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Jeff McNeil News / Oakland Athletics on SI / December 26
Jeff McNeil on His Successful 2025 Campaign, and Playing in Sacramento
At his introductory press conference with the A's earlier this week, former New York Mets second baseman Jeff McNeil provided his thoughts on his former team's teardown this season, the A's young core, and a quick assessment of his 2025 campaign.
Tyler Soderstrom News / New Baseball Media / December 26
2025 Transactions: Athletics Agree to Extend Tyler Soderstrom
Believe it or not, we did have a reported contract signing on Christmas Day. The Athletics have reportedly extended 1B/OF Tyler Soderstrom, giving the 24-year-old and breakout star from this past season a seven-year extension that’ll rank as the largest given out in franchise history.
The 'Active MLB home run leaders' quiz
How many of the most prolific power hitters in baseball today can you name in 5 minutes?
25 MLB players on the brink of stardom in 2026
The stars were out in full force during the 2025 World Series. From Max Scherzer in Toronto to Freddie Freeman, Mookie Betts, and of course, Shohei Ohtani, in Los Angeles, there was no shortage of the game's best under the brightest lights.
Athletics News / MLB Trade Rumors / December 25
Marc Narducci: My Hall Of Fame Ballot
Marc Narducci spent 37 years covering all sports for The Philadelphia Inquirer before retiring in July 2021. He covered everything from high school sports to the Phillies winning the World Series and the Eagles winning the Super Bowl.
Tyler Soderstrom News / Field Level Media / December 25
Reports: A's sign LF/1B Tyler Soderstrom to 7-year extension
The Athletics have signed left fielder/first baseman Tyler Soderstrom to a seven-year, $86 million contract, according to reports by ESPN and MLB.com. The deal, reported on Thursday, is the most guaranteed money the organization has ever offered up in a contract in franchise history.
Athletics News / Yardbarker / December 25
Athletics continue to lock in core with an eye to Las Vegas
The Athletics gave their fans a surprise Christmas gift this year.
The 25 greatest pitching seasons from the modern MLB era
America's favorite pastime has more memorable performances than any sport. As such, figuring out which pitchers had the best seasons ever is no easy task.
Athletics News / Larry Brown Sports / December 25
Athletics hand out the largest guaranteed contract in franchise history
The Athletics have stunningly decided to back up the Brinks truck. Outfielder Tyler Soderstrom has agreed to a seven-year, $86 million contract extension with the Athletics, Jeff Passan of ESPN reported on Thursday.
Athletics News / Yardbarker / December 25
LF Tyler Soderstrom agrees to record contract extension with Athletics
Soderstrom is now the third player on the Athletics roster to receive a contract extension.
Tyler Soderstrom News / MLB Trade Rumors / December 25
Athletics, Tyler Soderstrom Agree To Seven-Year Extension
The Athletics aren’t taking the holiday off. They’re in agreement with outfielder Tyler Soderstrom on a seven-year, $86MM extension, reports Jeff Passan of ESPN.
Athletics News / MLB Trade Rumors / December 25
Largest Contract In Franchise History For Each MLB Team
Here’s our list of the largest contract each of the 30 MLB teams has ever signed. Each contract is linked to its MLBTR post, with the exception of those that predate the site’s existence. The amounts denote the amount of new money guaranteed to the player, which is why they might differ from what you’ve seen in public reports.
Athletics News / MLB Trade Rumors / December 25
2025-26 MLB Free Agents
The following players are free agents in the 2025-26 offseason. The player’s 2026 age is in parentheses. The cutoff for this list is typically 50 plate appearances or 20 innings pitched in the Majors this year.
Athletics News / MLB Trade Rumors / December 24
Players In DFA Limbo
When a team designates a player for assignment, he is removed from that club’s 40-man roster. The team then has a period of time with some ability to impact what is next for that player.
Athletics News / Athletics Nation / December 24
‘Twas The Night Before Xmas (An AN Tradition) 
‘Twas the night before Christmas and all through the yerts not a creature was stirring, not even a Kurtz The stockings were hung by the chimney with tension In hopes that St.
Jeff McNeil News / Oakland Athletics on SI / December 24
Jeff McNeil Talks Mets Teardown, the A's Young Core, and One Interesting Stat
There were times throughout the 2025 regular season that former New York Mets right-hander Luis Severino would be in the A's clubhouse in Sacramento, watching, and cheering on his former teammates in Queens.
Athletics News / MLB Trade Rumors / December 23
A’s Likely To Rely On Internal Options At Third Base
The A’s added to their infield with this week’s acquisition of Jeff McNeil from the Mets. The A’s sent a lottery ticket pitching prospect (Yordan Rodriguez) while taking on $10MM of the $17.75MM remaining on the veteran’s contract.
Athletics News / Larry Brown Sports / December 23
MLB player found out he was traded while playing golf
Trades in sports can happen anytime. And, for players who are involved in those trades, it can be an unexpected experience. On Monday, New York Mets infielder Jeff McNeil was traded to the Athletics, and he even revealed that he was playing golf at TPC Monterey when he got numerous phone calls and text messages from GM David Stearns.
Ketel Marte News / Last Word On Sports / December 23
Ketel Marte, Mets Rumors Heat Up After Latest Trade
The New York Mets are searching for a right-handed hitter, and Arizona Diamondbacks second baseman Ketel Marte has emerged as a strong option. After the
Sean Newcomb News / Field Level Media / December 23
White Sox reach 1-year deal with LHP Sean Newcomb
The Chicago White Sox agreed to terms Tuesday with left-hander Sean Newcomb on a one-year, $4.5 million contract. Newcomb, 32, posted a 2-5 record with two saves and a 2.73 ERA in 48 games (five starts) last season split between the Boston Red Sox and Athletics.
Athletics News / MLB on ClutchPoints / December 23
White Sox add ‘arguably best left-handed reliever left on market’
Fresh off signing Japanese superstar Munetaka Murakami to a two-year deal just a couple of days ago, the Chicago White Sox aren’t done spending. As GM Chris Getz and manager Will Venable look to continue progress on the team’s rebuild, another piece of the puzzle was added on Tuesday.
Athletics News / FirstSportz / December 23
Pete Alonso Admits He Is Not 'Salty' About Mets Letting Him Go
Earlier this month, Pete Alonso stunned the MLB world when he joined the Baltimore Orioles on a $155 million deal. On Monday, the 5-time All-Star opened up about his move and admitted that he was not “salty” about the New York Mets letting him go.
Athletics News / New Baseball Media / December 23
2025 Transactions: Nationals Sign Foster Griffin, Refsnyder to Mariners
Another NPB standout is coming back to North America, as left-hander Foster Griffin is joining the Nationals for the 2026 season. That move was one of several to get done on December 22, a day that also saw the Mariners bring in former Red Sox Rob Refsnyder.
MLB News / Yardbarker / December 23
Athletics add another piece to impressive lineup with Jeff McNeil acquisition
The Athletics have quietly built an impressive lineup in Sacramento. They added another interesting piece to the puzzle on Monday.
Athletics News / Just Baseball / December 21
Top 10 Under-the-Radar Relievers Left in Free Agency
As this offseason has progressed, teams have been steadily upgrading their rosters every single day. Through all of these moves, the goal has been to refine the on-field product, slowly building towards competing in the near future.
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