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Behind Crochet: Red Sox Hunt for Rotation’s Key Piece in 2026

Garrett Crochet stands tall as the ace of the Boston Red Sox. But finding a reliable No. 2 starter for 2026 feels like chasing a ghost. Sure, there is plenty of pitching depth, but a lack of experience scars the in-house talent to back up Lou Merloni’s “Pig.” Chief baseball officer Craig Breslow stares down tough calls this winter.

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Dodgers Make Historic Max Muncy Announcement After Win Against Brewers

The Los Angeles Dodgers took two key games on the road against the Milwaukee Brewers to open the NLCS. Now just two wins away from reaching the World Series for the fifth time in the last nine seasons, Los Angeles continues to build a dynasty.

Mason Barnett News / Oakland Athletics on SI / October 15

Early Red Flag For A's Rookie Mason Barnett?

When the Athletics acquired starting pitcher Mason Barnett from the Kansas City Royals in the Lucas Erceg deal at the 2024 Trade Deadline, he went on to show off for the rest of the season in Double-A Midland.

Athletics News / MLB on ClutchPoints / October 15

Brent Rooker’s strong praise after Tyler Soderstrom’s Gold Glove honor

The Athletics failed to reach the playoffs for the fifth straight year, finishing their debut season in Sacramento with a 76-86 record. However, the A’s boast a collection of talented young players that could form the core of a postseason contender in the near future.

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The '10-strikeout, 0-walk, 0-run MLB playoff pitchers' quiz

How many of the MLB pitchers to strikeout at least 10 batters while walking none and allowing no runs in a playoff game can you name in five minutes?

The 'MLB playoff debut strikeouts leaders' quiz

The 'MLB innings-pitched leaders since 1990' quiz

The 'A.L. and N.L. strikeout leaders' quiz

Athletics News / Oakland Athletics on SI / October 15

A's Set to Unleash Breakout Star From Tampa Bay Rays System

The A's landed a pair of southpaws from the Tampa Bay Rays last offseason, where the headline of the package was Jeffrey Springs headed to the Green and Gold.

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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.

Matt Olson News / Athlon Sports / October 15

Braves React to Matt Olson News After Missing MLB Playoffs

The Atlanta Braves missed out on the MLB playoffs for the first time since 2017 this year. Despite the team’s underperformance, first baseman Matt Olson continued to impress in his fourth season with the Braves.

Athletics News / F1 on SI / October 15

Racing Bulls To Run Striking Tortoise Color Scheme At COTA

Racing Bulls has unveiled a striking 'tortoise' livery for the United States Grand Prix weekend. Formula 1 will kick off its final quarter of the season at the Circuit of the Americas in Austin, Texas, with a sprint weekend format, meaning teams and drivers get just one practice session before the competitive action begins.

Athletics News / Athletics Nation / October 15

Championship Series Showing A’s Where They Need To Improve

It’s not rocket science to see why the Dodgers and Mariners are on a collision course to face off in the World Series. Not that the Brewers or Blue Jays have thrown in the towel yet, but both find themselves behind the proverbial eight ball going into game 3.

Athletics News / Sport Relay / October 15

Yankees McMahon and Fried Named Gold Glove Finalists

New York Yankees third baseman Ryan McMahon and starting pitcher Max Fried have been announced as Rawlings Gold Glove Award finalists for the 2025 season.

Athletics News / Oakland Athletics on SI / October 15

A's Shine with Two Gold Glove Finalists

A’s right-handed pitcher Luis Severino and left fielder Tyler Soderstrom have been named finalists for the Rawlings Gold Glove Award, which recognizes the best defensive players at each position, the club announced today.

Athletics News / New Baseball Media / October 15

Harper, Seager, PCA Among 2025 Gold Glove Finalists

Finalists for the 2025 American League and National League Gold Glove Awards were announced on October 15. Teams that were and are active in the postseason were well-represented on the finalists’ lists.

Max Fried News / Athlon Sports / October 15

Congratulations Pouring in for Yankees’ Max Fried After MLB Announcement

The New York Yankees' postseason run came to an end in a 3-1 ALDS defeat to the Toronto Blue Jays. The Yankees finished the regular season with the same record as the Blue Jays, 94-68, but the Blue Jays won the AL East and earned the top seed in the American League due to a tiebreaker.

Athletics News / Oakland Athletics on SI / October 15

The A's Should Kickstart the St. Louis Cardinals Rebuild With This Trade

The Athletics are a pretty solid offensive club, but they do have a couple of holes they'll be looking to plug this offseason. Those would be at third base, where they don't have a surefire answer but a few options, and second base.

Max Muncy News / MLB on ClutchPoints / October 14

Max Muncy makes Dodgers history with 14th postseason home run

When Max Muncy went yard in the Los Angeles Dodgers’ second game of the NLCS against the Milwaukee Brewers, it was notable for a number of reasons. First

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The '2024 TD catch leaders by team' quiz

The 'NFL total touchdown pass leaders' quiz

The 'NFL 250-passing-yard game leaders' quiz

The 'Team USA men's basketball coaches' quiz

Athletics News / Oakland Athletics on SI / October 13

Underrated A's Prospect Receiving Praise in Arizona Fall League

While he's not listed as one of the A's top prospects, right-hander Corey Avant is turning heads in the Arizona Fall League. With play beginning last week, there has been an opportunity for everyone to get in on some of the action, and with that being the case, Baseball America released their "10 Hottest Arizona Fall League Prospects" list.

Athletics News / Oakland Athletics on SI / October 13

How Close Are the A's to the Teams Still Alive in October?

The Athletics are hoping to make the jump from a 76-win team to a postseason contender in 2026, and with the ALCS kicking off last night, we thought it would be a good idea to see how the A's stacked up with the Championship Series teams in all three facets in order to get a sense of what they need to do this winter to reach those goals.

Hunter Greene News / Just Baseball / October 13

Trading Hunter Greene Would be a Massive Mistake and the Final Straw for Fans

Small market teams thrive if they are able to do two things well: Hit on their “rebuild” trades, and not miss on their contract extensions. When the margins — and money — are thin, any mistake in either direction can quickly derail what a team is building, and perhaps send the team spiraling back to starting the entire process over.

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The greatest World Series rotations in MLB history

Pitching tends to win championships, especially if they come from the starting rotation.Here's a look some of the best starting rotations in World Series history (in chronological order).

Athletics News / MLB Trade Rumors / October 10

Previewing the 2025-26 free-agent class: Third base

A number of teams (and their fan bases) have already turned their attention towards the offseason. Identifying free agent targets is a big part of that prep work, so it’s worth taking a look at the players who’ll be available at each position.

The most disappointing player for every MLB team from the 2025 season

The '2024 MLB Gold Glove winners' quiz

Athletics News / Yardbarker / October 10

Three areas for the Athletics to focus on during offseason

Let's take a look at three areas for the A's to focus on during the 2025-26 offseason.

Three areas for Atlanta Braves to focus on during offseason

Three areas for Baltimore Orioles to focus on during offseason

Three areas for Los Angeles Angels to focus on during offseason

The 25 greatest MLB teams from the 2000s

The '1989 Oakland Athletics' quiz

Athletics News / Just Baseball / October 8

MLB’s Top 10 Breakout Position Players of 2025

Every MLB season brings a wave of new talent into the league, and 2025 was no different. Across the league, we saw young stars take massive steps forward and veterans reinvent their games.

Athletics News / Just Baseball / October 7

Analyzing the Top Candidates to Be the Giants’ Next Manager

The San Francisco Giants are heading into their third straight offseason with an opening in a position of importance. With a manager opening in 2023 and a President of Baseball Operations opening just last year, it’s been a consistent run of turnover for the organization by the bay.

Athletics News / MLB Trade Rumors / October 4

Athletics OF undergoes patellar tendon surgery

He is coming off a middling season.

Athletics make decision on if GM David Forst will return in 2026

Athletics unveil new alternate uniforms featuring their temporary home

The 25 greatest MLB utility players of all-time

The '2024 MLB multi-home run game leaders' quiz

Lawrence Butler News / Field Level Media / October 3

Athletics OF Lawrence Butler undergoes patellar tendon surgery

Athletics outfielder Lawrence Butler underwent surgery on the patellar tendon in his right knee on Friday and is expected to be ready for spring training.