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Racing Bulls boss says they learned ‘tough lessons’ from Daniel Ricciardo ahead of Liam Lawson’s arrival

Liam Lawson’s time at Red Bull came to an abrupt end just two races into the 2025 season, with a move back to the sister team, Racing Bulls, following shortly after.

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Athletics hire ex-Rockies GM to scouting role

The Athletics hired former Rockies general manager Bill Schmidt as the club's special assistant to the scouting department, the team announced Friday.

Athletics News / Oakland Athletics on SI / January 16

Miami Marlins Nab Former A's Pitcher to Build Up Depth

The Miami Marlins have been busy the past week or so, trading two big-name pitchers away in Edward Cabrera to the Chicago Cubs and Ryan Weathers to the New York Yankees.

Terry Francona News / MLB on ClutchPoints / January 16

Terry Francona isn’t worried about the Reds lack of big name free agency additions

Out of all the MLB teams racking up big-time free agents, the Cincinnati Reds aren’t one of them. They may have signed reliever Pierce Johnson, but he is not Kyle Tucker.

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The 'MLB active RBI leaders' quiz

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

The 'MLB teammates to hit 30 HRs in 2017' quiz

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Athletics News / Oakland Athletics on SI / January 16

A's Make Interesting Addition to Front Office with Eye on the Future

The Athletics made an interesting addition to their front office mix this week, bringing in former Colorado Rockies GM Bill Schmidt, according to Jon Heyman of the NY Post.

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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.

Athletics News / Just Baseball / January 16

Top Notes From the Athletics’ ZiPS Projections for 2026

The Athletics‘ front office has been putting in work to change the narrative they were responsible for building around this team in recent years. Signing free agents, making trades, handing out pre-arbitration extensions, and hitting on a number of draft picks have quickly turned them into an intriguing team heading into 2026.

Athletics News / Oakland Athletics on SI / January 15

Jacob Wilson Predicts Where A's Teammate Nick Kurtz Will Rank in Top 100

This week, MLB Network is unveiling their list for the "Top 100 Players Right Now," and in the first night of action, they slotted A's catcher Shea Langeliers No.

Athletics News / MLB on ClutchPoints / January 14

Former Rockies GM joining Athletics front office

The Athletics continue to reshape their internal structure by strengthening the front office, reinforcing a long-standing organizational reliance on scouting and player evaluation.

MLB News / New Baseball Media / January 14

2025 MLB Farm Review: Athletics

The 2025 season for the Athletics was proof that the rebuild, started after the 2021 campaign, had begun to work. Homegrown stars like Jacob Wilson, Tyler Soderstrom, and Nick Kurtz took center stage.

Athletics News / Oakland Athletics on SI / January 14

A's Land First Two Players on Top 100 Right Now List

This week, MLB Network is unveiling their list of the top 100 players right now as we get ready for the 2026 season. Heading into the 2025 campaign, the A's had three players ranked in the top-100, and this year they figure to have at least that many after a quick start.

Elvis Alvarado News / Athletics Nation / January 14

2025 Athletics Season In Review: Elvis Alvarado

We’ve finally made it, folks. The end of our Season In Review series. 57 players, down just one to go. Who else to wrap up our review series than a potential closer?

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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 / Oakland Athletics on SI / January 14

A's Missing a Big Opportunity This Offseason

The Athletics have taken care of a number of items on their offseason to-do list in adding second baseman Jeff McNeil in a trade with the New York Mets, and a veteran reliever in Mark Leiter Jr.

Athletics News / Just Baseball / January 14

Playing GM: 4 Moves to Complete White Sox Roster in 2026

Not far removed from being a historically bad team, the framework is there for the Chicago White Sox to ascend. Even in a year everyone knew wouldn’t spark a parade, there was a lot of excitement brewing in the Windy City in 2025.

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Mitch Spence News / Athletics Nation / January 13

2025 Athletics Season In Review: Mitch Spence

Just two Season In Reviews left guys! Now’s the time to go back and check to see we missed anyone but I don’t think so. Today’s recap goes to right-hander Mitch Spence, who was a starter for most of his rookie season in 2024 but was relegated to bullpen work early last season before finally getting some starting opportunities.

Athletics News / Total Apex Sports / January 13

California Love? Nope, Baltimore Pride: The Orioles’ Announce Tupac Bobblehead Giveaway In 2026

Major League Baseball teams are known for getting creative with their promotional schedules. You have your standard hat nights, fireworks Fridays, and the occasional mascot birthday party.

Athletics News / Last Word On Sports / January 12

Dave Giusti, 1970s Pirates Relief Ace, Passes Away

Dave Giusti, ace relief pitcher during the Pittsburgh Pirates’ early 1970s dominance over the National League East Division, has died. He was 86 years of age.

Athletics News / Field Level Media / January 12

Pirates All-Star, World Series winner Dave Giusti dies

Pirates All-Star and World Series champion reliever Dave Giusti died on Sunday in Pittsburgh. He was 86. In 1971, the right-hander led the National League with 30 saves and helped the Pirates beat the Baltimore Orioles in the World Series.

Athletics News / Stadium Rant / January 10

MLB 2026 Power Rankings: Toronto’s Torrid Offseason Looming Large Early

The MLB is nearly a month away from the first pitchers and catchers reporting to spring training, unofficially kicking off the 2026 season. As of Jan. 9, the first of many power rankings appeared online, showing who might have the upper edge at the start of the season.

Athletics 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.

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.