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Tyler Soderstrom Signs Record-Breaking Extension With Athletics

The Athletics made a definitive statement about their future by committing long-term to one of baseball’s fastest-rising young hitters. After a breakout

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MLB's Highest-Paid Starting Pitchers in 2026

It pays to be an ace of a starting rotation. Four of the 10 highest-paid players in the major leagues are starting pitchers. Zack Wheeler of the Philadelphia Phillies leads the pack and is expected to be the second-highest-paid player in 2026.

Tyler Soderstrom News / Just Baseball / December 26

The Active A’s: Tyler Soderstrom Earns Contract Extension

The Athletics gave their fans a present on Christmas Day, announcing a seven-year, $86 million extension with left fielder Tyler Soderstrom, per Jeff Passan of ESPN.

Jeff McNeil News / Oakland Athletics on SI / December 26

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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

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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.

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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 / 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

A's add another piece to impressive lineup with McNeil acquisition

Athletics add another piece to impressive lineup with Jeff McNeil acquisition

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Athletics News / Just Baseball / December 21

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