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Dodgers Dealt Devastating Starting Pitcher News Before Athletics Series

The Los Angeles Dodgers have been on a tear to begin the 2025 season. Having the best record in the league at 27-14, Los Angeles has been able to battle their way to the top of the NL West despite the long list of injuries they have been dealing with this season.

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The 25 most surprising players from the 2025 MLB season so far

The first six weeks of the MLB season have been full of surprising player performances. These 25 players stand out for their hot and surprising starts early in 2025.

Athletics News / Oakland Athletics on SI / May 13

A's Call Up Former Boston Red Sox Minor Leaguer, Revamp Bullpen

Ahead of their series with the Los Angeles Dodgers, the Athletics have made some changes to their bullpen. The team announced on Tuesday afternoon that they have reinstated right-handed pitcher Michel Otañez from the 15-day injured list and recalled right-handed pitcher Jason Alexander from Triple-A Las Vegas.

MLB News / Yardbarker / May 13

Dodgers-A's show chasm of opinions with Pete Rose reinstatement

Dodgers-A's dugout dichotomy shows chasm of opinions with Pete Rose reinstatement

Even after he was reinstated by Major League Baseball, it's clear that many of the current players (and even a manager) are uncomfortable talking about Pete Rose and what his legacy in the game might really be.

MLB announces huge news about Pete Rose

No excuse for keeping steroid era out of HOF if Rose, Jackson get enshrinement

Baseball Hall of Fame reveals when Pete Rose could be inducted

The 30 greatest nicknames in baseball history

The 'MLB 3,000-hit club members' quiz

Kansas City Royals News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The 'Active MLB home run leaders' quiz

How many of the most prolific power hitters in baseball today can you name in 5 minutes?

Athletics News / MLB on ClutchPoints / May 13

3 early Philadelphia Phillies trade targets ahead of 2025 deadline

The Philadelphia Phillies have a roster that, on paper, is good enough to win the 2025 World Series. But the Fall Classic isn’t won in May and, as the season continues, we’re starting to see areas that Philadelphia will need to address before the MLB Trade Deadline on July 31.

Athletics News / Minor League Baseball on SI / May 13

Kansas City Royals Agree to Minor League Deal with 45-Year-Old Hurler as He Chases History

The Kansas City Royals, in hopes of a deep playoff run this October, have signed veteran left-handed pitcher Rich Hill to a minor league contract. Hill, 45, has spent parts of 20 years in the big leagues already with 13 different teams.

Luis Robert News / Just Baseball / May 13

Luis Robert Jr. Walked So Luis Robert Jr. Could Run

If I were Luis Robert Jr., I’d want to run too. The former All-Star plays on the worst team in the American League. He has been the subject of countless trade rumors for years.

Athletics News / Oakland Athletics on SI / May 13

Dodgers Big Bats Could Haunt A's This Series

Arguably the toughest stretch of the A's season continues on Tuesday, with the club set to take on the defending World Series champion Los Angeles Dodgers.

Athletics News / Athlon Sports / May 13

Autopsy Reveals Former Red Sox Pitcher’s Cause of Tragic Death

The baseball world spent the early days of spring training mourning longtime pitcher Scott Sauerbeck, who suddenly passed away in February. It was reported at the time that Sauerbeck, 53, suffered a heart attack.

Athletics News / Just Baseball / May 13

The A’s Have Handled Their Roster Logjam Perfectly

The Athletics are starting to show that last season’s .500 record in the second half was truly the beginning of better baseball. They enter May 13 with a 21-20 record and a 7.0% chance of making the postseason, according to Baseball Reference.

Oswaldo Cabrera News / MLB on ClutchPoints / May 13

Oswaldo Cabrera leaves Mariners game in ambulance with lower-body injury

The New York Yankees continued their dominant West Coast road trip Monday. One day after lighting up former teammate and new Athletics starter Luis Severino for eight runs in four innings, the Yankees visited Seattle to take on the Mariners.

Athletics News / Yardbarker

Who threw the most recent no-hitter for every MLB team?

Look, the no-hitter is no perfect game. A pitcher can get a bit sloppy and still throw a no-hitter. Loud outs, walks, and the like. Five pitchers have thrown no-hitters and allowed multiple runs.

Noah Murdock News / MLB Trade Rumors / May 13

A’s return Rule 5 pick Noah Murdock to Royals

The A’s returned Rule 5 draftee Noah Murdock to the Royals, as first reflected on the MLB.com transaction log.

Athletics News / Field Level Media / May 12

Dodgers return home to face road-strong Athletics

As the Los Angeles Dodgers return home from a mammoth road trip, they will play host to the Athletics, who have been playing a far better brand of baseball away from their temporary home.

Athletics News / Oakland Athletics on SI / May 12

Athletics Return Reliever to Kansas City Royals

According to the MLB.com transactions page, the Athletics have officially returned Rule 5 draftee Noah Murdock to the Kansas City Royals after designating the right-hander for assignment on Friday.

Steward Berroa News / Last Word On Sports / May 12

Dodgers Acquire Outfielder Steward Berroa from Blue Jays for Cash

The Los Angeles Dodgers have been busy in recent days, and on Monday they acquired outfielder Steward Berroa for cash considerations from the Toronto Blue Jays.

Athletics News / Oakland Athletics on SI / May 12

Pinstripe Power: New York Yankees Take Series From A's

As Frank Sinatra says, "That's life." The New York Yankees came into their weekend series in West Sacramento expecting to show their power, and did exactly that.

Derek Shelton News / Last Word On Sports / May 12

Looking Back: The Pirates Bypassed Many Candidates for Shelton

When the Pittsburgh Pirates named Derek Shelton their manager in 2019, he was one of nine candidates they interviewed. “Shelty,” as he was known to Pirates personnel and broadcasters, was fired last Thursday after his Pirates got off to a disappointing 12-26 start.

Kyle Schwarber News / Just Baseball / May 12

Kyle Schwarber Is on His Way To Getting Paid in Free Agency

After rising through the ranks as a top prospect in the Chicago Cubs’ system, Kyle Schwarber quickly lived up to the hype in his 2015 rookie campaign. He ended with a 131 wRC+ in 69 regular season games and followed that up with five homers and an impressive 248 wRC+ in the postseason that year.