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Athletics Rookie First Baseman Takes Home A Pair of Major Awards

The World Series, and with it the 2025 MLB season, is officially over. So that means that we, as fans, invariably start looking ahead to free agency and

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Red Bull and Racing Bulls Reveal 2026 Season Launch Date: Kick Off New Era with Ford

Brace yourselves, race fans, because Formula 1 circuits everywhere are about to witness something new and refreshing. Red Bull and its sibling team, Racing Bulls, are tearing up the script for their 2026 season launch.

Athletics News / Oakland Athletics on SI / November 11

A's Lose 24 Minor Leaguers to Free Agency

Earlier this week, the Athletics had 17 minor-league players end up choosing free agency. Some of them will hurt more than others, like Gustavo Rodríguez, who seemed like a great guy to keep an eye on in 2026.

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The 'World Series MVPs' quiz

MLB has awarded the World Series MVP since 1955. How many of these players can you name in six minutes?

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Drew Avans News / Athletics Nation / November 11

2025 Athletics Season In Review: Drew Avans

Next up in our Season in Review series is another player that got plenty of playing time in Triple-A Las Vegas before his first promotion to the big leagues.

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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 / Oakland Athletics on SI / November 11

A's Set to Benefit From Kyler Murray Chaos?

The Athletics selecting Kyler Murray with the ninth overall pick in 2018 MLB Draft was seen as a wild mistake pretty quickly. The team decided to let him play one more season of college football because what's the worst that could happen?

Athletics News / Total Apex Sports / November 11

MLB Hands Out Rookie of The Year Award For 2025 Season

In a decision that surprised absolutely no one in MLB, Athletics First Baseman Nick Kurtz was unanimously crowned the American League Rookie of the Year.

Luis Severino News / Oakland Athletics on SI / November 11

Let the Luis Severino Trade Rumors Begin

Last week, we talked about what the Athletics could end up doing with star starting pitcher Luis Severino. He's the biggest non-homegrown name on the roster, and holds the record for the largest contract ever handed out by John Fisher and the A's at three years and $67 million.

Nick Kurtz News / Sport Relay / November 10

Athletics First Baseman Nick Kurtz Is Unanimous AL Rookie of the Year

Athletics first baseman Nick Kurtz added another trophy to his quickly growing case Monday night: AL Rookie of the Year. Of surprise to few, if anyone, the Baseball Writers Association of America (BBWAA) announced Kurtz as the unanimous 2025 winner.

Athletics News / Field Level Media / November 10

Athletics' Nick Kurtz, Braves' Drake Baldwin win Rookie of the Year awards

Athletics first baseman Nick Kurtz and Atlanta Braves catcher Drake Baldwin were named the MLB Rookies of the Year Monday night. Kurtz, 22, was unanimously voted the American League Rookie of the Year, receiving all 30 first-place votes after a breakout rookie season.

Athletics News / Yardbarker / November 10

Promising young Athletics core recognized in AL ROY vote

After a couple of years at rock bottom, the Athletics are finally trending up.

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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.

Roman Anthony News / Athlon Sports / November 10

Red Sox' Roman Anthony Suffers $3 Million Loss After News on Monday

The Boston Red Sox were eliminated by the New York Yankees in the AL Wild Card round. Despite the early postseason exit, Boston is trending in the right direction as an organization.

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Nick Kurtz News / MLB Trade Rumors / November 10

Athletics' Nick Kurtz wins AL Rookie of the Year award

Athletics first baseman Nick Kurtz has been named the 2025 American League Rookie of the Year, the Baseball Writers Association of America announced. His teammate Jacob Wilson finished second and Roman Anthony of the Boston Red Sox finished third in the voting.

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Athletics News / Larry Brown Sports / November 10

Rival executive has brutal quote about Kyler Murray

Kyler Murray’s days with the Arizona Cardinals are likely numbered, but it is not clear where his next landing spot may be. The former No. 1 overall pick has effectively been benched by Arizona, with backup Jacoby Brissett outperforming him while Murray has been sidelined by injury.

Athletics News / Oakland Athletics on SI / November 10

The A's Could Target This Former Mets First-Rounder After a Great Year in Japan

The A's will be looking to add some pitching this offseason, and they could be looking to add another big contract to the books like they did last offseason when they added Luis Severino and Jeffrey Springs.

Athletics News / FCS Football on SI / November 10

Samford Fires Head Coach Chris Hatcher After 11 Seasons

The FCS football coaching carousel continued on Sunday night. After 11 seasons, Chris Hatcher is out as the head coach at Samford. The program announced the change in leadership on Sunday, less than 24 hours after Samford's 38-14 loss to ETSU.

Athletics News / Just Baseball / November 8

Ranking the Top 10 Rookies of the 2025 MLB Season

Over the past few seasons, Major League Baseball has been tremendously blessed by the influx of talented young players making their way into the sport.

Tarik Skubal News / Last Word On Sports / November 7

Should the Mets Really Trade For Tarik Skubal?

When was the last time the Mets truly had an “ace” pitcher? It’s been three years, ever since Jacob deGrom left for Texas in free agency. deGrom was a legendary Met, one of the very best pitchers on the planet, giving the Mets hope even when the roster around him offered little insurance or support.

Athletics News / Last Word On Sports / November 7