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/Sports/MLB/Oakland Athletics/ Last Updated: Thu, Jul 3rd, 2025 @ 9:00pm EDT

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Report: San Diego Padres Seeking Upgrades At Catcher At 2025 Trade Deadline

The San Diego Padres are in the thick of the wild-card race in the National League. While catching the Los Angeles Dodgers in the NL West will be challenging, they are currently tied with the St.

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Chicago Cubs prospect deemed most likely to be dealt at trade deadline

When the 2025 MLB trade deadline rolls around, the Chicago Cubs will be one of the most obvious buyers in the league. Leading the NL Central with their 51-35 record, the Cubs are looking for at least one more piece to catapult them in the pennant race.

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What the 2025 All-Star Game Starting Lineups Should’ve Looked Like

The 2025 MLB All-Star fan voting came to a close yesterday, with the starting lineups announced in each league last night. There were no real surprises based on how the voting had been trending through the first phase, which had secured Aaron Judge and Shohei Ohtani spots for leading each respective league in total votes.

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Mets place RHP Paul Blackburn (shoulder) back on IL

Amid a series of roster moves Thursday, the New York Mets placed right-hander Paul Blackburn on the 15-day injured list because of a shoulder impingement.

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Padres seeking upgrades at catcher

The Padres are hoping to upgrade their offensive production behind the plate as the July 31 trade deadline approaches, Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic writes.

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Nick Kurtz: Congratulations On Being June’s Rookie Of The Month, But Also...

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Don’t get me wrong, I’m excited about Nick Kurtz and how good he might be as a staple in the middle of a contending A’s team’s order. Kurtz was just named AL’s Rookie of the Month for June following a particularly impressive week in which he won not one, not two, but three games with majestic last inning HRs.

Everything Kurtz is doing has to be seen through the lens of a 22 year old who played in only 33 minor league games before being called up to...

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Connor Ashford

Elephant Rumblings: Gelof set to return as Urias injured

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MLB news roundup

Morning everyone!

The biggest and best news to come out of the baseball world yesterday was the selection of A’s shortstop Jacob Wilson to be the starter for the American League at the Midsummer Classic. The first of likely many All-Star selections for the young rookie, Wilson certainly deserved it more than anyone else. As the front-runner for the AL Rookie of the Year and a possible dark-horse MVP contender, the selection was...

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MLB roundup: Dodgers win as Clayton Kershaw gets 3,000th K

The Los Angeles Dodgers had a full night Wednesday, watching Clayton Kershaw record his 3,000th career strikeout before Freddie Freeman capped a three-run ninth-inning rally with a game-ending single in a 5-4 victory over the visiting Chicago White Sox.

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Trade Rumors Swirl Around Ke’Bryan Hayes, but it’s Problematic

The Chicago Cubs, Detroit Tigers, and New York Yankees have their eyes on Pittsburgh Pirates third baseman Ke’Bryan Hayes. So says Jon Heyman of the New York Post as to the Yankees, and reporter Francys Romero as to the others.

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Athletics' Jacob Wilson makes history with All-Star Game selection

Jacob Wilson's star continued to rise on Wednesday night.

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Dodgers, Tigers place 3 apiece as All-Star Game starters announced

Major League Baseball's top teams, the Detroit Tigers and Los Angeles Dodgers, each will have three representatives starting the 2025 MLB All-Star Game next Tuesday at Atlanta's Truist Park.

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Jacob Wilson Voted American League All-Star Starting Shortstop

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First time in history for the Athletics

In no surprise to any fans of the Athletics, rookie shortstop Jacob Wilson has received an honor that is rare in the sport for a player in his first full big league season, earning the starting shortstop job for the American League in the upcoming All-Star Game:

Jacob Wilson is your American League All-Star starting shortstop! pic.twitter.com/0JvwYBHxfd

— MLB (@MLB) July 2, 2025

More to come…

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MLB announces 2025 All-Star Game starting hitters

Major League Baseball announced the starting lineups for the 2025 All-Star Game on Wednesday. The starting lineups are determined by fan vote.

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Prospects to Watch in 2025 MLB Futures Game

Before the All-Stars of Major League Baseball take the field in Atlanta, the 2025 MLB Futures Games will take place on July 12. Many of the best prospects across the league will suit up in the biggest showcase game of the year.

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Rays plate five in sixth, survive rocky ninth to defeat A's, 6-5

Yandy Diaz hit a two-run home run in a five-run sixth inning as the host Tampa Bay Rays held on in a white-knuckle ninth to avoid a series sweep with a 6-5 win over the Athletics on Wednesday.

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Athletics drop finale 6-5 to Rays

Max Muncy homered against the Tampa Bay Rays in the ninth inning at George M. Steinbrenner Field fueling a near-miss comeback.. | Nathan Ray Seebeck-Imagn Images

Seventeen strikeouts seal their fate

The Athletics faced off against the Tampa Bay Rays this morning at George M. Steinbrenner Field in Tampa. After winning the first two games of this series, the A’s hoped to take a rare road sweep home with them as they head back to West Sac for their holiday weekend series against the...

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Game #89, Athletics vs Rays Game Thread

Mitch Spence will take the mound for the Athletics today in Tampa Bay. | Gary A. Vasquez-Imagn Images

A’s Going for the Sweep!

The Athletics take on the Tampa Bay Rays this morning at George M. Steinbrenner Field in Tampa. After winning the first two games of this series, the A’s look to take a rare road sweep home with them as the head back to West Sac for their holiday weekend series against the rival San Francisco Giants.

Mitch Spence takes the mound for the A’s today. The...

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Elephant Rumblings: Wilson scratched from lineup, maintains All-Star lead

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MLB news roundup

Happy Wednesday, Athletics Nation!

A’s rookie...

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Hard-luck MacKenzie Gore, Nationals oppose Tigers in DH

The visiting Detroit Tigers will open their three-game series against the Washington Nationals a day later than expected when the teams clash in a day-night doubleheader on Wednesday.

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Shea Langeliers, Athletics pursue 3-game sweep of Rays

Shea Langeliers has come off the injured list bashing for the Athletics. The catcher, activated from the IL on Monday, homered in each of his first two games back.

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