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On YouTubeAthletics 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 / 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.
The 'Active MLB home run leaders' quiz
How many of the most prolific power hitters in baseball today can you name in 5 minutes?
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.
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 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.
Sean Newcomb News / ESPN / December 23
White Sox reach $4.5M deal with lefty Newcomb
Left-hander Sean Newcomb, who was 2-5 with a 2.73 ERA for the Red Sox and A's last season, has reached a $4.5 million deal with the White Sox.
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 / 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 / Oakland Athletics on SI / December 23
Chicago White Sox Add Key Lefty From A's Bullpen
The Chicago White Sox keep on spending money this winter Just days after they surprisingly signed power hitting Japanese corner infielder Munetaka Murakami, the Sox are at it again.
Brent Rooker News / Athletics Nation / December 23
2025 Season in Review: Brent Rooker
Next up in our look back at the A’s players in 2025, we turn back to the position player side of things by remembering the season with Brent Rooker. How did the former All-Star and Silver Slugger fare in 2025?
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.
Sean Newcomb News / MLB Trade Rumors / December 24
Veteran lefty Sean Newcomb to sign with White Sox, 'will at least get the chance to start'
The White Sox announced that they’re in agreement with left-hander Sean Newcomb on a one-year deal that guarantees the southpaw $4.5MM.
Athletics News / Oakland Athletics on SI / December 23
The A's Lineup Just Got More Dangerous
The Athletics have been searching all offseason for an infield upgrade at either second or third base, and they finally found one with Jeff McNeil. The A's acquired the veteran from the New York Mets on Monday afternoon, along with nearly $6 million in cash for a rookie ball pitcher.
Pete Alonso 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 / The Hockey Writers / December 22
Brandon Pridham May Be the Maple Leafs’ Untapped Advantage
Every organization has people who do the talking and people who do the work. With the Toronto Maple Leafs, Brandon Pridham has always done the work. While general managers come and go, and philosophies shift, Pridham has remained a constant presence behind the scenes.
Athletics News / Last Word On Sports / December 21
Yankees Re-Sign Blackburn, But Still Need More Pieces in the Bullpen
According to Jon Heyman of the New York Post, the New York Yankees have re-signed right-handed reliever Paul Blackburn to a one-year deal worth $2 million.
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.
Athletics News / Just Baseball / December 20
Playing GM: 5 Moves To Complete the Baltimore Orioles Roster for 2026
The Baltimore Orioles told us they were going to sign an impact bat this winter, and they meant it. After whiffing on Kyle Schwarber, president of baseball
Ha-seong Kim News / Larry Brown Sports / December 16
Report: Athletics got stiffed by ex-Gold Glove winner in free agency
One MLB free agent was apparently willing to turn down longer-term financial security in favor of not having to play for the Athletics. Veteran infielder Ha-Seong Kim signed a new deal with the Atlanta Braves this earlier this week (after already finishing out the last month of the 2025 season with Atlanta).
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