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'Miracle Mets' Legend Sadly Passes Away at 83 as Baseball Mourns a Champion

While serving in the US military back in 1964, Jerry Koosman complained to a dentist, a member of the Minnesota National Guard, about the lack of baseball at the station where he was deployed.

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Ezequiel Duran Wins 2026 Gold Glove Award

Texas Rangers infielder Ezequiel Duran has been selected as a winner of the 2026 Rawlings Gold Glove Award. The honor comes as a result of his effort at

Austin Wells News / Viral Sports News / November 1

Yankees’ Latest Trade Rumor Dumps Austin Wells in 4-Player Deal

The New York Yankees enter this offseason with a familiar priority at catcher. Their lineup continues to lean left-handed, and the production behind the plate has lagged, even as the rest of the roster shows the pieces of a contender.

Athletics News / Milwaukee Brewers on SI / November 1

Brewers Starter Linked to Angels, Athletics, Nationals After Milwaukee Exit

The Milwaukee Brewers pushed all of the right buttons throughout the 2026 Major League Baseball season, to say the least. Milwaukee racked up a franchise-best 103 wins in the regular season and followed up by going on to win the first World Series in franchise history.

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MLB has awarded the World Series MVP since 1955. How many of these players can you name in six minutes?

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Jeffrey Springs News / Athletics on SI / November 1

Why Athletics Should Consider Reuniting With Jeffrey Springs

The A's have made some decisions over the past few days that could completely change how the club approaches the remainder of the offseason. On Friday, the A's elected to decline the club options of Jeffrey Springs and Jeff McNeil.

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25 things we learned from the 2026 MLB season

The 2026 MLB season was full of great performances, breakout stars, and incredible feats. These are the 25 things we learned along the way.

Luis Severino News / MLB Trade Rumors / October 31

Luis Severino To Exercise Player Option, Remain With A’s

Athletics right-hander Luis Severino will exercise his $22MM player option and forgo a return to the open market, as first reported by Mike Rodriguez of Rompiendo Sports.

Athletics News / Athletics Nation / October 31

Taylor Smith’s Improbable Quest: A Quality SP

You don’t want to trade from your talented core of position players. You only have so much money to throw around to free agents who don’t exactly list West Sacramento as their first choice.

Carson Kelly News / Viral Sports News / October 31

Chicago Cubs Officially Part Ways With 11-Year MLB Veteran

Chicago Cubs catcher Carson Kelly has declined his $7.5 million mutual option for the 2027 season, taking a $1.5 million buyout and becoming a free agent.

Ben Fritz News / MLB on ClutchPoints / October 30

Diamondbacks lands news bullpen coach from Padres

The Arizona Diamondbacks are turning to a division rival to strengthen their pitching staff, reportedly bringing in San Diego Padres bullpen coach Ben Fritz as their next pitching coach.

Athletics News / MLB Trade Rumors / October 30

Athletics Decline Club Options On Jeffrey Springs, Jeff McNeil

The Athletics announced that they have declined club options on left-hander Jeffrey Springs and infielder/outfielder Jeff McNeil. Both players are now free agents.

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25 records that were broken during the 2026 MLB season

The 2026 MLB season was historic in many ways. These 25 records were broken during the season.

Athletics News / MLB Trade Rumors / October 30

Matthew Boyd, Carson Kelly Become Free Agents

Cubs lefty Matthew Boyd and catcher Carson Kelly are now free agents, the MLBPA announced Friday. Both players had mutual options — Boyd’s valued at $15MM and Kelly’s at $7.5MM.

Athletics News / Just Baseball / October 30

How a Weak Free Agent Market Can Impact Trades

All but one fan base has already turned its attention to reshaping its roster over the winter. For better or for worse, the offseason trade discussions and free agent signings are always conversations that every fan base wants to have, sharing their ideas on which players will surely take their team to the next level.

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Athletics News / EssentiallySports / October 30

Red Sox Finally Let Go of 29YO Star as They Make Their First Move in the Offseason

Nate Eaton, a 29-year-old outfielder and third baseman, batted .160 with one home run in 24 games, yet the Boston Red Sox moved him less than 24 hours after the World Series ended.

Athletics News / Athletics on SI / October 30

Athletics Trade for Nate Eaton: How He Fits in Lineup

The A's are hoping to make some changes this offseason in hopes of erasing their struggles from the 2026 season. The team sat in first place for a little over a month, and injuries slowly moved them down the rankings.

Athletics News / Viral Sports News / October 29

Former Cincinnati Reds Infielder Has Reportedly Died

Former Cincinnati Reds first baseman Todd Benzinger, the local player who caught the final out of the team’s 1990 World Series championship, died Wednesday, October 21 at age 63.

Athletics News / MLB Trade Rumors / October 29

Athletics Outright Six Players

The Athletics announced that six players have been sent outright to Triple-A Las Vegas, indicating that they recently cleared waivers. They are right-handers Henry Baez, Joey Estes and Geoff Hartlieb, catcher Brian Serven, infielder Michael Stefanic and outfielder Johnathan Rodríguez.