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A's Take Risky Roster Move with Former First Rounder, Cut Another Lose

The Athletics made some interesting decisions on their 40-man roster ahead Tuesday's deadline. The club ended up adding three prospects to the roster, but the main takeaways were those that were left off.

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Athletics designate JJ Bleday for assignment

The Athletics are designating outfielder JJ Bleday for assignment, reports Martín Gallegos of MLB.com. The A’s are adding prospects Braden Nett, Junior Perez and Chen Zhong-Ao Zhuang to their 40-man roster to keep them out of the Rule 5 draft.

Tyler Soderstrom News / Oakland Athletics on SI / November 18

Tyler Soderstrom (Probably) Isn't Going Anywhere

The A's have bats and could use some pitching. This has led to some discussions on the internet that think A's left fielder Tyler Soderstrom could be an underrated trade target for their favorite team.

Luis Urias News / Athletics Nation / November 18

2025 Athletics Season In Review: Luis Urias

We’re back at it. Today’s victim of the Season In Review series is second baseman Luis Urias. His addition went very under-the-radar last winter but he ended up getting plenty of playing time for the rebuilding A’s.

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The '50-home-run MLB seasons' quiz

How many of the players to reach the 50-home run milestone in one MLB season can you name in five minutes?

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Athletics News / Just Baseball / November 18

Atlanta Braves 2025-2026 Offseason Wish List

With the World Series over and Thanksgiving soon approaching, the 2025 MLB season is officially in the books. For Atlanta Braves fans, it’s a book many would be happy to slide onto the highest shelf and never revisit.

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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 18

Former A's Pitcher Up For Hall of Fame in 2026

The 2026 Hall of Fame ballots have been released, comprising of 27 former MLB stars looking for their chance to be immortalized in Cooperstown. Among that group of 27, 15 players will be holdovers from previous years, while 12 new players join them on this year's ballot.

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Who has the most hits in one season for every MLB franchise?

The name of the game in baseball is, well, getting on base. Sure, you can talk a walk or lean into a pitch to get to first. However, every batter wants to get a hit, right?

Athletics News / Oakland Athletics on SI / November 16

Lefty Prospect Seen as A's Best Rookie of the Year Candidate

Coming off the heels of the A's taking the top two spots in the AL Rookie of the Year voting with Nick Kurtz winning it, and Jacob Wilson coming in second, the Athletics could be in a good position to repeat in 2026.

Athletics News / HBCUs on SI / November 16

Texas Southern Erases Halftime Deficit Stunning Southern, 35-30

HOUSTON - Quarterback KJ Cooper threw for 210 yards and three touchdowns as Texas Southern (5-5, 4-3 SWAC) stormed back to defeat Southern (1-10, 0-7 SWAC) by a score of 35-30.

Athletics News / Oakland Athletics on SI / November 16

A Mutually Beneficial Trade the Houston Astros and A's Could Make This Winter

Not so long ago, the A's and Houston Astros used to make trades with each other fairly frequently. There was the Chris Carter, Max Stassi and Brad Peacock for Jed Lowrie trade in 2013, or the 2015 trade that also landed Lowrie with the A's.

Joey Meneses News / Oakland Athletics on SI / November 15

How the Joey Meneses Signing Impacts Others on A's Roster

With the offseason picking up, the A's are starting to add some minor league free agents. Earlier in the week, the club added veteran right-hander Nick Anderson, and earlier this morning, the team signed Joey Meneses to a minor league contract.

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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 on ClutchPoints / November 15

Athletics agree to contract with ex-Nationals infielder

The Athletics have made a veteran addition to their offseason roster plan. MLB.com’s Martín Gallegos reported Saturday that the club reached a deal with Joey Meneses, a 33-year-old first baseman and outfielder formerly with the Washington Nationals.

Athletics News / Oakland Athletics on SI / November 15

A's Add Washington Nationals Fan Favorite in Surprise Move

This has been a big week for A's first basemen, as Nick Kurtz was named the AL Rookie of the Year, as well as being named to the All-MLB Second Team. Last week he was named the Silver Slugger at first base.

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The 'NFL QB rushing TD leaders' quiz

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Steven Kwan News / MLB on ClutchPoints / November 15

Dodgers’ perfect trade offer for Guardians’ Steven Kwan

The Los Angeles Dodgers should make an aggressive play for Cleveland Guardians left fielder Steven Kwan this offseason. The Guardians held firm on their asking price during the July trade deadline, demanding top-tier prospect assets for their two-time All-Star outfielder.

Athletics News / Oakland Athletics on SI / November 15

A's Low Payroll Opens Door For Win-Now Strategy

During the course of the offseason, fans and media members alike can look at a team's roster, notice which flaws the current group has, and then point to areas in which those flaws can be improved upon.

Paul Skenes News / New Baseball Media / November 15

Kurtz, Skenes, & the Braves Won More Than Just Awards in 2025

The 2025 MLB Awards week is in the books, one that saw repeat MVP winners, as well as a first-time Cy Young Award winner. Paul Skenes added more hardware to his shelf, as the Pirates’ ace won the Cy Young Award one year after becoming the 2024 NL Rookie of the Year.

Athletics News / LWOSports.com / November 14

MLB Offseason News After GM Meetings

As the MLB offseason begins, the GM meetings have already taken place. After the meetings, certain teams seem to be more aggressive than others. Here is how it looks for each MLB team after the GM meetings.

Athletics News / Just Baseball / November 14

Which Second-Half Stars Will Fully Break Out in 2026?

One of the most fun aspects of each Major League Baseball season is the breakout performances we see from players across the league. Whether it’s a role player who finally becomes a key piece of a playoff team, or simply a prospect performing well in his first crack at the big leagues, these storylines are always a blast to keep an eye on.

Athletics News / Field Level Media / November 13

MLB awards: Jacob deGrom, Ronald Acuna Jr. win Comeback honors

Jacob deGrom was already a two-time Cy Young Award winner, a Rookie of the Year winner and an ERA champion. Now he can add Comeback Player of the Year to his list of accolades.

Pete Alonso News / Athlon Sports / November 13

Pete Alonso Receives Unfortunate News After 7th Season With Mets

First baseman Pete Alonso is entering MLB unrestricted free agency for the second consecutive offseason. As expected, the 30-year-old right-handed slugger opted out of the final year of his contract with the New York Mets in early November after another strong campaign.

Athletics News / Gridiron Heroics / November 13

Major Change Looms in Colorado Athletics as Rick George Prepares to Walk Away Soon

Rick George, who has led Colorado’s athletic department since 2013, announced Thursday he will step down at the end of the current academic year. The veteran administrator will transition to a special advisory role to the chancellor and take on the title of director of athletics emeritus.

Nick Kurtz News / Yardbarker / November 12

Athletics GM gives update on Las Vegas stadium

As MLB world descends on Las Vegas, Athletics GM gives stadium update

The Athletics are scheduled to play in Sacramento for two more seasons before moving to Las Vegas and establishing their permanent home.

Promising young Athletics core recognized in AL ROY vote

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Athletics News / Field Level Media / November 10

Athletics' Nick Kurtz, Braves' Drake Baldwin win Rookie of the Year awards

Athletics first baseman Nick Kurtz and Atlanta Braves catcher Drake Baldwin were named the MLB Rookies of the Year Monday night. Kurtz, 22, was unanimously voted the American League Rookie of the Year, receiving all 30 first-place votes after a breakout rookie season.

Athletics News / Yardbarker / November 10

Promising young Athletics core recognized in AL ROY vote

After a couple of years at rock bottom, the Athletics are finally trending up.

Braves catcher Drake Baldwin's rookie season was historic in several ways

Five most interesting leaders to watch at MLB GM Meetings

Potential landing spots for Kyle Tucker

Mets offseason blueprint

Kyle Hendricks retires after 12 seasons

MLB free agency adds intrigue as another NPB star to be posted

Athletics News / Athlon Sports / November 10

Red Sox' Roman Anthony Suffers $3 Million Loss After News on Monday

The Boston Red Sox were eliminated by the New York Yankees in the AL Wild Card round. Despite the early postseason exit, Boston is trending in the right direction as an organization.