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Athletics slugger Brent Rooker quells any concern about Vegas name change

Athletics fans continue to track the franchise’s impending move east to Las Vegas as questions linger around long term branding and the potential use of the Las Vegas Athletics name.

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Athletics 2B Jeff McNeil says quiet part out loud about team culture speculation

The Athletics traded for veteran second baseman Jeff McNeil from the New York Mets back in December. It was a move that gave the club an experienced player in the infield to help support the young stars on the roster.

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Can you name the active hitters with the most runs-batted-in in their career?

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Athletics News / MLB Trade Rumors / January 22

Twins To Sign Taylor Rogers

The Twins are bringing old friend Taylor Rogers back on a one-year, $2MM contract, per Ken Rosenthal and Aaron Gleeman of The Athletic. Rogers, who’s represented by Frontline, spent the 2016-21 seasons in Minnesota, spending the latter three as their closer and earning an All-Star nod in 2021.

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The 20 most significant MLB Rule 5 draftees

The Rule 5 draft, held annually at the winter meetings in December, never garners much fanfare, but it has been known to yield some noteworthy transactions.

Athletics News / Oakland Athletics on SI / January 22

Multiple A's Prospects Crack Top 10 At Their Positions

The future of A's baseball is looking very bright. Coming off of a promising first season in Sacramento, finishing 76-86, the A's are ready to build off of that and prove that they are capable of making the postseason.

Athletics News / Just Baseball / January 22

(Now) Useless Mocks Show Why the Mets Traded for Freddy Peralta

I sit here a man conflicted. On one hand, as a Mets fan and the host of Locked On Mets, I am thrilled that the New York Mets have traded for a pitcher that I have had my eye on ever since David Stearns took over as the President of Baseball Operations.

Athletics News / MLB Trade Rumors / January 21

Is MLB Parity Possible Without A Salary Cap?

Kyle Tucker reached an agreement with the Dodgers last Thursday, and thoughts have been swirling around my brain ever since. Sometimes I have trouble sleeping because I keep writing this post in my head. I’m fortunate enough to have this website as my outlet, so here goes.

Athletics News / MLB Trade Rumors / January 21

Getz: White Sox expect to be 'very active' following Robert trade

Last night’s trade of Luis Robert Jr. to the Mets trimmed $20MM from the White Sox’ 2026 budget. General manager Chris Getz spoke to reporters this morning and made clear that some of that money will be reinvested into other areas of the roster.

Luis Robert News / MLB on ClutchPoints / January 21

Chris Getz claims White Sox won’t be cheap with $20 million Luis Robert Jr. trade savings

On Tuesday, the Chicago White Sox sent Luis Robert Jr. to the New York Mets in a trade. As a result, they saved $20 million, which was Robert’s contract.

Athletics News / Oakland Athletics on SI / January 20

Nick Kurtz's Comments Don't Make an Extension with A's Seem Likely This Offseason

The A's had some of their key players in Sacramento doing community events over the weekend, highlighted by going to the ice rink downtown and meeting Sacramento Kings season ticket members.

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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.

Athletics News / MLB Trade Rumors / January 20

Padres Have Shown Interest In Freddy Peralta

Brewers right-hander Freddy Peralta is not a lock to be traded but plenty of other clubs are interested. He’s already been connected to the Astros, Giants, Mets, Orioles, Red Sox, Yankees, Dodgers and Braves this offseason.

Athletics News / Oakland Athletics on SI / January 20

A's, St. Louis Cardinals Nearly Came Together on Nolan Arenado Deal

Third base is the A's biggest area of uncertainty on the offensive side of the ball, and the team's font office was reportedly taking a big swing to fill that gap earlier this offseason.

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Athletics News / MLB Trade Rumors / January 22

A’s had deal in place for Nolan Arenado prior to D-Backs trade

The Nolan Arenado trade saga in St. Louis came to a close last week, when he was dealt to Arizona in exchange for salary relief and minor league righty Jack Martinez.

Athletics News / MLB on ClutchPoints / January 20

Athletics were close to acquiring Nolan Arenado before Diamondbacks trade

The Arizona Diamondbacks recently acquired third baseman Nolan Arenado from the St. Louis Cardinals. The deal provides the Diamondbacks with a proven veteran in Arenado.

Athletics News / Oakland Athletics on SI / January 20

A's Reportedly Interested in Reunion With Player They Dealt to Reds Last Year

When the A's traded Miguel Andujar to the Cincinnati Reds last year, GM David Forst made it clear that they had interest in re-signing the veteran as a free agent this winter.

Athletics News / Just Baseball / January 20

Barry Larkin Makes a Strong Case for Why the Orlando Dreamers Deserve an MLB Franchise

Expansion in Major League Baseball has never been closer in recent years, and the Orlando Dreamers have a pitch that’s hard to ignore. Less than 11 months from now, the collective bargaining agreement will expire on December 1.

Athletics News / New Baseball Media / January 19

2025 MLB Farm Review: Los Angeles Dodgers

Even though many of the present-day Dodgers were not homegrown, their farm system has been a major asset for the franchise. Headinginto 2026, the Dodgers’ farm remains loaded with marquee prospects, headlined by an outfielder from Brooklyn and several prospects acquired from other teams.