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Blue Jays Make Pitching Decision After Win Over Athletics

The Toronto Blue Jays will turn to right-hander Braydon Fisher to open Wednesday’s series finale against the Athletics as John Schneider manages his pitching staff through a critical stretch of the season.

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Jays' Kazuma Okamoto strives to continue homer surge vs. A's

Kazuma Okamoto has been an immediate hit in his first season in North America and has etched his name on a formidable list of Japanese sluggers. Okamoto

Athletics News / Athletics on SI / September 9

Athletics Momentum Halts: Takeaways From Rough Outing vs. Blue Jays

After a very impressive series opener, the Athletics would stumble hard in what could have been the series decider. With so few games left, losses like this have lost their sting.

Leo De Vries News / Athletics on SI / September 9

What Leo De Vries' Surgery Setback Means for Athletics' Future

The A's have had plenty of bad news from injuries over the last bunch of weeks, and that has also been a huge reason for the decline of the first-place A's team.

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The 'MLB multi-time MVPs' quiz

Throughout MLB history, 34 players have won the AL or NL MVP Awards more than once. How many of those players can you name in five minutes?

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Athletics News / Athletics on SI / September 9

3 Athletics Who Need Must End Blue Jays Series Hot

These three Athletics need to get something going now. Even though the season is basically over, there is still plenty to play for. Ending a season on a low note is the perfect recipe for a slow start to what could be an amazing 2027 campaign.

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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 / Field Level Media / September 9

MLB roundup: Brewers pull even in ninth inning, KO Cubs in 10th

Rookie Luis Lara's bases-loaded single in the 10th inning gave the Milwaukee Brewers a 4-3 comeback victory over the visiting Chicago Cubs on Tuesday. Jackson Chourio, who finished 4-for-5, rescued the Brewers with a two-out, two-run homer in the ninth inning to tie it 3-3.

Athletics News / Field Level Media / September 9

Early back-to-back homers power Blue Jays to victory over Athletics

Josh Smith and Kazuma Okamoto smacked back-to-back homers and Jose Soriano tossed seven strong innings to help the Toronto Blue Jays record a 4-2 victory over the Athletics on Tuesday night in West Sacramento, Calif.

Athletics News / MLB Trade Rumors / September 9

A’s Release José Suarez

The Athletics released left-hander José Suarez, according to the MLB.com transaction tracker. He was designated for assignment last week when the A’s selected Geoff Hartlieb.

Athletics News / Athletics Nation / September 9

Blue Jays Win 4-2 to Even Series

The Athletics faced the Toronto Blue Jays in the second game of their three-game series. The Green and Gold mustered only a pair of solo home runs against Blue Jays starter José Soriano, whose gem carried the visitors to a series-evening 4-2 victory.

Jamie Arnold News / 5 GOATs / September 9

Jamie Arnold injury update: A’s No. 3 prospect taken to hospital after being hit in face by comebacker

A’s No. 3 prospect, LHP Jamie Arnold, was hit in the face by a comebacker during the first inning of his start Tuesday night. Arnold was making his 25th start of the season for the Las Vegas Aviators, the Triple-A affiliate of the A’s.

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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.

Leo De Vries News / MLB Trade Rumors / September 8

A’s Top Prospect Leo De Vries To Undergo Shoulder Surgery

Athletics top infield prospect Leo De Vries will undergo an anterior labrum repair on his right shoulder, reports Bill Moriarity of A’s Farm. The procedure can come with an eight-month recovery timeline, making it quite likely he’ll open next season on the injured list.

Athletics News / New Baseball Media / September 8

2026 Transactions: Rays Call Up Madrigal, Padres Sign Gott

The Rays added some infield depth to their big-league roster on September 8, as Nick Madrigal joined the club in Atlanta. The Padres, meanwhile, added organizational pitching depth by bringing back reliever Trevor Gott.

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Taylor Walls News / Field Level Media / September 8

Rays place SS Taylor Walls (hip) on 10-day injured list

The Tampa Bay Rays placed shortstop Taylor Walls on the 10-day injured list on Tuesday due to a right hip flexor strain. The move was retroactive to Sunday.

Dylan Cease News / Athlon Sports / September 8

Blue Jays Facing Dylan Cease Decision After Loss to Athletics

The Toronto Blue Jays ace Dylan Cease is used to showing up for the team, handing the Blue Jays a deep outing in nearly every start. However, the right-hander allowed five runs on four hits with two walks in five innings of work against the Athletics on Monday.

Trey Yesavage News / Athlon Sports / September 7

Blue Jays Announce Trey Yesavage Update Before Athletics Game

The Toronto Blue Jays are entering another important series in the American League wild card race, and they also have a huge reinforcement working his way back toward the pitching staff.

Athletics News / Viral Sports News / September 6

Seattle Mariners Make Exciting Late-Season Addition

The Seattle Mariners turned toward the future on Sunday, selecting the contract of infielder/outfielder Michael Arroyo from Triple-A Tacoma and inserting the 21-year-old into the starting lineup for his major-league debut against the Athletics, via the MLB transaction log.

Athletics News / Viral Sports News / September 6

Former Boston Red Sox Manager Has Reportedly Died

The Boston Red Sox family lost one of its own Sunday when the club announced the death of former manager Joe Morgan. He was 95. “We are deeply saddened by the passing of Red Sox Hall of Famer and former manager Joe Morgan,” the Red Sox announced in a statement Sunday.

Athletics News / Viral Sports News / September 6

Reds Part Ways With 7-Year MLB Veteran Before Brewers Finale

The Cincinnati Reds made a roster move Sunday morning, just hours before they were scheduled to wrap up a three-game set with the Milwaukee Brewers at Great American Ball Park.

Sebastian Walcott News / Just Baseball / September 6

We’re Seeing a Whole New Version of Sebastian Walcott

Recently, Major League Baseball has seen an influx of truly special shortstop talents across the league. With superstars like Bobby Witt Jr. and Elly De La Cruz dominating the Major League side, and prospects like Jesus Made and Leo De Vries on the Minor League side, it seems like the sport is entering a golden era for talent at the “six”.

Athletics News / New Baseball Media / September 6

2026 Injury Report: Updates on Ohtani, Trout, Caglianone

The Dodgers’ wait for Shohei Ohtani continued on September 5, as the two-way star was out of the club’s lineup again. His former teammate, Mike Trout, had to leave play on the 5th after he was hit by a pitch in Pittsburgh.

Athletics News / MLB Trade Rumors / September 5

Athletics Place J.T. Ginn On IL, Recall Jack Perkins

Right-hander J.T. Ginn has landed on the 15-day IL with a right elbow impingement, the Athletics announced. Righty Jack Perkins is headed back to the big-league club.

Athletics News / Athlon Sports / September 5

Mariners Dealt Season-Ending Update During Athletics Series

Matt Brash’s hopes of returning to the Seattle Mariners this season have officially come to an end. The Mariners have shut down the right-handed reliever from throwing for eight weeks after an MRI revealed lingering inflammation in his right lat, general manager Justin Hollander announced.