

Davidson Makes MLB Debut
CLEMSON, S.C. – Former Tiger shortstop Logan Davidson (Charlotte, N.C.) made his major league debut with the Oakland Athletics as a pinch-runner against the Phillies on Saturday night. He became the 73rd former Tiger to play in a major league game and sixth in 2025. He joined his father, Mark Davidson, as former Tigers who played in the major leagues, becoming the first father-and-son duo in program history to be MLB players. His father played six years in the majors with the Twins and Astros from 1986-91. In three seasons (2017-19) at Clemson, the two-time All-ACC selection and three-time All-ACC Academic member was one of the best shortstops in recent program history. He hit .290 with 42 homers,
Phillies CF Johan Rojas makes insane catch of the year candidate vs. Athletics
The Philadelphia Phillies needed a spark late in Friday night's nail-biter against the Athletics, and center fielder Johan Rojas delivered what might go down as one of the best defensive plays of the MLB season. With two outs in the bottom of the eighth and the tying run on third base, Tyler Soderstrom drove a deep line drive into center field. Rojas, initially turned around, sprinted backward toward the warning track and, at the last moment, made a sensational over-the-shoulder catch while tumbling to the ground in front of the wall. The play ended the inning and preserved the Phillies' slim 1-0 lead at the time.
Athletics aim to stop 10-game skid, take on the Phillies
Philadelphia Phillies (33-18, first in the NL East) vs. Athletics (22-30, fifth in the AL West) West Sacramento, California; Saturday, 10:05 p.m. EDT PITCHING PROBABLES: Phillies: Cristopher Sanchez (4-1, 3.10 ERA, 1.18 WHIP, 59 strikeouts); Athletics: Jeffrey Springs (5-3, 3.91 ERA, 1.25 WHIP, 41 strikeouts) BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Phillies -175, Athletics +146; over/under is 9 1/2 runs BOTTOM LINE: The Athletics will try to stop their 10-game losing streak when they play the Philadelphia Phillies. The Athletics are 22-30 overall and 8-18 in home games. Athletics hitters are batting a collective .253, which ranks fourth in the AL. Philadelphia has gone 16-10 in road games and 33-18 overall.
Turner homers, Wheeler strong again and Phillies beat Athletics 4-3 for 8th straight win
Trea Turner led off the game with a home run and had three hits, Zack Wheeler extended his scoreless innings streak and the Philadelphia Phillies beat the Athletics 4-3 on Friday night for their eighth straight win. Turner added an RBI single to cap a three-run ninth that gave the Phillies the cushion it needed when the Athletics' Nick Kurtz hit a three-homer in bottom of the inning.
Athletics Slugger, Ex-Yankees Star Would Be Intriguing Royals Trade Fit
It's hard to know how aggressive the Kansas City Royals will be at the trade deadline, but it's obvious which side of the ball they need to improve. The Royals' pitching has kept them above .500 so far this season, but their offense has threatened to derail them. Beyond superstar shortstop Bobby Witt Jr. and surprising utility man Maikel Garcia, almost nobody is giving them quality contributions. The biggest issue for the Royals has been the outfield, but they could also use someone extra at third base.
Athletics host Philadelphia Phillies, look to break home slide
Philadelphia Phillies (32-18, first in the NL East) vs. Athletics (22-29, fifth in the AL West) West Sacramento, California; Friday, 10:05 p.m. EDT PITCHING PROBABLES: Phillies: Zack Wheeler (5-1, 2.67 ERA, 0.89 WHIP, 80 strikeouts); Athletics: Jeffrey Springs (5-3, 3.91 ERA, 1.25 WHIP, 41 strikeouts) BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Phillies -185, Athletics +154; over/under is 9 1/2 runs BOTTOM LINE: The Athletics aim to break their five-game home losing streak with a victory against the Philadelphia Phillies. The Athletics have a 22-29 record overall and an 8-17 record at home. The Athletics have gone 11-5 in games when they did not give up a home run. Philadelphia has a 32-18 record overall and a 15-10
Athletics host Philadelphia Phillies, look to break home slide
Philadelphia Phillies (32-18, first in the NL East) vs. Athletics (22-29, fifth in the AL West) West Sacramento, California; Friday, 10:05 p.m. EDT PITCHING PROBABLES: Phillies: Zack Wheeler (5-1, 2.67 ERA, 0.89 WHIP, 80 strikeouts); Athletics: Jeffrey Springs (5-3, 3.91 ERA, 1.25 WHIP, 41 strikeouts) Phillies -185, Athletics +154; over/under is 9 1/2 runs BOTTOM LINE: The Athletics aim to break their five-game home losing streak with a victory against the Philadelphia Phillies. The Athletics have a 22-29 record overall and an 8-17 record at home. The Athletics have gone 11-5 in games when they did not give up a home run. Philadelphia has a 32-18 record overall and a 15-10 record on the road.
Ward hits another grand slam as Angels rally past sinking A's 10-5 for 7th straight win
Taylor Ward hit a go-ahead grand slam, Logan O’Hoppe also homered in a five-run seventh inning and the Los Angeles Angels rallied past the skidding Athletics 10-5 on Thursday for their seventh consecutive victory. Ward and O’Hoppe both connected off reliever Grant Holman (4-1), sending the A's to their ninth loss in a row. It was the second go-ahead slam in 10 days for Ward, who finished with three hits and five RBIs.
Athletics host the Angels on home losing streak
Los Angeles Angels (23-25, fourth in the AL West) vs. Athletics (22-28, fifth in the AL West) West Sacramento, California; Thursday, 3:35 p.m. EDT PITCHING PROBABLES: Angels: Tyler Anderson (2-1, 3.04 ERA, 1.09 WHIP, 43 strikeouts); Athletics: Luis Severino (1-4, 4.22 ERA, 1.27 WHIP, 45 strikeouts) BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Athletics -153, Angels +128; over/under is 10 runs BOTTOM LINE: The Athletics aim to stop their four-game home losing streak with a victory against the Los Angeles Angels. The Athletics are 22-28 overall and 8-16 in home games. The Athletics have the fourth-ranked team slugging percentage in the AL at .417. Los Angeles has gone 14-15 on the road and 23-25 overall. Angels hitters
O'Hoppe has HR and tiebreaking RBI single, Moncada also goes deep as Angels beat Athletics 7-5
Logan O'Hoppe homered and had a tiebreaking RBI single as the Los Angeles Angels beat the Athletics 7-5 on Tuesday night for their fifth straight win. Kenley Jansen gave up pinch-hitter Seth Brown’s RBI single in the bottom of the ninth but struck out Tyler Soderstrom to get his 10th save and hand the Athletics their seventh straight loss. Yoán Moncada had a tying three-run homer in the fifth to tie it 4-4 before O'Hoppe's RBI single put the Angels ahead for good.
Ward and Schanuel lead Angels to 4-3 victory over slumping Athletics
Taylor Ward hit a two-run homer, Nolan Schanuel also went deep and the Los Angeles Angels beat the skidding Athletics 4-3 on Monday night in the opener of a four-game series. Kenley Jansen struck out Tyler Soderstrom for the final out with a runner on second. Coming off a surprising three-game sweep at Dodger Stadium, the Angels (21-25) have won four in a row to start a seven-game trip. The Athletics (22-26) have lost six straight and 10 of 12, falling to 8-14 at Sutter Health Park.