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PITTSBURGH — It's no secret that the Pittsburgh Pirates need to upgrade at third base for 2027, and this offseason is one where they need to do that. The Pirates haven't had a true third baseman since Ke'Bryan Hayes , whom they traded to the Cincinnati Reds at the 2025 deadline, and have searched for answers at the position.

Athletics News / Field Level Media / September 29

Athletics' Zack Gelof sues over injury at Detroit's Comerica Park

Zack Gelof of the Athletics is suing the Detroit Tigers, alleging that a July knee injury was caused by sliding into an exposed metal fence at Comerica Park.

Athletics News / Angels Nation / September 24

Carlos Cortes, Zack Gelof Power Athletics’ Comeback in 9-7 Win Over Angels

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.

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These Two Utility Players Could Crack Athletics' 2027 Roster

The A's have dealt with plenty of injuries this season, but it has given more opportunities to a bunch of players who likely never would've gotten a chance at the big-league level.

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Athletics News / Athletics on SI / September 20

Why Zack Gelof Earning Athletics' Third Base Spot in 2027

The A's are a young team with many moving parts in both their pitching staff and lineup. As the 2026 season comes to a close for the club, they are now looking at some position battles for next season, and there are a handful of players who could be playing themselves into spots in 2027.

Athletics News / Dice City Sports / September 19

Athletics lose fourth straight after Gelof homer

Zack Gelof gave the Athletics an immediate three-run lead Friday night. After that, the offense produced little else. The A’s managed only two more hits after Gelof’s first-inning homer and did not record another after the fifth.

Athletics News / Athletics on SI / September 17

3 Athletics Who Must Turn Corner Against Rays

The Athletics need a small push to avoid a series sweep. After back-to-back one-run losses to the Rays, you have to wonder what is not clicking. With such a talented team on paper, losing by one run simply is not acceptable, considering how good the pitching has been.

Athletics News / Athletics Nation / September 5

“Fast Movers” Might Be Key To Contention

For all the talk about resurgent players (Lawrence Butler, Zack Gelof, Jacob Lopez), back sliding players (Luis Morales, Jack Perkins), and a hitting core

Athletics News / Athletics Nation / August 19

Amidst The Despair: The Position Player Talent Is There

The devil is in the details. In the headline, a key word is “talent” which is different from “performance”. My point here is that as bad as the 2026 A’s have been, and will undoubtedly continue to be with the majority of their key players on the IL, the “core” much ballyhooed is indeed legitimate.

Athletics News / Dallas Sports Journal / August 17

Zack Gelof Homers Off Jakob Junis As Texas Rangers Drop Series Finale To Athletics 5-2

WEST SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Jakob Junis left a 2-2 pitch over the middle of the plate with one out in the seventh inning Sunday. Zack Gelof hit it 403 feet into the right-center-field bullpen for a two-run home run.

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Athletics News / Dice City Sports / August 16

Gelof powers A’s to first Sutter series win since April

The Athletics are suddenly remembering how to win series. Zack Gelof broke a seventh-inning tie with a two-run homer Sunday afternoon, lifting the A’s to a 5-2 win over the Texas Rangers at Sutter Health Park.

Athletics News / Field Level Media / August 16

Zack Gelof breaks late tie as Athletics down Rangers

Zack Gelof's two-run homer in the seventh inning lifted the Athletics to a 5-2 victory over the Texas Rangers on Sunday in West Sacramento, Calif. Gelof, who returned Monday after a lacerated right knee put him on the injured list for a month, highlighted a 2-for-5 game with a two-run shot off Jakob Junis (1-2) to break a 2-2 tie.

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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.

Athletics News / Athlon Sports / July 10

Athletics Make Move After Unfortunate Zack Gelof News

The Athletics received unfortunate news Friday after infielder Zack Gelof was placed on the 10-day injured list with a deep right knee laceration. Gelof

Athletics News / MLB Trade Rumors / June 25

Athletics Place Zack Gelof On Injured List

The Athletics announced that infielder/outfielder Zack Gelof has been placed on the 10-day injured list, retroactive to June 24th, with a right hand contusion.

Athletics News / Dice City Sports / June 24

A’s lose Gelof, drop opener 3-1 to Giants

The Athletics have spent the past week chasing balance. One night, the pitching bends. The next, the bats go quiet. Tuesday brought the second version.

Athletics News / MLB on ClutchPoints / June 23

Athletics’ Zack Gelof loses hitting streak after scary-looking hand injury vs Giants

Athletics second baseman Zach Gelof had a rough night in a series opener against the San Francisco Giants on Tuesday. In the second inning of the game at Oracle Park in San Francisco, California, Gelof suffered an injury after Giants third baseman Matt Chapman stepped on his hand.

Athletics News / Just Baseball / June 22

Zack Gelof Is Thriving in a Utility Role for the A’s

The Athletics have had a slew of young hitters drive their rebuild forward and help the team establish a new identity post-Oakland. Nick Kurtz, Shea Langeliers, Jacob Wilson, Tyler Soderstrom, and others have been responsible for the headlines and hope for the A’s moving forward.

Athletics News / Field Level Media / June 14

Zack Gelof, A's heating up ahead of finale vs. Rockies

Zack Gelof is on a hot streak for the surging Athletics, and he and his teammates will try to turn the temperature up when they face the Colorado Rockies Sunday in the finale of a three-game series in Las Vegas.

Athletics News / Athletics on SI / May 29

How Athletics' Zack Gelof Can Get Hot Against Yankees

Ever since the Athletics decided to recall the 26-year-old Zack Gelof from Triple-A, he began hitting his way into the team's everyday lineup. However, his recent struggles could come to a halt as the New York Yankees come to town.

Athletics News / MLB Trade Rumors / September 19, 2025

Athletics infielder dislocates left shoulder

Athletics second baseman Zack Gelof suffered a dislocated left shoulder in Friday's 4-3 win over the Pirates.

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Athletics News / MLB Trade Rumors / March 23, 2025

Athletics suffer major blow with 2B set to begin season on IL

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Athletics News / MLB Trade Rumors / April 24, 2024

A's Zack Gelof likely heading to IL with oblique strain

A’s second baseman Zack Gelof has been diagnosed with a left oblique strain, tweets Martín Gallegos of MLB.com. The second-year infielder is likely headed to the 10-day injured list.

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Athletics News / Yardbarker / August 22, 2023

A's rookie second baseman continues to make his presence felt

One of the hottest hitters in baseball over the last 30 days, Oakland Athletics second baseman Zack Gelof continued that hot streak by slugging his ninth home run in only 125 at-bats on Monday night.

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