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Athletics News / MLB on ClutchPoints / January 6

Athletics denied Vegas trademark due to being ‘too generic’

The Athletics’ planned move to Las Vegas encountered an unexpected obstacle Tuesday, as a key branding effort tied to the relocation hit a legal roadblock.

Athletics News / ESPN / January 6

A's denied 'Athletics' trademark ahead of LV shift

The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office has for now denied the A's request to trademark the names "Las Vegas Athletics" and "Vegas Athletics." The club currently plays in Sacramento, but intends to move to Nevada in 2028.

Athletics News / Field Level Media / January 6

Report: Trademark application denied for 'Las Vegas Athletics'

The Athletics have been playing Major League Baseball for more than 100 years and yet the longevity was not enough to secure a new trademark in advance of the franchise's future move to Las Vegas.

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Athletics News / Oakland Athletics on SI / January 6

A's Running into Issue with 'Las Vegas Athletics' Trademark

When the A's left Oakland after the 2024 season and decided to roll with no city designation for their interim years in Sacramento, that made things a little more difficult for people who produce A's content to find the right eyeballs.

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The 25 most memorable sports plays of 2025

When it comes to unforgettable plays within the 2025 sports calendar, this was truly a special year. Here's our rankings of the 25 best.

Jhonny Pereda News / Athletics Nation / January 6

2025 Athletics Season In Review: Jhonny Pereda

Sticking with the backstops, our victim for today’s Season In Review is Jhonny Pereda. The 29-year-old catcher got a decent look in the big leagues with the A’s but he just couldn’t hit enough to hold down a roster spot all year and he ultimately finished the season with a different team.

Athletics News / Yardbarker / January 7

Athletics run into unexpected roadblock in Las Vegas move

Trademarking the name of a professional sports team is usually a formality. That is not the case with the Athletics.

Yankees have Cody Bellinger problem

Blue Jays reportedly targeting top free agent Kyle Tucker amid Bo Bichette saga

Kyle Schwarber brutally rejected one team in free agency

Phillies prove their desire to move on from Nick Castellanos with latest target

Tigers trade Justyn-Henry Malloy to Tampa Bay Rays

Red Sox sign Kutter Crawford to new deal to avoid arbitration

Tyler Soderstrom News / Oakland Athletics on SI / January 6

Breakdown of Tyler Soderstrom's Extension with the A's, Including a Special Perk

The A's decided to give one of their key young contributors, Tyler Soderstrom, a long-term extension on Christmas, to keep him in the organization for at least the first five years of their planned Las Vegas tenure.

Athletics News / EasySportz / January 6

Curt Cignetti is Revolutionizing Football at Indiana

BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — College football loves a good Cinderella story. It loves them so much, in fact, that it often refuses to let them grow up. Indiana, under Curt Cignetti, has officially outgrown the label.

Athletics News / MLB Trade Rumors / January 5

Athletics Sign Brian Serven, Cade Marlowe To Minor League Deals

The Athletics have signed catcher Brian Serven and outfielder Cade Marlowe to minor league deals, according to each player’s respective transaction tracker at MLB.com.

Tyler Soderstrom News / MLB Trade Rumors / January 5

Athletics Sign Tyler Soderstrom To Seven-Year Extension

Jan. 5: Some details on the breakdown are provided by Jon Heyman of The New York Post. Soderstrom gets a $3MM signing bonus and $1MM salary in 2026. His salary then jumps to $6MM, $10MM, $12MM, $16MM, $17MM and $19MM in the subsequent seasons.

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The 25 greatest pitching seasons from the modern MLB era

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Luis Severino News / Oakland Athletics on SI / January 4

Luis Severino Could Decide the A's 2026 Season

A little over a year ago, the A's signed right-hander Luis Severino to the largest contract in franchise history, at least at the time. That deal has since been surpassed by Tyler Soderstrom's Christmas day extension for seven years and $86 million.

Athletics News / MLB Trade Rumors / January 3

The Brewers’ First Base Possibilities

The Brewers have struggled to find competent first base play for the entirety of this decade. Not since Prince Fielder in the early 2010s has the club had a standout contributor at the position for more than a season.

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Athletics News / Oakland Athletics on SI / January 3

A's Reported Favorites to Sign Top International Prospect with Huge Comps

While there is no guarantee that any new additions by the A's will be coming forth in the coming days, there is a guarantee that they'll be adding a slew of international talent beginning on January 15 when the signing period opens for 2026.

Athletics News / Last Word On Sports / January 3

Mets 2026 Roster Projection: Depth Chart, Lineup & Pitching Outlook

40 days until pitchers and catchers meet, six weeks until spring training, and 66 days until the World Baseball Classic kicks off. The offseason has been a slow process, but baseball is around the corner.

Athletics News / Oakland Athletics on SI / January 3

Don't Sleep on These Three A's Relievers in 2026

The Athletics pitching staff ranked 27th in MLB last season with a 4.71 ERA, though the relief pitchers were a tad better at a 4.53 ERA, ranking 24th. With just a few weeks left until pitchers and catchers report for spring training, adding some pitching is on the A's to-do list.

Athletics News / New Baseball Media / January 2

Looking at Numbers From the 2025 Pacific Coast League

Our final Minor League stat overview of 2025 will focus on the Pacific Coast League. The PCL is home to fun hitting environments, and the exact opposite for pitchers.

Ronald Acuna Jr. News / Athlon Sports / January 2

Braves’ Ronald Acuna Jr. Predicted to Make MLB History in 2026

Atlanta Braves reporter Mark Bowman believes outfielder Ronald Acuña Jr. could be in line for a spectacular 2026 season and potentially become the first player in MLB history to join the 40-40 club twice.

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Ryan Feltner News / Last Word On Sports / December 31

This Rockies Pitcher Is a Strong Bounce-Back Candidate

Right-Hander Ryan Feltner was labeled as a strong breakout candidate heading into the 2024 season. After an injury-riddled campaign, he has his eyes set on a strong rebound season.