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Big fourth inning propels Rays to sweep of Athletics

Chandler Simpson and Richie Palacios drove in two runs apiece in Tampa Bay's six-run fourth-inning eruption, earning the first-place Rays their major league-leading 16th series sweep in a 10-1 pounding of the Athletics on Thursday afternoon in St.

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A’s Swept By Rays, Drop Finale 10-1

While the first two games of this three-game series saw the A’s barely lose, there was no doubt who the better team was today in the last game of the set.

Athletics News / EssentiallySports / September 17

Struggling With Cancer, 49ers Broadcaster Reveals Getting Hospitalized With Heart Failure Days After Getting His Job Back

Famous Bay Area sports radio host Greg Papa’s return seemed certain when KNBR brought him back to host a new daily midday hour, ‘Lunch With Papa’. But

Junior Caminero News / Larry Brown Sports / September 17

Watch: Umpire avoids potential serious injury after a Junior Caminero foul ball

An umpire during Wednesday’s game at Tropicana Field in St. Petersburg, Fla., between the Tampa Bay Rays and the Athletics showed a little bit of Matrix in him.

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How many of the 36 players to reach the 35-home run and 100-RBI milestones in the same season at least five different times can you name in five minutes?

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Athletics News / Athletics on SI / September 17

Key Takeaways From Athletics' Second One-Run Loss Against Rays

After a very close game on Tuesday, the Athletics would continue the trend in Game 2. This game could have gone much, much worse. With an opener on the mound and an offense that has been sputtering , losing 4-3 was the best-case scenario if a loss were to occur.

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The most surprising player from every MLB team for the 2026 season

The 2026 season has been headlined by young players emerging, but some wily veterans have also had their day. As we head toward the end of the regular season, these 30 players stand out as the biggest surprises on their teams.

Athletics News / Athletics on SI / September 17

3 Athletics Who Must Turn Corner Against Rays

The Athletics need a small push to avoid a series sweep. After back-to-back one-run losses to the Rays, you have to wonder what is not clicking. With such a talented team on paper, losing by one run simply is not acceptable, considering how good the pitching has been.

Athletics News / Field Level Media / September 17

Rays look to remain focused, earn sweep against Athletics

After whisking aside the Houston Astros last weekend, the Tampa Bay Rays will try to move to 6-0 on their nine-game homestand Thursday afternoon and lock down their majors-best 16th sweep when they face the Athletics in St.

Athletics News / Field Level Media / September 17

MLB roundup: Guardians overtake White Sox for 1st place in AL Central

Rookie Petey Halpin belted a three-run homer in the sixth inning to help the host Cleveland Guardians grab sole possession of first place in the American League Central with a 6-3 victory over the Chicago White Sox on Wednesday.

Athletics News / Field Level Media / September 16

Rays nip Athletics for fifth straight win, extend AL East lead

Chandler Simpson and Jonny DeLuca each went 2-for-4 with a double and an RBI as the first-place Tampa Bay Rays won another series and stretched their lead in the American League East by hanging on to defeat the Athletics 4-3 on Wednesday in St.

Athletics News / Athletics Nation / September 16

A’s Comeback Falls Short in 4-3 Loss to the Rays

The Athletics faced the Tampa Bay Rays, looking to even the series and force a rubber match Thursday afternoon. The Rays staved off the A’s comeback attempt, prevailing 4-3 in another tightly contested affair between these two small-market clubs.

Junior Caminero News / Field Level Media / September 16

Junior Caminero, Rays strive to stay hot in matchup against Athletics

Through four games of their final, nine-game homestand of the regular season, the Tampa Bay Rays are doing two things very well: Winning, and relying on superstar hitter and American League MVP candidate Junior Caminero.

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The most disappointing player from every MLB team for the 2026 season

The 2026 season hasn't gone as planned for many MLB players. These 30 players stand out as the biggest disappointments for their respective teams.

Athletics News / Field Level Media / September 16

MLB roundup: Jacob Misiorowski, Brewers seal NL Central title

Jacob Misiorowski tossed five scoreless innings, Joey Ortiz collected three hits and two RBIs, the Milwaukee Brewers defeated the host Pittsburgh Pirates 5-1 on Tuesday for the start of what proved to be a celebratory night.

Junior Caminero News / Field Level Media / September 15

Rays walk off A's on Junior Caminero's AL-best 41st HR

Junior Caminero bashed a walk-off homer for the second time in four games as the Tampa Bay Rays remained unbeaten on their nine-game homestand with a 2-1 victory over the Athletics on Tuesday night in St.

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Gage Jump News / MLB Trade Rumors / September 15

Athletics place Gage Jump on injured list

The Athletics announced that left-hander Gage Jump has been placed on the 15-day injured list, retroactive to September 13, due to a left shoulder impingement.

Athletics News / Athlon Sports / September 14

Andrés Muñoz's Nightmare Season Reaches Lowest Point Yet

Sunday’s loss felt like the nail in the coffin for the Seattle Mariners‘ 2026 season and it occurred at the hands of closer Andrés Muñoz. Leading 7-6 over the Athletics entering the bottom of the ninth inning, Muñoz needed three outs to keep the Mariners’ already slim postseason odds alive.

Bill Simmons News / HITC / September 14

Bill Simmons tells the Seattle Mariners what they should do after disastrous A’s walk-off loss

Bill Simmons had a strong reaction after the Seattle Mariners stumbled again in their playoff push, suffering a disastrous walk-off defeat against the Athletics in Sacramento.

Taylor Rashi News / MLB Trade Rumors / September 14

Athletics Outright Taylor Rashi

Right-hander Taylor Rashi went unclaimed on waivers following his recent DFA by the Athletics, per the team’s transaction log. He’s been assigned outright to Triple-A Las Vegas.

Athletics News / Trade Talk Sports / September 14

Analyst wonders if Blue Jays could be players for Tarik Skubal

The Toronto Blue Jays are currently fighting for their playoff lives with two weeks to go in the 2026 MLB regular season, but that doesn’t mean it’s too early to have one eye toward the offseason and how they can improve their roster.

Miguel Rojas News / EssentiallySports / September 14

'I Spent Eight Years of My Life': Dodgers’ $5.5M Star Turns Emotional After Possibly Playing His Last Game Against Former Team

Miguel Rojas wore the Miami Marlins jersey for eight straight seasons, long before he hit the game-tying homer for the Los Angeles Dodgers in the 2025 World Series.

Mike Rizzo News / MLB Trade Rumors / September 13

Athletics Interview Mike Rizzo, Billy Owens For GM Vacancy

Former Nationals president of baseball operations Mike Rizzo and longtime Athletics assistant GM Billy Owens have both interviewed by the A’s for their

Cal Raleigh News / Viral Sports News / September 13

Mariners Make Cal Raleigh Announcement on Sunday

The Seattle Mariners rolled into Sunday’s series finale against the Athletics still buzzing from a 19-1 blowout the night before, a result that evened the set and left manager Dan Wilson with one last chance to take the series at Sutter Health Park.

Athletics News / New Baseball Media / September 13

2026 Transactions: D-Backs DFA Gurriel Jr, Giants Promote Bandura

NL West outfielders were on the move. The Giants called up Scott Bandura, one of several outfielders within the system who’ve enjoyed breakout campaigns.

Athletics News / Just Baseball / September 13

The Reds Have a Strong Core, Now They Need Everything Else

The Cincinnati Reds have not won a playoff series since 1995 and have only reached the playoffs twice in the past ten seasons. To say there’s been some doom and gloom around the organization and its lack of success would be an understatement, even for a team that reached the postseason last year.

Athletics News / EssentiallySports / September 13

Yankees Make Stunning Move as Scout’s 30-Year Run With Organization Comes to an End

It is not often that you hear of an individual working for 30 years in the same organization, but those who do are surely trustworthy and adaptable. For the Yankees, one such example was Victor Mata.

Athletics News / New Baseball Media / September 13

2026 Injury Report: Updates on Alvarez, Luzardo, Culpepper

For the last month, Jesús Luzardo’s been the best pitcher in the Phillies’ rotation. But the club didn’t have Luzardo available against the Braves on September 12, less than a week after a complete-game shutout against Atlanta.