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The Pros and Cons of Batting Nick Kurtz Leadoff

During the second half of the 2025 season, both first baseman Nick Kurtz and catcher Shea Langeliers split time between batting first and second in the lineup, with each player producing huge numbers after the All Star break.

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Buddy Kennedy and His Wild Two-Year Journey: DFAs, New Teams, Big-League Moments, and a Fresh Start with the Giants

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. (Feb. 25) — A week after getting married, infielder Buddy Kennedy and his wife packed up and flew to Arizona so he could report to spring training with the San Francisco Giants.

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.

Athletics News / Athletics Nation / February 25

Spring Training Interviews Ahead, But With Whom?

In the event of a miracle and my plane doesn’t crash, I will touch down in Arizona March 13th ready to conduct a few interviews on the 14th. Hopefully by then the A’s will have put a win on the board.

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Athletics News / Oakland Athletics on SI / February 25

A's Outfielder Says He's Ready to Play For the Falcons After Offseason Bulk-Up

The Atlanta Falcons finished with an 8-9 record in 2025, technically tied for first with the Carolina Panthers and Tampa Bay Buccaneers, but tiebreakers dropped Atlanta to third in the division, while their win against the New Orleans Saints in the final week also propelled Carolina to a division crown.

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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 / Athletics Nation / February 24

Athletics Drop Fourth Straight Spring Contest, Fall To Brewers 10-0

The Athletics continued their terrible start to spring training, losing 10-0 to the Milwaukee Brewers. This afternoon, the Brewers took an early lead and never looked back on their way to the blowout victory.

Jamie Arnold News / Oakland Athletics on SI / February 24

A's Top Pitching Prospect Jamie Arnold Set to Debut Later This Week

The A's have seen what Jamie Arnold has to offer. Heck, that's why they selected him with the No. 11 pick in the first round of last year's draft. A's fans on the other hand have been largely left in the dark, unless they watched his ascent in college.

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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.

Darell Hernaiz News / Oakland Athletics on SI / February 24

Darell Hernaiz on Fighting For His Opportunity with the A's This Spring

Darell Hernaiz has been in competition every step of his journey to get to the big leagues. Selected by the Baltimore Orioles in the fifth round of the 2019 MLB Draft out of high school, he was quickly joined in the system by Adley Rutschman, Gunnar Henderson, Jordan Westburg and Coby Mayo, putting him in a battle for a spot on the O's roster.

Athletics News / Athlon Sports / February 24

2026 Fantasy Baseball Draft Strategies: Mid-Round Picks (6-7) in 12-Team Leagues

As a society, we value consistency. We appreciate the co-worker whose demeanor never changes despite workplace chaos and politics. We cling to the familiarity of daily or weekly routines because they bring us comfort and calm.

Athletics News / Athlon Sports / February 24

5 Greatest Chicago Cubs Hitters of All Time

The Chicago Cubs have been in Major League Baseball since 1876, tied with the Atlanta Braves as the oldest members in MLB. And while some teams - the Cincinnati Reds, for example - have been playing organized baseball even longer, the Cubs are considered one of the originals.

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25 MLB players who have the most to prove in 2026

The new MLB season brings opportunities as players head into their walk years and try to rebound from subpar performances. These 25 players stand out heading into 2026.

Should Red Sox trade for former All-Star infielder?

Mariners getting needed bat in All-Star Brendon Donovan via three-team deal with Cardinals, Rays

Giants CEO calls Dodgers a 'dragon to slay'

Yankees' latest endeavor points to a Jasson Dominguez mistake waiting to happen

Top of Phillies' rotation is elite, but also comes with questions

Athletics News / Oakland Athletics on SI / February 24

A's Set to Unleash Under-the-Radar Bullpen Arm Against Milwaukee Brewers

The Athletics have started out spring training 0-3 and have been outscored 23-4 in those games. On Monday, the A's held an early lead, but the game got away from them once J.T.

J.T. Ginn News / Sport Relay / February 23

Athletics Report: J.T. Ginn Leans into Windup as Offseason Work Shows in 2026 Spring Debut

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. (Feb. 23) — Right-hander J.T. Ginn’s first spring outing of 2026 with the Athletics wasn’t another run-of-the-mill early spring tune-up.

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Athletics News / Athletics Nation / February 23

Athletics Drop Third Straight Spring Contest, Fall To Giants 6-2

The Athletics continued their rough start to spring training, losing 6-2 to the San Francisco Giants. The A’s stopped scoring after the first inning, while the Giants scored six unanswered runs.

Athletics News / Athlon Sports / February 23

2026 Fantasy Baseball Draft Strategies: Late First Round Picks (9-12) in 12-Team Leagues

Picking late in the first round in fantasy baseball leagues is a classic bad news/good news scenario. The bad news is you have little certainty about who will be available to be the cornerstone of your franchise this season.

Athletics News / Just Baseball / February 23

World Baseball Classic: Team Australia News, Notes, and Analysis

For Team Australia, the 2026 World Baseball Classic isn’t just about showcasing the best talent from the land down under; it’s about building momentum and looking to earn more respect on the baseball map.

Athletics News / Last Word On Sports / February 21

Three Non-Roster Invitees Who Might Make Yankees’ Roster

There are typically a couple of players on a team’s list of non-roster invites to Spring Training that end up cracking the big league roster. The New York

Athletics News / Just Baseball / February 21

Top 10 Athletics Spring Training Storylines To Watch

Welcome back, Athletics fans. Spring training has returned, and so has a level of optimism around the A’s. The past few years have been filled with just about every other emotion outside of hope, but it’s time to turn the page.

Brent Rooker News / Total Pro Sports / February 20

Brent Rooker Refuses To Tolerate MLB Salary Cap Talk- 'Make Owners Richer'

The introduction of a salary cap in the MLB will perhaps be the foremost subject of discussion at the next Collective Bargaining Agreement, towards the end of this year.

Athletics News / New Baseball Media / February 19

30 MLB Non-Roster Players to Watch for in 2026 Spring Training

Not only does Spring Training give baseball fans a chance to get back into things, and players the chance to do the same, it also means fans’ likely first looks at the future of their respective favorite teams.

Athletics News / MLB on ClutchPoints / February 19

Athletics’ Mark Kotsay makes 2028 Olympics pitch to Dave Roberts

When the 2028 Summer Olympics come around, baseball will be making its official return. With the tournament set to be held at Dodger Stadium, Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts has expressed his interest in managing.

Athletics News / New Baseball Media / February 19

Looking at Team Puerto Rico for the 2026 World Baseball Classic

Despite the potential of Puerto Rico potentially pulling out of the 2026 World Baseball Classic, the commonwealth will host a team this coming March. However, Puerto Rico’s roster will look drastically different, compared to the teams that were fielded back in 2017 and 2023.