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The A's will have pitchers and catchers reporting on Wednesday, and the club will be playing in their first spring game against the Chicago White Sox on Saturday, February 21, which means that the 2026 MLB season is closer than we think.

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2026 Transactions: Rays Sign Martinez, White Sox Add Fedde

Spring Training officially starts this week, as all 30 Major League teams start to build up for the upcoming 162-game grind. There are still a lot of pitchers available on the free agent market — but some of those arms came off the board on February 9.

Athletics News / Athlon Sports / February 9

Yankees-Athletics Trade on Monday Creates Spring Training Position Battle

The New York Yankeesmade a trade on Monday with the Athletics, the team announced. The deal also led to a number of roster moves. "The New York Yankees today announced that they have acquired infielder Max Schuemann from the Athletics in exchange for minor league right-handed pitcher Luis Burgos," Yankees PR Dept.

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Athletics News / New Baseball Media / February 9

Twins’ 2026 Spring Training NRI List Includes Jenkins, Culpepper

After a year of upheaval, the Twins will look to showcase their future in 2026 Spring Training. Minnesota’s list of non-roster players for this upcoming spring includes Walker Jenkins and Kaelen Culpepper, two of the team’s best prospects.

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Athletics News / MLB on ClutchPoints / February 9

Yankees snag intriguing bench piece in Athletics trade

The New York Yankees and Athletics made a trade on Monday. According to Bob Nightengale, the Yankees have acquired infielder Max Schuemann from the Athletics for right-handed pitcher Luis Burgos.

Athletics News / Field Level Media / February 9

Yankees acquire IF Max Schuemann in trade with Athletics

The New York Yankees acquired infielder Max Schuemann in a trade with the Athletics on Monday, sending right-handed pitching prospect Luis Burgos as the return.

Max Schuemann News / MLB Trade Rumors / February 9

A’s Trade Max Schuemann To Yankees

The Athletics have traded infielder Max Schuemann to the Yankees in exchange for minor league right-hander Luis Burgos, according to announcements from both teams.

Athletics News / Oakland Athletics on SI / February 9

Minnesota Twins Bring Back Familiar Face After Season with A's

Despite trading away a number of players at the deadline last year, the Minnesota Twins still have a 30.9% chance at making the postseason in 2026, which is better than five American League teams (including the A's) as spring training begins.

Athletics News / MLB on ClutchPoints / February 9

White Sox sign veteran right-hander to 1-year contract

With the Chicago White Sox in the midst of the offseason, looking to improve after another disastrous season, the team continues to make moves to boost its pitching.

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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 / MLB on ClutchPoints / February 9

Twins sign former Yankees infielder to minor-league deal

The Minnesota Twins are currently in the midst of an important offseason for the future direction of the franchise, gearing up for spring training, which will get underway later this month.

Erick Fedde News / MLB Trade Rumors / February 9

White Sox To Sign Erick Fedde

The White Sox are bringing Erick Fedde back to the organization on a one-year deal, reports Joel Sherman of the New York Post. The deal is pending a physical.

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Gio Urshela News / MLB Trade Rumors / February 9

Twins, Gio Urshela Agree To Minor League Deal

The Twins are bringing back old friend Gio Urshela on a minor league deal, reports Daniel Alvarez Montes of El Extra Base. Urshela, a client of Premier Talent Sports, will be in camp as non-roster invitee and compete for a spot in a crowded infield mix.

Athletics News / Just Baseball / February 9

World Baseball Classic: Team Canada Roster News, Notes, and Analysis

For the sixth time, the World Baseball Classic has come and among the 20 teams competing for the title is Team Canada, eager to establish themselves as a competitive force in the tournament.

Athletics News / Oakland Athletics on SI / February 9

Super Bowl Weekend Hotel Room Rates in Las Vegas Cause For Concern For the A's?

For the second year in a row, hotel room rates in Las Vegas were going for less than $100 a night during Super Bowl weekend. With the Athletics planning on drawing roughly 9,000 out of town fans per game when they land in Sin City, how concerned should they be that not even the biggest weekend of the year is getting people out to Vegas?

Athletics News / Oakland Athletics on SI / February 8

The Reason Andy Ibáñez Could Have a Solid Season with the A's

Earlier this week, the Athletics claimed Andy Ibáñez off waivers from the Los Angeles Dodgers, and he figures to be firmly in the third base mix for the green and gold in 2026.

Athletics News / Sport Relay / February 8

Athletics Claim Andy Ibanez, Designate Max Schuemann for Assignment

The Athletics claimed infielder Andy Ibanez off waivers from the Los Angeles Dodgers Friday, according to a team press release. To make room on the 40-man roster, they designated infielder Max Schuemann for assignment.

Athletics News / Last Word On Sports / February 7

AL West Prospects Who Could Make Opening Day Rosters

Up until a week ago, the Seattle Mariners led MLB.com’s Top 100 prospect list with 7 prospects. This was even after they traded away their top catching prospect in December.

Athletics News / New Baseball Media / February 7

Looking at Team Canada for the 2026 World Baseball Classic

Team Canada’s group for the 2026 World Baseball Classic might not be a complete team, at least compared to who the country could have on the roster. However, Canada’s roster is a formidable one, a mix of All-Star talent, as well as youngsters who could be the next wave of stars for the country.

Mark McGwire News / Larry Brown Sports / February 7

Mark McGwire gets hired by a notable MLB team

Big Mac is officially headed back up north. Retired 12-time All-Star slugger Mark McGwire is reuniting with the Athletics, John Shea of the San Francisco Standard reports this week.

Athletics News / Stadium Rant / February 7

What MLB Teams Could Rise From The Dead In 2026?

For all the successful teams in Major League Baseball, there are several others that either die out of the gate or lose steam midway through the season.

Isiah Kiner-Falefa News / Fastball on SI / February 5

How Red Sox's Isiah Kiner-Falefa Signing Further Dwindles Infield Market

The infield market has been buzzing over the last week, both via trade and free agent signings. And one more name reportedly can be crossed off that list with spring training almost here.

Athletics News / Field Level Media / February 4

Tigers P Mickey Lolich, '68 World Series MVP, dies at 85

Pitcher Mickey Lolich, the MVP and Game 7 star of the Detroit Tigers' 1968 World Series triumph, died Wednesday at the age of 85, the team announced. Lolich won all three of his starts against the St.

Athletics News / Just Baseball / February 3

2026 Fantasy Baseball Sleepers: Catcher

There are a few different approaches to consider when drafting the catcher position in fantasy baseball this year. One could invest a great deal of draft capital into drafting Cal Raleigh, ranked 17th overall in our top 200, and not have to think about the position again.

Danny Coulombe News / Just Baseball / February 3

Danny Coulombe Would Perfectly Finalize the Blue Jays’ Bullpen

The Toronto Blue Jays have had an eventful and successful offseason thus far, signing several strong free agents and adding to their AL Pennant-winning roster.