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A's Option Former Closer Candidate—Here's Why the Timing Makes Sense
The A's bullpen is getting a re-work ahead of a big series next week.
A's Should Target Blue Jays Pitching in Trade Amid Injury Woes
The Toronto Blue Jays have been dealing with plenty of injuries this season, and the A's have a solid veteran just sitting on the bench.
A Major Ownership Domino Just Fell, and Sacramento Might Benefit
One of the key questions about Sacramento's expansion bid just received some clarity
Mark Kotsay Won't Lock in Closer as Bullpen Heats Up
The A's bullpen is a focal point of this club, as its success or failure may very well determine the team's season
Luis Severino to Cubs Mock Trade: Fantasy Impact of a Strikeout-Focused Rotation Upgrade
Breaking down a Luis Severino mock trade to the Cubs, including his value as a strikeout starter and impact on their rotation depth and playoff push.
A's Finding Success in Maximizing Opportunities
The A's offense hasn't gotten fully going just yet, but they're doing enough to win games.
Every AL Team’s Most Surprising Performer So Far
Good or bad, each team has had some early surprises in the first few weeks of the 2026 season.
Rangers vs. A’s Prediction, Odds, Probable Pitchers, Prop Bets for Thursday, April 16
Breaking down the odds and best bets to place for Thursday's action between the Rangers and Athletics.More Stories

The A's Lineup the Last Time They Led the AL West
The A's roster has had a complete overhaul since the last time they were in first place in the AL West




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Garret Anderson Exemplified the Immense Value of Extraordinary Consistency
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Garret Anderson Was Quietly One of the Greatest Angels Ever
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No-hitters remain a mysterious entity.
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Aaron Boone Accuses Umpires of Being Overly Sensitive After Yet Another Ejection
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Mike Trout Is Back Where He Belongs, and It Shows
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Internet Trolls Tried to Shame a Female Mariners Broadcaster for Using AI. She Rose Above It
Angie Mentink has recently come under fire for using AI to generate postgame interview questions during a Mariners game.
Explaining Why the Benches Cleared After the Final Pitch of the Reds-Giants Game
Things got heated between the Reds and Giants on Thursday, culminating in the benches clearing after the game’s final pitch.
Aaron Judge, Mike Trout Make Yankees History Not Seen Since Lou Gehrig
Two of MLB’s biggest stars combined to make some impressive Yankees history.
Tigers Rookie Kevin McGonigle Earned a $150M Contract After Just 17 Games. What Took So Long?
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Walk-Off Wagers: MLB Best Bets Today (Predictions for Orioles-Guardians, Rockies-Astros, Mariners-Padres)
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