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The Yankees Have Already Found A New Ace

When the New York Yankees signed Max Fried to an 8-year, $218 million contract this winter, they expected him to be a solid No. 2 starter. Not only has he been all they could’ve asked for and more, but he’s also been one of the best starting pitchers in baseball thus far.

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A's Infielder Luis Urias Making the Most of Playing Time

During A's camp this spring, the A's elected to add veteran infielder Luis Urías to add some depth. The A's infield has a ton of young players looking to get playing time in the infield, and with that, the addition was meant for him to be on the bench most days.

Athletics News / Athlon Sports / April 29

Mets Make Unfortunate Announcement After 20th Win

The New York Mets have been MLB's best team to start the 2025 season. An impressive 20-9 through their first 29 games, including a remarkable 12-1 at home, New York has built on its momentum from last season.

Roman Anthony News / Athlon Sports / April 29

Former MLB GM Makes Bold Prediction About Red Sox's Roman Anthony

As the Boston Red Sox’s No. 1 prospect, Roman Anthony, continues his ascension through the minor league ranks, his inevitable call-up grows more pertinent for fans.

New York Mets News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The 'Most 40 home run seasons in MLB history' quiz

How many of the 50 MLB players with three or more 40 home run seasons can you name in six minutes?

The 'Home Run Derby champion' quiz

The 'MLB home run leaders from 2024' quiz

The '200 or more strikeouts in 2019' quiz

Athletics News / Total Apex Fantasy Sports / April 29

Top MLB DFS Start‘em/Sit‘em For April 29th

With the month of April ending in two days, tonight’s top MLB DFS lineups could help players win cash to end the month. Tuesday’s full slate of 15 games can keep the week going for fantasy players.

Athletics News / Oakland Athletics on SI / April 29

A's Firmly in the AL West Picture

The Athletics began the season 6-10 after splitting a series with the Seattle Mariners on the road, getting swept out of Sacramento by the Chicago Cubs, winning two of three in Colorado, and losing two of three to both the San Diego Padres and New York Mets.

Jacob Lopez News / Field Level Media / April 29

Jacob Lopez set to oppose Rangers in first A's start

The Athletics keep finding ways to win close games against the Texas Rangers, and they will look to continue that trend on Tuesday in the second contest of a four-game series in Arlington, Texas.

Athletics News / Sport Relay / April 29

Athletics Take Close One from Rangers, Are Now over .500

Strong pitching from Athletics starter JP Sears and outstanding relief work from Mitch Spence, Tyler Ferguson, and Mason Miller led the Athletics to a 2–1 victory over the host Texas Rangers Monday night in Arlington, Texas.

Athletics News / Sport Relay / April 29

Rangers Lose Series Opener to Athletics

ARLINGTON, Texas (Apr 28) — The Texas Rangers fought hard, but they fell short as they lost to the Athletics, 2–1, Monday evening. A two-run double by Tyler Soderstrom made all the difference in this contest for the A’s.

Athletics News / Field Level Media / April 29

MLB roundup: Brandon Nimmo posts 9 RBIs in Mets' rout of Nats

Brandon Nimmo had four hits, including a grand slam and a three-run homer, and drove in a career-high nine runs as the visiting New York Mets routed the Washington Nationals 19-5 on Monday to earn a four-game series split.

JP Sears News / Field Level Media / April 28

JP Sears, Athletics hold down light-hitting Rangers

Tyler Soderstrom's two-run double in the fifth inning was all the visiting Athletics needed to defeat the anemic Texas Rangers 2-1 on Monday in the opener of a four-game series at Arlington, Texas.

Athletics News / Fastball on SI / April 28

Matchup Between Los Angeles Dodgers, Miami Marlins Set to Make MLB History

Monday's showdown between the Los Angeles Dodgers and Miami Marlins will be the pinnacle of the haves versus the have-nots. The Dodgers, still fresh off winning the World Series last fall, have the third-best winning percentage in baseball.

Mason Miller News / Athlon Sports / April 28

Former GM Breaks Silence on Mason Miller, Phillies Interest

With the Philadelphia Phillies off to a rocky start in 2025, multiple facets of the game have underperformed. The most significant concern is with the

Zack Gelof News / Oakland Athletics on SI / April 28

Zack Gelof's Mental Grind on the Road to Back to A's Roster

In 2023, Zack Gelof and Tyler Soderstrom were called up for the Athletics first game out of the All Star break, and Gelof soared, arguably becoming the face of the franchise, while Soderstrom struggled.

MLB News / Just Baseball / April 28

An Early Look Into the 2025 Rookie of the Year Odds

Perhaps no award is more difficult to speculate on than the Rookie of the Year Award. For most player awards, fans can use prior success and evaluations of performance against major league talent to make predictions as to who may win.

Devin Williams News / Athlon Sports / April 28

Devin Williams Loses Yankees Role, but History Shows Comebacks Are Possible

Devin Williams isn’t hiding from the reality of losing the Yankees’ closer role. After a rocky April, Williams admitted that the demotion wasn’t a surprise.

Athletics News / MLB on ClutchPoints / April 28

2025 MLB Power Rankings, Vol. 7: A new team on top

The first month of the 2025 MLB season is over. That likely means snow games are over for the year, which is good for the fans up north who have been braving the cold.

Raimon Gomez News / MLB on ClutchPoints / April 27

Mets prospect fires ridiculous 104.5 mph pitch

The New York Mets are having a great season, and one of their top prospects is too. Mets prospect and pitcher Raimon Gomez threw a 104 miles per hour pitch in a minor-league game, per the Associated Press.

Athletics News / Milwaukee Brewers on SI / April 27

Brewers Linked To Athletics Former World Series Champion For Potential Bullpen Upgrade

The Milwaukee Brewers are off to a bit of a slow start in 2025. They ran away with the National League Central in 2024, winning 93 games and finishing 10 games ahead of the Chicago Cubs and St.

Athletics News / New Baseball Media / April 27

2025 Injury Report: Tyler O’Neill Hits IL with Neck Injury

Orioles outfielder Tyler O’Neill was placed on the IL with neck inflammation, something manager Brandon Hyde said has been bothering him for around a week.