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Will the A's Swing a Trade to Reunite with Cardinals Ace?

This winter, the A's have made it clear that they will look to bring in more pitching, as they look to continue building off their improvements from the 2025 season.

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Top International MLB Free Agents in the 2025-2026 Class

Coming off a season that began with it’s first game played in Japan, and its last game played in Canada, it is pretty clear that Major League Baseball has never been more global than it is today.

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.

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The 'National League MVPs' quiz

How many of the National League MVPs in the Integration Era (since 1947) can you name in six minutes?

The 'Active 200-strikeout MLB seasons' quiz

The 'Three-home-run MLB playoff games' quiz

The 'Active MLB home run leaders' quiz

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.

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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 / 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.

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 / Oakland Athletics on SI / November 14

The A's Have to Avoid the Baltimore Orioles Mistakes This Offseason

The Baltimore Orioles were postseason contenders off and on from 2012-2016, playing in October every other year. After a 75-win season in 2017, they absolutely fell apart and combined to go 178-365 over the following four seasons.

MLB News / Yardbarker

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 / 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

Tyler Soderstrom Just Might Be the A’s Best Trade Chip

As recent as 2023, Tyler Soderstrom was the best prospect in the — then Oakland — Athletics’ farm system. However, after a fairly underwhelming start to his career, there weren’t a lot of expectations for the 23-year-old heading into 2025.

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The 'NFL yearly tackles-for-loss leaders' quiz

The 'Men's Final Four hosts since 2000' quiz

The 'Most TD catches by NFL tight ends' quiz

The '500 passing yard NFL games' quiz

Athletics News / Oakland Athletics on SI / November 14

A's Have Two Representatives in Capital One MLB Golf Open

Airing next Tuesday on TNT at 6:30 pm PT (9:30 pm ET), the Capital One MLB Open Golf Tournament will have some of the biggest names in baseball take on Shadow Creek Golf Course in Las Vegas.

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 / TV Insider / November 14

See Great Performances’ Vibrant, Star-Studded ‘Twelfth Night’ on PBS for the ‘Most Perfect Comedy’

“If music be the food of love, play on.” The curtain rises on William Shakespeare‘s beloved Twelfth Night , reimagined by director and Tony nominee Saheem Ali ( Buena Vista Social Club ) in a vibrant Shakespeare in the Park performance recorded this summer for PBS at New York City’s newly renovated Delacorte Theater.

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.

Athletics News / Athlon Sports / November 13

Fantasy Baseball Draft Strategy 2026: How to Draft for Stolen Bases Efficiently

Stolen bases have changed dramatically in recent seasons, especially with rule changes improving success rates. This guide explains how to target speed

Athletics News / Just Baseball / November 14

MLB’s 2025 Silver Slugger Award Winners

Major League Baseball has unveiled the winners of the 2025 Silver Slugger Awards to honour the best hitters at their respective positions, as voted by managers and coaches across MLB.

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

The offseason needs for every MLB team

The 'American League Rookies of the Year' quiz

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

Austin Wynns News / MLB Trade Rumors / November 7

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.