Even with four regulars on the injured list, Houston Astros manager Joe Espada stuck with his scheduled off days for Jose Altuve and Cam Smith on Wednesday in the finale of a three-game series against the Arizona Diamondbacks in Phoenix. Undaunted, the Astros continued their resilient play with a 4-3 victory that capped a three-game series sweep and concluded a six-game road trip with four consecutive wins. The Astros will open a seven-game homestand on Thursday, starting with a four-game series against the Athletics.

Local News Jonah Heim's clutch hit propels Rangers to 2-1 victory over Athletics in series sweep July 23, 2025 / 9:49 PM CDT / AP CBS News Live CBS News Texas Live Jonah Heim hit a looping fly ball that dropped between two fielders in shallow left field, scoring Wyatt Langford from first base, and the Texas Rangers beat the Athletics 2-1 on Wednesday night for a sweep. Heim sliced the fly ball with two outs in the seventh inning off rookie Jack Perkins (0-1), with shortstop Jacob Wilson calling for it as he drifted out. Left fielder Tyler Soderstrom, who entered the game in the sixth as a pinch-hitter, converged on Wilson. As they came together, Wilson dropped his head and arms as the ball dropped

Local News Jonah Heim's clutch hit propels Rangers to 2-1 victory over Athletics in series sweep July 23, 2025 / 9:49 PM CDT / AP CBS News Live CBS News Texas Live Jonah Heim hit a looping fly ball that dropped between two fielders in shallow left field, scoring Wyatt Langford from first base, and the Texas Rangers beat the Athletics 2-1 on Wednesday night for a sweep. Heim sliced the fly ball with two outs in the seventh inning off rookie Jack Perkins (0-1), with shortstop Jacob Wilson calling for it as he drifted out. Left fielder Tyler Soderstrom, who entered the game in the sixth as a pinch-hitter, converged on Wilson. As they came together, Wilson dropped his head and arms as the ball dropped

Jonah Heim hit a looping fly ball that dropped between two fielders in shallow left field, scoring Wyatt Langford from first base, and the Texas Rangers beat the Athletics 2-1 on Wednesday night for a sweep. Heim sliced the fly ball with two outs in the seventh inning off rookie Jack Perkins (0-1), with shortstop Jacob Wilson calling for it as he drifted out.

Jon Gray returns a winner

The Philadelphia Phillies were named as the top trade fit for All-Star Athletics closer Mason Miller.

The Los Angeles Dodgers, according to MLB insider Ken Rosenthal, are "certainly in the mix" for Athletics closer Mason Miller.

Jacob deGrom struck out nine and allowed a leadoff homer in six solid innings, and Corey Seager, Marcus Semien and Adolis García homered as the Texas Rangers beat the Athletics 6-2 on Tuesday night. The All-Star right-hander opted not to pitch in the Midsummer Classic and settled down quickly after allowing a homer to Lawrence Butler at the start. DeGrom retired 10 straight A's at one point and allowed just three hits while throwing 86 pitches, 60 for strikes.

The New York Yankees are in the middle of another rough stretch. After losing Clark Schmidt for the season, New York's starting rotation is very thin. Miller's name has been thrown out in rumors ahead of the July 31 trade deadline.

The Athletics placed highlight-reel center fielder Denzel Clarke on the 10-day injured Tuesday due to a right adductor strain. Clarke underwent an MRI exam on Monday to determine the severity. The Athletics also placed infielder Max Muncy (fractured right hand) on the IL on Tuesday. A's manager Mark Kotsay said Clarke would be sidelined at least two weeks before being able to start his rehab.

Will the Braves move catcher Sean Murphy at the 2025 MLB trade deadline? One insider has shot that down with the deadline looming.

Dallas Mavericks star Klay Thompson threw a first-pitch strike when the Texas Rangers hosted the Athletics on Monday.

Josh Jung contributes to win in return

The MLB community learned over the weekend that a former relief pitcher died unexpectedly at 63 years old. Jeff Bittiger played in the MLB from 1986-89. He suited up for the Philadelphia Phillies, Minnesota Twins and Chicago White Sox, owning a 4-6 record with a 4.77 ERA. The New Jersey ...

The Athletics have improved in comparison to recent seasons, but make no mistake—they’re still miles from contention in the competitive […]

Athletics outfielder Denzel Clarke is headed to the injured list for the foreseeable future with a Grade 2 right adductor strain.

If any team is going to land a superstar closer at the upcoming trade deadline, the smart money should be on the Philadelphia Phillies. The Phillies' bullpen has been rough all season, and in particular, the closer role has been a black hole. President of baseball operations Dave Dombrowski is known for going all-in when he's trying to trade for someone. With the obvious need in Philadelphia, the only missing ingredient is who that someone could be.

While previous reports around a potential trade for Athletics pitcher Mason Miller dwindled due to the stance from the team, it appears it isn't totally out of the question just yet. It remains to be seen if it's possible for the Athletics to trade Miller, but if there were a favorite to obtain him, it would be the Philadelphia Phillies. This would come from the latest column by MLB insider Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic, who mentioned the likely expectation that Miller stays with the Athletics.

The Texas Rangers aim to get back above .500 when they continue a nine-game homestand by hosting the Athletics on Monday in the first of a three-game series in Arlington, Texas. The Athletics will send left-hander Jacob Lopez (3-5, 4.20 ERA) to the mound to start while their American League West rivals will counter with rookie right-hander Jack Leiter (5-6, 4.37). Texas comes into the series after taking two games from AL Central-leading Detroit over the weekend but dropping the final game of the set 2-1 on Sunday evening. The Rangers collected just 12 total hits in the three games (four in each contest) but gave the league-leading Tigers all they wanted and more.

David Fry had a career-high four RBIs, Gavin Williams struck out 11 and the Cleveland Guardians defeated the Athletics 8-2 on Sunday to take the weekend series. Angel Martínez had three hits, including a home run to lead off the seventh inning, for the Guardians, who have won eight of 10 after a 10-game losing streak. Nick Kurtz had a pair of doubles for the Athletics, who have lost nine of their last 10 in Cleveland.