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'That’s What Benefits Us' – Sandy Alcantara Expects Special Talents of Team DR Teammate To Play Big Role At 2026 WBC

Sandy Alcantara struggled initially upon returning to the MLB in 2025 after missing the previous season due to Tommy John surgery. Nevertheless, the 2022 National League Cy Young winner ended the year on a strong note.

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MLB adapting Spring Breakout into dual-tournament event in 2027

MLB is adapting its annual Spring Breakout event into a pair of tournaments starting in 2027. The event, which began in 2024 as a set of games during spring

Max Muncy News / Oakland Athletics on SI / March 2

Is Max Muncy Emerging as the Favorite at Third Base?

There’s not a lot up in the air for the Athletics lineup this coming season, making one of the biggest question marks throughout Spring Training center around third base.

Athletics News / MLB on ClutchPoints / March 2

ClutchPoints 2026 MLB Power Rankings, Vol. 3: World Baseball Classic players to watch

Spring training is about to take a back seat, as the World Baseball Classic is set to begin. With pool play beginning on Wednesday, it’s time to look at players to watch for fans of every MLB team.

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The 'A.L. wins leaders since 2000' quiz

How many of the starting pitchers to lead the American League in wins since the 2000 season can you name in five minutes?

The 'Live-Ball Era strikeout leaders' quiz

The 'American League Cy Young winners' quiz

The 'MLB All-Star Game starting pitchers' quiz

Athletics News / Just Baseball / March 2

The White Sox’s Bullpen Has Plenty of Potential in 2026

The Chicago White Sox lost 102 games last year, and while they still wouldn’t have been near a winning record, the bullpen was a large factor in many competitive games that ultimately ended up as losses.

Athletics News / Yardbarker

One storyline to follow for every MLB team in 2026

As Spring Training opens for 2026, all 30 teams have high hopes and big questions. These are the storylines to follow for each team heading into Opening Day.

Athletics News / Oakland Athletics on SI / March 2

A's Prospects Fuel Excitement in Win Over Reds

After a big first year in pro ball last season, A's No. 3 prospect Gage Jump is widely expected to make an impact on the club at some point during the 2026 campaign.

Athletics News / Just Baseball / March 2

World Baseball Classic: Pool C Preview

After coming up short in the 2013 and 2017 World Baseball Classics, Team Japan finally regained its throne atop the baseball world in 2023. A four-game

Athletics News / Athlon Sports / March 2

Full List of MLB Players Expected to Participate in 2026 World Baseball Classic

The 2026 Winter Olympics may be over, but there’s another major international competition on deck. Aaron Judge, Shohei Ohtani, Ronald Acuña Jr., Vladimir Guerrero Jr., Juan Soto and many others will be wearing their countries' colors in March in the sixth edition of the World Baseball Classic.

Athletics News / Oakland Athletics on SI / March 2

A's Remove 10 Players From Spring Training Roster

As is typically the case in A's camp, Sundays are the days that cuts happen from the big-league side of Spring Training, and today was no different. The A's announced that they had either optioned or reassigned a total of ten players from camp following Sunday's game.

Athletics News / Athletics Nation / March 1

A’s Net Their Second Spring Win, beat Reds 12-4

The Athletics ensured a good start to March, putting together their best team-wide spring training performance to defeat the Cincinnati Reds 12-4. J.T Ginn started on the mound, picking up where he left off in his last outing.

Athletics News / Oakland Athletics on SI / March 1

Who's Primed to Take Over Potential Opening in A's Outfield?

The A's have one of the best defensive outfields in baseball when the group is all together. From Gold Glove finalist Tyler Soderstrom in left to the best glove in baseball Denzel Clarke patrolling center, and Lawrence Butler in right, they form arguably the best defensive outfield group in the big leagues.

Athletics News / Yardbarker

25 MLB players that could be traded during the 2026 season

The 2026 MLB season is right around the corner, and it is never too early to start thinking about how it might unfold. Seemingly, every year, we have a decent handle on who should contend and who is likely to struggle, which makes looking ahead to the trade deadline inevitable.

Athletics News / Oakland Athletics on SI / March 1

This Sunday Start Against the Reds Could Reshape the A's Rotation

Yesterday against the San Francisco Giants, one rotation hopeful in Luis Morales had a poor outing, lasting just 1 2/3 innings, giving up six hits and four earned runs, walking two and striking out two.

Athletics News / Last Word On Sports / March 1

Mets Manager Delivers Message to WBC-Bound Players

The World Baseball Classic, which begins on March 5, will feature 16 New York Mets players across the tournament’s 20 teams. It ties the 2009 and 2023 Mets teams, which also rostered 16 players in the WBC.

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The 'NBA 30-point game leaders' quiz

The 'College basketball mythical mascots' quiz

The 'A.L. wins leaders since 2000' quiz

The 'Most multi-three NBA games' quiz

Athletics News / Athletics Nation / February 28

Still Need To Put The “Fun” In Fundamentals

Poor fundamentals are a pet peeve of mine simply because they are among the few skills all players can master whether they are the single most or least talented athlete on the roster.

Athletics News / Oakland Athletics on SI / February 28

A's to Face SF Giants Offseason Addition in Spring Debut

After a breakout season with the Texas Rangers in 2025, we wrote that the A's should be wary of right-hander Tyler Mahle in free agency. Last season he held a 2.18 ERA (3.37 FIP) across 86 2/3 innings of work, including 16 starts with Texas, which was a career year for the 31-year-old.

Athletics News / Athlon Sports / February 28

Ranking the Top 10 Prospects for Every AL West Team

Although the American League West produced just one playoff team last year, the future is bright across the division. Athletics shortstop Leo De Vries, just 19, already profiles as one of MLB's top prospects, while Houston Astros infielder Brice Matthews might be ready for an extended stay in The Show after debuting last season.

Leo De Vries News / Yardbarker / February 28

Athletics' most important prospect tests franchise’s long-term vision

The Athletics have a reputation, and it's not for failing to develop players.

Athletics Have Made Extension Offer To Nick Kurtz

The 'Last 40-homer season by MLB team' quiz

Athletics News / Field Level Media / February 27

Spring training roundup: Mike Yastrzemski, Braves blitz Red Sox

Mike Yastrzemski homered twice and Ronald Acuna Jr. hit a grand slam to power the Atlanta Braves to a 15-8 spring-training smashing of the Boston Red Sox on Friday in North Port, Fla.

Athletics News / Last Word On Sports / February 27

Hope Springs Eternal: A Reason for Optimism … AL West Edition

With spring training here, there is optimism abounding in 30 Major League cities. Now, legit or not, every fanbase needs reasons to be excited at the start of the baseball season.

Athletics News / Athlon Sports / February 27

What Anonymous Scouts Have to Say About the AL West

The American League West appears to be entering a new era. The Seattle Mariners rode Cal Raleigh's 60-homer season to the division title last year, toppling the Houston Astros, who had won the previous four.

Matt Holliday News / 5 GOATs / February 26

Matt Holliday to sell his Oklahoma home for $12 million

Former MLB star and World Series champion Matt Holliday has listed his Oklahoma home for $12 million. The estate includes 136 acres, a 7,500 square foot home, a two-level pool, which is $2 million, a baseball field, and a barn with a batting cage and pickleball court.

Nick Kurtz News / MLB Trade Rumors / February 26

Athletics Have Made Extension Offer To Nick Kurtz

The Athletics have made an extension offer to first baseman Nick Kurtz, reports Joel Sherman of The New York Post. No specifics of the offer have been reported and it’s unclear how likely it is for the two sides to reach an agreement.

Athletics News / New Baseball Media / February 26

2025-26 MLB Offseason Recap: Athletics

The Athletics’ success during the 2025 season can be largely tied to the young rising stars on the team. Aside from extending some of those players to pre-arbitration extensions, much of the focus this winter for the A’s was to add complementary veteran talent.

Lawrence Butler News / Total Pro Sports / February 25

Lawrence Butler Drops Surprising ABS Claim – 'I Played A Big Part'

Despite posting a losing record, the Athletics enjoyed an encouraging 2025 campaign in their maiden season after relocating to Sacramento. But Lawrence Butler did not match the level of performance that he had produced the previous year.

Bob Melvin News / Larry Brown Sports / February 19

Former Athletics manager returns to team in new role

The Athletics are set to begin their Las Vegas tenure for the 2028 MLB season. For now, they will continue to play in Sacramento after moving from Oakland.