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On YouTubeAthletics News / New Baseball Media / January 9
2026 Transactions: Braves Claim Waldichuk, White Sox Claim Romo
Most of the news on January 8 revolved around the arbitration exchange deadline and who did and didn’t re-up with the team. However, there was additional action on the day.
Athletics News / Last Word On Sports / January 8
2026 MLB Arbitration Tracker: Complete List of Deadline Day Settlements
MLB’s Arbitration deadline has officially passed, culminating in a flurry of activity that saw dozens of arbitration-eligible players reach one-year and multi-year contract agreements with their clubs.
Athletics News / MLB on ClutchPoints / January 8
Braves claim Athletics pitcher, DFA infielder with latest roster moves
The Atlanta Braves continued reshaping their roster Thursday, making a pair of calculated moves tied to pitching depth and 40-man flexibility. The Braves claimed a left-handed arm off waivers while opening a roster spot, signaling a low-risk approach to reinforcing organizational depth ahead of spring training.
The 'MLB Home Run Derby champions' quiz
MLB held its inaugural Home Run Derby event at the 1985 MLB All-Star Game. How many of the winners can you name in five minutes?
Athletics News / Oakland Athletics on SI / January 8
Atlanta Braves Claim Intriguing Former Top Prospect From A's
The hope was that the A's could sneak him through waivers, but on Thursday the team announced that left-hander Ken Waldichuk had been claimed off waivers by the Atlanta Braves.
The 25 most memorable sports plays of 2025
When it comes to unforgettable plays within the 2025 sports calendar, this was truly a special year. Here's our rankings of the 25 best.
Shea Langeliers News / Athletics Nation / January 8
A’s, Shea Langeliers Agree On Contract To Avoid Arbitration 
According to MLBTR, the A’s and Shea Langeliers are in agreement on a contract for 2026 that will pay the catcher $5.25M and avoid the dreaded arbitration hearing.
Athletics News / MLB Trade Rumors / January 8
Braves Claim Ken Waldichuk, Designate Vidal Brujan
The Braves have claimed left-hander Ken Waldichuk off the Athletics’ waiver wire, as announced by both teams. Infielder Vidal Brujan was designated for assignment to clear space on Atlanta’s 40-man roster.
Zack Littell News / Just Baseball / January 8
Top Landing Spots for Free Agent Zack Littell
The trend of signing a bullpen arm and transitioning them into a starter is not new. Maybe amplified recently, but not new. Zack Littell was a product of this strategy in 2024 when the Tampa Bay Rays once again worked their pitching magic, turning him from a middle-of-the-road relief pitcher to a 3.63 ERA, 3.88 FIP starter.
Athletics News / MLB Trade Rumors / January 8
2026 Arbitration Tracker
Today is the deadline for players and teams to exchange figures in arbitration — an annual deadline that leads to a slew of one-year deals and, typically, a handful of multi-year deals.
Athletics News / Just Baseball / January 8
Playing GM: 3 Moves To Complete the Athletics Roster for 2026
The 2025 Athletics had, at least arguably, a top-10 offense in Major League Baseball. They only finished 12th in runs per game, but their 219 home runs ranked seventh, their .749 OPS ranked eighth, and their 105 wRC+ ranked 10th, as did their 32.3 offensive runs above average (per FanGraphs).
Athletics News / Oakland Athletics on SI / January 8
Boston Red Sox Free Agent a Fit For the A's?
While the A's haven't been terribly active this offseason, they've largely made the additions they're going to make. They've added a number of players on minor-league deals to shore up their depth, while also trading for second baseman Jeff McNeil in a salary dump from the New York Mets, and extending left fielder Tyler Soderstrom.
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.
MLB News / MLB Trade Rumors / January 7
Cubs claim Ryan Rolison off waivers from the White Sox
The Cubs have claimed left-hander Ryan Rolison off waivers from the White Sox, per ESPN’s Jesse Rogers. The Sox designated Rolison for assignment when they needed to open a 40-man roster spot for free agent signee Sean Newcomb.
Nick Martinez News / Just Baseball / January 7
Top Landing Spots for Free Agent Nick Martinez
The career path of Nick Martinez has been filled with ups and downs. After struggling earlier in his career as a Ranger, Martinez was a somewhat early adopter of the overseas reset route.
Athletics News / MLB Trade Rumors / January 8
White Sox Among Teams Interested In Griffin Canning
The White Sox have added some depth to the rotation already this winter, signing lefties Anthony Kay and Sean Newcomb to respective two-year and one-year contracts ($12MM for Kay; $4.5MM for Newcomb).
Athletics News / Oakland Athletics on SI / January 7
A's Sign Catcher Previously with Detroit Tigers
An underrated area of need for the A's this offseason has been backup catcher. Obviously, they still have Shea Langeliers locked into the starting role following his breakout season, and it's not like he takes many days off over the course of a season.
Athletics News / MLB on ClutchPoints / January 6
Athletics denied Vegas trademark due to being ‘too generic’
The Athletics’ planned move to Las Vegas encountered an unexpected obstacle Tuesday, as a key branding effort tied to the relocation hit a legal roadblock.
Athletics News / Field Level Media / January 6
Report: Trademark application denied for 'Las Vegas Athletics'
The Athletics have been playing Major League Baseball for more than 100 years and yet the longevity was not enough to secure a new trademark in advance of the franchise's future move to Las Vegas.
Athletics News / Yardbarker / January 7
Athletics run into unexpected roadblock in Las Vegas move
Trademarking the name of a professional sports team is usually a formality. That is not the case with the Athletics.
Athletics News / EasySportz / January 6
Curt Cignetti is Revolutionizing Football at Indiana
BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — College football loves a good Cinderella story. It loves them so much, in fact, that it often refuses to let them grow up. Indiana, under Curt Cignetti, has officially outgrown the label.
Cade Marlowe News / Fastball on SI / January 5
Mariners Lose 28-Year-Old Free Agent To Rival Athletics
Cade Marlowe might have tricked some Seattle Mariners fans in 2023 into thinking he could be the team's everyday left fielder. Now, he's hoping to catch on with one of Seattle's rivals.
Athletics News / Fastball on SI / January 5
Predicting 3 Mariners Offseason Moves, Including Major Trade
The Seattle Mariners fired the opening shots of this Major League Baseball offseason, but they've been relatively quiet since then. Re-signing Josh Naylor to a five-year deal was the most important agenda item for the Mariners, but as of now, they've lost more talent than they've gained.
Athletics News / Last Word On Sports / January 3
Mets 2026 Roster Projection: Depth Chart, Lineup & Pitching Outlook
40 days until pitchers and catchers meet, six weeks until spring training, and 66 days until the World Baseball Classic kicks off. The offseason has been a slow process, but baseball is around the corner.
25 current MLB players who will end up in the Hall of Very Good
When it comes to MLB players, there’s a lot of talk about the Hall of Fame. Which players are going to make it? Will somebody like Mike Trout or Shohei Ohtani end up unanimously elected?
Athletics News / Yardbarker / December 31
Athletics might not be done spending, could sign more young players to extensions ahead of Las Vegas move
The Athletics have actively locked in their core players, but they might not be done yet.
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.
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