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Carlos Cortes and Zack Gelof hit two-run homers in the eighth inning as the Athletics erased a six-run deficit and rallied for a 9-7 win over the Los Angeles Angels on Tuesday night.

Athletics News / Athletics on SI / September 4

2 Players Who Athletics Desperately Need To Improve

This season has been nothing short of disappointing for the A's, and there are a ton of factors that have contributed to these results. Injuries have been a huge issue for the team, as both of their All-Stars are currently out for the remainder of the season.

Athletics News / Athletics on SI / June 21

Athletics Players Who Could Be Dealt Before the Deadline

With the deadline approaching, here are a few currently rostered Athletics who could be trade pieces. If the Athletics hope to remain competitive to finish the season, they need to be buyers at this year's trade deadline .

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Athletics News / Field Level Media / June 11

Athletics' bats break out late with bombs to rally past Brewers

LAS VEGAS - Carlos Cortes and Lawrence Butler each homered in a seventh-inning rally to give the Athletics a 4-3 comeback victory over the Milwaukee Brewers on Wednesday night in the deciding game of the three-game series at the home of the A's Triple-A affiliate.

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25 things we learned from the 2026 MLB season

The 2026 MLB season was full of great performances, breakout stars, and incredible feats. These are the 25 things we learned along the way.

Athletics News / Athletics on SI / June 6

This Potential Athletics All-Star Has Some Clear Issues

The A's offense at this point in the season is not exactly where we expected it to be. Lawrence Butler and Brent Rooker aren't performing up to expectations, and Jacob Wilson has been out for a few weeks with an injury.

Athletics News / Dice City Sports / May 24

Cortes sets tone as A’s beat Padres 5-2, stay atop AL West

The Athletics got the early swing they needed, then held on late. Carlos Cortes hit a leadoff homer, Jacob Lopez earned the win out of the bullpen, and the A’s beat the Padres 5-2 on Sunday at Petco Park.

Athletics News / Field Level Media / May 24

Carlos Cortes, streaking Nick Kurtz help Athletics top Padres

Carlos Cortes led off Sunday's game with a homer and the visiting Athletics salvaged the last game of their weekend series against the San Diego Padres by posting a 5-2 victory.

Athletics News / Just Baseball / May 6

Finding the Next Carlos Cortes in the High Minors

Baseball is such a beautiful sport. While what we see at the big league level provides us with enough entertainment, it’s all of the performances happening in the minor leagues that truly provide us optimism about what’s to come in the future.

Athletics News / Yardbarker / May 1

Athletics emerging as surprise contenders amid strong start to season

Don't look now, but the Athletics are first in the AL West.

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Athletics News / Dice City Sports / April 28

Cortes Player of Week leads A’s sweep as Barnett grabs PCL honor

Carlos Cortes and Mason Barnett gave the Athletics’ system a clean sweep of weekly recognition. Cortes was named American League Player of the Week on Monday after carrying the A’s offense through series wins over Seattle and Texas.

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25 records that were broken during the 2026 MLB season

The 2026 MLB season was historic in many ways. These 25 records were broken during the season.

Athletics News / Just Baseball / April 28

Carlos Cortes Is Becoming Too Good To Ignore

Over the past two years, the Athletics have prioritized signing their core players to extensions, keeping them with the team for the foreseeable future.

Athletics News / Field Level Media / April 26

Carlos Cortes’ two-run triple lifts Athletics over Rangers

Carlos Cortes delivered a two-run triple in the first inning and the Athletics held on to beat the Texas Rangers 2-1 in the rubber match of a three-game series on Sunday in Arlington, Texas.

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Athletics News / Field Level Media / April 25

Carlos Cortes, A's work to flex muscles in rematch vs. Rangers

There will need to be a roster move when Athletics slugger Brent Rooker is activated from the injured list, but it's safe to say that Carlos Cortes isn't going anywhere.

Athletics News / Athletics on SI / March 4

Cortes Crushes Red Sox, Severino Struggles Against Tigers

The World Baseball Classic officially begins today with the clubs that are playing in Pool C in Tokyo, but the clubs in the other three groups were able to get in some games against Major League Baseball clubs on Tuesday.

Athletics News / Athletics Nation / December 22

2025 Athletics Season In Review: Carlos Cortes

Carlos Cortes was a quiet under-the-radar signing to a minor league deal. He put up pretty gaudy numbers in his late season stint with the A’s. The question is, will he go the “fleeting success” way of another MiLB free agent with initials CC, Conor Capel?

Athletics News / Athletics on SI / October 6, 2025

Inside the Skill That Turned Carlos Cortes into an A's Success Story

At the tail end of the 2022 season, the Athletics claimed outfielder Conner Capel off waivers from the St. Louis Cardinals, and about ten days later he was up in the big leagues finishing out the season in Oakland.

Athletics News / MLB on ClutchPoints / September 13, 2025

Athletics’ Carlos Cortes doubles career home run total vs. Reds

The Athletics have found an unexpected spark late in their tough 2025 campaign through the standout performance of rookie outfielder Carlos Cortes. In Friday night’s 3-0 victory over the Cincinnati Reds, the 28-year-old launched two solo home runs, doubling his career total in a single game.

Athletics News / Field Level Media / September 13, 2025

Carlos Cortes blasts 2 homers as A's cool off Reds

Rookie Carlos Cortes hit two homers and Lawrence Butler also went deep to help the Athletics record a 3-0 victory over the Cincinnati Reds on Friday night at West Sacramento, Calif.

Athletics News / MLB on ClutchPoints / August 31, 2025

Athletics’ Carlos Cortes steals home run with incredible grab

The Athletics suffered a 9-3 loss to the Texas Rangers on Saturday at Sutter Health Park in West Sacramento, but the game’s most memorable moment came from Athletics left fielder Carlos Cortes’ amazing catch.

Athletics News / MLB on ClutchPoints / August 11, 2025

Athletics’ ‘Switch-thrower’ does the unthinkable in win over Orioles

Opening Day starter Luis Severino was absent, yet the Athletics still delivered something truly remarkable in their recent win over the Baltimore Orioles.

Athletics News / South Carolina Gamecocks on SI / July 25, 2025

Former Gamecocks Carlos Cortes Shines During First MLB Action

Former South Carolina infielder/outfielder Carlos Cortes made his MLB debut and first career with the Athletics after being called up on Tuesday. Cortes earned his call up after spending the 2025 season with the Athletics AAA affiliate the Las Vegas Aviators.

Athletics News / South Carolina Gamecocks on SI / July 23, 2025

Former Gamecock Carlos Cortes Is Set to Make MLB Debut

Former South Carolina infielder/outfielder Carlos Cortes is set to make his MLB debut with the Athletics are being called up on Tuesday. Cortes, 28, has spent the 2025 season with the Athletics AAA affiliate the Las Vegas Aviators.

Athletics News / MLB Trade Rumors / July 22, 2025

Athletics recall OF Carlos Cortes for MLB debut

The Athletics announced Tuesday that both outfielder Denzel Clarke and infielder Max Muncy have been placed on the 10-day injured list. Outfielders Colby Thomas and Carlos Cortes were recalled as the corresponding moves.

Athletics News / MLB Trade Rumors / July 16, 2025

A’s select veteran outfielder Carlos Cortes

The A’s have selected the contract of outfielder Carlos Cortes from Triple-A Las Vegas and immediately optioned him back to Vegas, per the team’s transaction log at MLB.com.

New York Mets News / Athletics on SI / November 24, 2024

Former New York Mets prospect signs with A's

The A's have signed former New York Mets prospect Carlos Cortes, according to the MiLB.com transactions log. He was originally selected by the Mets in the third round of the 2018 MLB Draft and has spent parts of the past three seasons in Triple-A, but has not yet made his MLB debut.