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On YouTubeGunnar Hoglund News / MLB Trade Rumors / March 26
A’s Gunnar Hoglund Diagnosed With Lumbar Spine Strain
The Athletics officially announced their Opening Day roster on Thursday morning. They enter the season as one of the healthiest teams in the league. Their only player beginning the year on the injured list is right-hander Gunnar Hoglund, whom the A’s announced is dealing with a lumbar spine strain.
Shohei Ohtani News / Athlon Sports / March 26
Shohei Ohtani Makes Opening Day Gesture for Dodgers Teammates
The Los Angeles Dodgers are opening the 2026 season with sky-high expectations and a realistic shot at making MLB history. After winning back-to-back World Series titles, the Dodgers begin another campaign with a chance to accomplish a feat only two franchises in Major League Baseball have achieved.
Athletics News / Athlon Sports / March 26
Kevin Gausman Makes Vladimir Guerrero Jr. Admission Before Blue Jays-Royals Game
The Blue Jays head into their home opener against the Athletics looking to start the season off with a victory after a World Series defeat. Toronto ace pitcher Kevin Gausman will get the ball against Luis Severino on Friday.
The 'Youngest MLB 30/30 seasons' quiz
How many of the MLB players to hit 30 home runs and steal 30 bases in the same season before turning 25 years old can you name in five minutes?
Athletics News / Oakland Athletics on SI / March 26
Projecting the A's Opening Day Starting Lineup
One of the biggest questions all spring has been whether or not the A's will actually be batting Nick Kurtz in the leadoff position when the season begins.
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 / Last Word On Sports / March 26
How the New York Giants Used a Moneyball Approach to Reshape their Offense
Following yet another disappointing season in New York, the Giants are eager to be relevant again. Players, coaches, and fans have a newfound hope for 2026 after landing John Harbaugh as head coach.
Athletics News / Last Word On Sports / March 26
Is Las Vegas The Right City For NBA Expansion?
Las Vegas has been booming as a sports city over the past decade. The NHL’s Golden Knights, an expansion team, won the Stanley Cup in the 2023. The WNBA’s Aces have won three championships in four years (2022, 2023, and 2025).
Athletics News / Oakland Athletics on SI / March 26
This Quiet Twist Could Chip Away at the A’s Bullpen Depth Fast
Every spring it seems that some player or players around the league have a built-in clause with their contracts that says that if they aren't going to make the big-league roster out of camp, then they have an option to look elsewhere for a team that will take them on.
Athletics News / Field Level Media / March 26
Blue Jays, downplaying 'defending' status, open against A's
The Toronto Blue Jays might have been a surprise last season when they came close to winning the World Series. Another successful season, however, would be no surprise.
Nick Anderson News / MLB Trade Rumors / March 26
Nick Anderson Has Upward Mobility Clause In Athletics Deal
Right-hander Nick Anderson has an upward mobility clause in his minor league deal with the Athletics and plans to trigger it tomorrow, reports Ari Alexander.
Athletics News / LWOSports.com / March 25
Ranking the Top 5 Best Lineups as the MLB Season Starts
As the MLB opening day finally comes around, it is time to rank the top five lineups heading into the season. This can definitely change during the season, but based on the last few seasons, these five lineups should definitely be good, if not elite.
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 / Just Baseball / March 25
AL West Power Rankings and Preview for 2026
Perhaps the most underrated division in baseball is the American League West. As Opening Day fast approaches, it’s time to start looking at how each roster stacks up against its competition.
Athletics News / Just Baseball / March 25
Top 100 MLB Players for the 2026 Season
The 2026 MLB season is upon us, with the New York Yankees and San Francisco Giants lined up to open up the season tonight, with the rest of the league gearing up to enjoy their Opening Day tomorrow.
Athletics News / Just Baseball / March 25
AL Central Power Rankings and Preview for 2026
The World Baseball Classic and spring training have come and gone, and we can all turn our attention to Opening Day and the start of the 2026 season! Each division will have its own proper preview, and today we will focus on the AL Central.
Henry Bolte News / Athletics Nation / March 25
AN Exclusive: Blogfather … Nuts And Bolte 
Henry Bolte might have been the MVP of the A’s 2026 camp and even though he was optioned before the end of spring training he has put himself squarely on the map for an early call up whenever there is a need in the outfield.
Athletics News / Just Baseball / March 25
Which Giants Prospects Stood Out the Most in Spring Training?
For the first time in years, the San Francisco Giants had a lack of exciting position battles in spring training. Outside of who would make the bullpen, the only two of any significance were the team’s fourth outfield spot and backup catcher.
Athletics News / New Baseball Media / March 24
2026 Injury Report: Updates on Marte, Pepiot, Walls
For most of the league, there are only two days left until 2026 Opening Day. And for the Rays, Tampa Bay took a big hit to its rotation. Ryan Pepiot will miss the start of the year thanks to a hip injury, one of several injury-related notes.
Kevin McGonigle News / Minor League Baseball on SI / March 24
Tigers Officially Announce Highly Anticipated Kevin McGonigle Decision
Detroit Tigers fans have been waiting all spring to find out whether top prospect Kevin McGonigle will be in the big leagues to start the 2026 season. And now, the wait is over.
Athletics News / Field Level Media / March 24
AL Central capsules: Can Tigers pitch way back into playoffs?
Chicago White Sox 2025 record: 60-102 (5th place, AL Central) He gone: C Korey Lee, OF Luis Robert, OF Mike Tauchman New faces: INF Luisangel Acuna, RHP
Athletics News / MLB Trade Rumors / March 24
A’s Finalize Opening Day Bullpen
The A’s finalized their Opening Day bullpen last night, announcing that righty Jack Perkins has been optioned to Triple-A. He’ll likely remain stretched out as a rotation option in the minors, per Martin Gallegos of MLB.com.
Athletics News / Field Level Media / March 24
AL West capsules: Can Mariners reach next level in 2026?
Athletics 2025 record 76-86 (4th place, AL West) He gone: OF JJ Bleday, RHP Oswaldo Bido, C Willie MacIver, LHP Sean Newcomb, INF Max Schuemann, RHP Mitch
Athletics News / Total Apex Sports / March 23
Athletics 2026 Season Preview: A Young, Talented Offense Surrounded By Little Else
The Athletics’ 2025 season was marked by significant improvement. So much so that they were able to win more games in a season since 2021. While the team formerly residing in Oakland only won 76 games, it could be a sign of things to come.
Athletics News / MLB on ClutchPoints / March 23
Padres sign veteran reliever to minor-league contract
The San Diego Padres are known to make a lot of trades, especially around this time of year, with the 2026 season starting on Wednesday. Manager A.J. Preller loves to build his team through trades, but he has not done so since the last trade deadline.
Athletics News / Last Word On Sports / March 23
Some 2026 MLB Awards Predictions
We’re mere hours away from Opening Day 2026 in Major League Baseball. This is typically when you get a ton of awards predictions. So, we will follow suit with some prognostications based on statistical analysis, recent trends, and middle-aged intuition.
Athletics News / Stadium Rant / March 23
2026 American League West Preview
The American League West has seen three different member ball clubs advance to the American League Championship Series in four seasons. On two of those occasions, its teams won the pennant and the World Series.
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