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Oakland Athletics June 22, 2024

A's pitcher records win without facing batter in statistical anomaly

Oakland Athletics reliever Sean Newcomb recorded the win on Friday night despite the stat sheet showing he never faced a batter in his outing.

MLB June 20, 2024

Reggie Jackson details racism he experienced while playing at Rickwood Field: 'I wouldn't wish it on anybody'

Reggie Jackson spent his minor league days calling Rickwood Field in Birmingham, Alabama, his home ballpark, but he still was subject to plenty of racism.

Houston Astros May 15, 2024

MLB suspends Astros' Ronel Blanco 10 games with fine after sticky substance ejection

Houston Astros starter Ronel Blanco was suspended 10 games by MLB and issued an undisclosed fine after his ejection due to a sticky substance in his glove Tuesday night.

Oakland Athletics April 30, 2024

A's hire investment firm to secure additional $500M for Vegas stadium: report

The Oakland Athletics have reportedly hired Galatioto Sports Partners, an investment firm that specializes in sports financing, to help raise $500 million for their Vegas stadium.

MLB April 29, 2024

Shohei Ohtani, Anthony Rizzo and an M's ace top Ben Verlander's MLB Team of the Week

Familiar faces from the Dodgers and Yankees make Ben Verlander's latest Team of the Week, as do some dominant Mariners and A's pitchers.

New York Yankees April 22, 2024

Umpire who ejected Yankees' Aaron Boone doubles down despite manager calling it 'embarrassing'

Home plate umpire Hunter Wendelstedt doubled down on his decision to eject New York Yankees manager Aaron Boone just five pitches into Monday's game.

New York Yankees April 22, 2024

Umpire erroneously ejects Yankees' Aaron Boone after fan yells from stands

New York Yankees manager Aaron Boone was ejected by home plate umpire Hunter Wendelstedt on Monday after a fan's words toward home plate were mistaken for Boone's.

San Francisco Giants April 18, 2024

MLB Buy or Sell: Braves fine sans Strider? Trout staying put? Phillies in trouble?

Rowan Kavner's latest buy/sell looks at a young hitter making the leap to stardom, Mike Trout’s future in Anaheim, whether there's a new worst team in baseball and more.

MLB April 16, 2024

Ken Holtzman, former MLB star who won multiple World Series titles, dead at 78

Former MLB star pitcher Ken Holtzman, who played for the Chicago Cubs and Oakland Athletics among others during his career, has died. He was 78.

Oakland Athletics April 11, 2024

Sacramento residents, despite being A's fans, show displeasure with team's move to hometown

Despite Sacramento residents having a professional baseball team for the first time ever, there are plenty, who even root for the A's, who won't watch them in person.

Oakland Athletics April 4, 2024

A's announce temporary move to minor league ballpark ahead of relocation to Las Vegas

The Athletics announced Thursday that the franchise will play the next three seasons beginning in 2025 in Sacramento ahead of their permanent move to Las Vegas in 2028.