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![Returning Olympic champion Gable Steveson is among the United States' best bets to earn a medal. Returning Olympic champion Gable Steveson is among the United States' best bets to earn a medal.](https://www.mercurynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/SJM-OLY-WRESTLE-0718.jpg?w=132)
Paris Olympics: What to know and who to watch during the wrestling competition
Returning Olympic champion Gable Steveson is among the United States' best bets to earn a medal.
![After a complete-game shutout last week, Estes surrenders eight runs in less than two innings to raise his road ERA on the season to 9.10. After a complete-game shutout last week, Estes surrenders eight runs in less than two innings to raise his road ERA on the season to 9.10.](https://www.mercurynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/SJM-OAKAS-0710_5784c7.jpg?w=132)
Estes’ road difficulties continue in Oakland’s 12-9 loss in Boston
After a complete-game shutout last week, Estes surrenders eight runs in less than two innings to raise his road ERA on the season to 9.10.
![Thompson, known for wearing his emotion on his sleeve with the Warriors, will be competing against Steph Curry and Draymond Green next year. Thompson, known for wearing his emotion on his sleeve with the Warriors, will be competing against Steph Curry and Draymond Green next year.](https://www.mercurynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/BNG-L-GWPARADE-0621-122.jpg?w=125)
Klay Thompson thanks Bay Area for ‘best times of my life’ in goodbye to Warriors
Thompson, known for wearing his emotion on his sleeve with the Warriors, will be competing against Steph Curry and Draymond Green next year.
![In four games with Las Vegas, Brown is hitting .444 with three home runs, two doubles and seven RBIs for an OPS of 1.530. In four games with Las Vegas, Brown is hitting .444 with three home runs, two doubles and seven RBIs for an OPS of 1.530.](https://www.mercurynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/SJM-OAKAS-0625.jpg?w=132)
Athletics’ Seth Brown tearing it up in Las Vegas, wins PCL award
In four games with Las Vegas, Brown is hitting .444 with three home runs, two doubles and seven RBIs for an OPS of 1.530.
![Oakland has struck out 42 times in its last three games and has now struck out an average of 10.8 times per game, tops in the majors. Oakland has struck out 42 times in its last three games and has now struck out an average of 10.8 times per game, tops in the majors.](https://www.mercurynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Nationals_Athletics_Baseball_68614.jpg?w=132)
A’s strike out 18 times in 3-1 loss to Gore, Nationals
Oakland has struck out 42 times in its last three games and has now struck out an average of 10.8 times per game, tops in the majors.
![The A's have been in talks with Sacramento for weeks as they search for a home in 2025 and beyond The A's have been in talks with Sacramento for weeks as they search for a home in 2025 and beyond](https://www.mercurynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/BNG-L-AS-0614-16.jpg?w=132)
A’s talks with Sacramento: Timeline of past efforts to leave Oakland
The A's have been in talks with Sacramento for weeks as they search for a home in 2025 and beyond
![Esteury Ruiz had three hits in seven at-bats over A's-Guardians series, but struggled to reach base in 2023. Esteury Ruiz had three hits in seven at-bats over A's-Guardians series, but struggled to reach base in 2023.](https://www.mercurynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/BNG-L-AS-0617-14.jpg?w=132)
A’s send 2023 AL steals leader Ruiz to Triple-A to free up roster spot for son of former All-Star
Esteury Ruiz had three hits in seven at-bats over A's-Guardians series, but struggled to reach base in 2023.
![Andujar, the A's best hitter during spring training, will undergo knee surgery Wednesday for a torn meniscus. Andujar, the A's best hitter during spring training, will undergo knee surgery Wednesday for a torn meniscus.](https://www.mercurynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/BNG-L-OAKAS-03XX-02.jpg?w=125)
Oakland’s Miguel Andujar to miss at least 4-6 weeks after knee surgery
Andujar, the A's best hitter during spring training, will undergo knee surgery Wednesday for a torn meniscus.
![Blackburn combines with three relievers on a 1-hitter in a 3-1 win over Cubs, ending the A's 7-game winless streak that included three consecutive ties. Blackburn combines with three relievers on a 1-hitter in a 3-1 win over Cubs, ending the A's 7-game winless streak that included three consecutive ties.](https://www.mercurynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/SJM-OAKAS-0321.jpg?w=132)
Blackburn no-hits Cubs for six innings as Oakland A’s snap long winless streak
Blackburn combines with three relievers on a 1-hitter in a 3-1 win over Cubs, ending the A's 7-game winless streak that included three consecutive ties.
![Former Giants right-hander turns in a sharp outing while throwing five innings in Oakland's 3-3 tie with Arizona. Former Giants right-hander turns in a sharp outing while throwing five innings in Oakland's 3-3 tie with Arizona.](https://www.mercurynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/SJM-OAKAS-0319.jpg?w=132)
Ross Stripling bounces back, J.D. Davis stays hot as A’s tie again
Former Giants right-hander turns in a sharp outing while throwing five innings in Oakland's 3-3 tie with Arizona.