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Bobby Witt Jr. powers Royals past Athletics with 4-hit night

Bobby Witt Jr. singled, doubled, homered, drove in three runs and scored four times for the Kansas City Royals in a 9-5 win against the visiting Athletics in the opener of their four-game series on Monday night.

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2026 Injury Report: Updates on Fried, Swanson, Goodman

As expected, the Cubs placed Dansby Swanson on the injured list, one of several injury-related moves for the club on the day. And Swanson could potentially be done for the rest of the regular season.

Athletics News / Athletics Nation / August 17

A’s Drop Road Trip Opener 9-5

The Athletics began the week with a Monday night matchup against the Kansas City Royals in the first game of this four-game series. The A’s dropped the series opener 9-5 in another game where a poor performance from the Green and Gold’s starting pitcher’s put them in an unrecoverable hole.

Athletics News / New Baseball Media / August 17

2026 Transactions: Morel Up with Mets, Royals DFA Marte

After Christopher Morel tore through Triple-A, the Mets will give the infielder another shot at big-league pitching. In other related news, former Met Starling Marte was one of several players designated for assignment on August 17.

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Athletics News / Viral Sports News / August 17

Kansas City Royals Part Ways With 2-Time All-Star

The Kansas City Royals designated two-time All-Star outfielder Starling Marte for assignment on Monday, as part of a series of roster moves aimed at integrating returning players and adjusting their active roster.

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Every first-overall MLB draft pick from the 21st century

The MLB Draft doesn’t get the same attention as the NFL Draft…or the NBA Draft…or even the NHL Draft. There’s the element of a stay in a farm system, the general lack of immediate impact for MLB draft picks, and the fact that it’s tougher for one MLB player to turn a franchise’s fortunes around.

Athletics News / Just Baseball / August 17

The Next Wave of Top Shortstop Prospects Is as Good as it Gets

For the better part of the last decade, baseball has been spoiled at shortstop. Francisco Lindor, Corey Seager, Trea Turner and Mookie Betts helped define an era in which the position became home to some of the best all-around players in the sport.

Michael Wacha News / Field Level Media / August 17

Royals' Michael Wacha strives for elusive win in opener vs. A's

Right-hander Michael Wacha will have a tough act to follow on Monday night when he takes the mound for the Kansas City Royals in the opener of a four-game home series against the Athletics.

Jacob Lopez News / Athletics on SI / August 17

Why Jacob Lopez's Monster Second Half Could Fuel Athletics' Future

After yet another great start from Jacob Lopez, the Athletics' offseason plans could mean big things. Who would have thought that a pitcher who voluntarily sent himself down to Triple-A would be the key to a potential 2027 playoff run?

Athletics News / Athlon Sports / August 17

MLB Home Run Predictions Today: Best HR Prop Bets for Monday, Aug. 17

Monday’s “Moonshot Monday” features three power bats in matchups ready for fireworks. Matt Olson stays scorching against Bailey Ober, who’s allowed 12 homers to lefties and four over his last three starts.

Athletics News / Athletics on SI / August 17

Athletics Stun Rangers: Takeaways From Series-Sealing Win

After a rough loss on Saturday, the Athletics would send a message in the series decider. The Athletics had been sputtering badly even before the All-Star break, leaving them with the worst record in baseball on Saturday.

Joe Rock News / MLB on ClutchPoints / August 17

Athletics claim off waivers Joe Rock from White Sox

The Athletics on Sunday claimed left-handed pitcher Joe Rock off waivers from the Chicago White Sox and immediately optioned him to Triple-A Las Vegas.

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The 20 greatest MLB teams to never win the World Series

Even the most successful regular-season teams in Major League Baseball have failed to win it all. Here's our list of 20 such clubs that fall into that category.

Athletics News / New Baseball Media / August 17

2026 Injury Report: Updates on Arenado, Swanson, Wrobleski

These past few weeks have been good to Nolan Arenado, who’s been highly productive offensively for the Diamondbacks. However, Arizona will hope for good news on the third baseman, who left early on August 16.

Athletics News / Field Level Media / August 16

MLB roundup: Royals' Noah Cameron (1 hit) dazzles in 1st complete game

Noah Cameron tossed a one-hitter and Michael Massey and Bobby Witt Jr. each homered to lead the Kansas City Royals to a 3-0 victory over the Los Angeles Angels in the rubber match of their three-game series on Sunday afternoon in Anaheim, Calif.

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Luis Severino News / MLB on ClutchPoints / August 16

Athletics’ Luis Severino gets potentially season-ending injury update

The athletics/athletics-news-mark-kotsay-hints-at-major-changes-after-yankees-loss">Athletics have not seen Luis Severino on the mound since late May.

Athletics News / New Baseball Media / August 16

2026 Transactions: D-Backs Promote Santana, Braves DFA Young

It’s been a week of change for the Diamondbacks’ bullpen. Paul Sewald is gone, and Dennis Santana is now in as the team looks to fill out their bullpen for the stretch run.

Tyler Soderstrom News / MLB Trade Rumors / August 16

A’s Place Tyler Soderstrom On 10-Day IL Due To Hip Impingement

Prior to today’s game with the Rangers, the Athletics announced that Tyler Soderstrom has been placed (retroactive to August 15) on the 10-day injured list due to a left hip impingement. Infielder Darell Hernaiz was called up from Triple-A in the corresponding move.

Corey Seager News / Athlon Sports / August 16

Rangers Make Corey Seager Decision for Athletics Game

The Texas Rangers are giving Corey Seager a planned day off Sunday, with the star shortstop out of the lineup for the series finale against the Athletics.

Athletics News / Athletics on SI / August 16

How Athletics Could Have Two Elite Infield Platoons

If there's been a huge issue with the current state of this A's team, it's the clear lack of pitching and the injury bug that has derailed the team from playoff contention.

Athletics News / Viral Sports News / August 16

Former New York Yankees Star Has Reportedly Died

Tommy John, the veteran left-handed pitcher whose name became synonymous with a groundbreaking elbow procedure that has extended the careers of countless Major League Baseball players, died at the age of 83.

Joe Rock News / MLB Trade Rumors / August 16

Athletics Claim Joe Rock From White Sox

The Athletics announced this afternoon that they’ve claimed left-hander Joe Rock off waivers from the White Sox. They quickly optioned him to Triple-A Las Vegas.

Athletics News / MLB on ClutchPoints / August 16

Tommy John dies days after emotional message to Yankees, fans

On August 8, the New York Yankees celebrated their 78th Old-Timers’ Day. Tommy John, the former Yankees pitcher, was not in attendance. That did not stop him from making an impact.

Athletics News / The Spun / August 16

Tributes Pour In After Legendary MLB Pitcher Dies at 83 Sunday

Tributes are pouring in for one of the most important pitchers in MLB history on Sunday. Tommy John, the MLB great whose name inspired an iconic surgery, has passed away.

Luis Severino News / MLB Trade Rumors / August 16

Luis Severino Likely Out For Rest Of Season

Athletics manager Mark Kotsay provided an unfortunate update on injured right-hander Luis Severino yesterday. Kotsay told reporters, including Martín Gallegos of MLB.com, that he doesn’t expect Severino to pitch again this season, as there is not enough time in his throwing program to fully build up.

Brady Smith News / EssentiallySports / August 16

Newest Traded Tigers Pitcher Brady Smith Visibly Suffers Arm Discomfort Before Leaving Game

The Tigers have to be questioning whether betting on Brady Smith as a legitimate 2027-29 rotation piece was a mistake. Smith, the key return in the Tarik Skubal trade, stepped off the mound after just 25 pitches.

Athletics News / Viral Sports News / August 15

Texas Rangers Part Ways With 13-Year MLB Veteran

The Texas Rangers designated left-handed pitcher Marco Gonzales for assignment on Saturday, clearing a roster spot to activate right-hander Jakob Junis from the 15-day injured list.