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Athletics Win Streak Ends at 2: Takeaways From Loss to Rays

Unbelievable. The Athletics, after winning back-to-back games vs. Boston, would enter the Rays' series with a chip on their shoulder. It would show, as the A's would jump out to a 6-2 lead entering the top of the eighth, where the Rays would promptly score eight runs, which gave us the final score of 10-6.

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Rays score 8 runs in 8th inning to stun Athletics

Yandy Diaz went 3-for-4 with a homer and two RBIs, Junior Caminero swatted a three-run blast and the Tampa Bay Rays scored eight runs in the eighth inning to rally for a 10-6 victory over the Athletics on Monday night at West Sacramento, Calif.

Athletics News / Athletics Nation / August 11

A’s Bullpen Chokes in 10-6 loss Against Rays

The Athletics opened their latest homestand Monday night against the Tampa Bay Rays. It was a familiar story for this A’s team, as its league-worst bullpen allowed eight runs in the eighth inning, ruining starter Jacob Lopez’s season-best outing and sending the A’s to a series-opening 10-6 defeat.

Athletics News / Viral Sports News / August 11

Athletics Cut Ties With Former Yankees Infielder

Jonathan Ornelas, a former member of the New York Yankees’ minor league system, has been designated for assignment by the Athletics. The move came Monday as the A’s reinstated infielder Zack Gelof from the 10-day injured list, creating a corresponding roster change that left no room for the 26-year-old utility player.

Adley Rutschman News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The 'Last five-hit game by MLB team' quiz

How many of the most recent players to record five hits in the same MLB game for each franchise can you name in five minutes?

The 'Multi-time Cy Young winners' quiz

The 'Three-time batting champions' quiz

The 'Most HRs in one World Series' quiz

Athletics News / TWSN / August 10

MLB Power Rankings: Major National League Shakeup as Los Angeles Dodgers Struggle

Now that the MLB trade deadline has fully passed and the players who went to their new teams have started to gain some experience, the updated outlook for teams is starting to become clearer.

MLB News / Yardbarker

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.

Jonathan Ornelas News / MLB Trade Rumors / August 10

Athletics Designate Jonathan Ornelas For Assignment

The Athletics announced that infielder/outfielder Zack Gelof has been reinstated from the 10-day injured list. In a corresponding move, infielder/outfielder Jonathan Ornelas has been designated for assignment.

Matt Sauer News / MLB Trade Rumors / August 10

Athletics Sign Matt Sauer To Minor League Contract

The A’s signed Matt Sauer to a minor league deal a few days ago. The team didn’t formally announce it, but the right-hander pitched in his first game for Triple-A Las Vegas on Saturday. Sauer allowed a run on two hits, a walk and a hit batter over two innings of work in his first bit of North American baseball in 2026.

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.

Chris Sale News / Lindy's Sports / August 10

Inside Chris Sale’s Bizarre Pre-Game Ejection in New York

When the umpires emerge on the field, it means the first pitch is five minutes away. Usually it is a friendly stroll and in New York, this occurs along the third-base side and passes the visiting dugout.

Athletics News / Athlon Sports / August 10

MLB Home Run Predictions Today: Best HR Prop Bets for Monday, Aug. 10

Monday's "Moonshot Monday" features three left-handed bats in juicy matchups. Wilyer Abreu gets Jameson Taillon, who's allowed 26 home runs this season, including 14 to lefties.

Athletics News / Athletics on SI / August 10

Why the Athletics’ Success in Boston Could Last

The Athletics won a series against the hottest team in baseball and looked good doing it. The Athletics have struggled badly over the past two months, erasing what had been a promising season.

Athletics News / Yardbarker

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 / Athlon Sports / August 10

5 Greatest Cincinnati Reds Pitchers of All Time

The Cincinnati Reds were baseball’s first professional team, established in 1869, and they were a charter member of the National League in 1876. But despite the franchise’s storied history, the Reds’ long list of pitchers features some of the least notable names among Major League teams.

Athletics News / Athletics on SI / August 10

Athletics Wash Red Sox: Takeaways From Series-Deciding Win

The Athletics put together back-to-back wins for the first time since the break. Even though the Athletics season has already been derailed to oblivion , back-to-back wins against one of the hottest teams in baseball is a feat that only the Athletics can enjoy.

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The 'Rushing TD leaders by season' quiz

The '2026 CFB preseason Coach's Poll' quiz

The 'NFL 1,500-yard rushers' quiz

The 'Most TDs by NFL franchise' quiz

Athletics News / Field Level Media / August 10

Rays racking up wins, and quickly, heading into series vs. Athletics

The Tampa Bay Rays look to continue a perfect road trip when they visit the Athletics on Monday night in West Sacramento, Calif. Tampa Bay is 6-0 so far entering the opener of the trip-ending three-game series against the Athletics.

Athletics News / Field Level Media / August 9

MLB roundup: Phillies walk off Blue Jays in 12 to avoid sweep

Derek Hill hit a walk-off RBI single to help the Philadelphia Phillies defeat the visiting Toronto Blue Jays 7-6 in 12 innings Sunday, avoiding a three-game sweep.

Athletics News / MLB on ClutchPoints / August 9

ClutchPoints 2026 MLB Power Rankings, Vol. 23: The Dodgers fall out of top spot

The 2026 MLB Power Rankings are back with a change at the top. No longer are the Los Angeles Dodgers the kings of the power rankings, with the Milwaukee Brewers taking the top spot.

Athletics News / Athletics Nation / August 9

Why The New GM Needs To “Clean House”

The A’s have won an amazing two in a whole row so spirits are high and hopes higher with the team looking like an actual team for 18 consecutive innings.

Jacob Wilson News / ESPN / August 9

A's Wilson sets record with 111th errorless game

Athletics shortstop Jacob Wilson, 24, set an MLB record for his position on Sunday at Fenway Park, playing his 111th consecutive errorless game, surpassing former Baltimore Orioles infielder Mike Bordick, who authored a 110-game stretch in 2002.

Athletics News / MLB on ClutchPoints / August 9

Red Sox’s heater unbelievably stopped in tracks by wretched Athletics

The Boston Red Sox are one of the hottest teams in baseball at the moment. Boston though has dropped back-to-back games, to the Athletics. It is truly an astonishing feat, according to USA Today columnist Bob Nightengale.

Athletics News / Field Level Media / August 9

Athletics rally to beat Red Sox, gain series win

Max Muncy drove in pinch-runner Donovan Walton with a two-out double in the top of the ninth inning to help the visiting Athletics defeat the Boston Red Sox 4-3 Sunday in the rubber game of a three-game series.

Gage Jump News / MLB on ClutchPoints / August 8

Athletics’ Gage Jump makes Fenway Park history not seen in 98 years

It did not look like a good day for the Athletics as they prepared to play a Saturday afternoon game against the streaking Boston Red Sox at Fenway Park.

Athletics News / Just Baseball / August 8

The Red Sox Were Justified in Gambling on Adley Rutschman

For years, Boston Red Sox fans have pleaded for Craig Breslow to act more like Dave Dombrowski. To throw caution to the wind and refuse to get denied in his Plan A.

MLB News / Yardbarker / August 7

Red Sox's Payton Tolle has historic outing vs. Athletics

Still shy of his 30th career MLB start, Payton Tolle has already put together a performance worthy of harkening back to a Boston Red Sox legend.

Caleb Durbin plays hero for Red Sox in 13-inning thriller

It's time for Red Sox to move on from Triston Casas

Garrett Crochet open to late-season bullpen role for Red Sox

The 'Multi-time Cy Young winners' quiz

David Forst News / Yardbarker / August 7

A's part ways with longtime GM ahead of Las Vegas move

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.

Former Silver Slugger Award winner signs with the Yankees

Bo Bichette makes bold claim about Mets' future amid career uncertainty

Juan Soto is keeping his end of the bargain while the Mets fall apart

Mike Trout's loyalty to Angels is becoming impossible to celebrate

Trout's response to Angels fire sale raises serious questions about mentality

Athletics News / Just Baseball / August 7

Los Angeles Angels’ 2026 Trade Deadline Recap

The Los Angeles Angels finished the 2014 season with a 98-64 record, which was good enough to earn them the No. 1 seed in the postseason. They matched up with the Kansas City Royals in the American League Division Series but ultimately got swept in three games.