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The greatest World Series rotations in MLB history

Pitching tends to win championships, especially if they come from the starting rotation.Here's a look some of the best starting rotations in World Series history (in chronological order).

Athletics News / Oakland Athletics on SI / October 12

A Pair of Trades with the A's Are Helping the Milwaukee Brewers This Postseason

The Milwaukee Brewers are headed to the National League Championship Series to take on the Los Angeles Dodgers after a Game 5 win over the rival Chicago Cubs on Saturday night.

Athletics News / Oakland Athletics on SI / October 12

One Phillies Player That Could Transform the A's Future

After what is one of the most heartbreaking finishes in postseason history, it's possible that the Philadelphia Phillies could look to move Orion Kerkering this offseason.

Toronto Blue Jays 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?

The 'MLB yearly hits leaders since 2000' quiz

The '2025 MLB hits leaders' quiz

The 'MLB playoffs all-time hit leaders' quiz

Athletics News / MLB Trade Rumors / October 10

Previewing the 2025-26 free-agent class: Third base

A number of teams (and their fan bases) have already turned their attention towards the offseason. Identifying free agent targets is a big part of that prep work, so it’s worth taking a look at the players who’ll be available at each position.

The most disappointing player for every MLB team from the 2025 season

The '2024 MLB Gold Glove winners' quiz

MLB News / Yardbarker

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.

Athletics News / Oakland Athletics on SI / October 10

Key Piece of A's Bullpen May Not Be Returning

When the A's were struggling earlier this season, they made a deal with the Boston Red Sox to acquire Sean Newcomb in a trade, bringing him back to the clubhouse he's been a part of the previous two seasons.

Athletics News / Athletics Nation / October 10

Crazy Talk: Some Trades The A’s Won’t Make, But … Could?

Take today’s article with several grains of salt and please watch your cholesterol. I am mostly having fun because it’s the internet, where every idea

Cody Bellinger News / Athlon Sports / October 10

Yankees Facing $180 Million Cody Bellinger Decision After News on Friday

The New York Yankees were never going to find a one-to-one replacement for three-time All-MLB First Teamer Juan Soto after he left for the New York Mets

Athletics News / Yardbarker / October 10

Three areas for the Athletics to focus on during offseason

Let's take a look at three areas for the A's to focus on during the 2025-26 offseason.

Three areas for Atlanta Braves to focus on during offseason

Three areas for Baltimore Orioles to focus on during offseason

Three areas for Los Angeles Angels to focus on during offseason

The 25 greatest MLB teams from the 2000s

The '1989 Oakland Athletics' quiz

Athletics News / Oakland Athletics on SI / October 10

Why This Slugger is the Perfect Free Agent Fit For the A's

With a long offseason ahead, the A’s could be in the market for a veteran addition and versatile fielder who can also bring a spark to the batting order in 2026.

Athletics News / EssentiallySports / October 10

Alexis Ohanian Finally Confirms Whether or Not He Will Help Michael Johnson’s Grand Slam Track Issues

In August, Michael Johnson addressed the uncertain future of his ambitious Grand Slam Track project in an episode of the Ready Set Go podcast. With funding hurdles and sustainability questions looming, the hosts asked if Reddit co-founder and Athlos owner Alexis Ohanian might step in to help.

Athletics News / Oakland Athletics on SI / October 9

Will Adding a Closer Be Part of the A's Offseason Plans?

The A's are facing a few questions entering this offseason, but none may loom larger than how they attack the late innings this winter. They came into the 2025 campaign with one of the best closers in baseball in Mason Miller, but they traded him away at the deadline, landing the No.

Ernie Clement News / Oakland Athletics on SI / October 9

Former A’s Infielder Is Teeing off for Toronto This Postseason

Ernie Clement and the Toronto Blue Jays punched their ticket to the American League Championship Series after a 5-2 win in Game 4 against the New York Yankees on Wednesday.

Shea Langeliers News / Oakland Athletics on SI / October 8

Shea Langeliers Emerging as One of Baseball's Best Catchers

Following a competitive 2021 season for the A's that ultimately led them to missing the playoffs, the team decided to trade away some of their talent as they had a ton of arbitration eligible players that were due big raises, and were still too many pieces away from being successful.

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The 'Team USA men's basketball coaches' quiz

The 'Most starts by an NFL quarterback' quiz

The '100-rushing-yard games by NFL QBs' quiz

The 'Most NFL QB two-rushing-TD games' quiz

MLB News / Yardbarker

The 30 greatest MLB nicknames of all time

There's no sport more American than baseball, with well over 100 years of history, and that history has brought some of the best player nicknames. These nicknames from the game's history should leave you feeling nostalgic.

Athletics News / Oakland Athletics on SI / October 8

This Former Padres Prospect Could be the Next Lethal A's Bullpen Piece

The past two off-seasons, the Athletics have had tremendous success adding high velocity arms off the waiver wire, plopping them into the big-league bullpen at some point the following season, and having them become a key piece of the bullpen the remainder of the year.

Athletics News / Just Baseball / October 8

MLB’s Top 10 Breakout Position Players of 2025

Every MLB season brings a wave of new talent into the league, and 2025 was no different. Across the league, we saw young stars take massive steps forward and veterans reinvent their games.

Athletics News / Oakland Athletics on SI / October 7

Former Braves Pitcher Elects Free Agency After Stint with A's

The Athletics are looking to build up their pitching depth this winter with the hope of competing for a spot in the postseason during the 2026 campaign.

Athletics News / Just Baseball / October 7

Just Baseball’s 2025 All-Masher Team

The 2025 regular season has come and gone, and we are now in the thick of a wildly entertaining postseason. But as the playoff festivities take place, it’s also a good time to take a brief moment and reflect on the season that was.

Athletics News / Just Baseball / October 7

Analyzing the Top Candidates to Be the Giants’ Next Manager

The San Francisco Giants are heading into their third straight offseason with an opening in a position of importance. With a manager opening in 2023 and a President of Baseball Operations opening just last year, it’s been a consistent run of turnover for the organization by the bay.

Athletics News / New Baseball Media / October 5

2025 Arizona Fall League Preview: Mesa Solar Sox

The 2025 Mesa Solar Sox will house Athletics, Rays, Yankees, Cubs, and Marlins prospects this season. It’ll be home to many notable prospects who need to make up for lost time, including several high-end prospects drafted back in 2024.

Lawrence Butler News / MLB Trade Rumors / October 4