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Athletics News / MLB Trade Rumors / August 14
Top Prospects To Watch At Rookie Cutoff
Since the implementation of the 2022 collective bargaining agreement, the middle of August has been a common time for top prospects to make their debuts.
Athletics News / Lindy's Sports / August 14
Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire: Add Top NL Prospect, New Closers
Fantasy baseball players can still find plenty of possible gems on their league’s free-agency list. The MLB waiver wire shouldn’t be ignored, though many fantasy managers’ minds might be on their league’s upcoming trade deadline.
Athletics News / Field Level Media / August 14
Rangers seek to halt slide at expense of reeling A's
The Texas Rangers don't have much time to put an ugly series against the Los Angeles Angels behind them, but manager Skip Schumaker vowed there will be changes entering Friday's opener against the Athletics at West Sacramento, Calif.
The 'Last batting title by MLB team' quiz
How many of the most recent batting champions for each MLB team can you name in five minutes?
Athletics News / Athletics on SI / August 14
This Athletics Future Star Could Earn Promotion Soon
Injuries have rattled the A's season, and as a result, many younger players have gotten opportunities to play at the big league level. Henry Bolte was able to make his big-league debut early in the season, which was super unexpected considering the fact that the team had lots of depth in their outfield heading into this year.
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 / Athletics on SI / August 14
Probable Pitching Matchups for Athletics vs. Rangers Series
The Athletics would love to derail the Rangers' trek to a divisional title. After getting swept badly by the Rays, the Athletics have nearly run out of reasons to play the rest of the season.
Athletics News / Athletics on SI / August 14
3 Athletics Who Must Answer Call During Rangers Series
The Athletics need a few players to shine vs. the Rangers. After getting dismantled by the Rays , the Athletics need something to give against the Rangers.
Athletics News / Field Level Media / August 14
MLB roundup: Pirates' Braxton Ashcraft goes distance, fans 10 Marlins
Braxton Ashcraft pitched his first career complete game and struck out 10 batters as the Pittsburgh Pirates ended Miami's four-game winning streak by defeating the host Marlins 13-1 on Thursday afternoon.
Athletics News / Viral Sports News / August 13
Former New York Yankees Phenom Lands With AL East Rival
The Tampa Bay Rays signed veteran utility infielder Jorge Mateo to a major-league contract this week, adding speed and experience to their infield amid injuries.
Athletics News / MLB on ClutchPoints / August 13
Tigers complete wild shutout feat vs. Guardians not seen since 2014
The Detroit Tigers shut out the Cleveland Guardians 3-0 Thursday at Comerica Park without recording a single strikeout, completing a rare pitching achievement not seen in the majors since 2014.
Athletics News / Viral Sports News / August 13
Boston Red Sox Reveal Brutal News on 6-foot-7 Pitcher
The Boston Red Sox received another unwelcome update on their pitching depth Thursday when left-hander Eduardo Rivera was placed on the seven-day injured list at Triple-A Worcester with lower back inflammation.
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 / Field Level Media / August 13
Eduardo Valencia, Keider Montero pace Tigers past Guardians
Eduardo Valencia homered and Keider Montero pitched 6 1/3 strong innings, fueling the host Detroit Tigers to a 3-0 victory over the Cleveland Guardians on Thursday afternoon.
Athletics News / Viral Sports News / August 13
Athletics Acquire 20-Year-Old Pitcher With Best Name Ever
The Athletics dipped into the international pool to add an intriguing player with an amazing, unique name this week, as they signed 20-year-old right-handed pitcher Flasherming Ernesto out of La Romana in the Dominican Republic, per MLB insider Francys Romero.
Athletics News / EssentiallySports / August 13
$70M Athletics Pro Keeps His Incredible 113-Game Errorless Streak Alive After Latest Ruling
Athletics’ shortstop Jacob Wilson has not recorded an error at the position since July 6, 2025. On Tuesday, that record was at stake against the Tampa Bay Rays after a throw to second base went wild.
Jonathan Ornelas News / MLB Trade Rumors / August 13
Athletics Outright Jonathan Ornelas
The A’s sent infielder Jonathan Ornelas outright to Triple-A Las Vegas, according to the MLB.com transaction tracker. This is his second career outright, which gives him the right to elect free agency.
Athletics News / Field Level Media / August 12
Rays cap perfect road trip with trouncing of As
Drew Rasmussen won his fifth straight start, Liam Hicks had three hits and slugged a three-run homer, and the Tampa Bay Rays put a ribbon on their franchise-record, unblemished road trip with an 8-4 sweep Wednesday afternoon of the Athletics in Sacramento, Calif.
Athletics News / Athlon Sports / August 12
Athletics Lose Player to Injury After 2 Straight Losses
The Athletics were forced to make multiple pitching changes after dropping back-to-back games to the Tampa Bay Rays, placing left-hander José Suarez on the 15-day injured list with a right hip strain.
Athletics News / Just Baseball / August 12
Almost Everything Has Gone Wrong for the Athletics
A 16-10 month of April looked like a sign of the much-anticipated next step forward for the Athletics. A young team with a stacked lineup and questionable pitching was a trendy pick by many to make some noise and build on last season’s 76-win total.
Nick Kurtz News / Larry Brown Sports / August 12
Athletics get rough news on All-Star slugger Nick Kurtz
Athletics fans may have seen the last of Big Amish this season. 2026 All-Star Nick Kurtz has missed the Athletics’ last 10 games with a lingering thumb injury.
Athletics News / New Baseball Media / August 12
2026 Injury Report: Updates on Altuve, Kurtz, Greene
Several players were pulled early on August 11, one of whom was Jose Altuve. And speaking of another AL West club, Athletics first baseman Nick Kurtz may not come back for the club this season.
Athletics News / MLB Trade Rumors / August 11
Nick Kurtz Appears Unlikely To Return This Season
There’s a good chance that Nick Kurtz’s season is over. A’s manager Mark Kotsay tells Martín Gallegos of MLB.com that the first baseman’s right thumb will be immobilized throughout August after he received a platelet-rich plasma injection last week.
Shane McClanahan News / Athlon Sports / August 11
Rays Receive Promising Shane McClanahan Development Amid Athletics Series
Despite a plethora of pitching injuries, the Tampa Bay Rays continue to roll coming out of the Trade Deadline. The team is currently riding a seven-game win streak going into their series against the Athletics.
Athletics News / Just Baseball / August 11
This Newly Acquired Giants Prospect Could Be the Most Underrated Deadline Pickup
Ahead of the 2026 trade deadline, teams around the league had some difficult choices to make. For those in the race, they were expected to go out and buy themselves some weapons on the market who could help them down the stretch.
Athletics News / Trade Talk Sports / August 10
Red Sox Pursued a Plethora of Big Names Before the Trade Deadline
The Boston Red Sox made one of the biggest moves at this year’s MLB trade deadline, acquiring Adley Rutschman for a haul of three top prospects, Carlos Narvaez and a player to be named later.
David Forst News / Yardbarker / August 7
A's part ways with longtime GM David Forst ahead of Las Vegas move
The Athletics and general manager David Forst mutually agreed to part ways on Friday, ending what has been a nearly 30-year relationship between him and the team.
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