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Rangers sign veteran catcher to minor league contract

The Texas Rangers agreed on Tuesday to a minor league contract with veteran catcher Austin Wynns, per MLB.com’s transactions tracker, bolstering their depth behind the plate as they deal with injuries at the major league level.

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A's Avoid Sweep, Snap Losing Streak: Takeaways From Series Finale

The Athletics were able to pick up some momentum in order to snap their ugly losing streak. Following Thursday's win, the Athletics are now 39-42 and just 1.5 games behind the Mariners.

Ernie Clement News / MLB on ClutchPoints / June 26

How Blue Jays standout Ernie Clement’s All-Star voting total left 1 insider in shock

The Toronto Blue Jays’ quest for World Series redemption has not gone as planned through the first half of the 2026 MLB season, as injuries, an underachieving lineup and a Dylan Cease-dependent starting pitching rotation have combined to produce a 39-42 record.

Athletics News / New Baseball Media / June 26

2026 Injury Report: Updates on Semien, Gelof, Matz

Some familiar faces did not play on June 25, with one of those individuals being Bobby Witt Jr. Meanwhile, the Mets saw Marcus Semien hit the injured list with a hip flexor strain, adding some more unpredictability for the organization as July approaches.

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The 'Most K's through 30 MLB starts' quiz

How many of the starting pitchers in the MLB Live-Ball Era (since 1920) to strike out at least 180 batters in their first 30 starts can you name in six minutes?

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Athletics News / Field Level Media / June 25

MLB roundup: Rays take no-no into 9th, Junior Caminero hits 3 HRs

Junior Caminero recorded his first career three-homer performance and the Tampa Bay Rays carried a no-hit bid into the ninth inning of a 13-2 victory over the Kansas City Royals on Thursday afternoon in St.

MLB News / Yardbarker

25 MLB players most likely to be traded by the deadline

The MLB Trade Deadline has been quieter in recent years, in part due to playoff expansion, but 2026 is shaping up to be a more exciting one with several big names.

Athletics News / Field Level Media / June 25

Ninth-inning outburst helps Athletics beat Giants, snap skid

Jonah Heim tied the game with a single, Lawrence Butler produced the go-ahead run with a hit and Max Muncy delivered two insurance runs with a third consecutive single as the visiting Athletics plated four runs in the ninth inning to overtake the San Francisco Giants 9-6 on Thursday afternoon, avoiding a three-game sweep.

Athletics News / Field Level Media / June 25

Shohei Ohtani, Ernie Clement named All-Star starters as top vote-getters

Los Angeles Dodgers superstar Shohei Ohtani and Toronto Blue Jays second baseman Ernie Clement finished Phase 1 of Major League Baseball's All-Star fan voting atop their respective leagues, making them automatic starters for the Midsummer Classic.

Athletics News / 5 GOATs / June 25

2026 MLB Draft: Bleacher Report releases post-College World Series mock draft

College baseball’s season has officially come to a close. The Oklahoma Sooners left Omaha as champions of the College World Series, the program’s first title in over three decades.

Athletics News / Yardbarker / June 25

Athletics' Gage Jump continues to dominate on the mound

Gage Jump has been impressive on the mound for the Athletics since his call-up on May 26.

A’s waste Jump’s gem in 2-1 walk-off loss to Giants

Top 35 Trade Candidates For The 2026 Deadline

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Athletics News / MLB Trade Rumors / June 25

Top 35 Trade Candidates For The 2026 Deadline

Trade deadline season is approaching. There’s still a muddled standings picture in both leagues, but teams can have an idea of how their contention chances are shaping up by mid-late June.

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25 MLB players who could be first-time All-Stars in 2026

Being named to the Midsummer Classic is one of the biggest honors for MLB players. These 25 players have a chance to make their first All-Star appearance in 2026 based on their first-half performances.

Athletics News / MLB Trade Rumors / June 25

Athletics Place Zack Gelof On Injured List

The Athletics announced that infielder/outfielder Zack Gelof has been placed on the 10-day injured list, retroactive to June 24th, with a right hand contusion.

Athletics News / Just Baseball / June 25

The Milwaukee Brewers’ Best Player Is Their First Base Platoon

Looking to put the exclamation point on a sweep of the Cincinnati Reds at Great American Ball Park on Wednesday, the Milwaukee Brewers led 3-1 in the top of the seventh inning when Jake Bauers stepped to the plate with runners on the corners.

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Henry Bolte News / Oakland Athletics on SI / June 25

The Secret Behind Success of Athletics' Henry Bolte

The A's offense has recently been bolstered by some guys we probably would not have expected to be contributors this early. Young A's arms, J.T. Ginn, and Gage jump are solidifying their spots in the team's rotation, and a few offensive breakouts have also helped the team stay in striking distance in the AL West.

Athletics News / Oakland Athletics on SI / June 25

Athletics' Recent Slump Raises Serious Questions

The Athletics simply have not been themselves since their two series in Las Vegas. While in Vegas, the Athletics would only drop two of six. Following those series, the Athletics would face the Pirates, Angels, and now the Giants.

Robbie Ray News / Oakland Athletics on SI / June 25

How Athletics Could Land Giants Veteran Robbie Ray

The Athletics' biggest need this summer is their pitching. They have ranked among the worst in ERA, and have the worst run differential in the American League.

Athletics News / MLB on ClutchPoints / June 25

3 sneaky Cubs’ 2026 MLB trade deadline targets to chase

The Chicago Cubs do not need to treat the 2026 trade deadline like an emergency, but they have earned the right to act. At 43-37, third in the NL Central, seven games behind the Milwaukee Brewers and essentially tied with the St.

Athletics News / New Baseball Media / June 25

2026 Injury Report: Updates on Soto, Witt Jr., Anthony

The Mets have been unable to have both Francisco Lindor & Juan Soto in their lineup at the same time for virtually all of this year. That trend continued, as even though Lindor returned from the injured list, Soto was out.

Athletics News / Stadium Rant / June 24

White Sox Keep Winning At Rate, Win 9th Straight Series At Home

The Chicago White Sox are officially the best team in baseball when playing on their own turf. With back-to-back gritty wins against their division rivals, the Cleveland Guardians.

Sonny Gray News / Larry Brown Sports / June 25

Report: All-Star trade target would block a move to the Yankees

One All-Star pitcher apparently does not want a second tour of duty in The Bronx. Boston Red Sox pitcher Sonny Gray is a hot trade candidate ahead of the Aug.

Athletics News / New Baseball Media / June 24

2026 Injury Report: Updates on Soto, Cabrera, Schwarber

Not the best day on the injury front. Two notables went down in the Cubs/Mets game, and the same can be said for the contest between the A’s & Giants.

Zack Gelof News / MLB on ClutchPoints / June 23

Athletics’ Zack Gelof loses hitting streak after scary-looking hand injury vs Giants

Athletics second baseman Zach Gelof had a rough night in a series opener against the San Francisco Giants on Tuesday. In the second inning of the game at Oracle Park in San Francisco, California, Gelof suffered an injury after Giants third baseman Matt Chapman stepped on his hand.

Athletics News / Athlon Sports / June 23

White Sox Have One Clear Trade Deadline Priority

The MLB trade deadline is just six weeks away, and to the surprise of many, the Chicago White Sox will likely be buyers this time around. After walking off the Cleveland Guardians in thrilling fashion on Monday night, the White Sox are now tied for first place in the American League Central.

Zack Gelof News / Just Baseball / June 22

Zack Gelof Is Thriving in a Utility Role for the A’s

The Athletics have had a slew of young hitters drive their rebuild forward and help the team establish a new identity post-Oakland. Nick Kurtz, Shea Langeliers, Jacob Wilson, Tyler Soderstrom, and others have been responsible for the headlines and hope for the A’s moving forward.

Joey Meneses News / MLB Trade Rumors / June 21

Athletics To Select Joey Meneses’ Contract

The Athletics will be selecting the contract of first baseman/outfielder Joey Meneses from Triple-A Las Vegas, MLB.com’s Martin Gallegos reports. Corresponding moves will need to be made to add Meneses to both the 26-man and 40-man rosters.