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Three Things To Watch For The Athletics In July

Another month down, and June was a bit of a letdown for the Athletics. The club only managed to go 12-15 against what looked like an easier portion of the schedule. They escaped getting swept by anyone but only won three series. They avoided getting swept, but they’re now lower in the standings than they […]

Elephant Rumblings: Marlins In Sacramento; Brent Rooker Done For Year

Welcome to Thursday A’s fans! The squad managed to avoid a sweep yet again last night, winning the series finale in convincing fashion against the Los Angeles Dodgers. It brought the A’s record to 41-46 and with the weak AL West that’s good enough to be just three games out of first place. The A’s […]

A’s Take Series Finale, Beat Dodgers 7-1

The Athletics managed to salvage the final game of their tough series against the Dodgers, winning 7-1 in Sacramento on Wednesday night. It took a huge start from our ascendent young right-hander, paired with an offensive outburst, but they managed to get the job done tonight to snap the four-game losing streak and get back […]

Dodgers fail to bring their “A” game in 7-1 loss

The Dodgers opted for a bullpen game on Wednesday, and the decision backfired as the A’s took the finale by a final score of 7-1, snapping the Dodgers’ four-game winning streak. The Dodgers had no problem scoring early against the A’s over the first two games, and it appeared that way again as the Dodgers […]

Thoughts And Well Wishes For A’s Prospect Ryan Lasko

Baseball, no matter how passionate you are as a fan, is a game played by human beings and never is that so evident as when the human side supersedes anything that might happen on the diamond. Last night at AAA, Ryan Lasko suffered a truly scary injury when he collided with fellow outfielder Devin Taylor, […]

Brent Rooker To Undergo Season-Ending Knee Surgery

A’s designated hitter Brent Rooker will undergo surgery to repair cartilage damage in his left knee, reports Martín Gallegos of MLB.com. He’ll miss the remainder of the season. It concludes a frustrating year for the two-time All-Star. Rooker was an ironman last season, appearing in all 162 games — all but one as a starter. […]

Los Angeles Dodgers Announce Starter for Athletics Series Finale

The Los Angeles Dodgers are going for the series sweep of the Athletics on Wednesday evening. Shohei Ohtani was supposed to get the start on the mound for LA, but instead, his start has been moved back to Friday, per reports from the team. Perhaps due to Sutter Health Park’s friendly hitter dimensions. In other […] The post Los Angeles Dodgers Announce Starter for Athletics Series Finale appeared first on HEAVY .

Which prospect did Red Sox trade to Athletics for infielder Brett Harris?

The Red Sox swung a trade with the Athletics on Wednesday morning, acquiring infielder Brett Harris in exchange for minor league right-hander Ben Hansen, per a club announcement. To make room for Harris, who was designated for assignment by the Athletics on Saturday, on the 40-man roster, the Red Sox designated veteran reliever Tommy Kahnle … Continue reading "Which prospect did Red Sox trade to Athletics for infielder Brett Harris?"

Top 30 MLB Prospects July 2026 Updates For All 30 Teams

Baseball America presents July 2026 updates to Top 30 prospects rankings for every team, featuring new additions, risers, fallers and more. The post Top 30 MLB Prospects July 2026 Updates For All 30 Teams appeared first on College Baseball, MLB Draft, Prospects - Baseball America .

2026 Athletics Top 30 Prospects July Update

Notable risers, fallers and new additions to our Athletics Top 30 MLB prospects rankings for July 2026. The post 2026 Athletics Top 30 Prospects July Update appeared first on College Baseball, MLB Draft, Prospects - Baseball America .

A’s Trade Brett Harris To Red Sox

The Red Sox added to their infield depth this morning, announcing the acquisition of Brett Harris from the Athletics in exchange for minor league righty Ben Hansen. Harris, who’d been designated for assignment by the A’s, has been optioned to Triple-A Worcester for now. In order to clear a spot on the 40-man roster, Boston […]

Dave Roberts Makes MLB History in Dodgers-Athletics Series

With the Los Angeles Dodgers win over the Athletics on Tuesday evening, manager Dave Roberts has made MLB history with 1,000 career managerial wins. He reached the major milestone faster than any MLB manager in the history of baseball. Dave Roberts was hired by the Los Angeles Dodgers in November of 2015, and this is […] The post Dave Roberts Makes MLB History in Dodgers-Athletics Series appeared first on HEAVY .

Dodgers Overwhelm A’s Once Again

The Athletics took on the MLB-leading Los Angeles Dodgers in game 2 of a three-game series at Sutter Health Park in West Sacramento. For a second straight night, the A’s were no match for the Dodgers, who coasted to a 9-3 victory, securing the series with a game to spare and sending the hosts to […]

Red Sox Reportedly Acquiring Third-Year Infielder in Trade with Athletics

The Boston Red Sox will try to shore up their infield depth, which has been tested due to recent injuries. Chris Cotillo of MassLive reports that the club is working on a trade to acquire Brett Harris from the Athletics. Sources: Red Sox closing in on a trade with the A's for Brett Harris in […] The post Red Sox Reportedly Acquiring Third-Year Infielder in Trade with Athletics appeared first on HEAVY .

A’s To Trade Brett Harris To Red Sox

The Red Sox and Athletics agreed to a trade sending infielder Brett Harris to Boston, reports Chris Cotillo of MassLive. The A’s designated him for assignment over the weekend when they acquired reliever Hayden Juenger from the Blue Jays. Minor league righty Ben Hansen will go back to the A’s in return, reports Andrew Parker of […]

Justin Wrobleski strikes out 11, Dave Roberts earns 1,000th career win

Justin Wrobleski had the most strikeouts by any Dodgers pitcher in a game this season, going seven innings to beat the Athletics 9-3 on Tuesday night at Sutter Health Park in West Sacramento. Wrobleski struck out a career-high 11 in seven innings on Tuesday, the most by a Dodgers pitcher this season. This was the […]

A’s, Jack Winkler Agree To Minor League Deal

The Athletics are in agreement with utility player Jack Winkler on a minor league contract, as first reflected on the MLB.com transaction tracker. He has been assigned to Triple-A Las Vegas. Winkler backfills the upper minors infield depth which has been tested by a few injuries. Jacob Wilson and Zack Gelof have landed on the injured […]

Game #86: Dodgers at Athletics Game Thread

Last night, the A’s kicked off this homestand with their third-straight loss, proving no match for the superstar-laden Dodgers, who hit three home runs on their way to a 9-4 victory. The Dodgers continue to be a juggernaut as their 55-30 record is the best in MLB. The final two games of this series will […]

Los Angeles Dodgers Announce Shohei Ohtani News During Athletics Series

The Los Angeles Dodgers are currently taking on the Athletics this week. On Monday, the Dodgers defeated the Athletics (in West Sacramento). Justin Wrobleski is slated to start on Tuesday evening, and Shohei Ohtani was supposed to start on Wednesday. However, the Dodgers have announced that Shohei will not start in his regular slot in […] The post Los Angeles Dodgers Announce Shohei Ohtani News During Athletics Series appeared first on HEAVY .

Los Angeles Dodgers Announce Surprising Roster Decision Before Athletics Game

The Los Angeles Dodgers have announced their latest roster moves ahead of their matchup against the Athletics. As reported by the franchise via X, they have recalled right-hander Wyatt Mills and designated Jonathan Hernández for assignment. The Dodgers recalled RHP Wyatt Mills and designated RHP Jonathan Hernández for assignment. — Los Angeles Dodgers (@Dodgers) June […] The post Los Angeles Dodgers Announce Surprising Roster Decision Before Athletics Game appeared first on HEAVY .

Elephant Rumblings: Can The A’s Snap The Skid Tonight?

Morning all and welcome to Tuesday! The club got their teeth knocked in last night in the series opener against the Los Angeles Dodgers. They lost 9-4 in what was probably the worst start to date from rookie Gage Jump. These things happen and Jump was always bound to have a bad start sooner or […]