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Should the Mets Really Trade For Tarik Skubal?

When was the last time the Mets truly had an “ace” pitcher? It’s been three years, ever since Jacob deGrom left for Texas in free agency. deGrom was a legendary Met, one of the very best pitchers on the planet, giving the Mets hope even when the roster around him offered little insurance or support.

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Athletics Rookie Nick Kurtz Wins AL Silver Slugger

A dream rookie season for Athletics first baseman Nick Kurtz gained another jewel Friday night, as he became the only rookie to win a 2025 Silver Slugger Award.

Nick Kurtz News / Athletics Nation / November 7

A’s First Baseman Nick Kurtz Wins Silver Slugger Award

The American League Silver Sluggers were announced this afternoon. The Athletics had three nominees but only one truly had it locked and in the bag. While

Athletics News / Last Word On Sports / November 7

Rockies Hire Veteran Exec as New Head of Baseball Operations

The Colorado Rockies have decided to hire Paul DePodesta as their next President of Baseball Operations. The team announced the hire on Friday afternoon.

Yoshinobu Yamamoto News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The 'World Series MVPs' quiz

MLB has awarded the World Series MVP since 1955. How many of these players can you name in six minutes?

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Athletics News / Field Level Media / November 7

Aaron Judge, Cal Raleigh headline AL Silver Slugger winners

Aaron Judge and Cal Raleigh headlined the American League's 2025 Silver Slugger Award winners on Friday, with Judge adding a fifth honor to his resume and Raleigh earning his first.

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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.

George Springer News / Athlon Sports / November 7

Blue Jays' George Springer News Emerges Amid MLB Offseason

George Springer’s fifth season with the Toronto Blue Jays was a massive success. The 35-year-old veteran turned back the clock, posting a .309 batting average, .399 on-base percentage, .959 OPS, 32 home runs and 84 RBIs across 140 games.

Cal Raleigh News / Athlon Sports / November 7

Mariners Announce Cal Raleigh News After 5th Season

The Seattle Mariners made their deepest run in franchise history in 2025. Unfortunately, the season ended in heartbreak after a Game 7 loss in the ALCS to the Toronto Blue Jays.

Athletics News / Athlon Sports / November 7

Win Your Fantasy Baseball League: A Beginner’s Guide to the SMART System and The Rules of Engagement

The SMART System is a disciplined team-building and roster-management strategy developed by Glenn Colton and I, helping us win numerous expert league championships in fantasy baseball over the last 20+ years.

Athletics News / Milwaukee Brewers on SI / November 7

Brewers Lose 8-Year Veteran To Free Agency After Brief Reunion

Sometimes, when a veteran Major League Baseball player signs with a former team, it can spark a resurgence. But the Milwaukee Brewers never really got the chance to find that out this year.

Athletics News / Oakland Athletics on SI / November 7

Departures the A's Will Miss in 2026

The offseason is still young, and the A's have already made a slew of roster moves, which includes them losing a handful of players. Among the guys they've lost, some of them will pan out with other organizations.

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 / Field Level Media / November 7

Rockies tab Paul DePodesta as president of baseball ops

The Colorado Rockies hired Paul DePodesta as their new head of baseball operations on Friday. DePodesta, 52, is a longtime baseball executive and a former chief strategy officer for the NFL's Cleveland Browns.

Max Muncy News / MLB on ClutchPoints / November 7

Max Muncy gets 100% real on Dodgers picking up his contract option

After a team wins a championship, focus tends to shift elsewhere in the league. Local fans obviously savor the moment, but the rest of the sports-watching world moves onto another subject.

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Athletics News / Just Baseball / November 7

Four Takeaways From the Athletics’ 2025 Season

The “Oaklamento” A’s 2025 season was one of the more interesting we’ve seen across Major League Baseball in the last few years. For one, they moved to a new city, Sacramento, and played all their home games in Sutter Health Park, the stadium of the San Francisco Giants’ Triple-A affiliate.

Athletics News / Oakland Athletics on SI / November 7

Former A’s Executive Hired as Head of Baseball Operations for the Colorado Rockies

Paul DePodesta, former assistant general manager for the Oakland A’s, was hired by the Colorado Rockies as head of baseball operations on Thursday. He spent the majority of his career in baseball working as a front office executive, until he took the role as chief strategy officer for the Cleveland Browns in the National Football League in 2016.

Athletics News / Oakland Athletics on SI / November 6

A's Signing Provides Clue for Offseason's Direction

Heading into the offseason, the A's had a decision to make at catcher. One option was to roll with Willie MacIver, who made his MLB debut with the club in 2025, and was a solid part-time player for the franchise.

MLB 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.

Athletics News / A to Z Sports / November 6

Cleveland Browns suffer major loss of a top executive to an MLB team who just hired him to be the head of baseball operations

The Cleveland Browns are 2-6 coming out of the bye week, and Sunday’s game against the New York Jets will be a chance for them to pick up a much-needed win.

Athletics News / MLB Trade Rumors / November 5

Athletics hire Ryan Christenson as first base coach

The Athletics announced they have brought back Ryan Christenson to serve as first base coach. Bobby Crosby will shift from first base to third base next season, bumping Eric Martins from the role.

Athletics News / New Baseball Media / November 5

2025 Transactions: Barlow, Loaisiga, Hays Headed to Free Agency

Free agency action can officially commence on November 6. But before then, players and teams continue to sort out options. The Yankees are retaining one of key relievers from 2025, while also letting go of a longtime pitcher.

MLB News / MLB Trade Rumors / November 5

Rangers claim Willie MacIver, Michel Otanez from Athletics

The Rangers announced that they have claimed catcher Willie MacIver and right-hander Michel Otanez from the Athletics. Additionally, Texas has outrighted outfielders Dustin Harris and Billy McKinney.

Chris Bassitt News / Just Baseball / November 5

Top Landing Spots for Free Agent Chris Bassitt

One of baseball’s most consistent starting pitchers in the 2020s, former Toronto Blue Jays right-hander Chris Bassitt has hit free agency ahead of his age-37 season.

Athletics News / Just Baseball / November 5

MLB’s 2025 Gold Glove Award Winners

Just a matter of days after the thrilling Game 7 finish of the 2025 World Series, MLB has officially awarded the season’s Gold Glove Awards to the best defensive players at each position in the American and National Leagues.

Frankie Montas News / Field Level Media / November 4

Mets RHP Frankie Montas exercises $17M player option

New York Mets right-hander Frankie Montas exercised his $17 million player option on Tuesday for the 2026 season, which he will miss while recovering from Tommy John surgery.

Athletics News / Last Word On Sports / November 3

Braves Hire Bench Coach Walt Weiss as New Manager

The Atlanta Braves hired from within to fill their managerial vacancy, tapping bench coach Walt Weiss as their new skipper. The team announced the hire in a statement on Monday.

Athletics News / Fastball on SI / November 3

Mariners' Division Rival Labeled As Surprise Threat To Sign Eugenio Suárez

The American League West wasn't an easy mark by any means, but the Seattle Mariners were the class of the division this year. For the first time since 2001, the Mariners were division champions, thanks to their 90-72 record and late-season dominance over the Houston Astros.