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Projecting the A's Opening Day Starting Lineup

One of the biggest questions all spring has been whether or not the A's will actually be batting Nick Kurtz in the leadoff position when the season begins.

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How the New York Giants Used a Moneyball Approach to Reshape their Offense

Following yet another disappointing season in New York, the Giants are eager to be relevant again. Players, coaches, and fans have a newfound hope for 2026 after landing John Harbaugh as head coach.

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 / Oakland Athletics on SI / March 26

This Quiet Twist Could Chip Away at the A’s Bullpen Depth Fast

Every spring it seems that some player or players around the league have a built-in clause with their contracts that says that if they aren't going to make the big-league roster out of camp, then they have an option to look elsewhere for a team that will take them on.

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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?

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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.

Athletics News / Yardbarker

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.

Red Sox to sign former Yankees relief pitcher ahead of Opening Day

MLB announces 80-game suspension for Johan Rojas

Mets star gets help from former teammate after clubhouse issues

Three comeback arms to watch in National League East

Five X factors in the AL Central

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 / Oakland Athletics on SI / March 25

Don’t Be Surprised If the A’s Pounce on This DFA’d White Sox Player

With Opening Day here for the New York Yankees and San Francisco Giants, and looming for the rest of baseball, there have been a slew of roster moves as clubs have been making their final roster additions and subtractions before their own seasons kick off.

Athletics News / Just Baseball / March 25

AL West Power Rankings and Preview for 2026

Perhaps the most underrated division in baseball is the American League West. As Opening Day fast approaches, it’s time to start looking at how each roster stacks up against its competition.

Athletics News / Just Baseball / March 25

Top 100 MLB Players for the 2026 Season

The 2026 MLB season is upon us, with the New York Yankees and San Francisco Giants lined up to open up the season tonight, with the rest of the league gearing up to enjoy their Opening Day tomorrow.

Mookie Betts News / Athlon Sports / March 25

Mookie Betts Makes Bold Statement on Dodgers' Three-Peat Chase

The Los Angeles Dodgers will open the 2026 MLB season in a position few teams have ever reached. After winning back-to-back World Series titles, the Dodgers enter the year with the shortest championship odds since the 2003 New York Yankees, and are looking to claim the first three-peat since the 1998-2000 Yankees last did it.

Athletics News / Yardbarker

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 / Oakland Athletics on SI / March 25

Don't Count the A's Out From Trading For Relief Help

The A's are in an interesting spot entering the 2026 campaign. Last year they traded away Mason Miller, arguably the best closer in baseball, for one of the best prospects in the game.

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.

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Athletics News / Oakland Athletics on SI / March 25

A's Opening Day Roster: Eight Players to Make First Opening Day Roster

With Opening Day for the A's just days away, we wanted to give the team's roster one more crack now that spring games are behind us. A number of positions are all but announced at this point, so this will also serve as more or less the A's Opening Day roster heading into Toronto.

Henry Bolte News / Athletics Nation / March 25

AN Exclusive: Blogfather … Nuts And Bolte

Henry Bolte might have been the MVP of the A’s 2026 camp and even though he was optioned before the end of spring training he has put himself squarely on the map for an early call up whenever there is a need in the outfield.

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.

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 / MLB Trade Rumors / March 24

A’s Finalize Opening Day Bullpen

The A’s finalized their Opening Day bullpen last night, announcing that righty Jack Perkins has been optioned to Triple-A. He’ll likely remain stretched out as a rotation option in the minors, per Martin Gallegos of MLB.com.

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 / Total Apex Sports / March 23

Athletics 2026 Season Preview: A Young, Talented Offense Surrounded By Little Else

The Athletics’ 2025 season was marked by significant improvement. So much so that they were able to win more games in a season since 2021. While the team formerly residing in Oakland only won 76 games, it could be a sign of things to come.

Athletics News / MLB on ClutchPoints / March 23

ClutchPoints 2026 MLB Power Rankings, Vol. 5: Opening Day is here!

Opening Day of the 2026 season is here, as is a fresh version of the MLB Power Rankings. Venezuela won a wild World Baseball Classic, beating Team USA in the championship on a Eugenio Suarez 9th inning double.

Athletics News / MLB on ClutchPoints / March 23

Padres sign veteran reliever to minor-league contract

The San Diego Padres are known to make a lot of trades, especially around this time of year, with the 2026 season starting on Wednesday. Manager A.J. Preller loves to build his team through trades, but he has not done so since the last trade deadline.

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.

Athletics News / Stadium Rant / March 23

2026 American League West Preview

The American League West has seen three different member ball clubs advance to the American League Championship Series in four seasons. On two of those occasions, its teams won the pennant and the World Series.