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Shea Langeliers' four-hit night powers A's past Rangers

Shea Langeliers went 4-for-4 with a double and an RBI and Lawrence Butler homered to lead the Athletics to a 5-2 victory over the Texas Rangers on Wednesday in West Sacramento, Calif.

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Athletics News / Oakland Athletics on SI / April 23

A's Officially Call Up Nick Kurtz, Option Max Muncy

Athletics No. 1 prospect was already in West Sacramento, so his debut on Wednesday was already expected, but he has officially been added to the big-league roster, the team announced before game two against the Texas Rangers.

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Athletics 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.

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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 / Oakland Athletics on SI / April 23

With Arrival of Nick Kurtz, Tyler Soderstrom to See Time in Left

The big question on everyone's mind this season has been where the Athletics would play Tyler Soderstrom, arguably the team's best hitter this season, when No.

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.

Athletics News / Oakland Athletics on SI / April 23

Texas Rangers Slug Their Way to Win Over A's

Seemingly every offensive player we even mentioned on the Texas Rangers in our series preview went deep against Osvaldo Bido in Tuesday's opener. The A's starter allowed four home runs in total, after allowing just one in his first four starts combined.

Marcus Semien News / Field Level Media / April 23

Marcus Semien drives in four as Rangers race past A's

Marcus Semien hit a three-run homer and drove in four runs as the Texas Rangers set the tone early and rolled to an 8-5 victory over the Athletics in the opener of a three-game series in West Sacramento, Calif.

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.

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Athletics News / New Baseball Media / April 22

Recapping Week 3 of the 2025 MiLB Season

We’re more than halfway through the first month of the 2025 Minor League season. Week 3 saw multiple high-end prospects have big weeks, while others got promoted to face new challenges.

Cal Raleigh News / MLB on ClutchPoints / April 22

Jeff Passan lays out case for Mariners’ Cal Raleigh as MLB’s top catcher

The Seattle Mariners are firmly in the race for the AL West, and much of that success is thanks to catcher Cal Raleigh. With a 12-10 record, the organization is just one game behind the first-place Texas Rangers.

Athletics News / Athlon Sports / April 22

Phillies Trade Prediction Lands $10 Million Athletics Right-Handed Reliever

The Philadelphia Phillies' bullpen has gotten off to a terrible start. With multiple relievers struggling to start the year, the Phillies need to add bullpen help as soon as possible.

Drew Pomeranz News / Field Level Media / April 22

Cubs acquire LHP Drew Pomeranz from Mariners

The Chicago Cubs acquired left-hander Drew Pomeranz from the Seattle Mariners for cash considerations. The Cubs said the 36-year-old reliever, who last pitched in the majors in 2021, will report to Triple-A Iowa.

Athletics News / Athlon Sports / April 22

Seattle Mariners superstar continues troubling trend to start season

The Seattle Mariners have one of the best pitching staffs in MLB. It has been built through their farm system and is the clear strength of the team. Offensively, they could use some help.

Athletics News / Fastball on SI / April 22

Minnesota Twins' Harrison Bader to Join Team Israel For 2026 World Baseball Classic

Harrison Bader may be on his fifth MLB team in the past four seasons, but he already knows what jersey he'll be wearing in 2026. The Minnesota Twins outfielder went on Tuesday's episode of "The Max Mannis Podcast," touching on a wide variety of topics from his long list of superstar teammates over the years to his Jewish identity.

Patrick Corbin News / Fastball on SI / April 22

Texas Rangers Pitcher Stands Atop Some Disappointing History Over Last Five Years

Through two starts this season with the Texas Rangers, left-hander Patrick Corbin has been solid. Signed late to help alleviate injury issues in the rotation, he's 1-0 with a 3.86 ERA in 9.1 innings.

Athletics 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.