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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 15

3 Athletics Who Need To Step Up in Rays Series

If the Athletics want to continue their hot streak, a few players need to step up. With the Athletics now 7-3 in their last 10 games, a wave of momentum has emerged that hasn't been there throughout the second half of the season.

Athletics News / Athletics on SI / September 15

How Athletics' Butler Turning Into Superstar Everyone Expected

If you take a look at Lawrence Butler's numbers this season, you would be very underwhelmed. However, the A's outfielder might be turning into one of the league's biggest stars right in front of our eyes.

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The 'MLB Playoff hits leaders' quiz

How many of the 30 MLB players with at least 70 hits in their postseason career can you name in five minutes?

The 'Active multiple .300 seasons' quiz

The 'Most 200-hit MLB seasons' quiz

The 'Last MVP by MLB team 'quiz

Athletics News / Athletics on SI / September 15

Setting Goals for Athletics To Meet During Rays Series

The Athletics would love to take a series against the best team in the American League. Entering this series, it is clear that the Athletics are simply outmatched on nearly every level.

Athletics News / Field Level Media / September 14

Record-setting Rays seek to keep piling up wins as A's visit

The Tampa Bay Rays have been doing a lot of sweeping this season and will look to keep those brooms handy Tuesday night against the Athletics in St. Petersburg, Fla.

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.

Tarik Skubal 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.

Athletics News / Field Level Media / September 14

Still-in-it M's begin favorable portion of schedule in opener vs. Angels

It's fair to say that the Seattle Mariners' playoff chances are bleak heading into the opener of the team's three-game series with the Los Angeles Angels on Monday night in Anaheim, Calif.

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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 / Athletics on SI / September 14

Athletics Sink Mariners: Takeaways From Thrilling Finale Win

The Athletics put together a very hard-fought team victory. This win had it all: bad pitching, clutch offense, and the coveted walk-off home run. After losing by 18 runs in the game prior, many probably expected the Athletics to roll over and give the series to the Mariners outright.

Athletics News / Athletics on SI / September 14

What Athletics' Recent GM Interviews Mean for Future

The A's currently have an opening for their General Manager position, and it looks like the job could be filled soon. The position is open because the A's decided to mutually part ways with their longtime GM , David Forst.

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The '5+ rushing-TD NFL seasons' quiz

The 'Most yards through two NFL seasons' quiz

The 'Women's U.S. Open champions' quiz

The '4,500-yard, 15-INT NFL seasons' quiz

Athletics News / Field Level Media / September 13

MLB roundup: Yankees shut out Mets, move to brink of playoff berth

Cam Schlittler pitched six innings of one-hit ball in taking the major league ERA lead, and the host New York Yankees shut out the New York Mets 2-0 on Sunday in the final game of the Subway Series.

Lawrence Butler News / Field Level Media / September 13

Behind Lawrence Butler’s walk-off HR, A’s take series from Mariners

Lawrence Butler hit two homers, the latter a two-run shot with no outs in the bottom of the ninth inning, to give the Athletics an 8-7 victory against the Seattle Mariners on Sunday afternoon in West Sacramento, Calif.

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 / EssentiallySports / September 13

'Go Play Baseball': Kyler Murray Hit with Harsh Warning After Earning Vikings’ QB1 Job

Most fans remember Kyler Murray choosing football over baseball in 2019, but what many forget is that the Athletics still quietly hold his exclusive Major League Baseball rights on the league’s restricted list.

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