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Former Toronto Blue Jays Infielder Signs with A's

The Athletics have been after some options on the infield, and on Monday they added some depth on a minor-league deal. According to ESPN's Kiley McDaniel, the A's have come to terms with former Toronto Blue Jays infielder Michael Stefanic.

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2025 Season in Review: J.T. Ginn

Next up, in our look back at the A’s players in 2025, we turn back starting pitching by remembering season with J.T. Ginn. How was he acquired? The Los Angeles Dodgers selected Ginn with the 30th overall selection of the 2018 MLB draft but chose to honor his commitment to Mississippi State instead of signing with the Dodgers.

Athletics News / MLB on ClutchPoints / December 8

Sonny Gray’s agent responds to Brian Cashman accusing pitcher of ‘lying’ about Yankees

The Boston Red Sox traded for Sonny Gray from the St Louis Cardinals to start the offseason. That reignited a rivalry between Gray and the New York Yankees, dating back to his ill-fated run in pinstripes in 2017.

Athletics News / Oakland Athletics on SI / December 8

Three San Francisco Giants Pitchers for the A's to Target

The A's could take advantage of a weird quirk this offseason, and it all revolves around the San Francisco Giants and the Rule 5 Draft. The Athletics are set to spend at least the next two seasons in West Sacramento at Sutter Health Park, which is also the home of the Giants' Triple-A affiliate, the Sacramento River Cats.

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Denzel Clarke News / Athletics Nation / December 7

2025 Season In Review: Denzel Clarke

Behold, what artful creature gambols across yon prairie? ‘Tis the ever graceful Denzelope bounding joyfully in its habitat! Whatever Denzel Clarke does, he certainly does it to the hilt.

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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 / Oakland Athletics on SI / December 7

A's Path Forward Begins at the Winter Meetings — Here's What They Need to Do

The Athletics are on the lookout for a couple of upgrades, and they should find at least one during the Winter Meetings this week. Following the Atlanta Braves claiming of right-hander Osvaldo Bido, the A's 40-man roster now sits at 39, leaving them a free spot to add one player in the Rule 5 Draft.

Athletics News / Just Baseball / December 7

Five Bold Predictions for the 2025 MLB Winter Meetings

Today, the baseball world converges on Orlando, Florida, where players, agents, managers, media, and most importantly, front office executives, all come together for the marquee event of the offseason.

Athletics News / Oakland Athletics on SI / December 7

What if Arizona Cardinals QB Kyler Murray Didn't Sign with the A's?

The A's front office has made some decisions that they would likely want to take back over the course of the past two decades, but that can be true of most people in charge for so long.

Athletics News / HITC / December 6

Racing Bulls tell Red Bull whether they’ll help Max Verstappen at Abu Dhabi Grand Prix

Max Verstappen only needs to finish 12 points ahead of Lando Norris to secure the 2025 F1 title, sparking debate over whether Racing Bulls will step in to assist him at the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix.

Luis Severino News / Oakland Athletics on SI / December 6

The A's Luis Severino Conundrum

Since signing with the A's and being handed the largest contract in franchise history, Luis Severino has been a hot topic for the club. He was vocal about his issues with the minor-league ballpark in Sacramento at times last season, and some reported that the A's brass were not happy about that.

Athletics News / Just Baseball / December 6

MLB’s New Age of Catchers Is Worth Being Excited About

2025 was a special season for catchers across Major League Baseball. It’s not just Cal Raleigh’s historic 60 home run season or Will Smith’s epic 11th inning home run to win Game 7 of the World Series for the Dodgers — the league is seeing a renaissance of young backstops like never seen in the 21st century.

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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.

Luis Severino News / MLB Trade Rumors / December 6

A’s not inclined to move Luis Severino solely for salary relief

The Athletics made Luis Severino the highest-paid player in franchise history last winter. The first season of his three-year, $67M free agent contract was mixed at best.

Athletics News / New Baseball Media / December 6

2025 Transactions: Bido, Criswell, Luciano, & Romo Claimed Off Waivers

With the Winter Meetings & 2025 Rule 5 Draft on the horizon, MLB teams are re-shuffling their 40-man rosters. On December 5, several teams placed successful waiver claims.

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Athletics News / MLB on ClutchPoints / December 5

Braves bolster roster with 2 new additions

How many times have fans or media members used the words “if only they stayed healthy” to describe the Atlanta Braves over the last couple of years? It is time to stop banking on good fortune.

Osvaldo Bido News / Oakland Athletics on SI / December 5

Atlanta Braves Claim Intriguing A's Right-Hander

The A's 40-man roster now sits at 39 players after they lost Osvaldo Bido on waivers to the Atlanta Braves. The right-hander had some opportunities in 2025, and even looked like a potential breakout candidate heading into the season, but ultimately finished the year with a 5.87 ERA (6.07 FIP).

MLB News / MLB Trade Rumors / December 5

What do waiver claims Osvaldo Bido, Anthony Molina bring to the Braves?

The Atlanta Braves announced that they have claimed right-hander Osvaldo Bido off waivers from the Athletics and fellow righty Anthony Molina off waivers from the Rockies.

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Shea Langeliers News / Oakland Athletics on SI / December 5

Signs A's Ownership May Have a Shea Langeliers Extension in the Works

Earlier this week, A's owner John Fisher made an appearance on A's Cast to celebrate the unveiling of the team's Baseball Experience in Las Vegas. He talked with Chris Townsend about the construction of the ballpark, and his excitement level for the 2026 season after watching watching his team come together in the second half.

Athletics News / Just Baseball / December 5

A Salary Cap Won’t Fix Baseball

“If you want to speak about that, you can get the f— out of our clubhouse.” The words reverberated throughout a tense July meeting between MLB commissioner Rob Manfred and the Philadelphia Phillies.

Athletics News / Athlon Sports / December 4

Phillies' Jesus Luzardo Announces Off-Field News on Thursday

The Philadelphia Phillies are in the midst of a busy offseason, facing several critical decisions that will shape their future and determine how long they can keep their championship window open.

Ron Washington News / Field Level Media / December 4

Report: Ron Washington joining Giants' coaching staff

Veteran manager Ron Washington is finalizing a deal to join the San Francisco Giants as their infield coach, USA Today reported Thursday. Washington, 73, was the skipper for the Los Angeles Angels last season before stepping away on June 20 because of health issues.

Anthony Kay News / MLB Trade Rumors / December 3

White Sox, left-hander Anthony Kay agree to two-year deal

The White Sox and left-hander Anthony Kay are reportedly in agreement on a two-year, $12MM contract. The former first-round pick and top prospect, who’s represented by CAA, will be paid $5MM in each of the next two seasons and has a $2MM buyout on a $10MM mutual option for the 2028 season.

Athletics News / Just Baseball / December 3

Seattle Mariners 2025-2026 Offseason Wishlist

What a year it was for Seattle Mariners fans. An AL West title, a 60 home run season, and a seven-game AL Championship series that just came up short. A season that will be remembered fondly has now bled into an offseason that started out with a bang.

Sonny Gray News / Larry Brown Sports / December 2

Former Yankees star makes controversial comments after getting traded to Red Sox

Former New York Yankees pitcher Sonny Gray appears to be changing the narrative on his time in the Bronx. The Boston Red Sox landed Gray last week in a trade with the St.

Athletics News / Last Word On Sports / December 1

Five Potential First-Time MLB All-Stars in 2026

Every MLB season brings surprises — breakout stars, late bloomers, and young players who finally put all the pieces together. While established names usually dominate All-Star voting, each year a handful of players force themselves into the national spotlight through performance alone.