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On YouTubeAthletics News / Athletics Nation / December 30
2025 Season In Review: Brett Harris 
We’ve almost run out of 2025, but we haven’t run out of A’s players to recap. Next up is Brett Harris, whose main achievement so far in life is that he shares a birthday with me (and Lionel Messi, and pretty no one else you’ve ever heard of).
Athletics News / Oakland Athletics on SI / December 30
Los Angeles Dodgers Make a Pair of Moves to Reset the Timeline
If we didn't know any better, it would look as though Monday's trade between the Los Angeles Dodgers and Miami Marlins was an attempt to clean up the remnants of a party before your parents get back home.
Esteury Ruiz News / Field Level Media / December 29
Reports: Dodgers trade OF Esteury Ruiz to Marlins
The Miami Marlins are acquiring outfielder Esteury Ruiz from the Los Angeles Dodgers, multiple reports said Monday night. The Dodgers will acquire 18-year-old pitching prospect Adriano Marrero from Miami in the deal, beisbolfr.com reported.
The 'Active MLB home run leaders' quiz
How many of the most prolific power hitters in baseball today can you name in 5 minutes?
Athletics News / New Baseball Media / December 29
Looking at Numbers From the 2025 Texas League
The 2025 Texas League season saw numerous prospects who excelled in Double-A and wound up making it to the Majors. And, several of those players were among the biggest statistical standouts from the 2025 Texas League.
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.
Noah Murdock News / Athletics Nation / December 29
2025 Athletics Season In Review: Noah Murdock
The A’s have always tried to find easy or cheap ways to add talent to the organization, whether or not the team is expecting to contend or is going through a rebuild.
Tyler Soderstrom News / Oakland Athletics on SI / December 29
A's Officially Announce Tyler Soderstrom Extension
On Christmas, it was reported that the A's had come to terms with left fielder Tyler Soderstrom on a seven-year, $86 million contract with an option for an eighth season.
Athletics News / Oakland Athletics on SI / December 29
A's Third Base Battle Will Determine Numerous Player's Futures with Franchise
With the A's trading for Jeff McNeil, they seem to have taken care of second base for the 2026 season. That leaves third base as the only glaring hole offensively on this club, and the reporting since the McNeil addition has been that the A's will be looking internally to find someone at the hot corner.
Athletics News / New Baseball Media / December 29
Looking at Numbers from the 2025 California League
We’ve already taken a look at the numbers behind the 2025 Florida State League and Carolina League seasons. Now, we finish our glimpse at the Low-A level from this past year with the California League.
Athletics News / Last Word On Sports / December 28
Following the Blueprint: How the Athletics Are Building Something Real
When the Athletics committed seven years and a franchise record $86 million extension to Tyler Soderstrom, they were not just rewarding a breakout season.
Athletics News / MLB Trade Rumors / December 28
Longtime Athletics Scout Will Schock Passes Away
The Athletics announced today the passing of longtime scout Will Schock. He was 61. Schock had been a part of the organization since getting drafted by the team in 1987.
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.
J.J. Bleday News / Oakland Athletics on SI / December 28
What Cincinnati Reds Fans Need to Know About JJ Bleday
Coming off of a breakout 2024 campaign with the Oakland Athletics, JJ Bleday looked like he could end up being a piece of the A's core group of guys as they continued through their rebuild and made the move to Sacramento.
Lyon Richardson News / MLB Trade Rumors / December 28
Reds Designate Lyon Richardson For Assignment
The Reds have designated right-hander Lyon Richardson for assignment. Gordon Wittenmyer of the Cincinnati Enquirer was among the first to report the move, which will make room for Dane Myers on the 40-man roster.
Athletics News / New Baseball Media / December 28
2025 Transactions: Reds Sign Bleday, Trade for Dane Myers From Miami
Cincinnati was one of the lone teams to make a move on December 27. The Reds made two outfield-related moves, as Cincinnati brought in former Athletics outfielder JJ Bleday.
Athletics News / MLB on ClutchPoints / December 27
Jeff McNeil posts farewell message after Mets-Athletics trade
New York Mets president of baseball operations David Stearns was incredibly active during his first two years on the job, but he is seemingly implementing his own vision for the franchise this offseason.
Athletics News / MLB on ClutchPoints / December 27
Reds add outfield depth in trade with Marlins
Saturday was a busy day for the Cincinnati Reds. After agreeing to a one-year contract with outfielder JJ Bleday in the morning, the Reds later announced that they acquired outfielder Dane Myers from the Miami Marlins.
Athletics News / MLB Trade Rumors / December 27
How AL teams have addressed their weakest positions of 2025
Let’s see what the American League’s 15 teams have done (so far) to address their least-productive positions from the 2024 campaign.
Tyler Soderstrom News / Athletics Nation / December 27
Soderstrom Extension Raises Question Around “Who’s Next?”
It takes two to tango, so further contract extensions won’t take place unless there is desire amongst the remaining players the A’s might wish to extend.
Keegan Thompson News / MLB Trade Rumors / December 27
Reds Designate Keegan Thompson For Assignment
The Reds announced that right-hander Keegan Thompson has been designated for assignment. The move creates a 40-man roster spot for outfielder JJ Bleday, whose signing is now official.
J.J. Bleday News / Field Level Media / December 27
Reports: Reds reach deal with OF JJ Bleday
The Cincinnati Reds reached a one-year deal with outfielder JJ Bleday, multiple outlets reported on Saturday. MLB.com put the value of the one-year deal with the Reds at $1.4 million, plus incentives.
Athletics News / Athlon Sports / December 26
MLB's Highest-Paid Starting Pitchers in 2026
It pays to be an ace of a starting rotation. Four of the 10 highest-paid players in the major leagues are starting pitchers. Zack Wheeler of the Philadelphia Phillies leads the pack and is expected to be the second-highest-paid player in 2026.
Tyler Soderstrom News / Just Baseball / December 26
The Active A’s: Tyler Soderstrom Earns Contract Extension
The Athletics gave their fans a present on Christmas Day, announcing a seven-year, $86 million extension with left fielder Tyler Soderstrom, per Jeff Passan of ESPN.
Athletics News / Yardbarker / December 25
Athletics continue to lock in core with an eye to Las Vegas
The Athletics gave their fans a surprise Christmas gift this year.
Athletics News / Yardbarker / December 25
LF Tyler Soderstrom agrees to record contract extension with Athletics
Soderstrom is now the third player on the Athletics roster to receive a contract extension.
Athletics News / Larry Brown Sports / December 23
MLB player found out he was traded while playing golf
Trades in sports can happen anytime. And, for players who are involved in those trades, it can be an unexpected experience. On Monday, New York Mets infielder Jeff McNeil was traded to the Athletics, and he even revealed that he was playing golf at TPC Monterey when he got numerous phone calls and text messages from GM David Stearns.
MLB News / Yardbarker / December 23
Athletics add another piece to impressive lineup with Jeff McNeil acquisition
The Athletics have quietly built an impressive lineup in Sacramento. They added another interesting piece to the puzzle on Monday.
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