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A's Signing Provides Clue for Offseason's Direction

Heading into the offseason, the A's had a decision to make at catcher. One option was to roll with Willie MacIver, who made his MLB debut with the club in 2025, and was a solid part-time player for the franchise.

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Athletics avoid arbitration with catcher Austin Wynns

The Athletics acquired Wynns in June after the Cincinnati Reds designated him for assignment. Wynns hit .222 in 22 games with the team. An abdominal strain in early August cost him the rest of the season.

Athletics News / CBSSports.com / November 6

Rockies hire Paul DePodesta as head of baseball operations: Can an NFL executive fix MLB's most hapless team?

DePodesta is known best in baseball circles for his time with the Moneyball Oakland Athletics two decades ago

Athletics News / A to Z Sports / November 6

Cleveland Browns suffer major loss of a top executive to an MLB team who just hired him to be the head of baseball operations

The Cleveland Browns are 2-6 coming out of the bye week, and Sunday’s game against the New York Jets will be a chance for them to pick up a much-needed win.

Yoshinobu Yamamoto News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The 'World Series MVPs' quiz

MLB has awarded the World Series MVP since 1955. How many of these players can you name in six minutes?

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Athletics News / MLB on ClutchPoints / November 6

Rockies stealing Paul DePodesta from Browns

After finishing the 2025 campaign with a 43-119 record, the Colorado Rockies are making several moves in the hopes of improving the franchise. On Thursday, it appears the club is making an effort to sign Paul DePodesta, who has been working with the Cleveland Browns.

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 / November 6

Funding Questions in Las Vegas Put A's Ballpark in Tricky Spot

Back on October 13, the Las Vegas Review-Journal unveiled the timeline that Bally's would be working with to develop its mixed use hotel-casino surrounding the A's ballpark in Las Vegas.

Max Muncy News / Big League Stew / November 6

Dodgers reportedly pick up Max Muncy's $10 million option after playoff heroics lifted team in World Series

The Los Angeles Dodgers are reportedly bringing back third baseman Max Muncy for another year. The team took action Thursday, picking up Muncy's $10 million option for 2026, according to The Athletic.

Athletics News / Oakland Athletics on SI / November 6

A's Bring Back Coach From San Francisco Giants For 2026 Campaign

The Athletics have announced their coaching staff for the 2026 campaign, and there was only one real big change in the bunch. The A's are bringing back Ryan Christenson for the 2026 season, after he'd previously served with the club as the team's bench coach from 2018-21 when Bob Melvin was the manager.

Athletics News / Just Baseball / November 6

Complete List of MLB’s Top 2025 Non-Tender Candidates

Now that we’ve wrapped up the final games of the 2025 MLB season and crowned a champion, it’s just about time to start turning our collective attentions towards the offseason and all of its fun happenings.

Athletics News / Oakland Athletics on SI / November 6

A's Labeled 'Best Fit' For Beloved Seattle Mariners Free Agent

The Athletics spent two decades under owner John Fisher's watch not spending money on the roster. Then, just two months after saying goodbye to Oakland, he suddenly found the funds to hand out the largest deal in franchise history, giving Luis Severino three years at $67 million.

Athletics News / Sport Relay / November 5

Ranking Every Yankees Team of the Past 10 Seasons

Over the past 10 years, the New York Yankees have endured great success with eight postseason appearances and 32 playoff wins. However, each team has been different, leaving the door open for debate on which one reigns supreme.

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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.

Ryan Christenson News / MLB Trade Rumors / November 5

Athletics hire Ryan Christenson as first base coach

The Athletics announced they have brought back Ryan Christenson to serve as first base coach. Bobby Crosby will shift from first base to third base next season, bumping Eric Martins from the role.

Athletics News / New Baseball Media / November 5

2025 Transactions: Barlow, Loaisiga, Hays Headed to Free Agency

Free agency action can officially commence on November 6. But before then, players and teams continue to sort out options. The Yankees are retaining one of key relievers from 2025, while also letting go of a longtime pitcher.

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Athletics News / Oakland Athletics on SI / November 5

Could the A's Look Overseas for a Star Infielder?

This offseason, the A's have a couple of different positions of need that they will look to address before the start of the 2026 season. The biggest need is likely finding another starter to add to the rotation.

Athletics News / Sporting News / November 5

MLB insider pinpoints what the Athletics need to focus on this offseason

Athletics could continue to improve with some savvy moves over the winter.

Willie MacIver News / Sport Relay / November 5

Rangers Claim Willie MacIver from Athletics

The Texas Rangers have claimed catcher Willie MacIver and right-hander Michel Otañez via waiver claim from the Athletics Wednesday. Additionally, outfielders Dustin Harris and Billy McKinney, who were up and down with the Rangers in 2025, have cleared waivers and are now free agents.

Chris Bassitt News / Just Baseball / November 5

Top Landing Spots for Free Agent Chris Bassitt

One of baseball’s most consistent starting pitchers in the 2020s, former Toronto Blue Jays right-hander Chris Bassitt has hit free agency ahead of his age-37 season.

Athletics News / Just Baseball / November 5

MLB’s 2025 Gold Glove Award Winners

Just a matter of days after the thrilling Game 7 finish of the 2025 World Series, MLB has officially awarded the season’s Gold Glove Awards to the best defensive players at each position in the American and National Leagues.

Frankie Montas News / Field Level Media / November 4

Mets RHP Frankie Montas exercises $17M player option

New York Mets right-hander Frankie Montas exercised his $17 million player option on Tuesday for the 2026 season, which he will miss while recovering from Tommy John surgery.

Athletics News / Last Word On Sports / November 3

Braves Hire Bench Coach Walt Weiss as New Manager

The Atlanta Braves hired from within to fill their managerial vacancy, tapping bench coach Walt Weiss as their new skipper. The team announced the hire in a statement on Monday.

Roman Anthony News / Athlon Sports / November 3

Roman Anthony News Emerges After First Season With Red Sox

The Boston Red Sox returned to the postseason this year for the first time since 2021, finishing with an 89–73 record. A major factor in their resurgence was the emergence of rookie left-handed slugger Roman Anthony.

Brian Snitker News / Field Level Media / November 3

Braves tab bench coach Walt Weiss as new manager

The Atlanta Braves did not have to look far to find their replacement for manager Brian Snitker. They tabbed the man who occupied the seat next to Snitker in the dugout for eight seasons.

Athletics News / Fastball on SI / November 3

Mariners' Division Rival Labeled As Surprise Threat To Sign Eugenio Suárez

The American League West wasn't an easy mark by any means, but the Seattle Mariners were the class of the division this year. For the first time since 2001, the Mariners were division champions, thanks to their 90-72 record and late-season dominance over the Houston Astros.

Max Fried News / Athlon Sports / November 2

Max Fried News Emerges After First Season With Yankees

The New York Yankees suffered an early postseason exit in 2025 despite the efforts of left-handed starting pitcher Max Fried. The 31-year-old southpaw just wrapped up his first year in New York.

Athletics News / New Baseball Media / November 2

Michael King, Kyle Tucker, Kyle Schwarber Among Over 100 Players Now Free Agents

Per the official MLB collective bargaining agreement, players without contracts for the following season become free agents at 9:00 AM ET on the day after the World Series ends.

Athletics News / Athlon Sports / November 2

Now the Dodgers Start Push To Become Third MLB Three-Peat Team

The Los Angeles Dodgers did more than defend a title. They set up a run at one of the sport’s rarest feats. In more than a century of modern World Series play, only two franchises have won three straight championships, and only one has gone beyond that.