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Which Franchise Rebuilds Are Closest to Completion in 2026?

As the 2026 season approaches, the Major League Baseball landscape is once again defined by contrasting organizational trajectories. Some franchises are grinding their way toward contention, others are still laying the foundational pieces, and a select few might be knocking on October’s door.

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A's Non-Roster Invites to Keep an Eye On

The Athletics have unveiled their full list of non-roster invitees for this spring, and among the group are some veterans looking to make an impact on the club to begin the year, and some talented prospects that could be in the mix a little later in the season.

Tyler Soderstrom News / Oakland Athletics on SI / January 28

Tyler Soderstrom Announces Inaugural Charity Poker Tournament

Below is the full press release detailing Tyler Soderstrom's inaugural charity poker tournament. SACRAMENTO, CA - January 15th, 2026 - Tyler Soderstrom, a California native and rising star of the Athletics, is proud to announce his Inaugural Charity Poker Tournament, an exclusive fundraising event benefiting EASE and Keaton’s Child Care Alliance.

Leo De Vries News / New Baseball Media / January 28

A’s 2026 Spring Training Non-Roster Invites Include Arnold, De Vries

The Athletics head into 2026 with a young, exciting core. And that group could receive more reinforcements later on in the year. On January 28, the Athletics announced their list of non-roster invites to Spring Training.

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The 'MLB active doubles leaders' quiz

How many of the active MLB players with 300 or more doubles in their career can you name in five minutes?

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Athletics News / Athletics Nation / January 28

Blogfather Sabatoges Own Value Over Replacement Hip (And A’s Stuff)

So I went into hip replacement surgery last Friday expecting a fairly quick and smooth recovery and spent the weekend wondering why the pain and lack of mobility/range of motion was approximately 10x worse than I had anticipated.

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The 20 most significant MLB Rule 5 draftees

The Rule 5 draft, held annually at the winter meetings in December, never garners much fanfare, but it has been known to yield some noteworthy transactions.

Athletics News / Athlon Sports / January 28

Buxton vs Bellinger 2026 Fantasy Comparison

Hope you are hearing Michael Buffer for this part … In this corner. Weighing in at the same weight as Rocky versus Clubber Lang, a lean and svelte 203 pounds, batting left-handed, the son of a career .193 hitter clearly with the pedigree to win this battle.

Athletics News / Last Word On Sports / January 28

Chris Bassitt Is Still a Free Agent — Why the Underrated Veteran Starter Is a Perfect Fit for MLB Contenders

One of the biggest quiet surprises of the MLB offseason is that Chris Bassitt is still a free agent. In today’s game, reliable starting pitching is harder to find than ever.

Athletics News / Oakland Athletics on SI / January 27

The A's Most Underrated Signing This Off-Season

Although it's still January with plenty of time to make more moves, the A's have had a bit of a quiet offseason. The team made a small splash in the trade market when they landed veteran second baseman Jeff McNeil from the Mets.

Freddy Peralta News / Sport Relay / January 27

Mets Introduce Freddy Peralta

Four days after making a blockbuster trade for Freddy Peralta, the New York Mets formally welcomed their latest acquisition into their organization. “It was surprising in the beginning, but it was great,” Peralta said during Tuesday’s Introductory press conference.

Athletics News / Oakland Athletics on SI / January 27

Projecting A's Nick Kurtz After AL Rookie of the Year Campaign

In a season filled with highlights, including a four-homer game at Houston in July, arguably his most impressive feat wasn't a single moment, but an accumulation of those moments.

Athletics News / Just Baseball / January 27

The Top 10 Catchers in Major League Baseball for 2026

In recent years, the quality of catching at the Major League Baseball level has ticked up a few notches. Several years ago, it was a position of great weakness, or at least it was top-heavy.

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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.

Pete Crow-Armstrong News / Oakland Athletics on SI / January 27

This A’s Outfielder Could Follow Pete Crow-Armstrong’s Breakout Path

Last season Chicago Cubs outfielder Pete Crow-Armstrong put everything together offensively and ended up being one of the best players in baseball throughout the entire 2025 campaign, finishing with 5.4 fWAR.

Athletics News / Just Baseball / January 27

What Will the Athletics Do at Third Base?

All the talk surrounding the Athletics has been focused on their young and exciting lineup. Nick Kurtz, Tyler Soderstrom, Shea Langeliers, Jacob Wilson, and Lawrence Butler make up a young core with Brent Rooker and Jeff McNeil adding veteran leadership.

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Bill Schmidt News / Oakland Athletics on SI / January 27

Two Players the A's Can Steal From the Colorado Rockies After Schmidt Hire

With the Athletics adding former Colorado Rockies GM Bill Schmidt recently, it wouldn't be terribly surprising if the two sides ended up coming together on a trade of some sort in the coming weeks.

Shotaro Morii News / Oakland Athletics on SI / January 26

Will Shotaro Morii Be Able to Continue as Two-Way Prospect For A's?

When the A's signed Shotaro Morii last offseason, he was the international prospect that everyone wanted to talk about. Not only was he coming straight to the United States to play ball, forgoing time in the NPB, but he was also a two-way player that we haven't seen before.

Athletics News / Athlon Sports / January 26

Contreras vs Langeliers Fantasy 2026

It wasn’t that long ago that when you were selecting your catcher, you did it with your nose plugged and outside of a couple players, you just tried to find which guy was going to hurt you the least.

Athletics News / Last Word On Sports / January 25

Prospects Set to Excel and Disappoint This Season

Baseball America and MLB Pipeline recently released their top 100 Minor League Prospects going into the 2026 season. Similar to its previous iteration, Konnor Griffin headlines the list.

Athletics News / Athlon Sports / January 25

Kurtz vs Alonso 2026 Fantasy Comparison

Let’s look at this in three ways, from a snake draft perspective for Rotisserie and for points plus value in an auction. So few people play in dynasty and keeper leagues, so honestly who the heck am I to give them advice?

Chad Wallach News / MLB Trade Rumors / January 23

Athletics, Chad Wallach Agree To Minor League Deal

The Athletics are in agreement with veteran catcher Chad Wallach on a minor league contract, according to the MiLB.com transaction log. He’ll presumably get a non-roster invite to Spring Training and open the season at Triple-A Las Vegas.

Athletics News / Last Word On Sports / January 23

White Sox’s Winter Spending Spree Continues With Reliever Seranthony Domínguez

The Chicago White Sox have been one of the most active teams in baseball this winter, and their latest move proves they’re serious about ending a painful rebuild.

Athletics News / MLB on ClutchPoints / January 23

Jeff Passan gives White Sox their flowers for offseason performance

The Chicago White Sox had 10 more losses than the second-worst team in the American League and remained wildly irrelevant last season, but a young core began to emerge in The South Side.

Seranthony Dominguez News / Field Level Media / January 23

Report: White Sox signing RHP Seranthony Dominguez

Right-handed reliever Seranthony Dominguez reached agreement on a two-year, $20 million contract with the Chicago White Sox, ESPN reported on Friday. Dominguez, 31, is expected to serve as the closer for the White Sox, who have been active this winter.