Mr. Lynn and Mr. Suzuki, your table for two is ready. What could this middle-aged baseball writer be referencing? In Major League Baseball history, only two players have won the Rookie of the Year and Most Valuable Player in the same season.
With the A's on the hunt for a postseason berth in 2026, they are pulling out all of the stops when it comes to trying to get people out to the ballpark.
The Rockies and catcher Kyle McCann have agreed to a minor league deal, reports Thomas Harding of MLB.com. The Ballengee Group client also receives an invite to big league camp in spring training.
There are a few different approaches to consider when drafting the catcher position in fantasy baseball this year. One could invest a great deal of draft capital into drafting Cal Raleigh, ranked 17th overall in our top 200, and not have to think about the position again.
The A’s have quietly rewritten their long-term blueprint. Instead of allowing elite young talent to drift toward arbitration and eventual free agency, the organization has made it clear: the core is being built to stay.
The new MLB season brings opportunities as players head into their walk years and try to rebound from subpar performances. These 25 players stand out heading into 2026.
Inside the A's clubhouse is a group that is expecting to play postseason games in 2026. They finished with a 76-86 record last season, but following the emergence of Rookie of the Year winner Nick Kurtz and runner up Jacob Wilson, the A's offense looks like it should be among the best in baseball.
The Toronto Blue Jays have had an eventful and successful offseason thus far, signing several strong free agents and adding to their AL Pennant-winning roster.
The Athletics are on the precipice of postseason contention, already boasting what is expected to be a top-10 offense in the game, led by Nick Kurtz, Jacob Wilson, Brent Rooker, Tyler Soderstrom and a slew of others.
The Athletics have continued their trend of signing their young talent to long-term deals as All-Star SS Jacob Wilson officially inked his $70 million contract on Monday.
Most of the clubs in the league currently have a full 40-man roster, which means that just about every transaction requires a corresponding move. Some extra roster flexibility is on the way, however.
By SwimSwam on SwimSwam January 30, 2026 Robert F. Busbey Natatorium, Cleveland, OH SCY (25 yards) “CSU vs Oakland” on Meet Mobile Courtesy of Oakland Athletics CLEVELAND, Ohio – To cap off the 2025-26 regular season, the Golden Grizzlies defeated the Cleveland State Vikings on the road.
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.
The Los Angeles Dodgers have been busy adding top-tier players to a roster that has already won two straight World Series titles this winter, with their biggest additions being outfielder Kyle Tucker on a four year, $240 million deal, and closer Edwin Díaz on a three-year pact for $69 million.
By SwimSwam Contributors on SwimSwam Courtesy: Peter Solomon Friends, colleagues, former swimmers, and Tufts Marathon Team runners came together on January 30 to celebrate the 79th birthday of one of the finest and most influential individuals to ever grace a pool deck, Don Megerle.
The Athletics are coming off a 76-win season that featured an electric offense in 2025. Still calling a minor league park in Sacramento home, the A’s have to improve their pitching to make any run at the playoffs this season.
The writing may have been on the wall back in December when the A's decided to trade for second baseman Jeff McNeil from the New York Mets, but there has been persistent speculation that they could make another big splash and sign free agent Eugenio Suárez.
The Los Angeles Dodgers have somehow gotten demonstrably better this offseason on the heels of their 2025 World Series championship win, adding star reliever Edwin Diaz and outfielder Kyle Tucker in free agency.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.