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On YouTubeAthletics News / Oakland Athletics on SI / April 26
A's Offense Among the Best in Baseball
To begin the 2025 season, the A's offense has been fantastic, you could even go as far as saying they have been elite. A mix of young stars breaking out, familiar faces continuing to produce, and a good amount of slug has propelled this A's offense to one of the best in baseball.
Athletics News / Athlon Sports / April 26
MLB Makes Tragic Announcement Amid Saturday Afternoon Games
The baseball world mourns longtime executive Walt Jocketty, who passed away at 74 following 45 years in the sport. Major League Baseball’s official X (formerly Twitter) account confirmed Jocketty’s death on Saturday afternoon.
Athletics News / Minor League Baseball on SI / April 26
Baseball Hall of Famer Throws Out Ceremonial First Pitch For Seattle Mariners MiLB Affiliate
Friday was a star-studded night at the Arkansas Travelers game, as National Baseball Hall of Famer Ferguson Jenkins threw out the ceremonial first pitch.
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?
Athletics News / Fastball on SI / April 26
Former St. Louis Cardinals, Cincinnati Reds GM Walt Jocketty Dies at 74
Walt Jocketty, who spent decades leading multiple MLB front offices, has died at the age of 74. USA Today's Bob Nightengale was among the first to pass along the news, before MLB released honorary remarks of their own.
Justin Sterner News / Oakland Athletics on SI / April 26
A's Waiver Claim From Tampa Bay Rays Yet to Allow a Run in 2025
It's hard to have a bad outing when your entrance music is Audioslave's "Gasoline." At least, that's been the case for A's reliever Justin Sterner, who was claimed off waivers from the Tampa Bay Rays during the offseason.
Athletics News / Field Level Media / April 26
A's, riding hot streak, look to climb above .500 in matchup vs. White Sox
The Athletics will try to climb above the .500 mark for the first time since the opening weekend of the season when they host the Chicago White Sox on Saturday afternoon in West Sacramento, Calif.
Mitch Spence News / Oakland Athletics on SI / April 26
Former New York Yankees Prospect Has New Role in A's Bullpen
The A's selected right-hander Mitch Spence with the first overall pick in the 2023 Rule 5 Draft out of the New York Yankees system. He began the 2024 campaign as a long reliever for the A's after making the Opening Day roster, and when injuries befell the starting rotation, he found a home in the starting five for the remainder of the season.
Athletics News / Field Level Media / April 26
MLB roundup: Paul Skenes fans 9 as Pirates blank Dodgers
Paul Skenes struck out nine over 6 1/3 scoreless innings and the visiting Pittsburgh Pirates opened a three-game series against the Los Angeles Dodgers with a 3-0 victory on Friday.
Athletics News / Field Level Media / April 26
A's survive rally by White Sox, run win streak to 3
Jacob Wilson went 3-for-4 with a home run and two RBIs as the Athletics rallied to defeat the Chicago White Sox 6-5 on Friday night in West Sacramento, Calif., for their third straight win.
25 MLB prospects who could make their debuts in the near future
We're currently a little more than a month into the 2025 MLB season, and there are already storylines aplenty. In Queens, Francisco Lindor and Pete Alonso have the Mets looking like a World Series favorite.
Athletics News / Oakland Athletics on SI / April 25
The 'Wild West': A's Walk Off Secures Series Win Over Rangers
The last three games against the Texas Rangers had a little bit of everything: home runs, stellar pitching, misplays, defensive gems, and clutch hitting.
Athletics News / Athlon Sports / April 25
Phillies Trade Idea Names Three Sleeper Right-Handed Relievers to Target
The right-handed relievers for the Philadelphia Phillies have gotten off to a terrible start to 2025. The need for the Phillies is clear: add a right-handed reliever by any means necessary.
Nick Kurtz News / Total Apex Sports / April 24
Nick Kurtz Enjoys Successful Major League Debut
The fourth overall draft pick in 2024 by the Athletics, Nick Kurtz, was promoted to the Major Leagues and made his debut on Wednesday. The club’s No. 1 prospect didn’t waste any time getting his first hit off of Texas Rangers pitcher Kumar Rocker in the bottom of the first inning.
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.
Athletics News / MLB on ClutchPoints / April 24
2025 Fantasy Baseball: Top 5 waiver wire pickups for Week 5
The first month of the MLB season is winding to a close, and the teams are settling into their standings positions. If that means the basement for your fantasy baseball team, it’s time to hit the waiver wire.
Joc Pederson News / MLB on ClutchPoints / April 24
Joc Pederson finally gets on the board after 0-for-41 hitless streak
Joc Pederson’s early struggles with the Texas Rangers came to a dramatic halt Wednesday night, as he broke his 0-for-41 hitless streak with a clutch pinch-hit double in the top of the ninth inning.
Athletics News / Yardbarker / April 23
Watch: A's top prospect collects first MLB hit and RBI
It didn't take long for Athletics first baseman Nick Kurtz to make an impact in the major leagues.
Jose Leclerc News / MLB Trade Rumors / April 23
Athletics place World Series-winning pitcher on IL amid flurry of roster moves
The Athletics announced a series of roster moves Wednesday.
Athletics News / Just Baseball / April 23
WAR Leaderboard: Who’s Leading MLB at Every Position?
Depending on who you root for, most teams around Major League Baseball are right around 24 games into the 2025 campaign. It’s been oh so nice to have meaningful baseball back and the first month of this season has been far from a disappointment.
Marcus Semien News / Fastball on SI / April 23
Marcus Semien Puts Together Monster Night For Texas Rangers After Making Poor Personal History
The Texas Rangers beat the Athletics 8-5 on Tuesday night in West Sacramento, Calif. With the win, the Rangers are 14-9 on the season. They are in first place in the American League West while the loss dropped the Athletics to 10-13.
Athletics News / Total Apex Fantasy Sports / April 23
Top MLB DFS Start‘em/Sit‘em For April 23rd
With the MLB season getting close to May, today’s top MLB DFS lineups could help players win cash prizes on this midweek afternoon. Wednesday’s full slate of 15 games will keep this exciting week of fantasy baseball going for DFS players.
Tyler Soderstrom News / MLB Trade Rumors / April 22
A’s to give Tyler Soderstrom reps in left field
He has slightly above-average sprint speed, per Statcast, and scouting reports have long credited him with an above-average arm — as one would expect from a former catcher.
Nick Kurtz News / Just Baseball / April 22
Nick Kurtz Called up to Add More Thump to the Athletics Lineup
Late Monday afternoon Martin Gallegos of MLB.com reported that the Athletics have called up Just Baseball’s no. 48 prospect Nick Kurtz. The A’s first-round selection from last year’s draft, who just recently turned 22 years old, will join the A’s in Sacramento ahead of their series with the Texas Rangers.
Athletics News / LWOSports.com / April 21
MLB Power Rankings: Week 4
As the season continues, many teams have already begun to show signs of dominance. Others, meanwhile, have shown sign’s weakness and an inability to compete.
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