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Would St. Louis Cardinals Ace Waive No-Trade Clause For Reunion with A's?

The St. Louis Cardinals are entering a rebuild, and with veteran right-hander Sonny Gray signed through just the 2026 season, there is belief that the club could look to move him this winter.

Athletics News / MLB Trade Rumors / October 18

Looking for a match in a Sonny Gray trade

The St. Louis Cardinals are entering what could be a multi-year rebuilding period where they focus more on strengthening their farm system and player development apparatus than winning games at the major league level.

Athletics News / Oakland Athletics on SI / October 18

What Would it Take for the A's to Land Freddy Peralta From the Brewers?

Less than 24 hours after the Milwaukee Brewers were eliminated from the postseason by the LA Dodgers, there is a report from Andy McCullough of The Athletic that the Brew Crew may be willing to listen to offers on their ace, Freddy Peralta.

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The 'Four-RBI ALCS games' quiz

How many of the 43 players in ALCS history to have four-RBIs in a single game can you name in six minutes?

The 'World Series MVPs' quiz

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The 'MLB postseason strikeout leaders' quiz

Athletics News / Oakland Athletics on SI / October 18

A’s Pursuit of Lefty Help Points to Possible Marlins Swap

The A's need to add more options to their bullpen ahead of the 2026 season—particularly left-handed options—and the Miami Marlins have a southpaw that could serve as an interesting pickup for the Green and Gold.

MLB News / Yardbarker

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 / October 17

Former A’s Pitcher a Smart Yankees Target Amid Injury News

At the New York Yankees postmortem press conference, manager Aaron Boone and GM Brian Cashman detailed the injuries facing the club heading into the offseason, and likely past Opening Day in 2026.

Athletics News / Oakland Athletics on SI / October 16

Proposed Design Twist Revealed for A’s Las Vegas Ballpark

There have been plenty of pitches made by the Athletics baseball team for what could ultimately end up going in the ballpark in Las Vegas when it's scheduled to open in 2028.

Athletics News / Oakland Athletics on SI / October 16

Banana Ball is Headed to Sacramento, Las Vegas and Midland in 2026

Banana Ball will be heading to Sutter Health Park in West Sacramento for the third time, when the Party Animals take on the Texas Tailgaters in March of 2026.

Athletics News / Just Baseball / October 16

The A’s Gold Glove Finalist Literally Came Out of Left Field

The average baseball fan does not know much about the Athletics. Not only are they never on national television, but their debacle of moving cities, playing in a minor league stadium, and rarely making needle-moving signings hardly demands a whole lot of attention.

Garrett Crochet News / Last Word On Sports / October 15

Behind Crochet: Red Sox Hunt for Rotation’s Key Piece in 2026

Garrett Crochet stands tall as the ace of the Boston Red Sox. But finding a reliable No. 2 starter for 2026 feels like chasing a ghost. Sure, there is plenty of pitching depth, but a lack of experience scars the in-house talent to back up Lou Merloni’s “Pig.” Chief baseball officer Craig Breslow stares down tough calls this winter.

Max Muncy News / Athlon Sports / October 15

Dodgers Make Historic Max Muncy Announcement After Win Against Brewers

The Los Angeles Dodgers took two key games on the road against the Milwaukee Brewers to open the NLCS. Now just two wins away from reaching the World Series for the fifth time in the last nine seasons, Los Angeles continues to build a dynasty.

Mason Barnett News / Oakland Athletics on SI / October 15

Early Red Flag For A's Rookie Mason Barnett?

When the Athletics acquired starting pitcher Mason Barnett from the Kansas City Royals in the Lucas Erceg deal at the 2024 Trade Deadline, he went on to show off for the rest of the season in Double-A Midland.

Athletics News / MLB on ClutchPoints / October 15

Brent Rooker’s strong praise after Tyler Soderstrom’s Gold Glove honor

The Athletics failed to reach the playoffs for the fifth straight year, finishing their debut season in Sacramento with a 76-86 record. However, the A’s boast a collection of talented young players that could form the core of a postseason contender in the near future.

Athletics News / Oakland Athletics on SI / October 15

A's Set to Unleash Breakout Star From Tampa Bay Rays System

The A's landed a pair of southpaws from the Tampa Bay Rays last offseason, where the headline of the package was Jeffrey Springs headed to the Green and Gold.

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The 'College basketball AP preseason No. 1 teams' quiz

The 'NFL 100-touchdown club' quiz

The 'Oldest starting QB by NFL team' quiz

The '2024 TD catch leaders by team' quiz

Matt Olson News / Athlon Sports / October 15

Braves React to Matt Olson News After Missing MLB Playoffs

The Atlanta Braves missed out on the MLB playoffs for the first time since 2017 this year. Despite the team’s underperformance, first baseman Matt Olson continued to impress in his fourth season with the Braves.

Athletics News / F1 on SI / October 15

Racing Bulls To Run Striking Tortoise Color Scheme At COTA

Racing Bulls has unveiled a striking 'tortoise' livery for the United States Grand Prix weekend. Formula 1 will kick off its final quarter of the season at the Circuit of the Americas in Austin, Texas, with a sprint weekend format, meaning teams and drivers get just one practice session before the competitive action begins.

Athletics News / Oakland Athletics on SI / October 15

A's Shine with Two Gold Glove Finalists

A’s right-handed pitcher Luis Severino and left fielder Tyler Soderstrom have been named finalists for the Rawlings Gold Glove Award, which recognizes the best defensive players at each position, the club announced today.

Athletics News / New Baseball Media / October 15

Harper, Seager, PCA Among 2025 Gold Glove Finalists

Finalists for the 2025 American League and National League Gold Glove Awards were announced on October 15. Teams that were and are active in the postseason were well-represented on the finalists’ lists.

Max Fried News / Athlon Sports / October 15

Congratulations Pouring in for Yankees’ Max Fried After MLB Announcement

The New York Yankees' postseason run came to an end in a 3-1 ALDS defeat to the Toronto Blue Jays. The Yankees finished the regular season with the same record as the Blue Jays, 94-68, but the Blue Jays won the AL East and earned the top seed in the American League due to a tiebreaker.

Hunter Greene News / Just Baseball / October 13

Trading Hunter Greene Would be a Massive Mistake and the Final Straw for Fans

Small market teams thrive if they are able to do two things well: Hit on their “rebuild” trades, and not miss on their contract extensions. When the margins — and money — are thin, any mistake in either direction can quickly derail what a team is building, and perhaps send the team spiraling back to starting the entire process over.

Athletics News / MLB Trade Rumors / October 10

Previewing the 2025-26 free-agent class: Third base

A number of teams (and their fan bases) have already turned their attention towards the offseason. Identifying free agent targets is a big part of that prep work, so it’s worth taking a look at the players who’ll be available at each position.

The most disappointing player for every MLB team from the 2025 season

The '2024 MLB Gold Glove winners' quiz

Athletics News / Yardbarker / October 10

Three areas for the Athletics to focus on during offseason

Let's take a look at three areas for the A's to focus on during the 2025-26 offseason.

Three areas for Atlanta Braves to focus on during offseason

Three areas for Baltimore Orioles to focus on during offseason

Three areas for Los Angeles Angels to focus on during offseason

The 25 greatest MLB teams from the 2000s

The '1989 Oakland Athletics' quiz

Athletics News / Just Baseball / October 8

MLB’s Top 10 Breakout Position Players of 2025

Every MLB season brings a wave of new talent into the league, and 2025 was no different. Across the league, we saw young stars take massive steps forward and veterans reinvent their games.

Lawrence Butler News / MLB Trade Rumors / October 4