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MLB roundup: Cubs spoil Tarik Skubal's Dodgers' debut

Dansby Swanson went 3-for-4 with a homer and a double for the Chicago Cubs in a 5-1 win against the visiting Dodgers on Tuesday, helping spoil the Los Angeles debut of left-hander Tarik Skubal.

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2026 Injury Report: Updates on Crochet, Wood, Yesavage

It was a busy day for rehab assignments on August 4, as both the Dodgers & Padres had multiple rehabbing pitchers in the Minors. Speaking of injured pitchers, Garrett Crochet is working his way back, while Trey Yesavage departed against the Astros.

Athletics News / Athletics Nation / August 4

A Seemingly Rock Bottomless Glass

Just when you think it can’t get any worse…A comically pathetic 8th inning turns a possible actual win into just another disheveled loss and the “free fall” stats keep mounting.

Athletics News / Field Level Media / August 4

Reds score twice in 8th without a hit to top Athletics

Elly De La Cruz and Sal Stewart scored on a pair of wild pitches in the eighth inning to help the Cincinnati Reds rally past the visiting Athletics 5-4 Tuesday night in the opener of a three-game series in Cincinnati.

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The 'Three-time batting champions' quiz

Luis Arraez won his third consecutive batting title, this time with the Padres in the National League. He's the first player ever to win the title in three straight years with three different teams. Can you name every player to win the batting at least three times?

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J.T. Ginn News / Athletics Nation / August 4

A’s Fall To Reds 5-4

The Athletics dropped their sixth straight game on Tuesday evening, dropping the series opener late to the Reds 5-4. Ginn rolls early It was J.T. Ginn on the bump tonight making his first start off the IL due to a blister issue.

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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 / New Baseball Media / August 4

2026 Transactions: Mets Promote Lavender & Yan, Strahm & Soler DFA’d

With the 2026 MLB Trade Deadline done, August 4 marked the day when teams had to make en masse changes. For the sellers, like the Mets & Angels, it included bringing up new bodies to replace the traded ones.

Athletics News / Athletics Nation / August 4

A’s roster moves: Kurtz & Springs to IL, Ginn activated, Muncy recalled

The A’s made a flurry of roster moves on Tuesday afternoon before their series with the Reds gets underway. The club placed first baseman Nick Kurtz on the injured list, as well as left-handed starter Jeffrey Springs.

Athletics News / MLB on ClutchPoints / August 4

2026 MLB trade deadline grades for all 30 teams

The 2026 MLB trade deadline was a weird one. Coming into deadline day, there were only a few clear-cut sellers, whereas much of the league was in playoff contention and had the potential to buy.

Nick Kurtz News / Field Level Media / August 4

Athletics 1B Nick Kurtz (thumb) returns to injured list

The Athletics placed All-Star first baseman Nick Kurtz on the 10-day injured list in a flurry of moves on Tuesday. Kurtz's transaction is retroactive to Saturday.

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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 / MLB Trade Rumors / August 4

A’s Announce Several Roster Moves

The Athletics announced several post-deadline roster moves Tuesday. First baseman Nick Kurtz and lefty Jeffrey Springs were placed on the 10-day IL and 15-day IL, respectively.

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The 'Three-time batting champions' quiz

The 'Pitching Triple Crown winners' quiz

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Athletics News / Anubis Sports / August 4

2026 MLB Update: The A’s Season From Hell

A 2026 MLB update on the Athletics does not paint a pretty picture. When the season began in late March, they were a popular pick to be a dark-horse playoff team.

Athletics News / Athletics on SI / August 4

Why Athletics Must Win Upcoming Series Against Reds

The Athletics are in dire need of a series win. After a humiliating series against the Tigers , the Athletics need to get something going against the Reds.

Athletics News / Athletics on SI / August 4

Athletics Swing Buzzer-Beating Trade With Philadelphia Phillies

On Monday, it was the MLB Trade Deadline, and it seemed like a hundred deals got done around the league. It took right until the 3 pm PT deadline for the A's to make their first move, and they landed an arm with lots of potential.

Athletics News / Athlon Sports / August 4

NRFI, YRFI MLB Bets Today: Best First-Inning Predictions for Tuesday, Aug. 4

The Major League Baseball trade deadline has passed, and newly acquired Los Angeles Dodgers LHP Tarik Skubal looks to make a good first impression on his new team.

Athletics News / Athletics on SI / August 4

Athletics' Trade Deadline Exposed a Franchise Not Trying To Win

Despite many holes in the roster, the Athletics did not attack this deadline aggressively. Yes, the Athletics are one of the worst teams in baseball, and one deadline would not have made them a playoff team.

Athletics News / Field Level Media / August 4

After keeping key pieces, last-place A's and Reds open set

Two last-place teams who were relatively quiet at Monday's trade deadline meet Tuesday as the Athletics visit the Cincinnati Reds in the opener of a three-game interleague series.

Athletics News / New Baseball Media / August 4

2026 Transactions: Dodgers Trade for Bubic, Hoffman to Minnesota Among Deadline Moves

We covered many of the big moves on Trade Deadline day across Major League Baseball. But there might have been some moves you missed. Here’s a breakdown of some of those, including Kris Bubic, Moises Ballesteros, and Marcelo Mayer all going out west.

Athletics News / MLB Trade Rumors / August 3

A’s, Phillies To Swap Seth Johnson For Colby Thomas

The Athletics acquired reliever Seth Johnson from the Phillies for outfielder Colby Thomas, reports Jayson Stark of The Athletic. Johnson, 28 in September,

Athletics News / MLB Trade Rumors / August 3

Angels Have Sought Franklin Arias In Neto Talks With Red Sox

The Red Sox continue to find huge asking prices in their search for a controllable shortstop. Tim Healey of The Boston Globe reports that the Angels are seeking a prospect package built around Franklin Arias in talks about Zach Neto.

Athletics News / Viral Sports News / August 2

Former Athletics Pitcher Has Reportedly Died

Gil Blanco, a towering left-handed pitcher who made his mark with the Athletics during their final years in Kansas City, has died. He was 80. Blanco passed away July 9, according to an obituary that appeared later in the Arizona Republic.

Matt Chapman News / MLB on ClutchPoints / August 2

Giants’ Matt Chapman’s uncomfortable injury update will catch trade suitors’ attention

The San Francisco Giants are primed to be one of the biggest trade deadline sellers in MLB. Players such as Robbie Ray, Luis Arraez, and Jung Hoo Lee have been reported as trade candidates.

Athletics News / Just Baseball / August 1

3 Mock Trades That Would Make for a Perfect White Sox Deadline

The 2026 season has gone better than just about anyone could have expected for the Chicago White Sox. While that does not necessarily mean that the organization is going to push all their chips in for the sake of the 2026 season, they’re in a position to add to a young core that has taken a huge step forward.