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A's Top Prospect Appears to Have Taken a Big Step Toward the Majors

A's top prospect Leo De Vries is also the No. 4 prospect in all of baseball, and in every opportunity he's had since being acquired as the main piece of the Mason Miller trade, the 19-year-old has continued to show that he's a special talent.

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MLB Spring Breakout Four-Day Event is Back

The MLB Spring Breakout four-day event is back for 2026. This four-day, 16-game exhibition will be held from March 19 to 22. It stages teams’ top prospects against one another.

Kevin McGonigle News / Minor League Baseball on SI / March 16

Kevin McGonigle Furthers Case for Tigers' Opening Day Roster in Latest Spring Game

Shortstop Kevin McGonigle has been one of the most intriguing prospects to follow this spring. And with his latest spring training performance, the 21-year-old may have improved his odds of cracking the Detroit Tigers' Opening Day roster.

Luis Severino News / Oakland Athletics on SI / March 16

Luis Severino Shows He'll Be Ace the A's Need in 2026

A's ace Luis Severino took the mound on Sunday evening to take on a stacked Team USA lineup. This would be Severino's second start for the Dominican Republic, and this time, he'd have to duel superstar Pittsburgh Pirates ace, and one of the best pitchers in the game, Paul Skenes.

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How many of these past ROY winners since the 2000 MLB season can you name in six minutes?

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Athletics News / New Baseball Media / March 16

2026 MLB Spring Breakout: AL Prospects to Watch

With the 2026 MLB Spring Breakout starting soon, we continue our preview of the event with a look at notable American League prospects to hone in on. The event will give fans a good look at many first-round picks from 2025, plus some breakout prospects from a year ago.

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One storyline to follow for every MLB team in 2026

As Spring Training opens for 2026, all 30 teams have high hopes and big questions. These are the storylines to follow for each team heading into Opening Day.

Athletics News / Stadium Rant / March 16

World Baseball Classic’s Thrilling Final Four

With the conclusion of the World Baseball Classic’s quarterfinals, the stage is set for the remaining four teams to compete. The first round of winner-take-all play is over, and the world will see some of the best baseball ever to be played in the history of the sport.

Athletics News / MLB on ClutchPoints / March 16

How Gunnar Henderson beat Luis Severino in game-changing 9-pitch at-bat

The World Baseball Classic often turns a single moment into a defining highlight. For Team USA, that moment came when Gunnar Henderson stepped into the box against Luis Severino in a tense matchup that electrified fans.

Athletics News / Oakland Athletics on SI / March 16

A's Latest Roster Trim Includes Top Prospects, Plus Fringe Players Still Remaining

When the A's unveiled their starting lineup for Sunday's matchup with the Cleveland Guardians, it was fairly clear which way the roster cuts would be leaning on Sunday evening.

Athletics News / Total Apex Sports / March 16

Team USA Uses Stellar Pitching, Long Ball Against Dominican Republic to Reach Third Straight World Baseball Classic Final

Against the toughest opponent it has faced and the most talented foe it will play in the World Baseball Classic, Team USA rose to the occasion to bounce the Dominican Republic, 2-1, in the semifinals.

Athletics News / Sport Relay / March 16

WBC: United States Wins Thriller Over Dominican Republic, Advances to Final

MIAMI (Mar. 15) — A two-run fourth was enough to give the United States a 2–1 victory over the Dominican Republic in the World Baseball Classic Semifinal Sunday night.

Athletics News / Field Level Media / March 15

USA generates enough power to edge Dominican Republic in WBC semifinals

MIAMI -- Gunnar Henderson and Roman Anthony each hit solo home runs in the fourth inning and Team USA's pitching kept the mighty Dominican Republic lineup in check enough to secure a 2-1 victory in a World Baseball Classic semifinal on Sunday night.

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25 MLB players that could be traded during the 2026 season

The 2026 MLB season is right around the corner, and it is never too early to start thinking about how it might unfold. Seemingly, every year, we have a decent handle on who should contend and who is likely to struggle, which makes looking ahead to the trade deadline inevitable.

Athletics News / MLB on ClutchPoints / March 15

Team USA defeats Team Dominican Republic to clinch spot in World Baseball Classic final

The attention of the baseball world was on Sunday night’s Team USA-Team Dominican Republic game. Although it wasn’t the World Baseball Classic championship game, it sure felt that way.

Athletics News / MLB on ClutchPoints / March 15

Mark DeRosa explains polarizing Gunnar Henderson lineup decision for World Baseball Classic semifinal

Team USA is set to face off with the Dominican Republic in the World Baseball Classic semifinal on Sunday. Team USA has announced its starting lineup, with Gunnar Henderson hitting fifth and starting at third base.

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Athletics News / MLB on ClutchPoints / March 15

Team USA’s World Baseball Classic starting lineup vs. Dominican Republic announced

Team USA has announced its lineup for the semifinals of the World Baseball Classic against the Dominican Republic. With the pool play snafu behind them, the Americans cruised past Canada in the quarterfinals.

Gage Jump News / Oakland Athletics on SI / March 15

Gage Jump's Fastest Realistic Path to the A's Rotation

There are a couple of ways that A's No. 3 prospect Gage Jump could be part of the A's rotation within the next few weeks, and with the team looking to make the postseason for the first time since 2020, they're going to make that call when they feel he's ready.