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Gunnar Hoglund News / Athletics Nation / December 31

2025 Athletics Season In Review: Gunnar Hoglund

The A’s are desperate for starting pitching right now and they have plenty of arms that at one point were considered top prospects. None of them have panned out as hoped so far but there’s still plenty of time for most of them.

Athletics News / Oakland Athletics on SI / December 31

A's Make Interesting Admission on Offseason Plans

While the A's were introducing Tyler Soderstrom at the press conference for his signing on Tuesday, the team's GM, David Forst, fielded a question about the team's pursuit of free agents this winter, and was asked if Las Vegas has been a "plus" in terms of selling free agents on playing for the A's.

Michael Kelly News / Athletics Nation / December 31

2025 Athletics Season In Review: Michael Kelly

Next up in our look back at the A’s players in 2025, we turn back to the bullpen, remembering our time with Michael Kelly. What role will he play in the A’s pen in 2026?

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The 'Active MLB home run leaders' quiz

How many of the most prolific power hitters in baseball today can you name in 5 minutes?

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Athletics News / MLB Trade Rumors / December 31

A’s Have “Ongoing Conversations” On More Potential Extensions

The Athletics announced their seven-year, $86MM extension with left fielder Tyler Soderstrom from their future home site in Las Vegas. That franchise-record deal followed last winter’s significant investments in DH Brent Rooker and outfielder Lawrence Butler.

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The 25 most memorable sports plays of 2025

When it comes to unforgettable plays within the 2025 sports calendar, this was truly a special year. Here's our rankings of the 25 best.

Athletics News / Oakland Athletics on SI / December 31

A's Add Former Houston Astros Reliever as Depth Piece

A's fans are still waiting for the club to make a splash on the pitching market, given that it's the team's biggest area of weakness following the 2025 season.

Athletics News / Stadium Rant / December 31

A Fresh Athletics Squad Could Surprise Everyone In 2026

The Athletics have always been a tricky group to pin down year-over-year. One year, they make a surprise appearance in the postseason, the next year, they are contenders but just miss out.

Tyler Soderstrom News / MLB on ClutchPoints / December 31

Tyler Soderstrom reveals eye-opening reality of Las Vegas’ potential impact on Athletics’ free agency

The athletics/athletics-news-as-tyler-soderstrom-agree-historic-86-million-contract-christmas">Athletics and Tyler Soderstrom recently agreed to a seven-year, $86 million contract — the largest guarantee in franchise history.

Athletics News / Just Baseball / December 31

World Baseball Classic: Team USA Roster News, Notes, and Analysis

The World Baseball Classic is right around the corner. On February 3, all 20 participating countries will submit their final 30-man rosters for the tournament, and the WBC itself will kick off just over a month later.

Athletics News / New Baseball Media / December 31

What Every AL Team Should Get Before 2026 Spring Training

Gifting season isn’t over just yet, particularly in Major League Baseball. Teams still have a few weeks to gift themselves new players for the 2026 season.

Tyler Soderstrom News / MLB on ClutchPoints / December 30

Next move Athletics must make after historic Tyler Soderstrom $86 million contract extension

With a collection of young talent ready to make their mark on MLB, the Athletics seem to be a team on the rise. They ensured a key part of their future was locked up by signing left fielder Tyler Soderstrom to an $86 million contract.

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 / Oakland Athletics on SI / December 30

Could the A's and Chicago White Sox Strike a Deal For an Underrated Closer Option?

Earlier this offseason, we took a look at the types of pitchers the A's have added to serve as the club's closer over the past two decades, and there have been stretches of time, including with Mason Miller, that they have gone with a fairly inexperienced option, but one that provided upside.

Athletics News / MLB on ClutchPoints / December 30

Looking back at Cubs’ biggest surprise of 2025

The Chicago Cubs came into 2025 with high expectations after a bold offseason that featured the blockbuster acquisition of Kyle Tucker and a front office commitment to breaking through in the National League Central.

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Athletics News / Oakland Athletics on SI / December 30

Los Angeles Dodgers Make a Pair of Moves to Reset the Timeline

If we didn't know any better, it would look as though Monday's trade between the Los Angeles Dodgers and Miami Marlins was an attempt to clean up the remnants of a party before your parents get back home.

Esteury Ruiz News / Field Level Media / December 29

Reports: Dodgers trade OF Esteury Ruiz to Marlins

The Miami Marlins are acquiring outfielder Esteury Ruiz from the Los Angeles Dodgers, multiple reports said Monday night. The Dodgers will acquire 18-year-old pitching prospect Adriano Marrero from Miami in the deal, beisbolfr.com reported.

Tyler Soderstrom News / Oakland Athletics on SI / December 29

A's Officially Announce Tyler Soderstrom Extension

On Christmas, it was reported that the A's had come to terms with left fielder Tyler Soderstrom on a seven-year, $86 million contract with an option for an eighth season.

Athletics News / Oakland Athletics on SI / December 29

A's Third Base Battle Will Determine Numerous Player's Futures with Franchise

With the A's trading for Jeff McNeil, they seem to have taken care of second base for the 2026 season. That leaves third base as the only glaring hole offensively on this club, and the reporting since the McNeil addition has been that the A's will be looking internally to find someone at the hot corner.

Athletics News / New Baseball Media / December 29

Looking at Numbers from the 2025 California League

We’ve already taken a look at the numbers behind the 2025 Florida State League and Carolina League seasons. Now, we finish our glimpse at the Low-A level from this past year with the California League.

Athletics News / MLB Trade Rumors / December 28

Longtime Athletics Scout Will Schock Passes Away

The Athletics announced today the passing of longtime scout Will Schock. He was 61. Schock had been a part of the organization since getting drafted by the team in 1987.

Athletics News / New Baseball Media / December 28

2025 Transactions: Reds Sign Bleday, Trade for Dane Myers From Miami

Cincinnati was one of the lone teams to make a move on December 27. The Reds made two outfield-related moves, as Cincinnati brought in former Athletics outfielder JJ Bleday.

J.J. Bleday News / Field Level Media / December 27

Reports: Reds reach deal with OF JJ Bleday

The Cincinnati Reds reached a one-year deal with outfielder JJ Bleday, multiple outlets reported on Saturday. MLB.com put the value of the one-year deal with the Reds at $1.4 million, plus incentives.

Athletics News / Yardbarker / December 25

Athletics continue to lock in core with an eye to Las Vegas

The Athletics gave their fans a surprise Christmas gift this year.

LF Tyler Soderstrom agrees to record contract extension with Athletics

MLB player found out he was traded while playing golf

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The 'American League Rookies of the Year' quiz

Athletics News / Yardbarker / December 25

LF Tyler Soderstrom agrees to record contract extension with Athletics

Soderstrom is now the third player on the Athletics roster to receive a contract extension.

Athletics continue to lock in core with an eye to Las Vegas

A's add another piece to impressive lineup with Jeff McNeil acquisition

Pirates land All-Star slugger they've been looking for in Ryan O’Hearn

Mets' continued pursuit of Bo Bichette, Alex Bregman faces one major obstacle

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Athletics News / Larry Brown Sports / December 23

MLB player found out he was traded while playing golf

Trades in sports can happen anytime. And, for players who are involved in those trades, it can be an unexpected experience. On Monday, New York Mets infielder Jeff McNeil was traded to the Athletics, and he even revealed that he was playing golf at TPC Monterey when he got numerous phone calls and text messages from GM David Stearns.