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2026-27 Club Option Preview: October Edition

The regular season is now done, which means it’s almost time for decisions to be made on contract options. MLBTR looked at the player options last month.

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MLB Prospect Trading Cards Are Here, and They’re About to Blow Up

Before you know it, that baseball prospect has become the next big Major League Baseball sensation. When that happens, the prices of every collectible connected to him could increase, making them harder to own.

Athletics News / MLB Trade Rumors / October 1

Athletics To Dismiss Two Coaches

The Athletics are moving on from hitting coach Chris Cron and quality control coach Marcus Jensen, reports Martin Gallegos of MLB.com. The club is pursuing replacements for both positions.

Athletics News / Athletics on SI / October 1

Why Athletics Will Look Unbeatable in 2027 Season

After a very disappointing 2026 season, 2027 will look completely different. This year was a grind for Athletics fans. For one, the team lost multiple All-Star-level talents to injury, and you also have to factor in how bad the AL West was.

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The 'Active 100-hit MLB seasons' quiz

How many of the active MLB players to reach 100 hits in at least eight different seasons can you name in five minutes?

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Zack Gelof News / Athletics on SI / October 1

Why Athletics' Gelof Will Reach Star Status Next Season

Zack Gelof was easily one of the best Athletics last season, despite a season riddled by injuries. Recently, Gelof made headlines after suing the Tigers for the injury he suffered in July.

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The most surprising player from every MLB team for the 2026 season

The 2026 season has been headlined by young players emerging, but some wily veterans have also had their day. As we head toward the end of the regular season, these 30 players stand out as the biggest surprises on their teams.

Athletics News / Field Level Media / September 30

Red Sox replace injured Roman Anthony on roster with Curtis Mead

The Boston Red Sox replaced injured outfielder Roman Anthony on their wild-card series roster with infielder Curtis Mead on Wednesday ahead of Game 2 against the New York Yankees.

Donovan Walton News / Athletics on SI / September 30

Why This Athletics Player Will Breakout Next Season

The Athletics could get a huge surge of production from this very underrated player next season. With a slew of roster moves expected once the postseason wraps up, the Athletics will need to rebuild certain parts of their team in order to take the next step.

Jack Perkins News / Athletics on SI / September 30

Why Jack Perkins Could Earn a Spot in the Athletics’ 2027 Rotation

Even though Perkins would have an abysmal 2026, there is still he earns a rotation spot next season. This year, Perkins went 3-13 with a very ugly 6.10 ERA and 1.45 WHIP.

Zack Gelof News / Athletics on SI / September 30

Athletics’ Zack Gelof Makes Surprising Move Because of Injury

It was a long season for the A's, considering the fact that they were in first place in the AL West division for a while this summer, and quickly fell out of the division with injuries.

Athletics News / MLB Trade Rumors / October 1

12 MLB players elect free agency

Now that the season is over, we’ll start seeing several players choose to become minor league free agents. Major League free agents (i.e. players with six-plus years of big league service time) will hit the open market five days after the end of the World Series, but eligible minor leaguers can already start electing free agency.

Athletics News / Lindy's Sports / September 29

Will This Yankees-Red Sox Wild Card Series Be Just Like It Was In 2003-04?

As the New York Yankees and Boston Red Sox prepare to renew their century-plus rivalry with yet another playoff clash beginning tonight, I am reminded of Van Halen’s live video for “Dreams.” This is probably not a lede you were expecting to read today.

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The most disappointing player from every MLB team for the 2026 season

The 2026 season hasn't gone as planned for many MLB players. These 30 players stand out as the biggest disappointments for their respective teams.

Athletics News / Yardbarker / September 30

Three questions facing Athletics this offseason

The A's are scheduled to move to Las Vegas in 2028 and would ideally like to be able to contend when they arrive in their new home.

The '1989 Oakland Athletics' quiz

Liam Hendriks News / MLB on ClutchPoints / September 29

Ex-White Sox, Athletics All-Star Liam Hendriks makes retirement announcement

Three-time All-Star relief pitcher Liam Hendriks announced his retirement Tuesday, according to MLB. Hendriks was an inspiration both on and off the field, as he battled back from non-Hodgkins lymphoma to pitch again in MLB.

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Athletics News / EssentiallySports / September 29

26YO MLB Phenom Takes Legal Action Against Tigers After Injury Concerns Force Him Into Month-Long Absence

Zack Gelof made the catch, but his slide carried him into the fence. Chasing Zach McKinstry’s foul ball at Comerica Park on July 9, he suffered a cut to his right knee that kept him out for a month.

Zack Gelof News / Field Level Media / September 29

Athletics' Zack Gelof sues over injury at Detroit's Comerica Park

Zack Gelof of the Athletics is suing the Detroit Tigers, alleging that a July knee injury was caused by sliding into an exposed metal fence at Comerica Park.

Athletics News / MLB on ClutchPoints / September 29

MLB playoff power rankings: How all 12 teams compare in 2026 postseason field

Making the postseason is a big deal in MLB. Only 12 teams advance to the playoffs. Not all playoff teams are built equal, though, and that has never been more so true.

Athletics News / New Baseball Media / September 29

2026 Transactions: Crochet, Stanton, Musgrove Active for Wild Card Round

All eight Wild Card teams finalized their rosters on September 29, the start of the round. Garrett Crochet & Giancarlo Stanton were among those activated.

Athletics News / The Spun / September 29

Alix Earle's Ex-Boyfriend, Tyler Wade, Announces MLB Retirement

At one time he was a key contributor to the New York Yankees and even had social media superstar Alix Earle as his girlfriend. But after going the entire 2026 MLB season without playing, Tyler Wade is ready to call it a career.

Cam Schlittler News / Lindy's Sports / September 28

Yankees Historic Context Behind Cam Schlittler’s Breakout Year Ahead of Red Sox Wild Card Game

Cam Schlittler’s next start will be the biggest of his career when he takes the mound against the Red Sox in the Wild Card round. Schlittler is in the spotlight for an impressive first full season that ended with him going 14-6 with an AL-best 1.95 ERA and 239 strikeouts.

Athletics News / Field Level Media / September 27