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Who is Andrew Friedman? Lakers Make Double Front Office Move Including Dodgers’ Farhan Zaidi

The Los Angeles Lakers are undergoing a significant transformation in their front office as new owner Mark Walter takes charge. To guide this process, they have enlisted the help of two executives from the championship-winning Los Angeles Dodgers: Andrew Friedman and Farhan Zaidi.

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2025-26 Offseason To-Do List for the Minnesota Twins

It was only a few years ago that the Minnesota Twins looked like a team on the rise, bringing in stars like Carlos Correa and Pablo Lopez to join Byron Buxton and an up-and-coming roster.

Luis Severino News / Athletics Nation / November 21

2025 Athletics Season In Review: Luis Severino

Now we’re past most of the barely-played guys and can finally move on to the major names on the A’s roster this past season. We’ll start at the top of the starting rotation and review staff leader Luis Severino and his first season in the Green & Gold.

Sean Newcomb News / Athletics Nation / November 21

2025 Athletics Season In Review: Sean Newcomb

Sean Newcomb’s first go-around with the A’s was nondescript, similar to his entire career to that point, but after the Red Sox signed him for $1M and decided to move on from him mid-season, the A’s decided to give Newcomb another whirl.

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The '50-home-run MLB seasons' quiz

How many of the players to reach the 50-home run milestone in one MLB season can you name in five minutes?

The 'Active MLB home run leaders' quiz

The 'MLB yearly runs created leaders' quiz

The 'Playoff home run leaders by MLB team' quiz

Athletics News / Oakland Athletics on SI / November 21

A's Have Quietly Announced Three Bobbleheads For 2026

The Athletics full promotional schedule hasn't been announced just yet, but the team is already finding ways to sneak in that there will be at least three bobbleheads available for 2026.

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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 / Athlon Sports / November 20

Beginner Rotisserie AVG Draft Essentials

Batting average is one of the hardest things to handle as a fantasy baseball player. The changes in the game have set batting averages plummeting. The advent of deeper technologies has hurt. Pitchers have more information at their fingertips and a greater knowledge of how to throw more different pitches to keep hitters off balance.

Athletics News / MLB Trade Rumors / November 20

Athletics unlikely to trade hitter for rotation upgrade

The Athletics need pitchers and have hitters but that doesn’t mean they will trade from one area to address another. Jeff Passan of ESPN reports that teams

Gio Urshela News / Athletics Nation / November 20

2025 Athletics Season In Review: Gio Urshela

Last offseason the A’s were on the lookout for third base help in a big way. After seeing veteran Abraham Toro and rookie Brett Harris struggle all season long and moving on from Toro, the A’s were desperate for even league-average production.

Jose Leclerc News / Athletics Nation / November 20

2025 Athletics Season In Review: Jose Leclerc

Today in our review series we got someone that made it into just ten games for the A’s due to injury. Righty reliever Jose Leclerc barely played for the Athletics this past season and that’s looking like all we’ll see of the former Rangers closer in the Green & Gold.

Athletics News / Oakland Athletics on SI / November 20

Opposing Teams Reportedly Want One Thing From the A's in Trade Talks

With the Athletics set to play in West Sacramento yet again in 2026 and 2027, they could have difficulty landing free agents this winter. It likely doesn't help that the big fish they attracted last winter spent part of the season speaking ill of the minor-league ballpark.

Athletics News / Oakland Athletics on SI / November 20

Former A's Shortstop Traded to Houston Astros in Swap That Helps Former Team

The Houston Astros made an intriguing move on Wednesday night in a trade with the Atlanta Braves, sending Mauricio Dubón to the Braves in exchange for former A's shortstop Nick Allen.

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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.

Athletics News / Oakland Athletics on SI / November 19

This Massive Detroit Tigers' Right-Hander Could an A's Target in Rule 5 Draft

Every MLB team had to submit its 40-man roster prior to Tuesday's deadline and had to add Rule 5 eligible players to it, or else they'd be at risk of being selected by another organization.

Athletics News / New Baseball Media / November 19

2025 MLB Season Recap: San Diego Padres

The 2025 season felt like a critical one for the Padres — and it was, to say the least. The Padres entered the year with several big names who were poised to hit the market.

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The 'Active 300-passing-yard game leaders' quiz

The '2022 NFL Week 1 starting QBs' quiz

The 'NFL single-game completions leaders' quiz

The 'NFL QB rushing TD leaders' quiz

J.J. Bleday News / Oakland Athletics on SI / November 19

From Breakout in 2024 to DFA'd in 2025, JJ Bleday Still Trying to Establish Himself

On Tuesday, the Athletics announced in a slew of roster moves that they would be designating outfielder JJ Bleday for assignment. Prior to the move, the 40-man roster sat at 38, and the team added Braden Nett, Junior Perez, and Chen Zhong-Ao Zhuang, which meant the team needed to free up one more spot to get back to 40.

JP Sears News / Athletics Nation / November 19

2025 Athletics Season In Review: JP Sears

Good morning everyone! Today we look back on a young left-handed starter that got his first chance in the big leagues with the A’s. While he’s not around

Athletics News / Oakland Athletics on SI / November 19

Left Off Brewers' 40-Man, This Prospect Might Be an Ideal A's Target

The A's have a knack for dipping into the Rule 5 Draft more often than not, and with the 40-man deadline behind us, we now know which prospects have been left unprotected by other clubs.

Kristian Campbell News / Just Baseball / November 19

How Will Kristian Campbell Fit Into the Red Sox’s Plans in 2026?

The old adage is that prospect development isn’t linear, but few players in recent memory can relate to the whirlwind 18 months Kristian Campbell just had. Campbell arrived in the Boston Red Sox system without much fanfare after being selected in the fourth round of the 2023 MLB Draft.

Athletics News / New Baseball Media / November 19

Spencer Jones, Andrew Painter Among Prospects Added to 40-Man Rosters

Aside from qualifying offer decisions, November 18 was also the day that MLB teams had to make final decisions on who to protect for the 2025 Rule 5 Draft.

Athletics News / Just Baseball / November 18

Atlanta Braves 2025-2026 Offseason Wish List

With the World Series over and Thanksgiving soon approaching, the 2025 MLB season is officially in the books. For Atlanta Braves fans, it’s a book many would be happy to slide onto the highest shelf and never revisit.

Athletics News / MLB on ClutchPoints / November 15

Athletics agree to contract with ex-Nationals infielder

The Athletics have made a veteran addition to their offseason roster plan. MLB.com’s Martín Gallegos reported Saturday that the club reached a deal with Joey Meneses, a 33-year-old first baseman and outfielder formerly with the Washington Nationals.

Paul Skenes News / New Baseball Media / November 15

Kurtz, Skenes, & the Braves Won More Than Just Awards in 2025

The 2025 MLB Awards week is in the books, one that saw repeat MVP winners, as well as a first-time Cy Young Award winner. Paul Skenes added more hardware to his shelf, as the Pirates’ ace won the Cy Young Award one year after becoming the 2024 NL Rookie of the Year.

Athletics News / Field Level Media / November 13

MLB awards: Jacob deGrom, Ronald Acuna Jr. win Comeback honors

Jacob deGrom was already a two-time Cy Young Award winner, a Rookie of the Year winner and an ERA champion. Now he can add Comeback Player of the Year to his list of accolades.

Pete Alonso News / Athlon Sports / November 13

Pete Alonso Receives Unfortunate News After 7th Season With Mets

First baseman Pete Alonso is entering MLB unrestricted free agency for the second consecutive offseason. As expected, the 30-year-old right-handed slugger opted out of the final year of his contract with the New York Mets in early November after another strong campaign.

Nick Kurtz News / Yardbarker / November 12