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25 MLB players on the brink of stardom in 2026

The stars were out in full force during the 2025 World Series. From Max Scherzer in Toronto to Freddie Freeman, Mookie Betts, and of course, Shohei Ohtani, in Los Angeles, there was no shortage of the game's best under the brightest lights.

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Third Base Has Plagued the A's Since Matt Chapman Was Traded

The A’s have seen 27 different players grace third base since trading Matt Chapman to the Toronto Blue Jays in March of 2022. Just think about that for a second.

Sean Murphy News / Athlon Sports / November 29

Braves, Sean Murphy Trade Report Emerges on Saturday

The Atlanta Braves are heading into the 2026 season looking to bounce back after failing to reach the MLB playoffs this year. While the entire roster is focused on rebounding, one player in particular will be under the spotlight: catcher Sean Murphy.

Athletics News / Oakland Athletics on SI / November 29

A's Lack of Offseason Activity a Cause For Concern?

For those that watched the Athletics throughout the 2025 season, you could see that this team is close to making a return to the postseason. They have

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The 'Most home runs by a switch hitter' quiz

A Major League switch hitter has hit at least 35 home runs on 35 occasions in MLB history. How many of the switch hitters to reach that milestone can you name in five minutes?

The 'MLB home run leaders since 1997' quiz

The 'Multiple MLB 30/30 seasons' quiz

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Athletics News / Athletics Nation / November 29

With Hot Oven (Thanksgiving) Behind Us, It’s Now Hot Stove Season

You had your fill of turkey, overate on the yams, and somehow made it through seeing your least favorite relatives alive. Which is to say you didn’t want to see them alive, but there they were.

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25 notable MLB Hall of Famers who never won a World Series

Among the countless Hall of Famers who never experienced the joy of winning a World Series, there are several notable legends who stand out. Here's our list of the 25 greatest.

Athletics News / Oakland Athletics on SI / November 29

A's Question Marks and Internal Options

The A's bullpen was the second-best in baseball after they traded Mason Miller, holding a cumulative 2.99 ERA over the final two months of the season. Yet it's hard to count on that same level of production from this group heading into the 2026 season.

Athletics News / Oakland Athletics on SI / November 28

Could the A’s Nab This Houston Astros Free Agent?

31-year-old infielder Ramón Urías became a free agent following the season and could be an option for the Athletics at third base in 2026. A former Gold Glove winner in 2022, Urías has spent the majority of his career with the Baltimore Orioles.

Athletics News / Oakland Athletics on SI / November 28

Washington Nationals Snag Former A's Prospect on Minor-League Deal

At the beginning of the offseason, the Athletics lost a total of 24 minor leaguers to free agency, and one of those players has just signed on with the Washington Nationals.

Sean Newcomb News / MLB Trade Rumors / November 26

Sean Newcomb is receiving interest as a starting pitcher

Free-agent left-hander Sean Newcomb has gotten attention from teams both as a starter and reliever, write Will Sammon, Katie Woo and Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic.

Athletics News / Oakland Athletics on SI / November 26

Nolan Arenado Isn't the Answer For the A's at the Hot Corner

After trading Sonny Gray to the Boston Red Sox, the St. Louis Cardinals will now be focused on finding a new home for veteran third baseman Nolan Arenado.

Athletics News / MLB Trade Rumors / November 26

Marlins, Eury Perez had extension discussions in the spring

The Marlins and right-hander Eury Pérez discussed an extension earlier this year, according to reporting from Will Sammon, Ken Rosenthal and Katie Woo of The Athletic.

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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.

Sonny Gray News / Athlon Sports / November 26

David Ortiz’s 2015 Observations on Sonny Gray Return After Red Sox Trade

The Boston Red Sox acquired St. Louis Cardinals starting pitcher Sonny Gray on Tuesday, over a decade after Red Sox legend David Ortiz called Gray one of the toughest pitchers that he’d ever faced.

Skip Schumaker News / MLB on ClutchPoints / November 25

Rangers reunite Skip Schumaker with former Marlins INF

The Texas Rangers’ lineup will look much different next year, giving new manager Skip Schumaker the chance to immediately implement his vision for the American League West ballclub.

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The 'Five game-winning-drives in a season' quiz

The 'Turkey Leg/Galloping Gobbler winners' quiz

The 'Three-TD, Three-INT NFL games' quiz

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Athletics News / Athlon Sports / November 25

Blue Jays Player Leaves MLB After World Series Loss

The Toronto Blue Jays are entering the offseason fresh off a heartbreaking Game 7 loss to the Los Angeles Dodgers in the World Series. Even so, 2025 marked a major step forward for the franchise, and they are expected to be aggressive in retooling the roster after a deep postseason run.

Athletics News / Oakland Athletics on SI / November 25

A's Sign Former Atlanta Braves Reliever with Upside

The Athletics keep bringing in minor-league free agents this November, but their latest addition is someone that is coming from outside of the organization.

Sonny Gray News / Field Level Media / November 25

Reports: Cardinals trading RHP Sonny Gray to Red Sox

The St. Louis Cardinals are trading All-Star right-hander Sonny Gray to the Boston Red Sox, multiple outlets reported Tuesday. Gray, 36, has agreed to waive his no-trade clause to accommodate the deal.

Nick Anderson News / Fastball on SI / November 25

Mariners Lose 6-Year Veteran Pitcher To Athletics In Free Agency

The Seattle Mariners are in the process of reworking their bullpen, but it never appeared Nick Anderson was in contention for a spot. Anderson, once a high-leverage reliever for some good Tampa Bay Rays teams, signed with the Mariners just in time for the September stretch run on a minor-league contract.

Athletics News / Oakland Athletics on SI / November 25

Former San Francisco Giants Outfielder Has Plenty of Reasons to Sign with A's

The Athletics don't need a ton of help offensively, and they certainly aren't in the market to chase down extra outfielders to employ, but they could benefit from taking a look at longtime San Francisco Giants outfielder Mike Yastrzemski.

Athletics News / EasySportz / November 25

Buzz Williams Perfectly Encapsulates Maryland Athletics

LAS VEGAS — Holy hell, Maryland Athletics has become the circus-that-lost-its-big-top act. And if you’ve been watching closely — or just watching at all — it’s obvious: this isn’t just underperformance.

Athletics News / Just Baseball / November 24

The Six Best New Free Agents After the Non-Tender Deadline

The free agency period is always guaranteed to bring a tremendous amount of intrigue. Not only because of the names we already knew would be available, but because of those that surprise us.

Athletics News / MLB Trade Rumors / November 23

Five non-tendered hitters to keep an eye on this winter

Every year, MLB’s non-tender deadline sees clubs allow some of their players who remain under team control to test the open market early, whether it be due to an increasing price tag in arbitration or a need for additional space on the club’s 40-man roster.

MLB News / Yardbarker / November 22

Three non-playoff MLB teams that could contend in 2026

In 2026, which teams will surprise the baseball world the most? Let's take a look at three clubs that look poised to take a leap next season.

Three MLB teams that may regret their non-tender decisions

How Yankees have failed former top prospect Jasson Dominguez

Yoshinobu Yamamoto spotted with Japanese star amid Dodgers buzz

Former Blue Jays ace Alek Manoah hit with rough news from Braves

Potential landing spots for Edwin Diaz

25 MLB prospects who will make an impact in 2026

Athletics News / Just Baseball / November 21

2025-26 Offseason To-Do List for the Minnesota Twins

It was only a few years ago that the Minnesota Twins looked like a team on the rise, bringing in stars like Carlos Correa and Pablo Lopez to join Byron Buxton and an up-and-coming roster.

Kristian Campbell News / Just Baseball / November 19

How Will Kristian Campbell Fit Into the Red Sox’s Plans in 2026?

The old adage is that prospect development isn’t linear, but few players in recent memory can relate to the whirlwind 18 months Kristian Campbell just had. Campbell arrived in the Boston Red Sox system without much fanfare after being selected in the fourth round of the 2023 MLB Draft.