for assignment

He has sufficient service time to refuse a minor league assignment while collecting what remains of his $1.1M salary, so a release was inevitable.

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Athletics News / Field Level Media / 13 hours ago

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 / Total Apex Sports / 13 hours ago

Philadelphia Phillies Slugger Makes History

You know that feeling when you’re watching a baseball game and something special is brewing? That electricity in the air at Citizens Bank Park on Thursday night wasn’t just from the stadium lights.

Athletics News / Field Level Media / 14 hours ago

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 / 14 hours ago

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.

Corey Seager News / Athlon Sports / 18 hours ago

Rangers Make Immediate Move After Corey Seager News

Corey Seager has built a reputation as one of baseball’s premier shortstops, with five All-Star selections, two World Series MVP awards, and a career defined by clutch postseason play.

Athletics News / Oakland Athletics on SI / 20 hours ago

Key A's Starter Nearing Return to the Rotation

Ahead of Wednesday's finale against the Detroit Tigers, right-hander Luis Severino was pitching in a sim game, facing outfielder Carlos Cortes, backup catcher Willie MacIver, and manager Mark Kotsay.

Aj Hinch News / MLB on ClutchPoints / August 28

Tigers’ AJ Hinch gets brutally honest on series sweep vs. Athletics

The Detroit Tigers could not bounce back and ended up getting swept by the Athletics. Tigers manager AJ Hinch did not mince words after the series, calling it “really bad.” He admitted the Tigers did not play well and were outplayed on all fronts.

Athletics News / Oakland Athletics on SI / August 28

Another A's Rookie in the Midst of Breaking Out

The A's began the year with shortstop Jacob Wilson on the roster, and he quickly became the early favorite to win the AL Rookie of the Year award after challenging Aaron Judge atop the batting average leaderboards, collecting hits in bunches, along with a couple of walk-offs.

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.

Zack Gelof News / Sport Relay / August 28

Athletics, Gelof Blank Tigers for Series Sweep

The Athletics shut out the Detroit Tigers, 7–0, Wednesday night at Sutter Health Park in West Sacramento, California. Nick Kurtz, Brett Harris, and Zack Gelof — Gelof with a double, a homer, and four RBI — all notched multiple hits to give the Athletics their 21st win in their past 31 games.

Luis Morales News / Field Level Media / August 28

Luis Morales, A's fire two-hitter to cap sweep of Tigers

Luis Morales pitched seven shutout innings, Zack Gelof homered and matched his career high of four RBIs and the Athletics completed a three-game sweep of the Detroit Tigers with a 7-0 victory on Wednesday night at West Sacramento, Calif.

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Athletics News / New Baseball Media / August 28

2025 Injury Report: Updates on Freeman, Megill, Robert Jr.

Another Major League closer landed on the injured list on August 27. The Brewers will be without hard-thrower Trevor Megill for at least the next few days, as he landed on the IL after conceding three combined runs over his last two outings.

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 / Inside The Diamonds / August 27

Who the Athletics Might Promote in September

September is drawing near, and while many associate September with the beginning of the school year and the start of fall (and the Halloween season), in baseball, September means expanded rosters and rookie debuts.

Mason Barnett News / New Baseball Media / August 28

What to Expect from Athletics Pitcher Mason Barnett

The second half of August has turned into a trendy time to call up prospects knocking on the MLB door. Mason Barnett, acquired by the Athletics last summer, became the next notable prospect to get the call.

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.

A's to place starting pitcher on IL with flexor strain

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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.

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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.

Nick Kurtz News / Just Baseball / August 25

Nick Kurtz Is Quickly Becoming One of MLB’s Best Sluggers

Early on this season, the Athletics found themselves in the heart of discussions surrounding this year’s American League Rookie of the Year Award. Shortstop Jacob Wilson had been one of the best hitters in the sport this season, using his elite contact-first playstyle to guide him to success.