Tomoyuki Sugano allowed 4 runs in the first 2 innings and the Orioles’ bats couldn’t rally again in a 5-1 loss to the Athletics on Sunday.

Max Muncy homered and Jacob Wilson and Tyler Soderstrom each had two hits and an RBI as the Athletics beat the Baltimore Orioles 5-1 to win their first series in more than a month.

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The Athletics acquired catcher Austin Wynns from the Cincinnati Reds for cash on Sunday. In another move announced Sunday, the Milwaukee Brewers claimed outfielder Drew Avans off waivers from the Athletics and assigned him to their Triple-A Nashville affiliate.

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The Brewers have claimed outfielder Drew Avans off waivers from the Athletics. Milwaukee has assigned him to the Triple-A Nashville Sounds. Avans, 28, has been playing at the Triple-A level since 2021,

The New York Yankees claimed infielder CJ Alexander off waivers from the Athletics and optioned him to Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre on Sunday.

The New York Yankees bolster infield depth by claiming CJ Alexander off waivers from Oakland, adding a versatile piece as injuries test roster flexibility.

T he New York Yankees have taken a bold step by claiming infielder CJ Alexander from the Oakland Athletics. This move comes at a crucial time in the 2025 MLB Season, as third base