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Max Muncy of the Athletics stretching for and missing a foul fly ball against the Blue Jays
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Late Meltdown Dooms Athletics, Boosts Blue Jays to Second Straight Walk-off Win

Blue Jays 8, Athletics 7 (11 innings) For the first time ever, the Toronto Blue Jays notched a second straight walkoff win to open a season, and this one was even more painful for the Athletics and their supporters. A 6–2 seventh-inning lead evaporated within three half-innings, and an 11th-inning Ernie Clement RBI gave the […]

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Kazuma Okamoto scoring the winning run for the Blue Jays against the Athletics on Opening Day 2026

Athletics Fall to Blue Jays in Walk-off Fashion despite Langeliers Heroics

Blue Jays 3, Athletics 2 Shea Langeliers went 3-for-4 with two home runs, but it wasn’t enough as the Toronto Blue Jays walked off the Athletics 3–2 on a two-out single in the bottom of the ninth Friday night. Blue Jays starting pitcher Kevin Gausman and three relievers combined to hold the rest of the […]

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Rangers Dethrone Royals in Exhibition Contest

Rangers 3, Royals 2 ARLINGTON, Texas (Mar 23) — The Texas Rangers came out on top Monday night, beating the Kansas City Royals, 3–2 in front of a small, but expected crowd of 14,016. Brandon Nimmo was the difference maker in this one with a two-run long ball in the third. With this game in […]

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Darell Hernaiz hitting a walk-off home run against Panama
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Darell Hernaiz on His Walk‑Off, Puerto Rico, and a World Baseball Classic He’ll Never Forget

Darell Hernaiz on His Walk‑Off, Puerto Rico, and a WBC He’ll Never Forget HOUSTON (Mar. 14) — When Darell Hernaiz stepped to the plate against Panama, the situation was simple: tied in the tenth, two outs. Nothing to lose, everything to gain. What happened next became one of the defining swings of Puerto Rico’s tournament […]

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The Texas Rangers have agreed to terms on a major league deal with reliever Jalen Beeks. He will be added to their bullpen.
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Rangers Sign Reliever Jalen Beeks

The Texas Rangers have agreed to terms on a major league deal with reliever Jalen Beeks. News of the signing was first reported by Evan Grant of The Dallas Morning News. The deal is pending a physical. The Rangers will need to create a 40-man roster spot once the deal is final. Durable Lefty With two […]

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The Texas Rangers added to their outfield mix Thursday morning when they agreed to terms with former NL MVP Andrew McCutchen.
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Rangers Ink Andrew McCutchen to Minors Deal

The Texas Rangers added to their outfield mix Thursday morning when they agreed to terms with former NL MVP Andrew McCutchen. News of the development was first reported by Evan Grant of The Dallas Morning News. The new contract is of the minor league variety and has not been confirmed by the club. Storied Career […]

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Carlos Cortes batting for the Athletics in Spring Training 2026
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Carlos Cortes Embraces Chance to Represent Puerto Rico in World Baseball Classic

Carlos Cortes Takes Puerto Rico Pride into World Baseball Classic MESA, Ariz. — When Carlos Cortes learned he’d been selected for Team Puerto Rico in the World Baseball Classic, his first emotion wasn’t about his career. It was about what it meant for his family. “I was very proud, very excited for my family,” Cortes […]

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Denzel Clarke on Athletics team photo day
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“Hungry to Get After It”: Denzel Clarke on Representing Canada, the WBC, and Playing for Ernie Whitt

Denzel Clarke Eyes Breakthrough in World Baseball Classic with Canada MESA, Ariz. — Growing up, Athletics center fielder Denzel Clarke watched Team Canada with the same awe most kids reserve for superheroes. Whether it was the men’s Olympic hockey team or the national baseball team on the world stage, Clarke felt that. Those images shaped […]

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