

Luis Severino's Stadium Frustration Fuels Trade Speculation
Luis Severino, a 31-year-old right-hander who spent the 2024 MLB season with the New York Mets, has found himself at the center of trade rumors during his first season with the Oakland Athletics. On June 24, ESPN MLB insiders Jeff Passan and Kiley McDaniel reported that the Mets are considered one of the top trade fits for Severino if the Athletics decide to deal him before the July 31 trade deadline.
Athletics Rookie Jacob Wilson Joins Exclusive Company With All-Star Appearance
Jacob Wilson may have faced high expectations entering 2025, but the Athletics' former top prospect has met them and then some. MLB announced Wednesday that Wilson has been voted in as the American League's starting shortstop in the upcoming All-Star Game. On top of being a massive personal achievement for the 23-year-old, it also helped him make franchise history. According to MLB.com's Sarah Langs, only two players in Athletics history have started an All-Star Game when they were younger than Wilson is now.
Rays get 3 homers, strong start from Pepiot to avoid sweep with 6-5 win over Athletics
Josh Lowe, Yandy Díaz and rookie Jake Mangum homered, Ryan Pepiot posted a quality start and Tampa Bay avoided a three-game sweep with a 6-5 win over the Athletics on Wednesday afternoon. Trailing 2-1 entering the bottom of the sixth, the Rays batted around and scored five runs. Lowe’s leadoff shot tied the contest, Brandon Lowe followed with a double to extend his major-league leading hitting streak to 18 games and Díaz put Tampa Bay ahead with a two-run homer.
Yankees Could Trade Athletics for an Old Friend
It could be back to the future for the New York Yankees ahead of the July 31 MLB trade deadline. It's no secret general manager Brian Cashman could be shopping for an upgrade at third base. As it turns out, one of the possibilities will sound familiar to Yankees fans. "Miguel Andujar and Luis Urías, both of whom are headed for free agency at the end of the season, could also draw interest," Feinsand wrote Tuesday.
Rays Lose Rare Close Game, Fall 4-3 In 10 Innings To Athletics
The Tampa Bay Rays went nearly three weeks without playing a game decided by three runs or less. Tuesday night, it was a 4-3 loss in extra innings, their first one-run game since June 11 at Boston. Close game are indeed fun — but only if you win. The Rays had their chances, but haven't gotten it done on either night.
Rays RHP Shane Baz Looks to Continue Hot Streak Against Athletics
On Tuesday night, Tampa Bay Rays right-hander Shane Baz will look for his sixth win in a row. After coming off a dominant eight-inning, nine-strikeout effort in a 4-0 victory against the Kansas City Royals last week, Baz is ready to take the mound against the Athletics. "We're playing good baseball right now," Baz said Monday in the Rays' clubhouse. After losing three straight starts in early May, Baz has furiously bounced back.
Athletics C Shea Langeliers (oblique) homers in return from IL
The Athletics activated catcher Shea Langeliers from the injured list on Monday, and he helped himself to a three-run home run in his first plate appearance of a 6-4 victory over the host Tampa Bay Rays. Langeliers was fifth in the A's batting order Monday, and he uncorked a 408-foot homer to left-center off Rays starter Drew Rasmussen in the first inning.
Gameday Preview (Monday): Rays See Familiar Face in Athletics' Jacob Lopez
The (no city) Athletics and Tampa Bay Rays have a lot in common this year, playing in temporary ballparks for different reasons. Left-hander Jacob Lopez, who pitched in four games with the Rays in each of the past two seasons, was traded to the Athletics in the offseason along with Jeffrey Springs, who pitches Tuesday night.
Cubs rumors: Athletics mess could turn into a massive gift for Chicago
Cubs rumors: Athletics mess could turn into a massive gift for Chicago A's chaos could lead to unexpected deadline gift for Cubs By Jordan Campbell | Share on Facebook Share on X Copy Article Baltimore Orioles v Athletics | Scott Marshall/GettyImages Share on Facebook Share on X Share on Reddit Copy Article Name a starting pitcher on the trade market , and the Chicago Cubs have probably already placed a phone call expressing interest. As the Cubs look to add a starting pitcher weeks before the MLB Trade Deadline, the team has cast a wide net of potential targets. It would seem that one more target could be added to that list. Bob Nightengale of USA Today reported that the Athletics are likely
Former LSU baseball slugger Tommy White making strong impression in single-A
Former LSU baseball star Tommy White is making a strong impression in his first full year in the minors. Playing for the Athletics High-A team, the Lansing Lagnuts, White is hitting .277 with nine home runs. White is slugging .505 with an .853 OPS. According to MLB.com, White is the No. 6-ranked prospect in the Athletics' organization, but does not rank on MLB's top-100 prospects list.
Rays aim to take advantage of visit from skidding Athletics
Propelled into the American League playoff chase and pursuing the first-place New York Yankees in the East, the Rays will host the opener of a three-game series against the Athletics on Monday night. The Rays are 17-9 in the month after losing 5-1 at the Baltimore Orioles on Sunday. The setback concluded a 4-2 week that included a sweep at the Kansas City Royals and a three-game series loss to their division rivals. However, Brandon Lowe's 18th home run in Sunday's setback extended his hitting streak to a majors-best 16 games.