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Reports: A's sign LF/1B Tyler Soderstrom to 7-year extension

The Athletics have signed left fielder/first baseman Tyler Soderstrom to a seven-year, $86 million contract, according to reports by ESPN and MLB.com. The deal, reported on Thursday, is the most guaranteed money the organization has ever offered up in a contract in franchise history.

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25 MLB players on the brink of stardom in 2026

The stars were out in full force during the 2025 World Series. From Max Scherzer in Toronto to Freddie Freeman, Mookie Betts, and of course, Shohei Ohtani, in Los Angeles, there was no shortage of the game's best under the brightest lights.

Athletics News / Larry Brown Sports / December 25

Athletics hand out the largest guaranteed contract in franchise history

The Athletics have stunningly decided to back up the Brinks truck. Outfielder Tyler Soderstrom has agreed to a seven-year, $86 million contract extension with the Athletics, Jeff Passan of ESPN reported on Thursday.

Tyler Soderstrom News / Yardbarker / December 25

LF Tyler Soderstrom agrees to record contract extension with Athletics

Soderstrom is now the third player on the Athletics roster to receive a contract extension.

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Tyler Soderstrom News / MLB Trade Rumors / December 25

Athletics, Tyler Soderstrom Agree To Seven-Year Extension

The Athletics aren’t taking the holiday off. They’re in agreement with outfielder Tyler Soderstrom on a seven-year, $86MM extension, reports Jeff Passan of ESPN.

Athletics News / MLB Trade Rumors / December 25

Largest Contract In Franchise History For Each MLB Team

Here’s our list of the largest contract each of the 30 MLB teams has ever signed. Each contract is linked to its MLBTR post, with the exception of those that predate the site’s existence. The amounts denote the amount of new money guaranteed to the player, which is why they might differ from what you’ve seen in public reports.

Athletics News / MLB Trade Rumors / December 25

2025-26 MLB Free Agents

The following players are free agents in the 2025-26 offseason. The player’s 2026 age is in parentheses. The cutoff for this list is typically 50 plate appearances or 20 innings pitched in the Majors this year.

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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 / MLB Trade Rumors / December 24

Players In DFA Limbo

When a team designates a player for assignment, he is removed from that club’s 40-man roster. The team then has a period of time with some ability to impact what is next for that player.

Athletics News / Athletics Nation / December 24

‘Twas The Night Before Xmas (An AN Tradition)

‘Twas the night before Christmas and all through the yerts not a creature was stirring, not even a Kurtz The stockings were hung by the chimney with tension In hopes that St.

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Jeff McNeil News / Oakland Athletics on SI / December 24

Jeff McNeil Talks Mets Teardown, the A's Young Core, and One Interesting Stat

There were times throughout the 2025 regular season that former New York Mets right-hander Luis Severino would be in the A's clubhouse in Sacramento, watching, and cheering on his former teammates in Queens.

Athletics News / MLB Trade Rumors / December 23

A’s Likely To Rely On Internal Options At Third Base

The A’s added to their infield with this week’s acquisition of Jeff McNeil from the Mets. The A’s sent a lottery ticket pitching prospect (Yordan Rodriguez) while taking on $10MM of the $17.75MM remaining on the veteran’s contract.

Athletics News / Larry Brown Sports / December 23

MLB player found out he was traded while playing golf

Trades in sports can happen anytime. And, for players who are involved in those trades, it can be an unexpected experience. On Monday, New York Mets infielder Jeff McNeil was traded to the Athletics, and he even revealed that he was playing golf at TPC Monterey when he got numerous phone calls and text messages from GM David Stearns.

Sean Newcomb News / ESPN / December 23

White Sox reach $4.5M deal with lefty Newcomb

Left-hander Sean Newcomb, who was 2-5 with a 2.73 ERA for the Red Sox and A's last season, has reached a $4.5 million deal with the White Sox.

Athletics News / Last Word On Sports / December 23

Ketel Marte, Mets Rumors Heat Up After Latest Trade

The New York Mets are searching for a right-handed hitter, and Arizona Diamondbacks second baseman Ketel Marte has emerged as a strong option. After the

Sean Newcomb News / Oakland Athletics on SI / December 23

Chicago White Sox Add Key Lefty From A's Bullpen

The Chicago White Sox keep on spending money this winter Just days after they surprisingly signed power hitting Japanese corner infielder Munetaka Murakami, the Sox are at it again.

Brent Rooker News / Athletics Nation / December 23

2025 Season in Review: Brent Rooker

Next up in our look back at the A’s players in 2025, we turn back to the position player side of things by remembering the season with Brent Rooker. How did the former All-Star and Silver Slugger fare in 2025?

Sean Newcomb News / Field Level Media / December 23

White Sox reach 1-year deal with LHP Sean Newcomb

The Chicago White Sox agreed to terms Tuesday with left-hander Sean Newcomb on a one-year, $4.5 million contract. Newcomb, 32, posted a 2-5 record with two saves and a 2.73 ERA in 48 games (five starts) last season split between the Boston Red Sox and Athletics.

Athletics News / Oakland Athletics on SI / December 23

The A's Lineup Just Got More Dangerous

The Athletics have been searching all offseason for an infield upgrade at either second or third base, and they finally found one with Jeff McNeil. The A's acquired the veteran from the New York Mets on Monday afternoon, along with nearly $6 million in cash for a rookie ball pitcher.

Pete Alonso News / FirstSportz / December 23

Pete Alonso Admits He Is Not 'Salty' About Mets Letting Him Go

Earlier this month, Pete Alonso stunned the MLB world when he joined the Baltimore Orioles on a $155 million deal. On Monday, the 5-time All-Star opened up about his move and admitted that he was not “salty” about the New York Mets letting him go.

Athletics News / New Baseball Media / December 23

2025 Transactions: Nationals Sign Foster Griffin, Refsnyder to Mariners

Another NPB standout is coming back to North America, as left-hander Foster Griffin is joining the Nationals for the 2026 season. That move was one of several to get done on December 22, a day that also saw the Mariners bring in former Red Sox Rob Refsnyder.

MLB News / Yardbarker / December 23

A's add another piece to impressive lineup with McNeil acquisition

Athletics add another piece to impressive lineup with Jeff McNeil acquisition

The Athletics have quietly built an impressive lineup in Sacramento. They added another interesting piece to the puzzle on Monday.

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Red Sox acquire Willson Contreras in trade with Cardinals

Red Sox still looking to bring back important free agent Alex Bregman

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Athletics News / The Hockey Writers / December 22

Brandon Pridham May Be the Maple Leafs’ Untapped Advantage

Every organization has people who do the talking and people who do the work. With the Toronto Maple Leafs, Brandon Pridham has always done the work. While general managers come and go, and philosophies shift, Pridham has remained a constant presence behind the scenes.