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Hunter Goodman Recognized for Stellar Offensive Season

The MLB Silver Slugger finalists came out on Wednesday, October 22, and Colorado Rockies right-handed hitting catcher Hunter Goodman is one of them. Goodman had a career year offensively, leading the Rockies in batting average.

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Athletics' Tyler Soderstrom eyes first Gold Glove following position change

This position change has been key to Tyler Soderstrom's success

Athletics News / New Baseball Media / October 22

2025 MLB Season Recap: Athletics

The Athletics’ young core took another step forward in 2025. While there are still questions that have to be answered, the A’s won 76 games in 2025, up seven from 2024 and 26 from the 2023 campaign.

Athletics News / Oakland Athletics on SI / October 22

How an Overlooked Cardinals Castoff Became One of the A’s Best in 2025

One of the trickier parts of a rebuild is knowing which players to set loose to create a new opportunity, and which players to hold onto to see if things click.

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The 'MLB playoff RBI leaders' quiz

How many of the players in MLB history with at least 40-career RBI in the playoffs can you name in five minutes?

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Athletics News / MLB Trade Rumors / October 22

Athletics could explore second- and third-base markets in offseason

The Athletics have around two-thirds of their starting lineup in place going into the offseason. While starting pitching should be the primary focus, they have some questions on the infield that may need to be addressed externally.

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25 notable MLB Hall of Famers who never won a World Series

Among the countless Hall of Famers who never experienced the joy of winning a World Series, there are several notable legends who stand out. Here's our list of the 25 greatest.

Athletics News / MLB Trade Rumors / October 22

Previewing qualifying offer decisions for pitchers

The World Series looms and the offseason will begin around two weeks from now. One of the first key decisions for teams is whether to issue a qualifying offer to any of their impending free agents. Clubs have until the fifth day after the conclusion of the World Series to make QO decisions.

Athletics News / Oakland Athletics on SI / October 21

Former A’s Catcher Hired as Los Angeles Angels Manager

After a 16-year career in the big leagues, former A's backstop Kurt Suzuki has been named manager of the Los Angeles Angels. It comes after a season where Ron Washington took medical leave in June before bench coach Ray Montgomery took over the reins as interim manager.

Shea Langeliers News / Oakland Athletics on SI / October 21

Projecting What a Shea Langeliers Extension Could Cost the A’s

The Athletics signed both Brent Rooker and Lawrence Butler to extensions last offseason, and GM David Forst has said that extending more players "is a possibility" this winter, stating that he's had a lot of talks with ownership about extending that model and locking guys up into their time in Las Vegas.

Athletics News / MLB on ClutchPoints / October 20

Mariners’ Cal Raleigh enters Babe Ruth territory with ALCS Game 7 HR

The Seattle Mariners needed that big swing from Cal Raleigh. He’s officially entered Babe Ruth territory, following his huge blast Monday during the American League Championship Series (ALCS).

Athletics News / Oakland Athletics on SI / October 20

Why the A’s Are Watching This Phillies Roster Decision Closely

It is no secret that the A’s are in need of a more-productive third basemen. Names like Alex Bregman and Eugenio Suárez highlight the power-hitting stars at the hot corner, but Alec Bohm of the Philadelphia Phillies could be the answer for the A’s going into the 2026 season.

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The greatest World Series home runs of all time

Going deep in the World Series is alone an impressive accomplishment, even for the biggest legends in the game. That said, some home runs in the Fall Classic are more memorable than others.

Athletics News / Oakland Athletics on SI / October 20

Watch the A's Payroll Closely

A's GM David Forst said earlier this month that he expects the A's payroll to go up again this winter, though he and owner John Fisher would be continuing those conversations over the coming months.

Athletics News / Oakland Athletics on SI / October 20

Why the A’s Should Gamble on This Former Royals First-Round Pick This Offseason

The Athletics will be after upgrades at a couple of key spots this offseason, but their main focus will presumably be acquiring pitching. While they have a number of young arms with which to choose from, many of them are inexperienced and haven't gone through a full big-league season.

Athletics News / Daily Faceoff / October 20

NHL power rankings: MacKinnon already in Hart Trophy form as Avalanche take top spot

Week 2 has come and gone, but we still aren’t any closer to figuring out most teams to start the season. While some teams like the Avalanche, Hurricanes and Sharks are performing as expected, the Red Wings and Kraken have gotten off to surprising starts, while the Lightning and Senators have disappointed thus far.

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Athletics News / MLB Trade Rumors / October 19

Each team's penalty for signing a qualifying offer-rejecting free agent

Since we just looked at what teams would stand to receive in draft compensation if they lost a free agent who rejected a qualifying offer, now it’s time to explore what each team would have to give up in order to sign a QO-rejecting free agent.

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The 25 most unlikely World Series heroes

World Series stars — or heroes — come in all shapes, sizes and with various levels of experience. Pitchers, catchers, light-hitting infielders — doesn't matter.

Athletics News / Just Baseball / October 16

The A’s Gold Glove Finalist Literally Came Out of Left Field

The average baseball fan does not know much about the Athletics. Not only are they never on national television, but their debacle of moving cities, playing in a minor league stadium, and rarely making needle-moving signings hardly demands a whole lot of attention.

Garrett Crochet News / Last Word On Sports / October 15

Behind Crochet: Red Sox Hunt for Rotation’s Key Piece in 2026

Garrett Crochet stands tall as the ace of the Boston Red Sox. But finding a reliable No. 2 starter for 2026 feels like chasing a ghost. Sure, there is plenty of pitching depth, but a lack of experience scars the in-house talent to back up Lou Merloni’s “Pig.” Chief baseball officer Craig Breslow stares down tough calls this winter.

Athletics News / Athlon Sports / October 15

Dodgers Make Historic Max Muncy Announcement After Win Against Brewers

The Los Angeles Dodgers took two key games on the road against the Milwaukee Brewers to open the NLCS. Now just two wins away from reaching the World Series for the fifth time in the last nine seasons, Los Angeles continues to build a dynasty.

Athletics News / MLB on ClutchPoints / October 15

Brent Rooker’s strong praise after Tyler Soderstrom’s Gold Glove honor

The Athletics failed to reach the playoffs for the fifth straight year, finishing their debut season in Sacramento with a 76-86 record. However, the A’s boast a collection of talented young players that could form the core of a postseason contender in the near future.

Matt Olson News / Athlon Sports / October 15

Braves React to Matt Olson News After Missing MLB Playoffs

The Atlanta Braves missed out on the MLB playoffs for the first time since 2017 this year. Despite the team’s underperformance, first baseman Matt Olson continued to impress in his fourth season with the Braves.

Athletics News / New Baseball Media / October 15

Harper, Seager, PCA Among 2025 Gold Glove Finalists

Finalists for the 2025 American League and National League Gold Glove Awards were announced on October 15. Teams that were and are active in the postseason were well-represented on the finalists’ lists.

Athletics News / Athlon Sports / October 15

Congratulations Pouring in for Yankees’ Max Fried After MLB Announcement

The New York Yankees' postseason run came to an end in a 3-1 ALDS defeat to the Toronto Blue Jays. The Yankees finished the regular season with the same record as the Blue Jays, 94-68, but the Blue Jays won the AL East and earned the top seed in the American League due to a tiebreaker.

Hunter Greene News / Just Baseball / October 13

Trading Hunter Greene Would be a Massive Mistake and the Final Straw for Fans

Small market teams thrive if they are able to do two things well: Hit on their “rebuild” trades, and not miss on their contract extensions. When the margins — and money — are thin, any mistake in either direction can quickly derail what a team is building, and perhaps send the team spiraling back to starting the entire process over.

Athletics News / Yardbarker / October 10