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The San Diego Padres have made another big splash at the MLB trade deadline. AJ Preller keeps his big move reputation by trading for Athletics closer Mason Miller ahead of Thursday’s deadline. According to ESPN’s Jeff Passan, Miller and starting pitcher JP Sears are headed to San Diego. “BREAKING: The San Diego Padres are acquiring […]

The Toronto Blue Jays have made their first MLB trade deadline move. They picked up a much-needed starter, trading a top-five prospect for Cleveland Guardians starter Shane Bieber. The Athletic’s Ken Rosenthal says that they are not ready to stop there. Athletics closer Mason Miller is the next target for the Blue Jays ahead of […]

The Athletics are in the basement of the American League West heading into the MLB trade deadline. They should be sellers before Thursday afternoon’s deadline, and that could include a big piece. Mason Miller could be on the move, with Athletics legend Dallas Braden hinting at the possibility in a cryptic tweet. “Not here to […]

With the MLB trade deadline approaching, the Athletics find themselves at the center of late-July speculation, particularly surrounding the status of elite closer Mason Miller. The hard-throwing right-hander was notably absent from a save situation on Wednesday night, just hours before the deadline, and questions swirled about whether a trade was imminent. Athletics manager Mark […]

The San Diego Padres are making late-summer headlines, reportedly engaged in serious trade talks to acquire Athletics closer Mason Miller as the MLB trade deadline nears. With San Diego locked in a fierce National League West race, the bullpen could soon receive a major boost. Jon Heyman of the New York Post took to X, […]

The MLB Trade Deadline is about 24 hours away, and one player that might end up on a different team is Athletics reliever Mason Miller. Miller is having a solid season, and his career is off to a promising start. He has a bright future ahead, and there are some playoff teams that appear to […]

The Athletics’ 2025 season hasn’t gone to plan. While the team spends the next three seasons in Sacramento before their move to Las Vegas, the main focus will continue to be on building a competitive team. 2024 first-round pick Nick Kurtz has continued to prove that he will be a pillar for the future. Last […]

The Athletics may be deep in a rebuild, but their young cornerstone continues to deliver headline moments. On Tuesday night, rookie phenom Nick Kurtz flashed his defensive brilliance to seal a 6-1 win over the Seattle Mariners, making a game-ending diving grab that left fans and teammates stunned. With two outs in the top of […]

The Athletics are well out of the playoff picture as the MLB trade deadline approaches. But with a recent injury landing a key piece on the IL, any glimmer of hope has been vanquished. Athletics shortstop Jacob Wilson is on the injured list with a right forearm fracture after getting hit by a pitch. “Jacob […]

Although the Athletics’ first season in Sacramento hasn’t gone to plan, the franchise can still be fun to watch. A major reason is due to the rookie duo of first baseman Nick Kurtz and shortstop Jacob Wilson. Each of them has certainly made their mark with the Athletics so far. Now, Kurtz has cemented his […]

It has been the topic of the baseball world after Athletics rookie Nick Kurtz hit four home runs in a single game on Friday night as the team beat the Houston Astros, 15-3. The showcase of the awesome game for the Athletics’ young star has no doubt reinforced his chances of winning AL Rookie of […]

On Friday night at Daikin Park, Athletics rookie Nick Kurtz put forth a historic performance that stunned the baseball world and earned a place in MLB history. In a 15-3 blowout victory over the Houston Astros, the 22-year-old slugger became the first rookie in MLB history to hit four home runs in a single game, […]

Athletics rookie Nick Kurtz has enjoyed success at the major league level since receiving his promotion. However, he has not had a night quite like the one he had on Friday. The Athletics rookie swatted four home runs against the Houston Astros. He recorded six total hits, driving in eight runs, and scoring six. BEST […]

The Athletics haven’t had a ton to cheer about this season, but Nick Kurtz has continued to provide moment after moment for fans to get excited about. However, none of his standout games this season come anywhere close to Friday night against the Houston Astros, where he made a bit of Major League Baseball history. […]

Nick Kurtz made incredible MLB history in Friday’s matchup between the Athletics and Houston Astros. It’s not often for a player to pull a historic feat such as getting four runs in a single game. There are only 19 instances where this took place, emphasizing how rare it is throughout the league’s history. Kurtz decided […]

The Athletics kicked off their weekend series against the Houston Astros with a bang on Friday. Designated hitter Nick Kurtz has been on a tear, and he kept it up against Houston. In the second inning, Kurtz took Astros starter Ryan Gusto deep on a two-run home run that broke the game wide open. The […]

The Oakland Athletics’ first baseman Nick Kurtz went from rookie to record-breaker in the blink of an eye during a 5-2 victory over the Houston Astros, achieving a statistical feat unmatched by any player since 1901. In just 65 career MLB games, the 22-year-old has posted 17 doubles, two triples, 19 home runs, and 28 […]

The Oaklamento Athletics may be spiraling in the standings, but Mason Miller is still delivering fireworks — and now, he’s delivering history. The 26-year-old flamethrower lit up the radar gun with a 104.1 mph fastball Thursday night, tying the fastest pitch of his MLB career and the hardest thrown by any pitcher in the league […]

The Athletics are in last place in the American League West heading into the MLB trade deadline. That could lead them to shipping off some pieces before July 31 to improve their prospect pipeline. With their miserable pitching this year, they could use an infusion of youth on the mound. But Athletics DH and All-Star […]

Midsummer in MLB is synonymous with whispers of blockbuster deals and front offices plotting the perfect move to vault their club into October glory. The Philadelphia Phillies, entrenched as one of baseball’s top contenders, have made no secret of their desire to bolster the back end of their bullpen for the stretch run. Their appetite […]

The Oakland Athletics left-hander JP Sears once again proved his worth on the mound Wednesday, turning in a steady performance against the Texas Rangers amid increasing trade rumors. With the July 31, 2025, Trade Deadline nearing, Sears remains a hot name among teams in need of reliable starting pitching. In a 2-1 loss to the […]

As this summer’s MLB trade deadline approaches, the Athletics have thrust themselves into the spotlight, not by pursuing outside help, but by dangling three of their own starting pitchers, right-hander Luis Severino and left-handers JP Sears and Jeffrey Springs. In a year when pitching depth is thin and teams are desperate for controllable arms, Oakland’s […]

While previous reports around a potential trade for Athletics pitcher Mason Miller dwindled due to the stance from the team, it appears it isn’t totally out of the question just yet. It remains to be seen if it’s possible for the Athletics to trade Miller, but if there were a favorite to obtain him, it […]

With the Athletics star pitcher Mason Miller in rumors ahead of the trade deadline, there has been more insight into the expectation of what his status will be for the foreseeable future. As the Athletics deal with rumors around other pitchers like star Luis Severino, Miller has been an interesting storyline to follow, with the […]

Despite hovering above .500, the 2025 San Francisco Giants have been hampered by a mediocre offense that consistently lags behind their elite pitching. As of mid-July, the Giants are scoring just 4.07 runs per game with a team slash line of .230/.309/.369. Their team OPS sits at .678 – well below the MLB average of […]

With the 2025 season’s second half officially kicking off Friday night, the Athletics were looking to improve their standing with a win over the Cleveland Guardians. Unfortunately, it looks like that will not happen in Cleveland, as the Athletics lost 8-6 despite a solid comeback effort. Despite the deficit, Athletics All-Star Brent Rooker accomplished another […]

Trevor Cahill, a former MLB All-Star and longtime journeyman pitcher, has officially called it a career. Cahill, 36, quietly stepped away from the game this week, announcing his retirement through an unexpected source — the “Hall of Pretty Good” account on X (formerly Twitter). According to the post, the news was shared directly via Instagram […]

Mason Miller made waves when he made his Major League Baseball debut in 2023. The 26-year-old has grown into one of the better closers in the league and is one of the bright spots of Mark Kotsay’s pitching staff. Unfortunately for him, the Athletics manager might be without his top reliever once the MLB trade […]

During the Home Run Derby, Athletics DH Brent Rooker was eliminated, much to the chagrin of the fans who looked on. Not only that, but he missed the mark by 0.08 feet. However, he redeemed himself with a home run in the top of the 7th inning. Thus, engineering an AL comeback after being down […]

Athletics shortstop Jacob Wilson shared a deeply personal moment on Monday night when he and his father, Jack Wilson, were both mic’d up during the third inning of the MLB All‑Star Game. That instant captured more than just a conversation; it celebrated the first father‑son duo ever to start at shortstop in an ASG. Back […]

Rookies playing in the All-Star Game is now a part of the norm. This season, three will represent their teams in the All-Star game, and one of them will be the starting shortstop for the American League. The Athletics’ Jacob Wilson is an old-school player who also happens to be one of the top hitters […]

Being invited to the Home Run Derby is a huge honor, as the players called to participate are viewed as those who can entertain the crowd with their feats of strength from the plate. Athletics designated hitter Brent Rooker has been a consistent performer over the past three seasons and deserved his inclusion in the […]

The Athletics might not be in the playoff spotlight, but slugger Brent Rooker gave the franchise a surge of relevance during the 2025 MLB Home Run Derby. Representing the A’s, Rooker matched Cal Raleigh in first-round home runs at Truist Park in Atlanta—only to be eliminated by the narrowest margin in Derby history. The elimination […]

Athletics slugger Brent Rooker was on the historically wrong side of the closest first-round eliminations in Home Run Derby history, falling just 0.08 feet short of advancing to the semifinals at Truist Park. Rooker, the A’s power-hitting outfielder, launched 17 home runs in the first round of the MLB Home Run Derby at Truist Park […]

It’s been a bit of a rough season for the Athletics during their inaugural campaign in Sacramento. Their home for the next three years until they move into their new stadium in Las Vegas, it’s certainly been more down than up for the former Oakland Athletics. Nevertheless, numerous bright spots, including a pair of rookies […]

The Athletics are deep in a rebuilding year, but Thursday night’s dramatic win over the Atlanta Braves showed exactly why the future is bright for the club. At the center of it all was Tyler Soderstrom, who delivered the biggest moment of his MLB career with a walk-off single in the 11th inning that gave […]

The Home Run Derby participants are taking shape, and there was another player who recently accepted the invitation. “Brent Rooker announced on Instagram he’ll participate in the T-Mobile HRDerby! The Athletics slugger is on pace for his third straight 30+ HR season,” MLB wrote on X, formerly Twitter. Rooker is having another strong season, as […]

The Athletics have one starter representing the team at the 2025 MLB All-Star Game. But now, his availability for that game might be in danger. Athletics rookie shortstop Jacob Wilson missed Wednesday’s game with a hand injury and may miss Tuesday’s All-Star Game. Manager Mark Kotsay spoke with Mark Anderson of The Associated Press about […]

Right fielder Lawrence Butler made history on Tuesday night, delivering a play that the Athletics hadn’t seen in over 80 years. Right from the first pitch, Butler crushed a ball off the right-center field wall at Sutter Health Park, sending it flying just out of reach of Atlanta Braves outfielders Stuart Fairchild and Eli White. […]