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Former Yankees star makes controversial comments after getting traded to Red Sox

Former New York Yankees pitcher Sonny Gray appears to be changing the narrative on his time in the Bronx. The Boston Red Sox landed Gray last week in a trade with the St.

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Sonny Gray on His Trade Away From Oakland A's, Spicy Yankees Takes

In a press conference on Tuesday, new Boston Red Sox starter Sonny Gray did not mince his words when speaking about his time as a New York Yankee. The former Oakland A's righty was traded to New York midway through the 2017 season.

Mason Barnett News / Athletics Nation / December 2

2025 Athletics Season In Review: Mason Barnett

Today in our Season In Review series we take a look at one of the better pitching prospects in the organization and his first taste of the big leagues.

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The 'Most home runs by a switch hitter' quiz

A Major League switch hitter has hit at least 35 home runs on 35 occasions in MLB history. How many of the switch hitters to reach that milestone can you name in five minutes?

The 'MLB home run leaders since 1997' quiz

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The 'MLB home run record by position' quiz

Athletics News / Oakland Athletics on SI / December 2

New York Mets Moves Could Prompt A's into Action

The New York Mets have signed free agent relief pitcher Devin Williams to a three-year, $51 million deal, according to Will Sammon of The Athletic and other Mets reporters.

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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 / Just Baseball / December 2

Examining the Braves’ Push for a Top-Five Payroll

We’ve officially entered the most pivotal offseason of the Alex Anthopoulos era. It’s clear the Atlanta Braves’ front office understands exactly how much pressure is on them.

Athletics News / Oakland Athletics on SI / December 2

This Pittsburgh Pirates Pitcher Would Look Great in Green and Gold

The pitching market in baseball has officially taken off following the Toronto Blue Jays picking up Dylan Cease, and the Red Sox swinging a deal with St.

Athletics News / Last Word On Sports / December 1

Five Potential First-Time MLB All-Stars in 2026

Every MLB season brings surprises — breakout stars, late bloomers, and young players who finally put all the pieces together. While established names usually dominate All-Star voting, each year a handful of players force themselves into the national spotlight through performance alone.

Athletics News / Oakland Athletics on SI / December 1

How Does This Top Outfield Prospect Fit with the A's?

While the A’s have a plethora of outfield options, one exciting prospect took a big stride in 2025. After spending the majority of the season in High-A Lansing, he was promoted to Triple-A Las Vegas in early September and finished the season with the Aviators.

Athletics News / Oakland Athletics on SI / November 30

Third Base Has Plagued the A's Since Matt Chapman Was Traded

The A’s have seen 27 different players grace third base since trading Matt Chapman to the Toronto Blue Jays in March of 2022. Just think about that for a second.

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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.

Sean Murphy News / Athlon Sports / November 29

Braves, Sean Murphy Trade Report Emerges on Saturday

The Atlanta Braves are heading into the 2026 season looking to bounce back after failing to reach the MLB playoffs this year. While the entire roster is focused on rebounding, one player in particular will be under the spotlight: catcher Sean Murphy.

Athletics News / Oakland Athletics on SI / November 29

A's Lack of Offseason Activity a Cause For Concern?

For those that watched the Athletics throughout the 2025 season, you could see that this team is close to making a return to the postseason. They have

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The 'Last pair of 100-yard rushers by team' quiz

The '1,500-receiving-yard NFL seasons' quiz

The 'Five game-winning-drives in a season' quiz

The 'Turkey Leg/Galloping Gobbler winners' quiz

Athletics News / Oakland Athletics on SI / November 29

A's Question Marks and Internal Options

The A's bullpen was the second-best in baseball after they traded Mason Miller, holding a cumulative 2.99 ERA over the final two months of the season. Yet it's hard to count on that same level of production from this group heading into the 2026 season.

Athletics News / Oakland Athletics on SI / November 28

Could the A’s Nab This Houston Astros Free Agent?

31-year-old infielder Ramón Urías became a free agent following the season and could be an option for the Athletics at third base in 2026. A former Gold Glove winner in 2022, Urías has spent the majority of his career with the Baltimore Orioles.

Athletics News / Oakland Athletics on SI / November 28

Washington Nationals Snag Former A's Prospect on Minor-League Deal

At the beginning of the offseason, the Athletics lost a total of 24 minor leaguers to free agency, and one of those players has just signed on with the Washington Nationals.

Sean Newcomb News / MLB Trade Rumors / November 26

Sean Newcomb is receiving interest as a starting pitcher

Free-agent left-hander Sean Newcomb has gotten attention from teams both as a starter and reliever, write Will Sammon, Katie Woo and Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic.

Athletics News / MLB Trade Rumors / November 26

Marlins, Eury Perez had extension discussions in the spring

The Marlins and right-hander Eury Pérez discussed an extension earlier this year, according to reporting from Will Sammon, Ken Rosenthal and Katie Woo of The Athletic.

Skip Schumaker News / MLB on ClutchPoints / November 25

Rangers reunite Skip Schumaker with former Marlins INF

The Texas Rangers’ lineup will look much different next year, giving new manager Skip Schumaker the chance to immediately implement his vision for the American League West ballclub.

Sonny Gray News / Field Level Media / November 25

Reports: Cardinals trading RHP Sonny Gray to Red Sox

The St. Louis Cardinals are trading All-Star right-hander Sonny Gray to the Boston Red Sox, multiple outlets reported Tuesday. Gray, 36, has agreed to waive his no-trade clause to accommodate the deal.

Nick Anderson News / Fastball on SI / November 25

Mariners Lose 6-Year Veteran Pitcher To Athletics In Free Agency

The Seattle Mariners are in the process of reworking their bullpen, but it never appeared Nick Anderson was in contention for a spot. Anderson, once a high-leverage reliever for some good Tampa Bay Rays teams, signed with the Mariners just in time for the September stretch run on a minor-league contract.

Athletics News / Just Baseball / November 24

The Six Best New Free Agents After the Non-Tender Deadline

The free agency period is always guaranteed to bring a tremendous amount of intrigue. Not only because of the names we already knew would be available, but because of those that surprise us.

Athletics News / MLB Trade Rumors / November 23

Five non-tendered hitters to keep an eye on this winter

Every year, MLB’s non-tender deadline sees clubs allow some of their players who remain under team control to test the open market early, whether it be due to an increasing price tag in arbitration or a need for additional space on the club’s 40-man roster.

MLB News / Yardbarker / November 22

Three non-playoff MLB teams that could contend in 2026

In 2026, which teams will surprise the baseball world the most? Let's take a look at three clubs that look poised to take a leap next season.

Three MLB teams that may regret their non-tender decisions

How Yankees have failed former top prospect Jasson Dominguez

Yoshinobu Yamamoto spotted with Japanese star amid Dodgers buzz

Former Blue Jays ace Alek Manoah hit with rough news from Braves

Potential landing spots for Edwin Diaz

25 MLB prospects who will make an impact in 2026

Athletics News / Just Baseball / November 21

2025-26 Offseason To-Do List for the Minnesota Twins

It was only a few years ago that the Minnesota Twins looked like a team on the rise, bringing in stars like Carlos Correa and Pablo Lopez to join Byron Buxton and an up-and-coming roster.

Nick Kurtz News / Yardbarker / November 12