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On YouTubeMichael Kelly News / Athletics Nation / December 31
2025 Athletics Season In Review: Michael Kelly 
Next up in our look back at the A’s players in 2025, we turn back to the bullpen, remembering our time with Michael Kelly. What role will he play in the A’s pen in 2026?
Athletics News / MLB Trade Rumors / December 31
A’s Have “Ongoing Conversations” On More Potential Extensions
The Athletics announced their seven-year, $86MM extension with left fielder Tyler Soderstrom from their future home site in Las Vegas. That franchise-record deal followed last winter’s significant investments in DH Brent Rooker and outfielder Lawrence Butler.
Athletics News / Oakland Athletics on SI / December 31
A's Add Former Houston Astros Reliever as Depth Piece
A's fans are still waiting for the club to make a splash on the pitching market, given that it's the team's biggest area of weakness following the 2025 season.
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 / Stadium Rant / December 31
A Fresh Athletics Squad Could Surprise Everyone In 2026
The Athletics have always been a tricky group to pin down year-over-year. One year, they make a surprise appearance in the postseason, the next year, they are contenders but just miss out.
The 25 most memorable sports plays of 2025
When it comes to unforgettable plays within the 2025 sports calendar, this was truly a special year. Here's our rankings of the 25 best.
Tyler Soderstrom News / MLB on ClutchPoints / December 31
Tyler Soderstrom reveals eye-opening reality of Las Vegas’ potential impact on Athletics’ free agency
The athletics/athletics-news-as-tyler-soderstrom-agree-historic-86-million-contract-christmas">Athletics and Tyler Soderstrom recently agreed to a seven-year, $86 million contract — the largest guarantee in franchise history.
Athletics News / Just Baseball / December 31
World Baseball Classic: Team USA Roster News, Notes, and Analysis
The World Baseball Classic is right around the corner. On February 3, all 20 participating countries will submit their final 30-man rosters for the tournament, and the WBC itself will kick off just over a month later.
Athletics News / New Baseball Media / December 31
What Every AL Team Should Get Before 2026 Spring Training
Gifting season isn’t over just yet, particularly in Major League Baseball. Teams still have a few weeks to gift themselves new players for the 2026 season.
Tyler Soderstrom News / MLB on ClutchPoints / December 30
Next move Athletics must make after historic Tyler Soderstrom $86 million contract extension
With a collection of young talent ready to make their mark on MLB, the Athletics seem to be a team on the rise. They ensured a key part of their future was locked up by signing left fielder Tyler Soderstrom to an $86 million contract.
Athletics News / Oakland Athletics on SI / December 30
Could the A's and Chicago White Sox Strike a Deal For an Underrated Closer Option?
Earlier this offseason, we took a look at the types of pitchers the A's have added to serve as the club's closer over the past two decades, and there have been stretches of time, including with Mason Miller, that they have gone with a fairly inexperienced option, but one that provided upside.
Athletics News / MLB on ClutchPoints / December 30
Looking back at Cubs’ biggest surprise of 2025
The Chicago Cubs came into 2025 with high expectations after a bold offseason that featured the blockbuster acquisition of Kyle Tucker and a front office commitment to breaking through in the National League Central.
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 / Athletics Nation / December 30
2025 Season In Review: Brett Harris
We’ve almost run out of 2025, but we haven’t run out of A’s players to recap. Next up is Brett Harris, whose main achievement so far in life is that he shares a birthday with me (and Lionel Messi, and pretty no one else you’ve ever heard of).
Athletics News / Oakland Athletics on SI / December 30
Los Angeles Dodgers Make a Pair of Moves to Reset the Timeline
If we didn't know any better, it would look as though Monday's trade between the Los Angeles Dodgers and Miami Marlins was an attempt to clean up the remnants of a party before your parents get back home.
Esteury Ruiz News / Field Level Media / December 29
Reports: Dodgers trade OF Esteury Ruiz to Marlins
The Miami Marlins are acquiring outfielder Esteury Ruiz from the Los Angeles Dodgers, multiple reports said Monday night. The Dodgers will acquire 18-year-old pitching prospect Adriano Marrero from Miami in the deal, beisbolfr.com reported.
Athletics News / Oakland Athletics on SI / December 29
A's Third Base Battle Will Determine Numerous Player's Futures with Franchise
With the A's trading for Jeff McNeil, they seem to have taken care of second base for the 2026 season. That leaves third base as the only glaring hole offensively on this club, and the reporting since the McNeil addition has been that the A's will be looking internally to find someone at the hot corner.
Athletics News / New Baseball Media / December 29
Looking at Numbers from the 2025 California League
We’ve already taken a look at the numbers behind the 2025 Florida State League and Carolina League seasons. Now, we finish our glimpse at the Low-A level from this past year with the California League.
Athletics News / Last Word On Sports / December 28
Following the Blueprint: How the Athletics Are Building Something Real
When the Athletics committed seven years and a franchise record $86 million extension to Tyler Soderstrom, they were not just rewarding a breakout season.
Athletics News / MLB Trade Rumors / December 28
Longtime Athletics Scout Will Schock Passes Away
The Athletics announced today the passing of longtime scout Will Schock. He was 61. Schock had been a part of the organization since getting drafted by the team in 1987.
Athletics News / New Baseball Media / December 28
2025 Transactions: Reds Sign Bleday, Trade for Dane Myers From Miami
Cincinnati was one of the lone teams to make a move on December 27. The Reds made two outfield-related moves, as Cincinnati brought in former Athletics outfielder JJ Bleday.
J.J. Bleday News / Field Level Media / December 27
Reports: Reds reach deal with OF JJ Bleday
The Cincinnati Reds reached a one-year deal with outfielder JJ Bleday, multiple outlets reported on Saturday. MLB.com put the value of the one-year deal with the Reds at $1.4 million, plus incentives.
Athletics News / Athlon Sports / December 26
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.
Athletics News / Yardbarker / December 25
Athletics continue to lock in core with an eye to Las Vegas
The Athletics gave their fans a surprise Christmas gift this year.
Athletics News / Yardbarker / December 25
LF Tyler Soderstrom agrees to record contract extension with Athletics
Soderstrom is now the third player on the Athletics roster to receive a contract extension.
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.
Jeff McNeil 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.
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