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White Sox, Anthony Kay agree to $12 million contract in free agency

The Chicago White Sox are looking to make improvements to their roster, and they went out and got some talent in free agency. The latest player to join the team is Anthony Kay, according to ESPN’s Jeff Passan.

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2025 Athletics Season In Review: Justin Sterner

Good morning everyone! For today’s Season In Review we picked right-handed reliever Justin Sterner for the deep dive. It was a bit of a roller coaster season for the rookie, with lots of highs and a few lows in his first full season as a major leaguer.

Anthony Kay News / MLB Trade Rumors / December 3

White Sox, left-hander Anthony Kay agree to two-year deal

The White Sox and left-hander Anthony Kay are reportedly in agreement on a two-year, $12MM contract. The former first-round pick and top prospect, who’s represented by CAA, will be paid $5MM in each of the next two seasons and has a $2MM buyout on a $10MM mutual option for the 2028 season.

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The 'Most home runs by a switch hitter' quiz

A Major League switch hitter has hit at least 35 home runs on 35 occasions in MLB history. How many of the switch hitters to reach that milestone can you name in five minutes?

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Athletics News / Oakland Athletics on SI / December 3

A's Unveil Las Vegas Ballpark Experience

The long-awaited A's Las Vegas Ballpark Experience opened this week, with the highlights being the model of the ballpark set to be constructed on The Strip, along with the 3D look inside from the pitcher's mound, which allows visitors to look around at the ballpark as though they're standing on the field.

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25 MLB players on the brink of stardom in 2026

The stars were out in full force during the 2025 World Series. From Max Scherzer in Toronto to Freddie Freeman, Mookie Betts, and of course, Shohei Ohtani, in Los Angeles, there was no shortage of the game's best under the brightest lights.

Athletics News / Just Baseball / December 3

Seattle Mariners 2025-2026 Offseason Wishlist

What a year it was for Seattle Mariners fans. An AL West title, a 60 home run season, and a seven-game AL Championship series that just came up short. A season that will be remembered fondly has now bled into an offseason that started out with a bang.

Athletics News / Oakland Athletics on SI / December 3

A's Floated as Destination For High-Value Arizona D-Backs Trade Target

The Athletics are in the market for an upgrade at either second or third base, and over at ESPN they were named as one of the potential fits for Arizona Diamondbacks star Ketel Marte.

Athletics News / Larry Brown Sports / December 2

Former Yankees star makes controversial comments after getting traded to Red Sox

Former New York Yankees pitcher Sonny Gray appears to be changing the narrative on his time in the Bronx. The Boston Red Sox landed Gray last week in a trade with the St.

Sonny Gray News / Oakland Athletics on SI / December 2

Sonny Gray on His Trade Away From Oakland A's, Spicy Yankees Takes

In a press conference on Tuesday, new Boston Red Sox starter Sonny Gray did not mince his words when speaking about his time as a New York Yankee. The former Oakland A's righty was traded to New York midway through the 2017 season.

Mason Barnett News / Athletics Nation / December 2

2025 Athletics Season In Review: Mason Barnett

Today in our Season In Review series we take a look at one of the better pitching prospects in the organization and his first taste of the big leagues.

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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 2

New York Mets Moves Could Prompt A's into Action

The New York Mets have signed free agent relief pitcher Devin Williams to a three-year, $51 million deal, according to Will Sammon of The Athletic and other Mets reporters.

Athletics News / Just Baseball / December 2

Examining the Braves’ Push for a Top-Five Payroll

We’ve officially entered the most pivotal offseason of the Alex Anthopoulos era. It’s clear the Atlanta Braves’ front office understands exactly how much pressure is on them.

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Athletics News / Oakland Athletics on SI / December 2

This Pittsburgh Pirates Pitcher Would Look Great in Green and Gold

The pitching market in baseball has officially taken off following the Toronto Blue Jays picking up Dylan Cease, and the Red Sox swinging a deal with St.

Athletics News / Last Word On Sports / December 1

Five Potential First-Time MLB All-Stars in 2026

Every MLB season brings surprises — breakout stars, late bloomers, and young players who finally put all the pieces together. While established names usually dominate All-Star voting, each year a handful of players force themselves into the national spotlight through performance alone.

Tyler Ferguson News / Athletics Nation / December 1

2025 Athletics Season In Review: Tyler Ferguson

We’re doing back-to-back relievers today. After taking a quick peak at Angel Perdomo’s quick and brief time with the Athletics we’re examining an arm that has a bit more tenure with the A’s than Perdomo.

Angel Perdomo News / Athletics Nation / December 1

2025 Athletics Season In Review: Angel Perdomo

Today we take a quick look back at a reliever that didn’t make it into many games for the Athletics this past season. Four, if we’re being exact. Right-hander Angel Perdomo may not have made it into many contests for the 2025 A’s and that might be it for his tenure donning the Green & Gold.

Athletics News / Oakland Athletics on SI / December 1

How Does This Top Outfield Prospect Fit with the A's?

While the A’s have a plethora of outfield options, one exciting prospect took a big stride in 2025. After spending the majority of the season in High-A Lansing, he was promoted to Triple-A Las Vegas in early September and finished the season with the Aviators.

Sean Murphy News / Athlon Sports / November 29

Braves, Sean Murphy Trade Report Emerges on Saturday

The Atlanta Braves are heading into the 2026 season looking to bounce back after failing to reach the MLB playoffs this year. While the entire roster is focused on rebounding, one player in particular will be under the spotlight: catcher Sean Murphy.

Sean Newcomb News / MLB Trade Rumors / November 26

Sean Newcomb is receiving interest as a starting pitcher

Free-agent left-hander Sean Newcomb has gotten attention from teams both as a starter and reliever, write Will Sammon, Katie Woo and Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic.

Athletics News / MLB Trade Rumors / November 26

Marlins, Eury Perez had extension discussions in the spring

The Marlins and right-hander Eury Pérez discussed an extension earlier this year, according to reporting from Will Sammon, Ken Rosenthal and Katie Woo of The Athletic.

Skip Schumaker News / MLB on ClutchPoints / November 25

Rangers reunite Skip Schumaker with former Marlins INF

The Texas Rangers’ lineup will look much different next year, giving new manager Skip Schumaker the chance to immediately implement his vision for the American League West ballclub.

Athletics News / Athlon Sports / November 25

Blue Jays Player Leaves MLB After World Series Loss

The Toronto Blue Jays are entering the offseason fresh off a heartbreaking Game 7 loss to the Los Angeles Dodgers in the World Series. Even so, 2025 marked a major step forward for the franchise, and they are expected to be aggressive in retooling the roster after a deep postseason run.

Athletics News / Field Level Media / November 25

Reports: Cardinals trading RHP Sonny Gray to Red Sox

The St. Louis Cardinals are trading All-Star right-hander Sonny Gray to the Boston Red Sox, multiple outlets reported Tuesday. Gray, 36, has agreed to waive his no-trade clause to accommodate the deal.

Nick Anderson News / Fastball on SI / November 25

Mariners Lose 6-Year Veteran Pitcher To Athletics In Free Agency

The Seattle Mariners are in the process of reworking their bullpen, but it never appeared Nick Anderson was in contention for a spot. Anderson, once a high-leverage reliever for some good Tampa Bay Rays teams, signed with the Mariners just in time for the September stretch run on a minor-league contract.

Athletics News / Just Baseball / November 24

The Six Best New Free Agents After the Non-Tender Deadline

The free agency period is always guaranteed to bring a tremendous amount of intrigue. Not only because of the names we already knew would be available, but because of those that surprise us.

MLB News / Yardbarker / November 22