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Tampa Bay Rays Add Former A's Top Prospect

Just days after going from the Athletics to the Atlanta Braves on a waiver claim, former top prospect Ken Waldichuk is now headed from Atlanta to the Tampa Bay Rays in an actual trade.

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California Love? Nope, Baltimore Pride: The Orioles’ Announce Tupac Bobblehead Giveaway In 2026

Major League Baseball teams are known for getting creative with their promotional schedules. You have your standard hat nights, fireworks Fridays, and the occasional mascot birthday party.

Athletics News / Athletics Nation / January 12

2025 Athletics Season In Review: Michel Otañez

Just three players left in our Season In Review series! And they’re all relievers. First up is right-hander Michel Otañez, who began the year looking like a possible decent middle relief option.

Athletics News / Last Word On Sports / January 12

Dave Giusti, 1970s Pirates Relief Ace, Passes Away

Dave Giusti, ace relief pitcher during the Pittsburgh Pirates’ early 1970s dominance over the National League East Division, has died. He was 86 years of age.

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The 'MLB Home Run Derby champions' quiz

MLB held its inaugural Home Run Derby event at the 1985 MLB All-Star Game. How many of the winners can you name in five minutes?

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Athletics News / Field Level Media / January 12

Pirates All-Star, World Series winner Dave Giusti dies

Pirates All-Star and World Series champion reliever Dave Giusti died on Sunday in Pittsburgh. He was 86. In 1971, the right-hander led the National League with 30 saves and helped the Pirates beat the Baltimore Orioles in the World Series.

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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.

Athletics News / Oakland Athletics on SI / January 12

A's 2029 Lineup Projection Provides Glimpse at Future Potential

In the coming months, the A's could have an interesting decision on their hands, and perhaps the answer was laid out for us when the club acquired Jeff McNeil from the New York Mets.

Athletics News / Oakland Athletics on SI / January 12

San Diego Padres Could Look to Sacramento For Another Deal with A's

The San Diego Padres and nomad Athletics came together on arguably the biggest trade of the deadline last summer, when the A's sent All Star closer Mason Miller (and JP Sears) to San Diego in exchange for the No.

Athletics News / Oakland Athletics on SI / January 11

Chicago Cubs Just Showed Why a Free Agent Deadline Wouldn't Work

Earlier in the week, there was plenty of discussion from MLB Commissioner, Rob Manfred, about his desire for a signing deadline during free agency. Other leagues have a deadline, and that day is always a big deal for those sports.

Athletics News / Oakland Athletics on SI / January 10

Why the San Francisco Giants Latest Signing is Quietly Good News for the A's

The San Francisco Giants are having a fairly .500 offseason, much to the dismay of their fans, while signing players that may help them incrementally, but not push them over the edge into real contention in a tough NL West.

Athletics News / Stadium Rant / January 10

MLB Free Agency Deadline Is Another Stupid Idea By Rob Manfred

Major League Baseball commissioner Rob Manfred said he is in favor of an MLB Free Agency deadline, especially with how slow things seem to be moving this offseason.

Jeff McNeil News / Oakland Athletics on SI / January 10

How Does Jeff McNeil Project in His First Season Outside of New York?

Back in December, the A's made a pretty sizable upgrade at second base, acquiring Jeff McNeil from the New York Mets, and it didn't cost them a whole lot to do so, with DSL righty Yordan Rodriguez going back to New York.

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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.

Athletics News / Stadium Rant / January 10

MLB 2026 Power Rankings: Toronto’s Torrid Offseason Looming Large Early

The MLB is nearly a month away from the first pitchers and catchers reporting to spring training, unofficially kicking off the 2026 season. As of Jan. 9, the first of many power rankings appeared online, showing who might have the upper edge at the start of the season.

Athletics News / Oakland Athletics on SI / January 10

Pittsburgh Pirates Swap with A's That Makes Sense For Both Clubs

The Pittsburgh Pirates could use some bats, and the A's are still looking to add some pitching this winter, so how likely is it that these clubs come together on a deal?

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Gage Jump News / Oakland Athletics on SI / January 9

A's Begin the Year With Big Jump in Power Rankings

While it's still early January, it's never too early to start getting ready for the upcoming season. Pitchers and catchers are reporting in just over a month, after all.

Shea Langeliers News / Oakland Athletics on SI / January 9

What the A's Arbitration Decision Means for Shea Langeliers' Extension Chances

Thursday was the deadline for teams and their players that are arbitration eligible to come to terms on their contracts for 2026, and after the A's DFA'd JJ Bleday back in November, and came to terms with backup catcher Austin Wynns earlier that month, Shea Langeliers was the only eligible player for the A's this year.

Athletics News / Last Word On Sports / January 8

2026 MLB Arbitration Tracker: Complete List of Deadline Day Settlements

MLB’s Arbitration deadline has officially passed, culminating in a flurry of activity that saw dozens of arbitration-eligible players reach one-year and multi-year contract agreements with their clubs.

Athletics News / MLB Trade Rumors / January 8

Braves Claim Ken Waldichuk, Designate Vidal Brujan

The Braves have claimed left-hander Ken Waldichuk off the Athletics’ waiver wire, as announced by both teams. Infielder Vidal Brujan was designated for assignment to clear space on Atlanta’s 40-man roster.

Zack Littell News / Just Baseball / January 8

Top Landing Spots for Free Agent Zack Littell

The trend of signing a bullpen arm and transitioning them into a starter is not new. Maybe amplified recently, but not new. Zack Littell was a product of this strategy in 2024 when the Tampa Bay Rays once again worked their pitching magic, turning him from a middle-of-the-road relief pitcher to a 3.63 ERA, 3.88 FIP starter.

Athletics News / Just Baseball / January 8

Playing GM: 3 Moves To Complete the Athletics Roster for 2026

The 2025 Athletics had, at least arguably, a top-10 offense in Major League Baseball. They only finished 12th in runs per game, but their 219 home runs ranked seventh, their .749 OPS ranked eighth, and their 105 wRC+ ranked 10th, as did their 32.3 offensive runs above average (per FanGraphs).