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On YouTubeAthletics News / Oakland Athletics on SI / March 27
Why the Athletics Will be a Postseason Team in 2026
It all starts today. Taking the field for the first time in 2026, the Athletics' regular season campaign begins tonight when a three-game series against the defending American League champion Toronto Blue Jays kicks off.
Athletics News / Athlon Sports / March 27
Blue Jays’ John Schneider Announces Shane Bieber News Before Athletics Game
The Toronto Blue Jays enter Opening Day with what many consider one of the strongest pitching staffs in Major League Baseball. With a rotation anchored by established arms and reinforced by key offseason addition Dylan Cease, Toronto is once again expected to contend at the top of the American League after its run to the World Series last season.
Athletics News / Oakland Athletics on SI / March 27
How to watch A's on Opening Day: TV Channel, Live Stream and Radio
It is time for A's baseball. Despite missing the playoffs for the fifth straight season in 2025, the Athletics took a big step forward last year, finishing 76-86 in their first season in Sacramento, giving fans a lot of hope for the future.
The 'Youngest MLB 30/30 seasons' quiz
How many of the MLB players to hit 30 home runs and steal 30 bases in the same season before turning 25 years old can you name in five minutes?
Bryan Hudson News / MLB Trade Rumors / March 27
White Sox Claim Bryan Hudson
The White Sox announced that they have claimed left-hander Bryan Hudson off waivers from the Mets. New York designated the lefty for assignment earlier this week.
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 / Oakland Athletics on SI / March 27
What We Got Right—And Wrong—About the A's in Spring Training
The start of the regular season is finally here. Not only have we been waiting for the green and gold to take the field since late September, but we have also had to wait patiently for the past two days while nearly every other team has taken the field.
Athletics News / Just Baseball / March 27
Four Bold Predictions for the 2026 San Diego Padres
The San Diego Padres might be the most puzzling team in Major League Baseball. On paper, they have a lineup capable of matching any contender. In reality, they’re working with a rotation that looks increasingly fragile, operating under one of the sport’s most aggressive front offices, and doing it all while the franchise navigates a sale.
Athletics News / Total Apex Fantasy Sports / March 27
Top MLB DFS Lineups Start‘em/Sit‘em For March 27th
Opening day is officially here, and fantasy players could start the new season off with a bang for today’s top MLB DFS lineups and fantasy stacks. The season starts with 11 games in today’s slate of games.
Athletics News / Athletics Nation / March 27
To Mark Kotsay: How To Improve Your Tactical Managing In 4 Easy Steps 
Mostly I write for our readers and commenters and the discussion it brings. Every now and again I write secretly hoping that someone who knows someone might put an elbow into a rib and say, “Hey, read this.” Long story short I hope this article gets from my fingers to Mark Kotsay’s ears — just for the good of the A’s.
Athletics News / Oakland Athletics on SI / March 27
Bernie Sanders Introduces Bill That Would Have Kept the A's in Oakland
A's fans have had a hard time falling truly in love with the green and gold, because of two main factors. The first was that for two decades they would trade away all of their stars for prospects that seldomly panned out to the degree that had been hoped.
Athletics News / HITC / March 27
Liam Lawson admits he needs to step back to avoid repeating mistakes in 2026
Liam Lawson is still adjusting to the new Racing Bulls VCARB 03, and he says his biggest challenge so far has been how different it feels compared to his previous car.
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.
Gunnar Hoglund News / MLB Trade Rumors / March 26
A’s Gunnar Hoglund Diagnosed With Lumbar Spine Strain
The Athletics officially announced their Opening Day roster on Thursday morning. They enter the season as one of the healthiest teams in the league. Their only player beginning the year on the injured list is right-hander Gunnar Hoglund, whom the A’s announced is dealing with a lumbar spine strain.
Shohei Ohtani News / Athlon Sports / March 26
Shohei Ohtani Makes Opening Day Gesture for Dodgers Teammates
The Los Angeles Dodgers are opening the 2026 season with sky-high expectations and a realistic shot at making MLB history. After winning back-to-back World Series titles, the Dodgers begin another campaign with a chance to accomplish a feat only two franchises in Major League Baseball have achieved.
Athletics News / Athlon Sports / March 26
Kevin Gausman Makes Vladimir Guerrero Jr. Admission Before Blue Jays-Royals Game
The Blue Jays head into their home opener against the Athletics looking to start the season off with a victory after a World Series defeat. Toronto ace pitcher Kevin Gausman will get the ball against Luis Severino on Friday.
Athletics News / Last Word On Sports / March 26
Is Las Vegas The Right City For NBA Expansion?
Las Vegas has been booming as a sports city over the past decade. The NHL’s Golden Knights, an expansion team, won the Stanley Cup in the 2023. The WNBA’s Aces have won three championships in four years (2022, 2023, and 2025).
Athletics News / Field Level Media / March 26
Blue Jays, downplaying 'defending' status, open against A's
The Toronto Blue Jays might have been a surprise last season when they came close to winning the World Series. Another successful season, however, would be no surprise.
Nick Anderson News / MLB Trade Rumors / March 26
Nick Anderson Has Upward Mobility Clause In Athletics Deal
Right-hander Nick Anderson has an upward mobility clause in his minor league deal with the Athletics and plans to trigger it tomorrow, reports Ari Alexander.
Athletics News / LWOSports.com / March 25
Ranking the Top 5 Best Lineups as the MLB Season Starts
As the MLB opening day finally comes around, it is time to rank the top five lineups heading into the season. This can definitely change during the season, but based on the last few seasons, these five lineups should definitely be good, if not elite.
Athletics News / Just Baseball / March 25
AL Central Power Rankings and Preview for 2026
The World Baseball Classic and spring training have come and gone, and we can all turn our attention to Opening Day and the start of the 2026 season! Each division will have its own proper preview, and today we will focus on the AL Central.
Athletics News / Just Baseball / March 25
Which Giants Prospects Stood Out the Most in Spring Training?
For the first time in years, the San Francisco Giants had a lack of exciting position battles in spring training. Outside of who would make the bullpen, the only two of any significance were the team’s fourth outfield spot and backup catcher.
Athletics News / New Baseball Media / March 24
2026 Injury Report: Updates on Marte, Pepiot, Walls
For most of the league, there are only two days left until 2026 Opening Day. And for the Rays, Tampa Bay took a big hit to its rotation. Ryan Pepiot will miss the start of the year thanks to a hip injury, one of several injury-related notes.
Kevin McGonigle News / Minor League Baseball on SI / March 24
Tigers Officially Announce Highly Anticipated Kevin McGonigle Decision
Detroit Tigers fans have been waiting all spring to find out whether top prospect Kevin McGonigle will be in the big leagues to start the 2026 season. And now, the wait is over.
Athletics News / Field Level Media / March 24
AL Central capsules: Can Tigers pitch way back into playoffs?
Chicago White Sox 2025 record: 60-102 (5th place, AL Central) He gone: C Korey Lee, OF Luis Robert, OF Mike Tauchman New faces: INF Luisangel Acuna, RHP
Athletics News / Field Level Media / March 24
AL West capsules: Can Mariners reach next level in 2026?
Athletics 2025 record 76-86 (4th place, AL West) He gone: OF JJ Bleday, RHP Oswaldo Bido, C Willie MacIver, LHP Sean Newcomb, INF Max Schuemann, RHP Mitch
Athletics News / Last Word On Sports / March 23
Some 2026 MLB Awards Predictions
We’re mere hours away from Opening Day 2026 in Major League Baseball. This is typically when you get a ton of awards predictions. So, we will follow suit with some prognostications based on statistical analysis, recent trends, and middle-aged intuition.
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