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Behold, what artful creature gambols across yon prairie? ‘Tis the ever graceful Denzelope bounding joyfully in its habitat! Whatever Denzel Clarke does, he certainly does it to the hilt.

Athletics News / Oakland Athletics on SI / November 13

Nick Kurtz, Denzel Clarke Stacking Honors After Breakout Seasons

Nick Kurtz is going to need a bigger mantle for all of the awards he's collecting this winter. Having already won the Silver Slugger and AL Rookie of the Year awards, the A's rookie first baseman was named to the All-MLB Second Team on Thursday night.

Athletics News / Oakland Athletics on SI / November 1

Can Denzel Clarke Hit Enough to Remain A's Centerfielder?

Denzel Clarke made quite a first impression in his first stint in the big leagues, making his mark as arguably the best defensive centerfielder in the game after just 47 games in green and gold.

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Athletics News / Oakland Athletics on SI / October 3

The A's Outfield Achieved Something No Other Team in Baseball Could

When most baseball fans, and even potentially A's fans, think of the A's outfield defense, they immediately go to Denzel Clarke. The 25-year-old rookie is arguably the best defender in all of baseball, putting up +13 Outs Above Average in just 47 games played this season.

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25 MLB players on the brink of stardom in 2026

The stars were out in full force during the 2025 World Series. From Max Scherzer in Toronto to Freddie Freeman, Mookie Betts, and of course, Shohei Ohtani, in Los Angeles, there was no shortage of the game's best under the brightest lights.

Athletics News / Oakland Athletics on SI / September 23

A's Rising Star Begins Rehab Assignment

A's rookie Denzel Clarke has certainly made a name for himself in a short amount of time. Playing in just 47 games this season with the green and gold, he made numerous highlight reel catches, including the Catch of the Year after getting called up on May 23.

Athletics News / Oakland Athletics on SI / September 22

Denzel Clarke or Jacob Young: Who Had the Catch of the Year?

Some of the best plays you'll ever see on a baseball field begin with a fielder not handling the ball cleanly, then making a tremendous recovery to record an out.

Athletics News / Oakland Athletics on SI / August 19

One A's Rookie Nearing Return, Another Suffers Setback

The Athletics have a total of nine players currently on the injured list, and the club has provided updates on each of them heading into the new week.

Athletics News / Oakland Athletics on SI / August 14

Jacob Wilson, Denzel Clarke Nearing Return to A's Lineup

The Athletics are 13-12 out of the All Star break, which has been in line with how they've performed all season--outside of a 1-20 stretch in May and June.

Athletics News / Oakland Athletics on SI / July 23

Denzel Clarke and the Gold Glove Debate

Denzel Clarke is the best defensive centerfielder in baseball 47 games into his big-league career. Fairly early on, it looked like he'd be winning the Gold Glove at season's end, but with the 25-year-old landing on the IL on Tuesday, that dream is out the window for 2025.

Athletics News / Field Level Media / July 22

A's place defensive whiz Denzel Clarke (adductor) on 10-day IL

The Athletics placed highlight-reel center fielder Denzel Clarke on the 10-day injured Tuesday due to a right adductor strain. Clarke underwent an MRI exam on Monday to determine the severity.

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Athletics News / New Baseball Media / July 22

2025 Injury Report: Updates on Alvarez, Clarke, Santander

After a few tough weeks on the injury front, the Astros received good news regarding two of their injured players. Yordan Alvarez has begun to make progress in his recovery, while Jeremy Pena is progressing.

Athletics News / Dice City Sports / July 5

Denzel Clarke Provides Fireworks In A’s 11-2 Win Over The Giants

The rookie center fielder put on another show in the Oakland Athletics’ 11–2 victory over the San Francisco Giants, crushing a towering 471-foot home run in the 7th inning that left the stadium buzzing.

Athletics News / Athlon Sports / July 1

Cardinals’ Nolan Arenado Dethrones Athletics Denzel Clarke Per MLB Announcement

For the first time in five weeks we have a new recipient of MLB's Electric Play of the Week presented by Chevrolet. MLB announced on Monday that St. Louis

Athletics News / Larry Brown Sports / June 21

Denzel Clarke makes yet another unreal catch

Denzel Clarke continues to strengthen his case to win a Gold Glove in his rookie season. The Athletics center fielder has been a one-man highlight reel over the past several weeks.

Athletics News / MLB on ClutchPoints / June 11

Athletics’ Denzel Clarke earns new nickname from Torii Hunter after unreal catch

Last season, the Athletics finished the season strong, led by Brent Rooker and Lawrence Butler. Rooker earned a five-year, $60 million extension this offseason, and the team might have found the final piece to their outfield in standout rookie Denzel Clarke.

Athletics News / Dice City Sports / June 11

Denzel Clarke Takes MLB By Storm

One of the greatest catches that we’ve ever seen was made by Athletics’ rising star Denzel Clarke. So far some of the best catches made in this season have been made by Clarke.

Athletics News / Athlon Sports / June 10

Torii Hunter Has Strong Words About Denzel Clarke’s Absurd Catch

The Athletics’ 2025 MLB campaign isn’t much to write home about, but that doesn't mean they don't command attention. For one, they have a walking highlight machine on the outfield in centerfielder Denzel Clarke, who went viral anew on Monday with a sensational catch that may have been the best so far in the big leagues this year.

Athletics News / Larry Brown Sports / June 9

Denzel Clarke makes catch of the year to rob a home run

Denzel Clarke’s Gold Glove case continues to grow one spectacular play at a time. The Athletics center fielder made headlines last month when he pulled off a Spider-Man catch to prevent what would have been a 407-foot home run off the bat of Blue Jays catcher Alejandro Kirk.