The Athletics reinstated right-hander Michael Kelly from the suspended list on Thursday after he completed a one-year ban for betting on baseball games. On June 4, 2024, Major League Baseball announced a lifetime ban for San Diego Padres infielder/outfielder Tucupita Marcano for betting on baseball games. Arizona Diamondbacks pitcher Andrew Saalfrank, Kelly and two minor leaguers received one-year bans for violating the league's sports betting rules and policies.

Sometimes the best moments of a game do not happen on the field.

FILE - Oakland Athletics' Michael Kelly throws during a baseball game against the Pittsburgh Pirates in Oakland, Calif., Wednesday, May 1, 2024. Jeff Chiu/AP FILE - Chicago White Sox second baseman Jose Rodriguez throws out Texas Rangers' Jonah Heim at first base during the ninth inning of a baseball game in Chicago, Tuesday, June 20, 2023. Nam Y. Huh/AP FILE - San Diego Padres starting pitcher Jay Groome throws against the Milwaukee Brewers during the second inning of a spring training baseball game Thursday, March 23, 2023, in Phoenix. Ross D. Franklin/AP FILE - Arizona Diamondbacks relief pitcher Andrew Saalfrank throws against the Texas Rangers during the ninth inning in Game 3 of the baseball

Behind Tyler Soderstrom's big day, the Athletics snapped a nine-game losing streak after trouncing the Minnesota Twins 14-3 Thursday at Sutter Health Park.

Ramsey has been on staff with the Jackets since 2019 and was promoted to associate head coach in 2021

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The Athletics fall 6–1 to the Twins, marking their 20th loss in 21 games and matching the worst 21-game stretch in franchise history.

Minnesota Twins (34-27, second in the AL Central) vs. Athletics (23-40, fifth in the AL West) West Sacramento, California; Thursday, 3:35 p.m. EDT PITCHING PROBABLES: Twins: David Festa (0-0); Athletics: Mitch Spence (1-1, 4.38 ERA, 1.33 WHIP, 37 strikeouts) BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Twins -179, Athletics +149; over/under is 10 runs BOTTOM LINE: The Minnesota Twins will try to keep a three-game road win streak alive when they play the Athletics. The Athletics have a 23-40 record overall and a 9-22 record at home. The Athletics have the third-ranked team batting average in the AL at .253. Minnesota has a 16-19 record in road games and a 34-27 record overall. Twins hitters have a collective .386

Minnesota Twins (34-27, second in the AL Central) vs. Athletics (23-40, fifth in the AL West) West Sacramento, California; Thursday, 3:35 p.m. EDT PITCHING PROBABLES: Twins: David Festa (0-0); Athletics: Mitch Spence (1-1, 4.38 ERA, 1.33 WHIP, 37 strikeouts) BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Twins -179, Athletics +149; over/under is 10 runs BOTTOM LINE: The Minnesota Twins will try to keep a three-game road win streak alive when they play the Athletics. The Athletics have a 23-40 record overall and a 9-22 record at home. The Athletics have the third-ranked team batting average in the AL at .253. Minnesota has a 16-19 record in road games and a 34-27 record overall. Twins hitters have a collective .386

WEST SACRAMENTO — The Twins’ rotation has been among the best in the majors this season, but it’s about to be tested in a major way. Ace Pablo López was diagnosed with a Grade 2 teres major strain on Wednesday, an injury which will keep him out for two to three months and test the Twins’ starting pitching depth. That means the Twins are going to need the young arms in their rotation to step up ...

In addition to keeping some of his star players, as well as his job for the 2026 season, Texas A&M head coach Michael Earley is adding an ex-Aggie baseballer to his coaching staff for the season. On Wednesday afternoon, Ryan Brauninger of TexAgs reported that former major league infielder Cliff Pennington would be joining the Aggie baseball team as an assistant coach, working with the infield on defense and also being the team's third base coach. Pennington, who donned the Maroon and White for then-head coach Mark Johnson from 2003 to 2005, was named an All-American in 2005, and was then drafted in the first round of the 2005 MLB Draft by the Oakland Athletics and would make his major league debut in August of 2008, hitting his first home run the following year and establishing himself as a reliable utility player, playing mainly shortstop and third baseman in addition to the occasional reps at second base.

With the recent announcement of the MLB investing in the professional Athletes Unlimited Softball League (AUSL), the attention has moved to the college level as well. MLB has continuously shared posts on their social media accounts of the best plays, walk-off wins, and pitching stats during the Women's College World Series. The Athletics' starting catcher, Shea Langeliers, is the brother of Alexa Langeliers, the starting second baseman for Texas Tech, and he has his whole team focused on the action.

Minnesota Twins (33-27, second in the AL Central) vs. Athletics (23-39, fifth in the AL West) West Sacramento, California; Wednesday, 10:05 p.m. EDT PITCHING PROBABLES: Twins: Zebby Matthews (0-1, 6.43 ERA, 1.50 WHIP, 21 strikeouts); Athletics: Jeffrey Springs (5-4, 4.72 ERA, 1.38 WHIP, 49 strikeouts) BOTTOM LINE: The Athletics take on the Minnesota Twins after losing eight games in a row. The Athletics have a 23-39 record overall and a 9-21 record at home. The Athletics have hit 75 total home runs to rank seventh in MLB play. Minnesota has a 33-27 record overall and a 15-19 record on the road. Twins hitters are batting a collective .243, which ranks ninth in the AL. Wednesday's game is the third

Willi Castro hit a pair of solo homers and the Minnesota Twins scored four runs in both the sixth and seventh innings to hand the Athletics their eighth straight loss and 19th in their last 20 games, 10-3 on Tuesday night. Trevor Larnach and Castro homered and Byron Buxton added a two-run single in the sixth. Royce Lewis broke an 0-for-32 hitless streak with a bases-loaded two-run double in the seventh.

Minnesota Twins (32-27, third in the AL Central) vs. Athletics (23-38, fifth in the AL West) West Sacramento, California; Tuesday, 10:05 p.m. EDT PITCHING PROBABLES: Twins: Pablo Lopez (4-3, 2.75 ERA, 1.04 WHIP, 57 strikeouts); Athletics: Jacob Lopez (0-3, 6.32 ERA, 1.85 WHIP, 17 strikeouts) BOTTOM LINE: The Athletics play the Minnesota Twins after losing seven in a row. The Athletics have a 23-38 record overall and a 9-20 record in home games. The Athletics have the second-ranked team batting average in the AL at .255. Minnesota is 14-19 on the road and 32-27 overall. The Twins have the sixth-best team ERA in baseball at 3.33. The teams meet Tuesday for the second time this season. TOP PERFORMERS:

Minnesota Twins (32-27, third in the AL Central) vs. Athletics (23-38, fifth in the AL West) West Sacramento, California; Tuesday, 10:05 p.m. EDT PITCHING PROBABLES: Twins: Pablo Lopez (4-3, 2.75 ERA, 1.04 WHIP, 57 strikeouts); Athletics: Jacob Lopez (0-3, 6.32 ERA, 1.85 WHIP, 17 strikeouts) BOTTOM LINE: The Athletics play the Minnesota Twins after losing seven in a row. The Athletics have a 23-38 record overall and a 9-20 record in home games. The Athletics have the second-ranked team batting average in the AL at .255. Minnesota is 14-19 on the road and 32-27 overall. The Twins have the sixth-best team ERA in baseball at 3.33. The teams meet Tuesday for the second time this season. TOP PERFORMERS:

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The Blue Jays made an announcement on Monday.

The Dodgers made a trade with the Mariners for pitcher Will Klein, while calling up minor leaguer Ryan Loutos.

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