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On YouTubeAthletics News / Athletics Nation / February 1
Extensions For Everyone! (Except Kurtz) 
OK, they haven’t yet landed The Big Kahuna” and it may well be that Nick Kurtz’ asking price for an extension is prohibitive — even if fair. But you can’t say the A’s aren’t making good on their wish to ‘hang onto their young players’ in this new era of homelessness and anticipation.
Jordan Hicks News / MLB Trade Rumors / February 1
White Sox To Acquire Jordan Hicks
The Red Sox are sending right-hander Jordan Hicks to the White Sox, according to a report from ESPN’s Jeff Passan. Right-handed pitching prospect David Sandlin is also headed to Chicago alongside Hicks, as noted by Passan.
Athletics News / Athlon Sports / February 1
Draft Brent Rooker or Roman Anthony in 2026? Power Reliability vs Elite Prospect Explosion
Two star outfielders, two very different ages, two very different profiles. You’re on the clock and can’t decide if you want to select the 31-year-old A’s bopper or the 21-year-old phenom out of Boston.
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?
Luis Arraez News / Oakland Athletics on SI / February 1
SF Giants Signing of Luis Arraez Provides More Context to Latest A's Move
The San Francisco Giants have added free agent Luis Arraez to be the club's second baseman for the 2026 campaign. This will serve as a one-year, $12 million deal that Arraez is hoping will springboard him to a longer and more valuable contract next winter.
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.
Austin Hays News / New Baseball Media / February 1
2026 Transactions: White Sox Sign Hays, Extensions & Other Signings
We’ve now reached February, which means it won’t be long until the first spring games start. The last day of January saw movement, as former batting champion Luis Arraez agreed to join the Giants.
Athletics News / Total Apex Sports / January 31
How The Athletics Are Building A Very Exciting Young Core
The Athletics have been bad for a long time, but seem to be turning a corner with recent moves. Unlike many other small-market teams in the league, they’ve locked up much of their young talent, creating much-needed continuity on their roster.
Athletics News / MLB Trade Rumors / January 31
Luis Arraez Weighing Multiple Offers, Wants To Play Second Base
With Spring Training set to begin in just a couple of weeks, three-time batting champion Luis Arraez continues to linger on the market. Having played out his final arbitration year with the Padres, Arraez always figured to be an interesting case in free agency.
Athletics News / EasySportz / February 1
2026 MLB Spring Training Power Rankings; Dodgers Dazzle
LOS ANGLES, Cali. – As spring training approaches, expectations across Major League Baseball are beginning to crystallize. World Series futures offer an early snapshot of how the league stacks up, blending recent performance, roster construction, and perceived upside heading into the 2026 season.
Austin Hays News / Last Word On Sports / January 31
A Look at What the Austin Hays Signing Means for the Chicago White Sox
On Saturday morning, the Chicago White Sox announced that they signed outfielder Austin Hays to a one-year deal worth $5 million with a mutual option for the 2027 season. The move continues what has been a busy off-season for the White Sox.
Athletics News / MLB Trade Rumors / January 31
Managers & Top Front Office Executives On Expiring Contracts
In the same way that players feel extra pressure to produce entering their last season before free agency, managers and front office bosses similarly feel
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.
Cal Raleigh News / Athlon Sports / January 31
Cal Raleigh vs. Top 2026 Catchers: Why He’s Still the Clear No. 1 Despite Regression Risks
He hit 60 home runs last season. … You’re still here? … It’s over … Go home … Go. Okay, fine. We’ll dive into the numbers and give you more context and reasons.
Jacob Wilson News / Just Baseball / January 31
Athletics Extend Jacob Wilson on Seven-Year Deal
After a quiet few days in the baseball world, Friday afternoon Jeff Passan reported that the Athletics have reached an agreement with shortstop Jacob Wilson on a seven-year, $70 million extension that includes a club option for year eight.
Austin Hays News / MLB on ClutchPoints / January 31
White Sox, Austin Hays agree to $6 million contract in free agency
The Chicago White Sox are looking to rebuild for the 2026 season, after trading star outfielder Luis Robert Jr. Chicago added a veteran outfielder through free agency on Saturday.
Athletics News / Oakland Athletics on SI / January 31
This Bally's Quote Could Spell Trouble For A's Las Vegas Ballpark Plans
The Athletics have broken ground on their planned ballpark in Las Vegas, and while there are still questions about the overall financing of the project, the general consensus is that one way or another the A's end up landing in Las Vegas.
Athletics News / Larry Brown Sports / January 31
A’s sign 23-year-old star to 7-year extension
The Athletics have secured their young cornerstone, signing All-Star shortstop Jacob Wilson to a 7-year, $70 million contract extension that includes a club option for an eighth season, reports ESPN.
Athletics News / EasySportz / January 30
The Athletics Commit to Their Core With Nearly $300 Million in Extensions
The Athletics have quietly made one of the most aggressive long-term commitments in baseball over the past year. Since last offseason, the Athletics have handed out four extensions worth a combined $281.5 million, locking in key pieces of their roster well into the future.
Jacob Wilson News / Field Level Media / January 30
A's extend All-Star SS Jacob Wilson through 2032
All-Star shortstop Jacob Wilson signed a seven-year contract extension with the Athletics, the team announced Friday. The 23-year-old's deal runs through the 2032 season and contains a club option for 2033.
Athletics News / Last Word On Sports / January 30
Athletics Extend Another Young Player
The Athletics are making sure that their home-grown talent sticks around for many years to come. ESPN’s Jeff Passan is reporting that the Athletics and shortstop Jacob Wilson have agreed to a seven-year, $70 million contract.
Athletics News / Just Baseball / January 30
How the 2026 World Baseball Classic Is Taking Shape: Teams, Rosters, Dates, and More
The 2026 World Baseball Classic is barely one month away. In March, 20 teams from around the world will face off in the sixth WBC tournament. All the competing nations have long been confirmed, and the dates and venues have been set.
Athletics News / Just Baseball / January 30
World Baseball Classic: Team USA Roster News, Notes, and Analysis
The World Baseball Classic is right around the corner. On February 5, the rosters for all 20 participating countries will be announced, and the tournament itself will kick off a month later.
Athletics News / Yardbarker / January 30
Athletics take significant gamble with Jacob Wilson extension
The Athletics have been proactive about locking in their core for the foreseeable future. That push continued on Friday.
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.
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.
Chris Bassitt 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.
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