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On YouTubeAthletics News / 5 GOATs / July 26
A’s broadcaster Chris Caray egregiously messes up Lawrence Butler HR call
Lawrence Butler gave the Athletics three huge insurance runs in the ninth inning against the Houston Astros on Saturday. But nobody on social media is talking about the play itself, though.
Athletics News / Oakland Athletics on SI / July 19
What Would Extensions for A's Jacob Wilson and Nick Kurtz Look Like?
The A's have struck gold with two former first-round picks in rookies Jacob Wilson and Nick Kurtz. Both are exceeding expectations and will be battling each other for American League Rookie of the Year.
Athletics News / MLB Trade Rumors / July 16
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.
The 'National League MVPs' quiz
How many of the National League MVPs can you name in six minutes?
Athletics News / Athlon Sports / July 9
MLB Makes Historic Home Run Announcement Following Giants Walk-Off Win
Home runs in Major League Baseball have always seemed to be the centerpiece of excitement in baseball. Other plays can dazzle fanatics of the sport, but home runs draw a different level of attention to spectators.
Athletics News / MLB on ClutchPoints / July 9
Athletics’ Lawrence Butler pulls off extremely rare feat last done in 1943
Right fielder Lawrence Butler made history on Tuesday night, delivering a play that the Athletics hadn’t seen in over 80 years. Right from the first pitch, Butler crushed a ball off the right-center field wall at Sutter Health Park, sending it flying just out of reach of Atlanta Braves outfielders Stuart Fairchild and Eli White.
Athletics News / Field Level Media / July 9
Lawrence Butler homers twice, Nick Kurtz adds slam as A's rout Braves
Lawrence Butler homered twice and Nick Kurtz belted his first career grand slam to lead the Athletics to a 10-1 trouncing of the Atlanta Braves on Tuesday night in West Sacramento, Calif.
Athletics News / Oakland Athletics on SI / July 9
A's Offense Smothers Atlanta Braves in Opener
The bottom of the first inning began with an inside-the-park home run from A's right fielder Lawrence Butler, and they didn't take their foot off the gas until they'd put up ten runs across three innings.
Athletics News / Oakland Athletics on SI / July 2
Lawrence Butler's One Odd Split
The Athletics signed Lawrence Butler to a seven-year, $65.5 million extension over the offseason after he was one of the best hitters in baseball in the second half of the 2024 campaign.
Athletics News / Field Level Media / June 30
Lawrence Butler's ninth inning triple lifts Athletics over Rays
Lawrence Butler lined a two-run, tie-breaking triple in the ninth inning as the Athletics opened a three-game series with a 6-4 victory over the host Tampa Bay Rays on Monday night.
Athletics News / Oakland Athletics on SI / June 17
Two Under-the-Radar A's All-Star Candidates
Over the weekend, Lawrence Butler hit his 10th home run of the year in Kansas City and helped lead his team to a sweep of the Royals. In the leadoff spot, Butler has been a key piece of the offense and a spark plug to start off the game.
MLB News / MLB Trade Rumors / May 27
Athletics reunite with veteran left-hander in deal with Red Sox
He spent parts of the 2023 and 2024 seasons in Oakland, though knee problems limited his workload.
Athletics News / Yardbarker / April 24
Youth movement helping to usher in new era of Athletics baseball
After being one of the worst teams in the league for the past three seasons, the Athletics are ready to embrace their young guns and turn the franchise around.
MLB News / Yardbarker / March 24
Three MLB teams that may be surprise contenders in 2025
While all eyes are on World Series-or-bust teams, some sleeper contenders might fly under the radar to begin the 2025 MLB season.
Athletics News / Oakland Athletics on SI / March 14
Lawrence Butler Says Atlanta Braves Outfielder, Friend, is 'Fat Now'
Athletics right fielder Lawrence Butler was recently interviewed for the Baseball is Dead Podcast, and in a clip shared on social media, he was asked about the rumors flying around about a race between Butler, and Atlanta Braves centerfielder Michael Harris II.
Athletics News / New Baseball Media / March 8
Looking at Lawrence Butler’s Contract Extension
The Athletics locked up a key piece to their future, as outfielder Lawrence Butler reportedly received a seven-year extension. It’s a deal that doesn’t have many parallels compared to his peers.
Athletics News / Field Level Media / March 7
Reports: Lawrence Butler, Athletics agree on 7-year extension
The Athletics are signing right fielder Lawrence Butler to a seven-year, $65.5 million contract extension, multiple outlets reported. MLB.com reported the deal, which is pending a physical, includes a team option for 2032.
Athletics News / Larry Brown Sports / March 7
Athletics surprisingly give 7-year extension to core player
One Athletics player can now feel comfortable about scoping out some property in Las Vegas.
Athletics News / Yardbarker / March 6
A's make another big investment in core player
He was one of the bright spots on the A's during the 2024 season thanks to a breakout rookie season.
Athletics News / MLB Trade Rumors / March 7
MLB News / Yardbarker / February 20
One spring training prediction for every AL West team
Now that spring training has begun, and games are being played, let's take a look at the AL West. Here is a prediction for each team in the division.
Athletics News / MLB Trade Rumors / February 19
Report reveals where A's, Lawrence Butler are on extension negotiations
The A’s have opened extension discussions with outfielder Lawrence Butler, reports Evan Drellich of The Athletic.
Athletics News / Yardbarker / January 5
Is Lawrence Butler the next big thing for the A's?
In a season when A’s fans watched their team slip further into uncertainty, Lawrence Butler emerged as a reason to believe better days are coming.
Athletics News / Just Baseball / September 30
Lawrence Butler’s Swing Changes Have Him on the Brink of Stardom
There were few hitters in Major League Baseball who were more productive than the Oakland Athletics’ Lawrence Butler in the second half of the season. His 155 wRC+ from the All-Star Break onward was the 11th best mark in all of baseball, trailing nine All-Stars and Minnesota’s Matt Wallner, who enjoyed his own breakout for the Twins.
Athletics News / Just Baseball / September 9
Do the Athletics Have a Breakout Star in Lawrence Butler?
The 2024 Oakland Athletics have outperformed projections. Though they won’t come close to making the playoffs, the A’s have a good chance to finish higher than last place in the AL West for the first time since 2021.
Athletics News / Yardbarker / August 29
Watch: A's Lawrence Butler has second three-HR game of season
The Oakland A's are not going to win a lot of games this season and their future remains a mess due to the ownership situation and relocation to Las Vegas. But they do have some talented young players who are starting to make names for themselves in the major leagues.
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