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3 Athletics Keys in Potential Series Decider vs. Rangers

The Athletics would pummel the Rangers on Friday, winning 8-3. While a win against a divisional opponent is nice, what comes next matters much more. With two games still left in the series, anything can happen for a team as inconsistent as the Athletics.

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Why Athletics Need To Keep Jeff McNeil Next Season

The A's season feels out of reach at this point, which is really tough considering many believed they would make a push to win the American League West.

Drew Rom News / Athletics on SI / August 15

Athletics Snap Cold Streak: Takeaways From Statement Win Over Rangers

The Athletics needed a win. With a terrible series vs. the Rays in the rearview, the Athletics need to figure out how to turn things around against the Rangers.

Athletics News / Field Level Media / August 15

MLB roundup: Christian Walker, Astros stun M's with 10th-inning rally

Christian Walker blasted a three-run, walk-off homer as the Houston Astros answered a three-run rally by the visiting Seattle Mariners in the top of the 10th with a five-run bottom half en route to a wild 10-7 victory on Friday.

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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?

The 'MLB 400-HR, 200-stolen bases' quiz

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Jeff McNeil News / Field Level Media / August 15

Jeff McNeil collects 4 hits, 3 RBIs as A's pull away from Rangers

Jeff McNeil had a season-high four hits and three RBIs, including a tiebreaking homer, as the Athletics notched an 8-3 victory over the Texas Rangers on Friday in West Sacramento, Calif.

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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.

Jacob Wilson News / Field Level Media / August 14

Athletics' Jacob Wilson (bruised hand) exits after getting hit by pitch

Athletics shortstop Jacob Wilson exited the Friday game against the Texas Rangers in Sacramento, Calif., in the bottom of the second inning with a bruised left hand.

Athletics News / MLB Trade Rumors / August 14

Rangers Designate Luis Curvelo For Assignment

The Rangers announced a few roster moves before tonight’s series opener against the A’s. Texas selected left-hander Marco Gonzales back onto the MLB roster and recalled infielder Cody Freeman from Triple-A Round Rock.

Justin Sterner News / Field Level Media / August 14

Athletics reliever Justin Sterner (knee) undergoes season-ending surgery

Athletics right-handed reliever Justin Sterner is done for the season after undergoing surgery on his right knee. Sterner, 29, underwent the operation on Thursday in Los Angeles.

Justin Sterner News / MLB Trade Rumors / August 14

Athletics pitcher Justin Sterner undergoes season-ending surgery

The Athletics announced that right-hander Justin Sterner has undergone right knee surgery, specifically a chondroplasty of the medial femoral condyle. Sterner will start his rehabilitation work but won’t return during the remainder of the 2026 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.

Chris Bassitt News / Field Level Media / August 14

Orioles activate RHP Chris Bassitt from IL to face Rays

The Baltimore Orioles reinstated right-hander Chris Bassitt to the active roster and the veteran will start Friday's road game against the Tampa Bay Rays.

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.

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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.

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.