Opening Day of the 2026 season is just two weeks away, and camp will be ending even sooner. This is the time of the spring when players can make a late push in camp to hopefully solidify their spot on the Opening Day roster.
After being arguably the most productive starter for the A's in his small sample size during his debut in the 2025 season, 23-year-old Luis Morales was looking to build off that success and have another strong year when spring began.
The Athletics turned over a new leaf in 2025 with their arrival in Sacramento, which will be their home for at least two more seasons before eventually settling in Las Vegas.
MLB The Show 26 has officially launched their Digital Deluxe early access period, and with that comes a new set of player ratings for the Athletics for the upcoming season.
The Boston Red Sox made a late bullpen addition on Thursday, picking up Danny Coulombe on a one-year deal worth $1 million. Coulombe has a 2.64 ERA over the last five seasons, with sub-3.00 ERA’s in the last four years.
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.
The A’s spring training continued today at Surprise Stadium as the Athletics faced off against the Texas Rangers. The A’s entered today having won five straight and scored fifty-one runs in those victories.
While the 2026 World Baseball Classic has taken center stage in the baseball community, MLB teams continued to make cuts on March 11 & 12. The Yankees, Cubs, Braves, Rays, and Mariners were among the teams to trim their 2026 spring rosters.
The A's starting rotation appears to be fairly set entering the 2026 campaign, with Luis Severino, Jeffrey Springs, Aaron Civale and Luis Morales seemingly locks for the starting five.
A's outfielder Lawrence Butler has yet to make his spring debut as he has finished completing his rehab work following offseason surgery on his right knee.
I think that it is safe to say that both Pool A and San Juan lived up to the billing. Prior to the WBC kicking off, I stated that Pool A was the most balanced and competitive group in the tournament.
It didn’t take long to discover the clear favorites in Pool D. Only three games were needed for Venezuela and the Dominican Republic to clinch their spots in the quarterfinals.
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.
The Athletics are currently gearing up for a 2026 season in which they will look to end their five-year playoff drought. The team will be playing in Sacramento as they gear up for an eventual move to Las Vegas, and the Athletics have been hard at work this offseason, locking down several members of their young core.
With a 7-5 win over Venezuela at loanDepot Park on Wednesday night, the Dominican Republic completed the group stage unbeaten at 4-0, and star slugger Juan Soto not only helped his team secure first place in Pool D but also matched a prestigious Dominican Republic record in the 2026 World Baseball Classic.
The AL West is one of the more fun divisions to watch in baseball going into 2026. If things go right, this division will be a fight to the end. If things don’t go right, it might be a one horse race.
With the A's expected to be playing their home games in Las Vegas starting in 2028, Sacramento is hoping to turn their fleeting relationship with Major League Baseball into a more permanent arrangement.
The World Baseball Classic is usually where global stars grab headlines. However, every tournament also produces a few “wait, who’s that?” moments. This year, one of those names is Jake Gelof, a young infielder representing the Los Angeles Dodgers pipeline on an international stage.
[Editor’s note: The following article comes from Athlon Sports’ 2026 MLB Preview magazine, the most comprehensive MLB season primer on the market. Order
Phillies left-hander Jesus Luzardo finalized a five-year contract extension worth $135 million on Tuesday, a deal that keeps him in Philadelphia through the 2031 season.
The 2026 Spring Training roster cuts continued on March 9. Over a third of the MLB teams trimmed down their spring roster in some way, shape, or form. And, some notable prospects were among the cuts, including Yankees outfielder Spencer Jones.
The Philadelphia Phillies and left-handed starter Jesus Luzardo agreed on a five-year contract extension worth $135 million, several outlets reported Monday.
The AL West had one of the most active offseasons of any division in Major League Baseball. Every team added a notable piece whether it was versatility in the field or pitching help in the rotation.
Ariel Martinez and Erisbel Arruebarrena each homered as Cuba got off to a hot start and coasted to a 7-4 win over Colombia in Pool A play of the World Baseball Classic on Sunday at San Juan, Puerto Rico.
With Arizona Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray about to be released — and owed $36 million in guaranteed money next season — an unexpected door may be opening. Murray hasn’t played baseball in years, but the Oakland Athletics still hold his MLB rights after selecting him ninth overall in the 2018 MLB Draft.
The Arizona Cardinals are set to release quarterback Kyler Murray when the NFL's new year begins on March 11. While he is expected to have several suitors, one unlikely team is leaving the door open.