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At the halfway point of the 2026 season, the New York Mets waved the white flag by firing manager Carlos Mendoza and immediately turning their attention toward 2027.

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Athletics seek to play spoiler in season-ending series with Astros

The Houston Astros had the opportunity to arrive in West Sacramento, Calif., sitting in an extremely advantageous position in the American League West.

Athletics News / Athletics on SI / September 24

3 Athletics Who Will Spearhead 2027 Playoff Appearance

The Athletics did not do much this season, but next year will look very different. With the Athletics' win over the Angels on Wednesday, they've ensured they won't lose 100 games this season.

Athletics News / EssentiallySports / September 24

Athletics 31YO Star Leaves the Ground as He Falls After Taking a Heavy Blow on His Face

Three MLB players have now been injured by foul balls in frightening incidents over the past four days. On Sunday, Alex Bregman was hospitalized after a foul ball struck him in the face.

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How many of the league leaders in batting average since the 2003 season can you name in six minutes?

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Athletics News / Athletics on SI / September 24

Athletics Sweep Angels: Takeaways From Very Convincing Win

The Athletics would finish out their series against the Angels in the best way possible. Even though the season is over in four games, the Athletics have found some momentum against the Angels that will be huge in their season finale matchup against the playoff-hopeful Astros.

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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 / Field Level Media / September 24

MLB roundup: Padres climb to top of crowded NL wild-card standings

Manny Machado homered and drove in three runs as the San Diego Padres moved to the brink of their third consecutive playoff appearance with a 5-1 road victory over the Los Angeles Dodgers on Wednesday.

Athletics News / Field Level Media / September 24

Donovan Walton’s 3-run HR lifts A’s past Angels

Rookie Henry Bolte recorded the first four-hit game of his career and Donovan Walton hit a three-run homer to help the Athletics notch a 7-3 victory over the Los Angeles Angels on Wednesday night at West Sacramento, Calif.

Athletics News / Athletics Nation / September 24

A’s Beat Angels 7-3

The Athletics managed to finish off the Angels in convincing fashion on Wednesday evening. They beat their division rivals 7-3 to clinch their 63rd win of the year.

Athletics News / Field Level Media / September 23

Angels hope to bounce back from tough loss to Athletics

The Los Angeles Angels will strive to bounce back from a demoralizing setback when they face the Athletics on Wednesday night in the finale of a two-game set at West Sacramento, Calif.

Max Muncy News / Just Baseball / September 23

Max Muncy Continues To Be Underrated

Los Angeles, California. The city of movie stars, names and big personalities. Oh yeah, and championships, with the two most recent going to the Dodgers.

Athletics News / Athletics on SI / September 23

Athletics Snap Losing Streak: Top Takeaways From Win Over Angels

Even though it is too little, too late, the Athletics would end their losing streak at six. With just five more games left in the season, the Athletics are just five more losses away from finishing the season 62-100.

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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.

Joshua Kuroda-Grauer News / Athletics on SI / September 23

What Joshua Kuroda-Grauer Return Means for Athletics

It's been a brutal season for the A's in terms of injuries. That's a huge reason the club has gone from a playoff contender to being eliminated from the postseason.

Athletics News / Athletics on SI / September 23

3 Athletics Who Must Finish This Season Strong

With just five games left in the season, the Athletics want to see strong performances from these players. There is no question that the Athletics have talent this season.

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Athletics News / Field Level Media / September 23

MLB roundup: Drew Rasmussen helps Rays smother Yankees for AL East title

Drew Rasmussen allowed one hit in 6 2/3 outstanding innings and the visiting Tampa Bay Rays clinched the American League East with a 6-1 victory over the New York Yankees on Tuesday night in the nightcap of a day-night doubleheader.

Athletics News / Field Level Media / September 23

A's come from six down to stun Angels, who move closer to 100 losses

Carlos Cortes hit a go-ahead two-run homer in the bottom of the eighth inning and the Athletics overcame a six-run deficit to register a 9-7 victory over the Los Angeles Angels on Tuesday night at West Sacramento, Calif.

Eli White News / MLB Trade Rumors / September 22

Eli White Undergoes Foot Surgery

The Red Sox announced that outfielder Eli White recently underwent a Lisfranc repair surgery. He landed on the 10-day injured list earlier this month with a right foot ligament injury.

Joshua Kuroda-Grauer News / MLB Trade Rumors / September 22

Athletics Reinstate Joshua Kuroda-Grauer

The Athletics announced that infielder Joshua Kuroda-Grauer has been reinstated from the 60-day injured list. He will take the active roster spot of fellow infielder Max Muncy, who has been placed on the 10-day IL with left knee chondromalacia.

Athletics News / EssentiallySports / September 22

'Team Was Hot Garbage Last Year': Braves’ Stunning Turnaround Has MLB Analysts Taking Notice

Mike Yastrzemski’s three-run home run and Dylan Dodd’s spotless ninth won the Atlanta Braves their seventh NL East crown in nine seasons on Sunday. A year after finishing 10 games below .500, Atlanta has returned to the top of the division.

Henry Bolte News / Just Baseball / September 21

Henry Bolte Is the A’s Next Budding Star

The Athletics are finishing off their fifth straight season of losing baseball. During that span, they not only have consistently failed to qualify for the playoffs, but they also have annually found themselves in September as a sub-.500 team with very little to play for down the stretch.

Athletics News / New Baseball Media / September 21

2026 Injury Report: Updates on Bregman, Burns, Cease

With the Blue Jays trying to keep their playoff hopes alive this coming week in Baltimore, the club will have to do it without Dylan Cease. The Cubs, meanwhile, won on September 20 but lost Alex Bregman thanks to a bizarre injury.

Athletics News / Athlon Sports / September 20

Stephen Vogt Provides Brayan Rocchio Update After Exiting Guardians Game

The Cleveland Guardians received a concerning injury scare Saturday when Brayan Rocchio exited their 12-6 win over the Athletics with left leg tightness.

Jose Ramirez News / Athlon Sports / September 19

Jose Ramirez Makes Personal History in 14th Guardians Season

José Ramírez reached another career milestone Friday night, becoming the second player in Cleveland Guardians history to record 1,000 career RBIs. Ramírez reached the mark with a solo home run in the sixth inning of Cleveland’s 5-3 win over the Athletics at Progressive Field.

Athletics News / MLB Trade Rumors / September 18

Previewing The Upcoming First Base Class

As the regular season winds down, MLBTR is taking a position-by-position look at the 2026-27 free agent market. Next up is the first base class. It’s not the strongest group, but the biggest names include a breakout bat, a former All-Star enjoying a bounceback campaign, and a superstar at the tail end of his career.

Athletics News / New Baseball Media / September 18

2026 Transactions: Reds Claim Cabrera, Blue Jays DFA Lorenzen

For the first time in his professional career, Oswaldo Cabrera is no longer in the Yankees’ organization. Cincinnati claimed the veteran infielder, one of several moves made on September 18.

Junior Caminero News / Larry Brown Sports / September 17

Watch: Umpire avoids potential serious injury after a Junior Caminero foul ball

An umpire during Wednesday’s game at Tropicana Field in St. Petersburg, Fla., between the Tampa Bay Rays and the Athletics showed a little bit of Matrix in him.