ATHLETICS NEWS

Tony Kemp trying to lead woeful A's during disastrous season

Youth, inexperience and a team potentially on the move to a new city has left the A's flailing. Veteran Tony Kemp is trying his best to lead under difficult circumstances.

Ryan Fagan

A's relocation update: Owner John Fisher says he will spend in Las Vegas

The Athletics owner officially submitted an application for relocation to the MLB.

Bryan Murphy

Orioles trade for Athletics reliever Shintaro Fujinami

The Orioles are adding an arm to their bullpen.

Kevin Skiver

Rob Manfred brushes off Oakland Athletics reverse boycott amid Vegas move

MLB commissioner Rob Manfred was seemingly unimpressed with Athletics fans' efforts to send a message to John Fisher.

Kevin Skiver

Vegas native Bryce Harper criticizes Athletics for pending move to his hometown

The Phillies star isn't convinced that going to Las Vegas will work out as well as the Athletics are hoping.

Jacob Camenker

What to know about Athletics owner John Fisher

The Sporting News takes a closer look at Oakland A's owner John Fisher, who has come under fire for the way he runs the franchise and now for his efforts to move the team.

Dan Treacy

A's fail to mention Oakland while lauding Nevada legislators for passing Vegas stadium bill

The Athletics appear destined to take their talents (or lack thereof) to Las Vegas, and Nevada legislators are helping them make the move.

David Suggs

Why Athletics fans planned a 'reverse boycott' to protest A's move to Vegas

Athletics fans have gone all out in protestation the A's move to Las Vegas.

Kevin Skiver

A's in Las Vegas: A hypothetical look at new logo, uniforms and stadium

The Sporting New offers its own take on an A's rebranding for a move to Las Vegas.

Jason Foster

A's attendance reaches new low in Oakland after latest Vegas news

The Oakland Coliseum was desolate Monday night.

Kevin Skiver

Royals' Ryan Yarbrough exits game after taking 106-mph comeback to face

Yarbrough was able to walk off the field with minimal assistance.

Zac Al-Khateeb

Pitch clock violation forces David Robertson to close out a Mets win twice

MLB umpires clearly aren't applying the pitch clock situationally.

Kevin Skiver

Mets' TV broadcast crew forced to relocate in Oakland due to squatting possum

This is becoming a regular occurrence at the RingCentral Coliseum.

Edward Sutelan

'Abbott Elementary' predicted Adley Rutschman's walk-off home run

Rutschman's walk-off homer was predicted in Wednesday's episode of the ABC hit series "Abbott Elementary."

Zac Al-Khateeb

How the A's Chad Smith notched a milestone win in an unusual way on a marathon day

Smith traveled all morning to Baltimore and then helped Oakland end a losing streak at night.

Kevin Skiver

Athletics to Las Vegas? Rob Manfred believes Oakland's team could be on the move

Oakland lost its NFL team to Las Vegas as the Raiders went to Nevada ahead of the 2020 season. Now, the city could lose another pro team to Sin City.

Edward Sutelan

A's Stephen Vogt pens a storybook ending to his big league career: 'Can't even make it up'

Talk about a storybook ending . . .

Edward Sutelan

Frankie Montas trade details: Yankees acquire SP from Athletics

As the Yankees continue to push for their first World Series trophy since 2009, they have bolstered their rotation and bullpen after acquiring Frankie Montas and Lou Trivino from the Athletics.

Kyle Irving

Frankie Montas trade grades: How did Yanks, A's fare?

The A's have finally dealt their ace. To the Yankees. Again.

Joe Rivera

Frankie Montas landing spots: Yankees, Braves, Mets lead the race for Athletics' ace

The Sporting News examines five potential landing spots for Oakland starter Frankie Montas.

David Suggs

Warriors owner Joe Lacob has a 'standing offer' to buy the Athletics, would keep team in Oakland

Joe Lacob could be what the Athletics need to become relevant again.

David Suggs

Why Athletics, Rays need to figure out stadium situations soon, according to Rob Manfred

Las Vegas and Montreal are following developments in Oakland and Tampa-St. Pete very closely.

Kevin Skiver

A's president tries to mock Giants' 'sad' attendance, forgets Oakland is dead last in MLB

Dave Kaval shows once again why fans resent MLB front offices.

Kevin Skiver

Umpire's bad calls fuel A's manager's temper

Will Little made a series of bad calls from third base in Oakland's game against the Yankees. One of them got A's manager Bob Melvin tossed.

Dani Mohr

White Sox's Lance Lynn ejected after throwing belt at umpire during foreign substance check

Lance Lynn was frustrated that the umpire, Nic Lentz, started the inspection a few seconds late.

Jacob Camenker

Chris Bassitt injury update: A's pitcher to undergo surgery for facial fractures

Thankfully, it looks as though Bassitt escaped major injury.

Joe Rivera

Top 9 MLB prospect call-ups to watch for playoff contenders

The Yankees, Red Sox and Rays are among the teams that could dip into their farm system to find late-season help for their playoff push.

Edward Sutelan

Ramon Laureano suspended: Why A's outfielder was banned, what it means for Oakland

Oakland will be without its right fielder for the remainder of the 2021 regular season, all potential playoff games in 2021 and the first month of the 2022 season.

Tom Gatto

Marlins come out ahead in Sterling Marte deal with A's

The A's and Marlins pulled off a mutually beneficial trade involving Starling Marte and Jesus Luzardo.

Jacob Camenker

Rob Manfred: Las Vegas 'a viable alternative' to Oakland if Athletics must relocate

If the city of Oakland doesn't want to approve a new stadium for the Athletics, commissioner Rob Manfred seems willing to OK a move to Las Vegas.

Jacob Camenker

Athletics take Max Muncy in 2021 MLB Draft nine years after drafting Max Muncy

The Athletics took the now-Dodgers All-Star in the fifth round in 2012. Nine years later, they selected a high school player with the same name in the first round.

Edward Sutelan

Athletics' Sergio Romo one-ups Max Scherzer, drops pants during substance check

Sergio Romo is yet another pitcher that isn't a fan of MLB's new foreign substance checks.

Jacob Camenker

Yankees secure win vs. Athletics with another triple play, tie MLB record

It's their third triple play of the season, and it couldn't have come at a better time.

Joe Rivera

A's cut ties with 'totally unacceptable' minor league food vendor before pictures leaked

The A's were apparently unhappy with the food vendor that was feeding their minor leaguers long before pictures of some underwhelming postgame meals leaked on Twitter.

Jacob Camenker

Angels' Shohei Ohtani scratched from start because of pregame traffic

Ohtani and some of his teammates had to get off their bus and onto a train to make it to the stadium for the Halos' game against the A's in Oakland.

Tom Gatto

Where will the Oakland A's go? MLB gives OK for Athletics to explore relocation

Contingent on a new deal for a stadium getting done, the Athletics may not be able to call Oakland home much longer.

Joe Rivera

A's pitcher Jesus Luzardo breaks finger in unfortunate video game accident

A's manager Bob Melvin says there is no timetable for Luzardo's return.

Joe Rivera

A's fans get first crack at booing Astros players for stealing signs

Oakland fans let it all out after COVID-19 robbed them of the opportunity in 2020.

Tom Gatto

MLB games today: Full TV schedule for 2021 Opening Day baseball on ESPN, Fox, MLB Network

Here's what you need to know to watch opening weekend of the 2021 MLB season, including a full TV schedule with start times and TV channels.

Joe Rivera

When is Opening Day 2021? Date, schedule, start times for all 30 MLB teams

Major League Baseball is returning to a full 162-game slate in 2021 after a shortened season last year. Here's everything to know about Opening Day, including the full TV schedule with start times for all 30 teams.

Joe Rivera

MLB's rule change experiments: The good and the bad

Spoiler: It's mostly bad, especially the potential ban on shifts and the limits on teams' ability to control the running game.

Tom Gatto

How good was Kyler Murray at baseball? Former Oakland A's draft pick left a big 'what if' by picking NFL

Kyler Murray's baseball career was put on hold to play quarterback in the NFL, but his MLB performance with the Oakland Athletics could have been just as breathtaking.

Billy Heyen

8 under-the-radar MLB players who could decide the NLDS and ALDS

Each of the eight MLB playoff teams beginning Division Series play have an under-the-rader player who could decide the series. We broke down those potential unsung heroes here.

Billy Heyen

Ramon Laureano's live F-bomb isn't the worst part of in-game interviews

The Oakland center fielder might have been distracted during his live interview with the ESPN broadcast crew in the Wild Card Series elimination game.

Jacob Hancock

Giants, A's play through haze of West Coast fires

Skies above San Francisco and Oakland turned orange as smoke blocked the sun.

Tom Gatto

What Tommy La Stella trade means for Athletics, Angels

Oakland struck three days before the MLB trade deadline. The club might not be done making moves.

Dan Bernstein

Astros, Athletics boycott game on Jackie Robinson Day

Houston decided not to play Friday, becoming the 21st MLB team in three days to sit out in a protest against racial injustice.

Tom Gatto

The Angels have themselves to blame for catastrophic start to 2020 season

It has been a brutal first month for the Angels, who entered the campaign expecting to compete.

Dan Bernstein

Astros' Alex Cintron tagged with historic suspension

Cintron instigated a fight with the A's over the weekend.

Dan Bernstein

Here's the reason MLB suspended Ramon Laureano fewer games than Joe Kelly

The A's outfielder got six games for charging the Astros' dugout, while Joe Kelly got eight games for much less during a separate incident several weeks earlier.

Dan Bernstein

Ramon Laureano says insult about his mom led him to charge Astros' dugout

Laureano said he was provoked by Houston's hitting coach.

Dan Bernstein

A's Ramon Laureano charges Astros' dugout, gets tackled

The Oakland center fielder is ejected after trying to fight one of the Astros' coaches.

Tom Gatto

A's bench coach Ryan Christenson says he didn't intend Nazi salute after game

"I did it but it was not intentional," Christenson told the San Francisco Chronicle. "I don’t know what more to say.”

Dan Bernstein

Sean Manaea's hand-drawn signs supporting the Athletics are the sports wholesomeness we need

Sean Manaea showed a new way to support and cheer on his teammates.

Joe Rivera

A's subtly troll Astros by putting cutout of mascot in trash can

ESPN caught the image on its TV broadcast.

Dan Bernstein

MLB Opening Day 2020 live scores, updates, highlights from Friday's baseball games

There are 26 MLB teams starting their quest for a World Series appearance today. Sporting News will be tracking highlights, scores, updates and more.

Joe Rivera

A's recruit Tom Hanks to provide stadium sound during COVID-19 pandemic

Hanks is a decorated actor and former baseball vendor.

Dan Bernstein

MLB games today: Full TV schedule for 2020 Opening Day baseball on ESPN, Fox, MLB Network

Here's what you need to know to watch opening weekend of the 2020 MLB season, including a full TV schedule with start times and TV channels.

Joe Rivera

The 10 best 60-game starts in MLB history: Yankees, Athletics have inspiring pasts

Teams can't afford to slump at the start of the 2020 MLB season.

Vinnie Iyer

MLB players explain sudden choice to kneel for anthem: 'Simply put, things need to change'

There's been a shift in tone from MLB regarding the Black Lives Matter movement.

Dan Bernstein

Why the Padres, A's and Mets could surprise in 60-game MLB season

Teams often stay hot for a couple of months. In 2020, that surge would represent an entire campaign.

Dan Bernstein

If MLB loses the 2020 season, a salary cap should be part of its vision for the future

Baseball can at least use a nixed year as an opportunity fix its woefully short supply of competition.

Mike DeCourcy

A's owner John Fisher decides to pay minor league players, says he 'made a mistake'

Oakland was the first MLB team to stop paying its minor leaguers, but that decision didn't last long after public backlash.

Jacob Hancock

The A's will stop paying minor league players; will they become free agents? Nope.

The A's essentially have said to their minor-leaguers, "We’re not going to pay you, but you can’t seek employment elsewhere."

Ryan Fagan

A's soil 'lovable underdog' image, undermine future by not paying minor leaguers

Oakland turned its back on its players this week.

Dan Bernstein

MLB presents its idea of socially distant baseball to teams

Teams have a lot to unpack. MLB is trying to cover every potential coronavirus hazard.

Tom Gatto

Former A's pitcher Dallas Braden reveals he was hungover the day of his perfect game

It's not why you think, though.

Joe Rivera

MLB payrolls 2020: Five takeaways from reported salary figures

Big-market teams are spending the most, but the league overall has been careful to keep a lid on expenses.

Tom Gatto

Former A's minor leaguer Miguel Marte dies from COVID-19 complications

Marte, 30, played five seasons in Oakland's system from 2018 through 2012.

Jacob Hancock

Rumored MLB 2020 season plan: Three reactions

July opening? November ending? That's the latest speculation. Some thoughts on those rumors.

Tom Gatto

Former Astros slugger Evan Gattis explains purchase of 'snitches get stitches' glass featuring Mike Fiers

Mike Fiers, who played for the Astros from 2015-17, told The Athletic in November that Houston electronically stole signs in 2017.

Jordan Greer

Missing Opening Day: Overreactions to Strat-O-Matic simulations

It's already like that in the baseball world. Hey, games are games and stats are stats.

Tom Gatto

Opening Day memories: The time Jim Johnson lost A's fans in 17 pitches

The beginning of the end of Johnson's MLB career came out of nowhere.

Dan Bernstein

When is Opening Day 2020? Schedule, start times for all 30 MLB teams

Opening Day is right around the corner. Here's everything you need to know about the start of the 2020 MLB season.

Joe Rivera

Athletics trade infielder Jurickson Profar to Padres for catcher Austin Allen

The versatile infielder is traded for the second time in as many years.

Joe Rivera

Baseball Musings: Marcus Semien is someone we should talk more about

The Oakland shortstop has become a superstar without the stardom.

Jason Foster

2019 Gold Glove winners announced

The Rockies third baseman notched his seventh career Gold Glove while the Red Sox right fielder won his fourth.

Drew Nantais

How 1989 earthquake engulfed World Series between Giants, Athletics

A look back at the Loma Prieta earthquake, which occurred just before Game 3.

Dan Bernstein

MLB threatening to move A's?

Alameda County is attempting to sell its stake in ownership to the A's, but the city of Oakland is trying to block that sale.

Thomas Lott

Athletics' tradition of playoff failure sends rare sellout crowds wrong message

The team needs to shine in October to win over skeptical locals.

Dan Bernstein

Rays vs. Athletics final score: Early home runs propel Tampa Bay to win in AL wild-card game

Four home runs from Tampa Bay, including two from Yandy Diaz, proved to be more than enough to lead the Rays to a 5-1 win against the Athletics on Wednesday.

Edward Sutelan

Three takeaways from AL WCG

Charlie Morton was solid and the Rays hit four home runs. There's not much more to say.

Thomas Lott

One reason A's, Rays could win WS

Make no mistake, the Rays and A's are World Series contenders.

Thomas Lott

Rays vs. Athletics prediction, odds, betting trends for AL wild-card game

Here's everything you need to know about betting on American League wild-card game between the Rays and Athletics, including updated odds, trends and our expert's prediction.

Ryan Fagan

Athletics' 14 playoff flops since 2000 set backdrop for wild card game vs. Rays

Oakland fans have endured plenty of disappointment over the past 20 years.

Dan Bernstein

MLB playoff odds, predictions, favorites to win 2019 World Series

Here's everything you need to know about futures bets for the 2019 MLB postseason, including World Series picks.

Dan Bernstein

AL Wild Card Game: DraftKings Showdown picks, advice for Rays vs. A's MLB DFS

The AL Wild Card Game pits two teams with young talent in the Rays and the A's. See our DraftKings Showdown lineup picks, and get more DFS lineup advice.

Billy Heyen

MLB playoffs 2019: Athletics to lean on the rookies who earned their trust in September

A.J. Puk, Jesus Luzardo and Sean Murphy hold key roles heading into wild-card game.

Dan Bernstein

Nationals secure home field in WCG

Gerardo Parra hit a grand slam in a whopping nine-run second inning to highlight the victory, which is Washington's seventh consecutive win.

Alexis Mansanarez

Mariners fans honor 'King Felix'

Hernandez's future is unclear as he enters free agency. But for one night, Seattle fans treated him like a King one final time.

Arthur Weinstein

Felix Hernandez bids farewell to his Mariners kingdom

It was an emotional night in Seattle for the longtime ace and his friends.

Dan Bernstein

Brewers clinch playoff spot

Milwaukee dominated as it punched its ticket to postseason, just one day after the Nationals secured a wild-card spot.

Ameer Tyree

Astros clinch AL West title

George Springer hit three home runs in four innings and added four RBIs.

Ameer Tyree

MLB: Rays take lead over Indians

The Rays sit in the second spot in the wild-card race, with a one-game lead over the Indians, after a 5-4 win over the Red Sox.

Alexis Mansanarez

Blake Treinen injury update

Blake Treinen has not replicated his 2018 success, but his loss is certainly a tough one for the Athletics.

Thomas Lott

Brewers top Padres, tie Cubs

The Brewers and Cubs both have 82-69 records and are now tied for the second National League wild-card spot.

Ameer Tyree

Brewers top Cardinals on grand slam

Milwaukee (80-69) is one game back of the Cubs, who hold the National League second wild-card spot.

Ameer Tyree

Fiers talks strange beard

Fiers' beard Saturday night garnered more attention than his short outing against the Rangers.

Gabrielle McMillen

Mets shut out Dodgers

Rajai Davis hit a three-run double in the eighth inning to give his team the lead, helping keep the Mets' postseason hopes alive.

Ameer Tyree

Fiers sports new facial hair

We'd say it was a cringeworthy mustache but we're not actually sure what it is.

Thomas Lott

Dodgers clinch NL West again

Los Angeles' offense was powered by Corey Seager, who hit two home runs and tallied five RBIs in the contest.

Ameer Tyree

Pete Alonso powers Mets to win

New York also got a strong showing from Jacob deGrom, who tallied 11 strikeouts in seven innings of work while only giving up three hits.

Ameer Tyree

MLB standings: Updated magic numbers, playoff picture as of Sept. 9

Keep track of the 2019 MLB postseason races all in one spot with an updated playoff picture and magic numbers for every team still in the running.

Joe Rivera

MLB wrap: Sept. 7

Arizona has gone 11-1 in its last 12 games with its most recent win Saturday over Cincinnati.

Alexis Mansanarez

A's Petit out after father dies

Petit also lost his mother last year after a long battle with an unknown illness.

Thomas Lott

A's streakiness lives on 17 years after crazy 2002 season

Oakland likes its roller-coaster campaigns, but it might never again match what happened in 2002.

Dan Bernstein

Angels expose oddity in MLB replay review rules amid count confusion

Apparently managers have a sure-fire path to delaying games now.

Dan Bernstein

MLB wrap: Verlander throws no-no

Verlander struck out 14 and walked only one in the Astros' 2-0 win over the Blue Jays and is now 17-5 this season.

Alexis Mansanarez

LeMahieu homer lifts NY past OAK

While LeMahieu went 1 for 5 on the day, he came up big when his team needed him most.

Ameer Tyree

Yankees' Gleyber Torres not a fan of ballpark proposal, as moment caught on video board shows

The New York infielder's reaction received applause from some in the Yankee Stadium crowd.

Dan Bernstein

Yankees lose Urshela; Voit returns

Urshela becomes the 29th different Yankees player to hit the IL this season, a new MLB record.

Marc Lancaster

Behind the demise of on-field bullpens in MLB and their lasting imprint on the game

There's a complex timeline and plenty of emotions behind on-field bullpens.

Dan Bernstein

Cardinals win fifth straight game

The Cardinals' hits matched their RBIs on the night, as they notched 12 of each. They also got home runs from Yadier Molina and Paul DeJong.

Ameer Tyree

How A's manager Bob Melvin laid groundwork for another second-half surge

Oakland has won six of its past seven games against the Astros and Yankees and is in the thick of the AL wild-card race.

Dan Bernstein

Domingo German, Luis Severino highlight Yankees' evolution on young pitchers

As they roll toward the postseason, the Yankees want to protect Domingo German during his first full MLB season.

Dan Bernstein

A.J. Puk promotion carries major wild card implications for A’s

A 6-7 lefty who throws 98 mph? Yeah, that could change things.

Dan Bernstein

Zack Greinke gets 200th career win

The feat came exactly one year and one day after Justin Verlander joined the 200 club.

Alexis Mansanarez

Rays keep A's at bay in WC race

It took 13 innings but the Rays beat the Tigers 1-0 to keep their half-game lead on the Athletics in the AL wild-card race.

Thomas Lott

Aaron Sanchez has no quick fix, but pitching for Astros affords him time to find groove

He finished his Thursday start against the A's angry at himself, even though Houston still had an opportunity to win.

Dan Bernstein

A's eye playoffs and unfinished business as sting of 2018 wild card game lingers

The one-game loss to the Yankees was a learning experience, and now Oakland feels better prepared to seize on October chances.

Jared Wyllys

Kyle Seager hits 3 homers

Seager became the 11th Mariner in team history with three home runs in a single game.

Alexis Mansanarez

Raiders owner stands by A's remarks

When asked if he has been following the A’s stadium situation, Mark Davis said: "They’ve been really f⁠—ing around with us up there."

Chelsea Howard

Greinke picks up W in Astros debut

The ace pitched six innings, allowing five runs off seven hits while striking out two and walking two in his debut.

Alexis Mansanarez

Fan who hit 96 mph on stadium radar gun gets signed by Oakland A's

Nathan Patterson's story is like something out of a movie.

A's 'very happy' with post-deadline roster, struggling bullpen included

"It was kind of what we hoped to accomplish here," GM David Forst said of his moves ahead of the MLB trade deadline.

Dan Bernstein

A's acquire starter Tanner Roark

The Reds, who included cash considerations with Roark, will get minor-league outfielder Jameson Hannah in return.

Bob Hille

MLB wrap: Braves hold off Nationals

The 11-8 Atlanta victory came a day after Washington won with a similar margin of victory, 6-3, and was led by the efforts of Adam Duvall.

Alexis Mansanarez

MLB wrap: July 28

"All our goals are still here," J.T. Realmuto said after the game. "We feel like we have a team here to do something special."

Alexis Mansanarez

A's looking at Syndergaard, Wheeler

Oakland also has inquired about Tigers righty Shane Greene.

Gabrielle McMillen

Blue Jays top Rays with walkoff

The Blue Jays trailed the Rays by four runs entering the ninth inning, but rallied to tie it up and win it in extra innings.

Ameer Tyree

A's looking at Wheeler, Roark

The Athletics acquired lefty Jake Diekman from the Royals on Saturday but they may not be done yet.

Thomas Lott

Cardinals set record with 8 XBH

The Cardinals scored nine runs in the second inning and that might have been the least impressive stat of the night.

Thomas Lott

Cano leads Mets to win vs. Padres

Cano went 4 for 4 with three home runs and drove in all five of his team's runs.

Ameer Tyree

MLB wrap: July 22

Minnesota turned a 5-4-3 triple play in the first inning against New York.

Alexis Mansanarez

Cardinals mount comeback vs. Reds

The Cardinals topped the Reds 12-11 at Great American Ball Park, despite trailing 7-0 entering the sixth inning.

Ameer Tyree

Giants throw wrench into deadline

The Giants have shaken things up massively with their recent trip to Coors Field in Colorado.

Thomas Lott

Dodgers, A's among West teams expected to make big trades as MLB deadline approaches

SN takes a detailed look at what to expect from teams in the AL and NL West ahead of the trade deadline.

Dan Bernstein

A's closer Liam Hendriks accidentally befriended Astros at All-Star Game

"There are some good blokes on that side."

Dan Bernstein

MLB wrap: Rays almost make history

Tampa Bay was close to pitching the first combined perfect game in MLB history.

Alexis Mansanarez

Athletics trading for Homer Bailey

Bailey, 33, is 7-6 this season with a 4.80 ERA and has 18 starts with Kansas City.

Ameer Tyree

Cody Bellinger, Dodgers top Red Sox

The Dodgers beat the reigning MLB champions handily on Saturday, and on Cody Bellinger's birthday no less.

Ameer Tyree

MLB Network's film on 1995 Mariners a reminder of bygone era when attendance was king

Something special may be lost by the declining importance of ticket sales.

Dan Bernstein

A's closing in on Rays, Indians

People seem to be forgetting that Oakland nearly won 100 games last year.

Thomas Lott

Here comes the next wave of A's prospects, just in time for the AL wild card race

A.J. Puk and Jesus Luzardo are the biggest names set to break through, but they've got plenty of company.

Dan Bernstein

Yankees complete sweep of Red Sox

Didi Gregorius added an insurance run in the eighth and extended the team's home run streak to 31 consecutive games.

Alexis Mansanarez

McKay dominates in debut

"It was fun to watch,'' Rays manager Kevin Cash said. "Just the way he carried himself, it was kind of unflappable.''

Alexis Mansanarez

Hapless Orioles destroy Indians

Baltimore was exceptional at the plate and racked up 16 hits to Cleveland's six on the night.

Ameer Tyree

MLB wrap: Phillies swept by Marlins

Although the Marlins are last in the NL East standings, they beat the second-place Phillies three times in a row this weekend.

Ameer Tyree

Yankees homer in 25th straight

Gio Urshela's home run kept the historic streak going against the Astros as the Yankees went on to win 7-5.

Alexis Mansanarez

Keuchel pegged with loss in debut

Keuchel pitched in an MLB game for the first time since last year’s American League Championship series.

Alexis Mansanarez

Frankie Montas suspended 80 games

Frankie Montas was the Athletics' best pitcher this season.

Thomas Lott

Yanks, Tanaka shuts out Rays

The Yankees pitcher threw nine scoreless innings and struck out 10 in his team's 3-0 victory over the Rays.

Ameer Tyree

Blue Jays rout Astros in Texas

Two home runs came from outfielder Teoscar Hernandez, raising his 2019 total to six.

Ameer Tyree

Astros may have All-Star in Alvarez

Yordan Alvarez because just the fourth player ever to hit at least four home runs in his first five career games.

Thomas Lott

Stephen Piscotty has cancer surgery

Piscotty will be evaluated daily, and is expected to rejoin the team next week.

Arthur Weinstein

Rockies complete sweep of Blue Jays

The Rockies topped the Blue Jays, 5-1, with the help of David Dahl and Nolan Arenado, who both finished 2 for 4 at the plate.

Alexis Mansanarez

Hiura leads Brewers to win

Hiura hit the game-tying two-run home run in the ninth to force extra innings against the Pirates on Saturday.

Alexis Mansanarez

Padres' Paddack showing weakness

Chris Paddack has been virtually unhittable since making his MLB debut.

Thomas Lott

2019 MLB Draft: Late-round steals of the 2000s offer glimpse into scouting process

There are many examples of MLB teams finding value in the middle or near the end of a draft.

Dan Bernstein

MLB wrap: May 27

Oakland won its 10th consecutive game after topping Los Angeles, 8-5.

Alexis Mansanarez

Twins complete sweep of White Sox

It is the first time the Twins (36-16) are 20 games over .500 since the end of the 2010 season.

Alexis Mansanarez

A's right-hander Chris Bassitt talks slow curveball, old-school style on 'Change Up'

Bassitt appeared on DAZN's MLB show to chat about his pitching approach.

Dan Bernstein

Wacha 'unacceptable' in Cards loss

Wacha gave up six earned runs in 4 2/3 innings in a loss to the Royals on Wednesday.

Thomas Lott

Mets snap five-game losing streak

The win was a nice distraction from earlier headlines which included questions surrounding manager Mickey Callaway's job.

Alexis Mansanarez

Rangers club 5 homers in win

The Rangers plated 16 runs in a win over the Royals and they didn't even score the most runs on the day.

Thomas Lott

Rangers club 5 homers in win

The Rangers plated 16 runs in a win over the Royals and they didn't even score the most runs on the day.

Thomas Lott

Rockies prevail vs. Red Sox

Sale became the first pitcher in MLB history to strike out at least 17 batters in seven or fewer innings, according to USA Today.

Alexis Mansanarez

Cubs continue streak with 10th win

Chicago has homered in 15 straight games, matching its best run since 2002.

Kirstie Chiappelli

5 numbers to know from Mike Fiers' improbable no-hitter vs. the Reds

Athletics pitcher Mike Fiers threw his second career no-hitter late Tuesday night. Let's look at some of the numbers behind MLB's first no-no of 2019.

Jordan Heck

Mike Fiers' no-hitter will be forever linked to Ramon Laureano's outfield brilliance

The A's center fielder's sixth-inning catch kept the bid alive.

Dan Bernstein

Marte hits walk-off home run

"Those situations don't happen a lot, but there's something special about them," Marte said after the game.

Alexis Mansanarez

Khris Davis exits game after catch

The Athletics left fielder made a great catch on a foul ball against the Pirates, but crashed into the railing in foul territory.

Arthur Weinstein

Brewers top Mets in 18 innings

Ryan Braun sealed the deal for Milwaukee with a double in the bottom of the 18th that brought two runners home.

Ameer Tyree

MLB stolen base king Rickey Henderson to have cameo as bobblehead in 'Toy Story 4'

Rickey Henderson is seen in a few promotional images for Disney/Pixar's upcoming "Toy Story 4" film.

Jordan Heck

Rick Porcello leads Red Sox to win

Porcello threw eight scoreless innings and allowed just two hits in Boston’s 5-1 win over the Athletics.

E.Jay Zarett

MLB wrap: April 28

The Nationals had not one, not two, but three players 21 or younger hit home runs against the Padres on Sunday.

Alexis Mansanarez

After memorable debut weekend, Vladimir Guerrero Jr. has Blue Jays teammates excited: 'He's special'

Vladimir Guerrero Jr. did not contribute much offensively during his first MLB weekend. However, his mere presence has the Blue Jays energized.

Jenn Smith

Guerrero's debut pumps up Blue Jays

Teammate Marcus Stroman has Vlady fever: "It's like having Zion Williamson on your team; it's like a once-in-a-lifetime kind of talent."

Bill Marx

Five coolest things from Vladimir Guerrero Jr.'s MLB debut last night

From a warm first-at-bat reception to a ninth-inning double, the top prospect experienced a memorable night.

Dan Bernstein

Murphy leads Rockies to win

Daniel Murphy has played just two games since returning from injury but that didn't slow him down Friday.

Thomas Lott

Guerrero ushers in new Blue Jays era

The long-awaited and highly-anticipated Vladimir Guerrero Jr. era officially began on Friday night and, along with it, a new age of Blue Jays baseball was ushered in.

Jenn Smith

Guerrero becomes instant star in debut

Vladimir Guerrero Jr. didn't record a hit until the ninth inning of his MLB debut, but the young star connected with the Toronto Blue Jays fan base from the outset.

Rudi Schuller

Rhys Hoskins trolls Mets, and the other coolest things from last night

Hoskins took 34-plus seconds to round the bases following a ninth-inning home run.

Dan Bernstein

Freddy Galvis' barehanded catch and the other coolest things that happened in MLB on Saturday

Freddy Galvis stole the show with his no-glove catch, but there were a lot of other entertaining moments among baseball's coolest happenings Saturday.

Jacob Janower

Matt Shoemaker leaves with injury

Shoemaker has been Toronto's most effective starter this season, with a 3-0 mark and 1.57 ERA in 28 2/3 innings.

Arthur Weinstein

A’s, Khris Davis agree to extension

Davis, acquired from the Brewers in February 2016 trade, has hit an MLB-leading 10 home runs through 20 games this season.

Kirstie Chiappelli

A's offered $14M more to Murray

The A's reportedly visited Murray in January and offered $14 million in guaranteed money if Murray decided to play baseball.

Gabrielle McMillen

MLB wrap: April 12

Arrieta, 33, gave up just one run in seven innings pitched. He has the 22nd most wins among active pitchers.

Ameer Tyree

MLB wrap: April 11

The Mariners have won 86.7 percent of their games through 15 times out this season.

Thomas Lott

MLB wrap: April 11

The Mariners have won 86.7 percent of their games through 15 times out this season.

Thomas Lott

MLB wrap: April 10

The Athletics outfielder had his 17th multi-home run game since 2016 against the Orioles.

Alexis Mansanarez

Chris Davis contract: How much do Orioles owe struggling first baseman?

Baltimore is in a tough spot as Davis continues to regress at the plate.

Dan Bernstein

MLB wrap: April 9

The Reds pulled off an impressive victory Tuesday, using a seven-run sixth inning to top the Marlins, 14-0.

Alexis Mansanarez

Chris Davis ties hitless record

Eugenio Velez also went hitless in 46 straight at-bats with the Giants and Dodgers from 2010-11.

Arthur Weinstein

Chris Davis ties hitless record

Eugenio Velez also went hitless in 46 straight at-bats with the Giants and Dodgers from 2010-11.

Arthur Weinstein

Orioles' Chris Davis can't buy a hit, and he's about to set a MLB record

The Orioles still owe Chris Davis $92 million despite the fact he can't hit a baseball.

Jordan Heck

MLB wrap: April 1

The 444-foot homer was the last of New York's runs in its 7-3 victory over Miami.

Alexis Mansanarez

MLB wrap: March 31

Philadelphia started the Bryce Harper-era off on the right note.

Alexis Mansanarez

Matt Harvey flashes back to better days in Angels debut

Matt Harvey says his work in escaping a fifth-inning jam reminded him of "when I was good."

Tom Gatto

MLB wrap: Chris Sale, Blake Snell give fan bases something to worry about

It's just one start, so let's not go nuts, but there are legitimate warning signs for at least one of these pitchers.

Thomas Lott

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