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Chris Bassitt Is Still a Free Agent — Why the Underrated Veteran Starter Is a Perfect Fit for MLB Contenders

One of the biggest quiet surprises of the MLB offseason is that Chris Bassitt is still a free agent. In today’s game, reliable starting pitching is harder to find than ever.

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3 Free Agent Starting Pitchers for the A's to Target

The Athletics could use another veteran starting pitcher to help supplement a relatively youthful group of pitchers that they currently have on the 40-man roster.

Athletics News / SwimSwam / January 28

Oakland Cruises To Senior Day Sweep of Wayne State

By SwimSwam on SwimSwam January 24, 2026 Rochester, Mich. SCY (25 yards) Results Courtesy: Oakland Athletics ROCHESTER, Mich. – In their final home event for the season, the Oakland University swimming and diving team delivered a dominant performance, securing a dual-meet victory over Wayne State at the OU Aquatic Center.

Athletics News / Oakland Athletics on SI / January 27

The A's Most Underrated Signing This Off-Season

Although it's still January with plenty of time to make more moves, the A's have had a bit of a quiet offseason. The team made a small splash in the trade market when they landed veteran second baseman Jeff McNeil from the Mets.

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The 'MLB active doubles leaders' quiz

How many of the active MLB players with 300 or more doubles in their career can you name in five minutes?

The '2025 MLB hits leaders' quiz

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The 'Most multi-HR games by MLB team' quiz

Freddy Peralta News / Sport Relay / January 27

Mets Introduce Freddy Peralta

Four days after making a blockbuster trade for Freddy Peralta, the New York Mets formally welcomed their latest acquisition into their organization. “It was surprising in the beginning, but it was great,” Peralta said during Tuesday’s Introductory press conference.

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The 20 most significant MLB Rule 5 draftees

The Rule 5 draft, held annually at the winter meetings in December, never garners much fanfare, but it has been known to yield some noteworthy transactions.

Athletics News / Oakland Athletics on SI / January 27

Projecting A's Nick Kurtz After AL Rookie of the Year Campaign

In a season filled with highlights, including a four-homer game at Houston in July, arguably his most impressive feat wasn't a single moment, but an accumulation of those moments.

Athletics News / Just Baseball / January 27

The Top 10 Catchers in Major League Baseball for 2026

In recent years, the quality of catching at the Major League Baseball level has ticked up a few notches. Several years ago, it was a position of great weakness, or at least it was top-heavy.

Pete Crow-Armstrong News / Oakland Athletics on SI / January 27

This A’s Outfielder Could Follow Pete Crow-Armstrong’s Breakout Path

Last season Chicago Cubs outfielder Pete Crow-Armstrong put everything together offensively and ended up being one of the best players in baseball throughout the entire 2025 campaign, finishing with 5.4 fWAR.

Athletics News / Just Baseball / January 27

What Will the Athletics Do at Third Base?

All the talk surrounding the Athletics has been focused on their young and exciting lineup. Nick Kurtz, Tyler Soderstrom, Shea Langeliers, Jacob Wilson, and Lawrence Butler make up a young core with Brent Rooker and Jeff McNeil adding veteran leadership.

Bill Schmidt News / Oakland Athletics on SI / January 27

Two Players the A's Can Steal From the Colorado Rockies After Schmidt Hire

With the Athletics adding former Colorado Rockies GM Bill Schmidt recently, it wouldn't be terribly surprising if the two sides ended up coming together on a trade of some sort in the coming weeks.

Athletics News / Athlon Sports / January 26

Contreras vs Langeliers Fantasy 2026

It wasn’t that long ago that when you were selecting your catcher, you did it with your nose plugged and outside of a couple players, you just tried to find which guy was going to hurt you the least.

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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 / Oakland Athletics on SI / January 26

Three Reasons Why Luis Severino Will Turn Things Around in 2026

Last offseason, the A's signed Luis Severino to a then-franchise record three year, $67 million contract, and in his first year with the club he struggled.

Athletics News / Last Word On Sports / January 25

Prospects Set to Excel and Disappoint This Season

Baseball America and MLB Pipeline recently released their top 100 Minor League Prospects going into the 2026 season. Similar to its previous iteration, Konnor Griffin headlines the list.

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Athletics News / Athlon Sports / January 25

Kurtz vs Alonso 2026 Fantasy Comparison

Let’s look at this in three ways, from a snake draft perspective for Rotisserie and for points plus value in an auction. So few people play in dynasty and keeper leagues, so honestly who the heck am I to give them advice?

Athletics News / Oakland Athletics on SI / January 25

A's Third Base Projections

The one spot in the A's batting order that doesn't have a certain player stationed there is at third base at the moment. It's a position we've talked about

Chad Wallach News / MLB Trade Rumors / January 23

Athletics, Chad Wallach Agree To Minor League Deal

The Athletics are in agreement with veteran catcher Chad Wallach on a minor league contract, according to the MiLB.com transaction log. He’ll presumably get a non-roster invite to Spring Training and open the season at Triple-A Las Vegas.

Athletics News / Last Word On Sports / January 23

White Sox’s Winter Spending Spree Continues With Reliever Seranthony Domínguez

The Chicago White Sox have been one of the most active teams in baseball this winter, and their latest move proves they’re serious about ending a painful rebuild.

Athletics News / MLB on ClutchPoints / January 23

Jeff Passan gives White Sox their flowers for offseason performance

The Chicago White Sox had 10 more losses than the second-worst team in the American League and remained wildly irrelevant last season, but a young core began to emerge in The South Side.

Seranthony Dominguez News / Field Level Media / January 23

Report: White Sox signing RHP Seranthony Dominguez

Right-handed reliever Seranthony Dominguez reached agreement on a two-year, $20 million contract with the Chicago White Sox, ESPN reported on Friday. Dominguez, 31, is expected to serve as the closer for the White Sox, who have been active this winter.

Athletics News / MLB Trade Rumors / January 23

White Sox To Sign Seranthony Domínguez

The White Sox and right-hander Seranthony Domínguez are in agreement on a two-year, $20MM deal, reports Jeff Passan of ESPN. Passan adds that the Epitome Sports Management is expected to be the closer for the Sox.

Athletics News / New Baseball Media / January 23

2026 Transactions: Twins Bring Back Rogers, DFA & Waiver Moves

Last winter, the Twins signed reliever Danny Coulombe late in the game, a reunion that worked very well for both sides. This year, Minnesota reunited with another left-handed reliever that the organization is very familiar with.

Brent Rooker News / MLB on ClutchPoints / January 22

Athletics slugger Brent Rooker quells any concern about Vegas name change

Athletics fans continue to track the franchise’s impending move east to Las Vegas as questions linger around long term branding and the potential use of the Las Vegas Athletics name.

Jeff McNeil News / MLB on ClutchPoints / January 22

Athletics 2B Jeff McNeil says quiet part out loud about team culture speculation

The Athletics traded for veteran second baseman Jeff McNeil from the New York Mets back in December. It was a move that gave the club an experienced player in the infield to help support the young stars on the roster.

Athletics News / Just Baseball / January 22

(Now) Useless Mocks Show Why the Mets Traded for Freddy Peralta

I sit here a man conflicted. On one hand, as a Mets fan and the host of Locked On Mets, I am thrilled that the New York Mets have traded for a pitcher that I have had my eye on ever since David Stearns took over as the President of Baseball Operations.

Athletics News / MLB Trade Rumors / January 21

Is MLB Parity Possible Without A Salary Cap?

Kyle Tucker reached an agreement with the Dodgers last Thursday, and thoughts have been swirling around my brain ever since. Sometimes I have trouble sleeping because I keep writing this post in my head. I’m fortunate enough to have this website as my outlet, so here goes.