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Are the A's Getting What They Want By Letting Fans Yell in Comments?

For the first time in over 650 days, the Athletics left the replies on across their social media pages on purpose. Fans quickly let them know that they hadn't forgotten what transpired in Oakland, with hundreds of "sell the team!" comments flooding the space.

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The 20 greatest MLB managers who never won a World Series

Success in Major League Baseball can be measured in many ways; namely, winning a World Series. As a player, it is truly special. Meanwhile, doing so in the capacity of manager is a significant accomplishment, considering the pressure to succeed.

Athletics News / Athletics Nation / November 9

2025 Athletics Season In Review: Seth Brown

Well, baseball season is over and the long boring offseason has begun. Now we get a moment to breath, relax, and reflect on the year that the Athletics just had.

Athletics News / Oakland Athletics on SI / November 9

Chicago Cubs Free Agent Could be Perfect For the A's, But is the Price Worth It?

The Athletics could go in a few different directions this winter, but one way or another, they're going to be after pitching. One option that looks very

Yoshinobu Yamamoto News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The 'World Series MVPs' quiz

MLB has awarded the World Series MVP since 1955. How many of these players can you name in six minutes?

The 'Last playoff complete game by MLB team' quiz

The 'World Series walk-off home runs' quiz

The 'Recent MLB World Series managers' quiz

Athletics News / Sporting News / November 8

A pair of Athletics youngsters rank among MLB's top five for long-term value

The Athletics are starting to build their foundation.

MLB News / Yardbarker

25 notable MLB Hall of Famers who never won a World Series

Among the countless Hall of Famers who never experienced the joy of winning a World Series, there are several notable legends who stand out. Here's our list of the 25 greatest.

Athletics News / Just Baseball / November 8

Ranking the Top 10 Rookies of the 2025 MLB Season

Over the past few seasons, Major League Baseball has been tremendously blessed by the influx of talented young players making their way into the sport.

Nick Kurtz News / Sport Relay / November 8

Athletics Rookie Nick Kurtz Wins AL Silver Slugger

A dream rookie season for Athletics first baseman Nick Kurtz gained another jewel Friday night, as he became the only rookie to win a 2025 Silver Slugger Award.

Tarik Skubal News / Last Word On Sports / November 7

Should the Mets Really Trade For Tarik Skubal?

When was the last time the Mets truly had an “ace” pitcher? It’s been three years, ever since Jacob deGrom left for Texas in free agency. deGrom was a legendary Met, one of the very best pitchers on the planet, giving the Mets hope even when the roster around him offered little insurance or support.

Nick Kurtz News / Athletics Nation / November 7

A’s First Baseman Nick Kurtz Wins Silver Slugger Award

The American League Silver Sluggers were announced this afternoon. The Athletics had three nominees but only one truly had it locked and in the bag. While

Athletics News / Last Word On Sports / November 7

Rockies Hire Veteran Exec as New Head of Baseball Operations

The Colorado Rockies have decided to hire Paul DePodesta as their next President of Baseball Operations. The team announced the hire on Friday afternoon.

Athletics News / Field Level Media / November 7

Aaron Judge, Cal Raleigh headline AL Silver Slugger winners

Aaron Judge and Cal Raleigh headlined the American League's 2025 Silver Slugger Award winners on Friday, with Judge adding a fifth honor to his resume and Raleigh earning his first.

MLB News / Yardbarker

The 25 greatest pitching seasons from the modern MLB era

America's favorite pastime has more memorable performances than any sport. As such, figuring out which pitchers had the best seasons ever is no easy task.

George Springer News / Athlon Sports / November 7

Blue Jays' George Springer News Emerges Amid MLB Offseason

George Springer’s fifth season with the Toronto Blue Jays was a massive success. The 35-year-old veteran turned back the clock, posting a .309 batting average, .399 on-base percentage, .959 OPS, 32 home runs and 84 RBIs across 140 games.

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The 'College Basketball 'Power 4' team names' quiz

The 'NHL all-time goal leaders' quiz

The 'Rookie TD pass leaders by team' quiz

The '2025 backup NFL quarterbacks' quiz

Cal Raleigh News / Athlon Sports / November 7

Mariners Announce Cal Raleigh News After 5th Season

The Seattle Mariners made their deepest run in franchise history in 2025. Unfortunately, the season ended in heartbreak after a Game 7 loss in the ALCS to the Toronto Blue Jays.

Athletics News / Athlon Sports / November 7

Win Your Fantasy Baseball League: A Beginner’s Guide to the SMART System and The Rules of Engagement

The SMART System is a disciplined team-building and roster-management strategy developed by Glenn Colton and I, helping us win numerous expert league championships in fantasy baseball over the last 20+ years.

Athletics News / Milwaukee Brewers on SI / November 7

Brewers Lose 8-Year Veteran To Free Agency After Brief Reunion

Sometimes, when a veteran Major League Baseball player signs with a former team, it can spark a resurgence. But the Milwaukee Brewers never really got the chance to find that out this year.

Athletics News / Oakland Athletics on SI / November 7

Departures the A's Will Miss in 2026

The offseason is still young, and the A's have already made a slew of roster moves, which includes them losing a handful of players. Among the guys they've lost, some of them will pan out with other organizations.

Athletics News / Field Level Media / November 7

Rockies tab Paul DePodesta as president of baseball ops

The Colorado Rockies hired Paul DePodesta as their new head of baseball operations on Friday. DePodesta, 52, is a longtime baseball executive and a former chief strategy officer for the NFL's Cleveland Browns.

Max Muncy News / MLB on ClutchPoints / November 7

Max Muncy gets 100% real on Dodgers picking up his contract option

After a team wins a championship, focus tends to shift elsewhere in the league. Local fans obviously savor the moment, but the rest of the sports-watching world moves onto another subject.

Athletics News / Just Baseball / November 7

Four Takeaways From the Athletics’ 2025 Season

The “Oaklamento” A’s 2025 season was one of the more interesting we’ve seen across Major League Baseball in the last few years. For one, they moved to a new city, Sacramento, and played all their home games in Sutter Health Park, the stadium of the San Francisco Giants’ Triple-A affiliate.