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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.

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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 / New Baseball Media / February 8

Looking at Team Columbia for the 2026 World Baseball Classic

Team Colombia’s 2026 roster will look very similar to the one that the country brought to the 2023 World Baseball Classic. Gio Urshela and Guillo Zuniga are some of the returning players for Columbia, a team with a blend of experienced players, as well as some prospects.

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The 'Home run leaders by MLB team' quiz

How many of the career leaders in home runs for every MLB franchise can you name in five minutes?

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Athletics News / EasySportz / February 8

AL West Preview: Transition, Opportunity Define Division Entering 2026

The AL West heads into 2026 at a crossroads. The division’s longtime power is facing natural turnover, recent champions are working to reassert themselves, and a new contender may finally be ready to step forward.

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25 MLB players who have the most to prove in 2026

The new MLB season brings opportunities as players head into their walk years and try to rebound from subpar performances. These 25 players stand out heading into 2026.

Should Red Sox trade for former All-Star infielder?

Mariners getting needed bat in All-Star Brendon Donovan via three-team deal with Cardinals, Rays

Giants CEO calls Dodgers a 'dragon to slay'

Yankees' latest endeavor points to a Jasson Dominguez mistake waiting to happen

Top of Phillies' rotation is elite, but also comes with questions

Athletics News / Oakland Athletics on SI / February 8

How a WBC Roster Could Impact the A's Third Base Competition

The A's are pretty locked up at most of their positions around the diamond, but the one that is a question mark for the club entering camp will be third base.

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 / Legends On Deck / February 7

College Baseball’s Role in MLB is Increasing

College baseball’s role in MLB is increasing. While not exactly a “new” role, over the past decade, college baseball has become an increasingly crucial source of MLB-ready players for teams.

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.

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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 / Athletics Nation / February 7

Little Signings Everywhere

Not that Reese Witherspoon and Nicole Kidman make a bad double play combo to anchor your infield, but didn’t the A’s go into the off-season with different goals than their current outcomes?

Athletics News / Oakland Athletics on SI / February 7

A’s Announce Player Development Staff for 2026, Including Fan Favorite Returns

The following is the press release sent out by the Athletics, detailing their player development department and their minor league staffs for the 2026 season.

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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.

Athletics News / New Baseball Media / February 6

2026 Transactions: Dodgers Bring Back Rortvedt, Angels Sign Suter

The last true week of the 2025-26 MLB offseason is nearly in the books. Los Angeles teams were in the headlines on February 6, as both the Angels and Dodgers made moves.

Scott Barlow News / Athletics Nation / February 6

A’s Claim Andy Ibáñez, Add Scott Barlow in Busy Roster Shuffle

The Athletics made two minor roster moves today as they continue shaping their 2026 club. First, the A’s claimed 32-year-old Cuban infielder Andy Ibáñez off waivers from the Los Angeles Dodgers.

Athletics News / Oakland Athletics on SI / February 6

Former Cincinnati Reds Bullpen Piece Lands with A's

The Athletics bullpen is slowly starting to come together. After trading Mason MIller at last year's trade deadline, the club ended up posting a 2.99 bullpen ERA in August and September, ranking them second in baseball behind the Cleveland Guardians.

Athletics News / MLB on ClutchPoints / February 6

Athletics claim Dodgers infielder off waivers with latest roster move

The Athletics claimed infielder Andy Ibanez off waivers from the Los Angeles Dodgers on Friday, the team announced. The A’s also designated infielder Max Schuemann for assignment to make room on the 40-man roster.

Scott Barlow News / MLB Trade Rumors / February 6

Athletics To Sign Scott Barlow

The Athletics and right-hander Scott Barlow have agreed to a deal, reports Robert Murray of FanSided. It’s a one-year pact with a $2MM guarantee for the Warner Sports Management client and performance bonuses worth $1.3MM.

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 / Last Word On Sports / February 4

1968 World Series MVP Mickey Lolich Passes Away at 85

Mickey Lolich, the portly left-hander who tossed three complete-game victories in the 1968 World Series, passed away on Wednesday. He was 85. The Associated Press was the first to break the story.

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.