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Determining what positions your favorite team needs to target this offseason is the easy part. Navigating who is actually available and the pending CBA changes is the hard part.

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A’s First 2 Off-Season Additions Bode Well

It’s not Tarik Skubal and Adrian Morejon, but when you make two huge moves and both meet the approval of even Trainman, you’ve done something right. You would have to be quite the fanatical follower, or at least a fan of the Red Sox or Brewers, to even have been familiar with two names that will lead the A’s gently into that good desert.

Ryan Jeffers News / Just Baseball / November 6

Top Landing Spots for Free Agent Ryan Jeffers

Ryan Jeffers enters the 2026-27 free agent market as the top catcher and one of MLB’s most consistent, underrated backstops. Since his debut in 2020, Jeffers’ 111 wRC+ is tied for ninth among primary catchers, while his 82 home runs and 10.9 fWAR both rank 11th.

Athletics News / New Baseball Media / November 6

2026 Transactions: Latz, Pages, Varland Among Super 2 Players

It has been a quiet few days after a flurry of roster decisions made late last week. But on November 3, the list of players eligible for arbitration via Super Two was released.

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The 'World Series MVPs' quiz

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

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Athletics News / Athletics on SI / November 5

Athletics Hire Cam Castro As GM: What It Means

After making lots of changes already this offseason, the A's have finally named their new general manager. The team already brought in Taylor Smith from Boston to serve as their new President of Baseball Operations.

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25 MLB prospects who will make an impact in 2027

The 2026 MLB season was driven by top performances from young players, and the crop of young talent in the minors has never been greater. These 25 prospects could emerge as top MLB players in 2027.

Athletics News / EssentiallySports / November 5

Athletics Stun the World Series Champions as They Hire New GM Ahead of 2027

The Athletics finished 2026 with a 5.43 ERA, the worst in MLB— now they just hired the architect behind the Milwaukee Brewers’ success. While all 29 MLB teams are looking up to the Brewers, the Athletics went a step further and snagged a key member from the World Series champions.

Ryan Jeffers News / Fastball on SI / November 5

Ryan Jeffers Can Take Advantage of Thin Catching Market, Next Tier Drops Off Fast

This offseason, many big-name catchers aren't expected to enter free agency. That should give Minnesota Twins catcher Ryan Jeffers tons of leverage this winter.

Athletics News / EssentiallySports / November 5

'Team That Shall Not be Named': Mariners’ New Manager Takes a Cheeky Dig at Astros With Cryptic Remark

The Seattle Mariners went 10–3 against the Houston Astros in 2026, yet finished 76–86 while Houston won the AL West at 81–81. Jason Kanzler, the new 36-year-old manager, now inherits Julio Rodríguez, the center fielder, and Cal Raleigh, the catcher.

Athletics News / MLB on ClutchPoints / November 4

MLB Power Rankings: 1 move each team must make this offseason after Brewers’ World Series win

The MLB offseason has officially begun as the Milwaukee Brewers won the World Series last Wednesday. Now the Brewers, as well as other teams, are preparing to make offseason moves.

Athletics News / MLB Trade Rumors / November 4

Phillies Likely To Pursue Left-Handed Setup Man

The Phillies have a long to-do list this offseason, with needs in the outfield, the bullpen and at third base (among others). Regarding the bullpen, Matt Gelb of The Athletic writes that Philadelphia will be in the market to add a left-handed setup reliever to help bridge the gap to star closer Jhoan Duran.

Athletics News / MLB Trade Rumors / November 4

2027-28 MLB Free Agents

The following players project to become free agents after the 2027 season. The player’s 2028 age is in parentheses. For MLBTR’s list of 2026-27 free agents, click here.

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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 / Field Level Media / November 4

Report: Athletics hiring Cam Castro as general manager

The Athletics are hiring Cam Castro as their new general manager, The Athletic reported on Wednesday. Castro served as the senior vice president of player development and performance with the 2026 World Series champion Milwaukee Brewers.

Athletics News / Milwaukee Brewers on SI / November 4

Brewers Lose Key Player Development Executive to Athletics GM Opening

The Milwaukee Brewers will be losing a key executive after winning the World Series. Cam Castro, the Brewers' Senior Vice President of Player Development and Performance, will head to Sacramento to become the Athletics' general manager.

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Athletics News / MLB on ClutchPoints / November 4

Brewers lose front-office star to Athletics GM gig right after World Series win

The Milwaukee Brewers are coming off a World Series victory. With the World Series victory, multiple members of the Brewers will be sought after this offseason, from players to coaches to front-office executives.

Athletics News / Viral Sports News / November 4

Athletics Projected to Land Japanese Star in Offseason Shocker

The Athletics enter another offseason defined more by restraint than ambition. For years, the club has operated near the bottom of the major-league payroll rankings, preferring to develop from within and avoid long-term commitments that could constrain flexibility.

Athletics News / MLB Trade Rumors / November 4

Athletics to hire Brewers' Cam Castro as general manager

The Athletics are hiring Brewers senior vice president of player development and performance Cam Castro as their new general manager, reports Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic.

Jarren Duran News / Athletics on SI / November 4

Athletics Named a Potential Fit to Land Jarren Duran

The A's are going to look different next season as they look to build off a rough season where they finished 4th in the AL West division. To make changes, the club got rid of its long-time general manager , David Forst.

Athletics News / New Baseball Media / November 4

2026 Transactions: Cardinals Trade for Rivera, Rockies Return Petit

Last winter, the Cardinals and Red Sox made two significant offseason trades with one another. On November 3, 2026, the two clubs made another trade, as left-hander Eduardo Rivera, who pitched very well in 2026 after a good 2025 season, was shipped to St.

Athletics News / MLB on ClutchPoints / November 3