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Ornelas makes A's debut, Thomas optioned, Zhuang DFA'd

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WEST SACRAMENTO – The Athletics shook up their roster a bit ahead of Friday’s 13-1 series-opening loss to the Tigers at Sutter Health Park. Joining the A’s from Triple-A Las Vegas was infielder Jonathan Ornelas, who signed a Minor League deal with the club last week and got off to

Butler embraces role as A's 'unc' amid vet injuries 

July 31, 2026

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Price drop! Stream games on ATHLETICS.TV

July 13, 2026

With a roster full of young stars like Nick Kurtz and Shea Langeliers, the A’s are looking to charge up the AL West standings, and ATHLETICS.TV is your guide to all the action all season long. In partnership with NBC Sports California, there are four options to stream games in

Barnett impresses in first start of year, but A's can't pull out the win

July 31, 2026

WEST SACRAMENTO -- The Athletics had some of the ingredients required to secure a series split with the Red Sox on Thursday night, from the offense jumping out to an early three-run lead against Sonny Gray to Mason Barnett turning in a solid outing as he stepped back into a

Kurtz's MRI comes back clean after getting hit on the forearm

July 30, 2026

WEST SACRAMENTO – The baseball gods finally showed some mercy on the Athletics for once amid this injury-riddled season. Fearing another potential stint on the injured list for Nick Kurtz less than a week since he came off it after he exited Wednesday’s game against the Red Sox with a

Prospects who could be dealt by the Trade Deadline -- one for each team

July 30, 2026

The Trade Deadline is approaching: Monday at 6 p.m. ET. Deals will be made and prospects will change addresses.

Latest Athletics injuries and transactions

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This page will be updated throughout the year with all the latest A's injury news and transactions.

Jump-Serven battery proves to be all-around winning combo

Rookie pitcher returns to form while catcher hits 1st MLB home run in 4 years
July 29, 2026

WEST SACRAMENTO -- Gage Jump’s arrival came with such high expectations as one of the more hyped prospects to make his way through the Athletics’ system in quite some time that you almost forget he was only making his 12th Major League start on Tuesday.

Injured prospect Lasko provides encouraging health update

July 28, 2026

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Langeliers will undergo season-ending meniscus surgery

July 28, 2026

WEST SACRAMENTO – If there was one player the Athletics figured would be exempt from this injury plague they have faced all year, it’s Shea Langeliers, their tough-as-nails catcher who, prior to last season, had never spent time on the injured list. Turns out, even Langeliers is not immune from

Kurtz (forearm contusion) to undergo additional testing after HBP forces exit

July 30, 2026

WEST SACRAMENTO -- Less than a week since returning from the injured list, Nick Kurtz might be looking at another stint. Facing left-hander Patrick Sandoval in the bottom of the first inning of Wednesday’s 4-2 loss to the Red Sox in 10 innings at Sutter Health Park, Kurtz was struck

Miscues, Springs' hip discomfort mar A's finale in Minnesota

July 26, 2026

MINNEAPOLIS -- Jeffrey Springs' frustrating season continued on Sunday as the Athletics' left-hander had to abandon his start against the Twins in the second inning due to right hip discomfort. The Athletics went on to lose, 11-8, dropping two of three to Minnesota over the weekend. After allowing three runs

Kurtz returns from IL on 1-year anniversary of historic 4-HR game

July 25, 2026

MINNEAPOLIS – It wasn’t the return Nick Kurtz or the Athletics were hoping for, but both parties can rest easy that he’ll be back at it again on Sunday. Kurtz, who was activated from the 10-day IL on Saturday, struck out in all four of his at-bats as the Athletics

A's reportedly add former Cy winner Keuchel on Minors deal

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July 25, 2026

The Athletics are adding a veteran arm to their organization. Left-hander Dallas Keuchel and the A’s are in agreement on a Minor League contract, according to a report from ESPN’s Jeff Passan. The club has not confirmed the report.

Lopez trending in right direction as A's try to get back on track

July 25, 2026

MINNEAPOLIS – For the Athletics to have any success in the season’s final two months, Jacob Lopez will have to be a big part of the picture. It’ll help if he turns in more starts as he did against the Twins on Friday.

After Futures Game, could A's top prospects be in The Show soon?

July 24, 2026

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Each team's strategy heading into the Trade Deadline

July 23, 2026

The Aug. 3 Trade Deadline is fast approaching, and with it, potential moves that could shake up the balance of power and playoff races as we enter the regular season stretch run.

This 2025 int'l signee is zooming up A's prospect rankings

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July 25, 2026

The Athletics loved the upside of Breyson Guedez as the 2025 international signing period opened and they backed up that belief by handing him a $1.5 million signing bonus, the third-highest in their class. But there was also a bit of risk associated -- as a teenage standout in his

Here are the biggest movers on each club's refreshed Top 30 list

July 23, 2026

The Trade Deadline arrives at 6 p.m. ET on Aug. 3 this year, and before all the commotion that comes with a flurry of moves across the Major and Minor Leagues, we figured it was time to update the MLB Pipeline team Top 30 prospects lists. Truth be told, we’re

A's already depleted pitching staff loses Ginn to IL as tough stretch continues

July 22, 2026

PHOENIX -- Another day, another key player for the Athletics lost to injury. J.T. Ginn landed on the injured list before Wednesday’s 15-5 loss to the D-backs at Chase Field, joining right-hander Mark Leiter Jr. and hot-hitting infielder Joshua Kuroda-Grauer, who were placed on the IL Tuesday.

22 Strong: A's org bands together in support of injured prospect Lasko

July 22, 2026

Ryan Lasko may not have taken the field on Wednesday night, but his presence was certainly felt in ballparks across the country. Lasko, an outfielder with Double-A Midland, last played on June 30, when he and teammate Devin Taylor collided while both attempted a diving catch on a ball in

Kuroda-Grauer resting comfortably after emergency surgery

July 22, 2026

PHOENIX -- The incredible start to Joshua Kuroda-Grauer’s Major League career will have to take an unfortunate pause. After exiting Monday night’s 5-2 Athletics victory over the D-backs due to a testicular contusion that resulted from fouling off a pitch, Kuroda-Grauer was sent to St. Joseph’s Hospital in Phoenix, where

A's 1st-rounder Burress takes BP with team: 'It almost doesn’t feel real'

July 21, 2026

PHOENIX -- Drew Burress sat at a locker inside the Athletics’ clubhouse, chatting it up next to infielder Tommy White. Situated at a locker to Burress’ far right was left-hander Gage Jump, while first baseman Nick Kurtz sat at a locker on the opposite side, to his left. All four