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MLB's Highest-Paid Third Basemen in 2026

Anthony Rendon's contract may be one of the worst in modern baseball history. Coming off a World Series title with the Washington Nationals in 2019, Rendon tested free agency and signed a monster contract with the Los Angeles Angels that December.

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Houston Astros 3-Way Deal Hurts the A's in Two Ways

The Athletics are on the hunt to improve their roster in very specific ways in an effort to move up in the AL West and take down their foes. On Friday morning, both of those goals took a hit with the move that the Houston Astros, Pittsburgh Pirates and Tampa Bay Rays made.

Ben Bowden News / Athletics Nation / December 19

2025 Athletics Season In Review: Ben Bowden

Happy Friday everyone! To finish off the work week we got another 2025 Season Review for you guys today. Looking back on left-hander Ben Bowden’s first season in the Athletics’ organization one can’t help but think he’s got something to offer this club in the upcoming 2026 season.

Athletics News / MLB Trade Rumors / December 19

Orioles Interested In JoJo Romero

The Orioles have shown interest in Cardinals left-hander JoJo Romero, reports Derrick Goold of The St. Louis Post-Dispatch. The O’s join the Yankees and Mariners as club connected to Romero this month.

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Athletics News / Oakland Athletics on SI / December 19

Two Reasons Why Munetaka Murakami Makes Sense For the A's

With just a few days left for one of the biggest power bats on the free agent market left to sign, there have been practically zero rumors swirling around Munetaka Murakami, which could leave the door open for the A's to make a splash.

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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 / Oakland Athletics on SI / December 18

The Athletics are a Perfect Fit for this New York Mets Infielder

News broke earlier this week that the A's made an offer to free agent infielder Ha-Seong Kim to patrol second base this season. The club offered him a 4-year deal worth $48 million, but he ended up signing a one-year pact back in Atlanta.

Athletics News / Athlon Sports / December 18

MLB's Highest-Paid Outfielders in 2026

Juan Soto is baseball's highest-paid MLB player in 2026. The New York Mets will pay the All-Star a hefty $46.8 million this season, thanks to a 15-year, $765 million contract, the largest deal in professional sports history.

Sean Newcomb News / Oakland Athletics on SI / December 17

With Bullpen Options Dwindling, the A's Need to Bring Back Sean Newcomb

Heading into the offseason, the A's desperately needed to add pitching if they wanted a chance to compete in the AL West in 2026. We are now halfway through December, and the only move to address the need was signing former Yankees and Cubs right-hander Mark Leiter Jr.

Ha-seong Kim News / MLB on ClutchPoints / December 17

The $48 million Athletics offer turned down to stay with Braves

Ha-Seong Kim signed a 1-year contract with the Atlanta Braves on Monday to return to the team after ending the 2025 campaign in Atlanta. Kim began his career with the San Diego Padres, playing four seasons and establishing himself as a fan favorite.

Athletics News / Fastball on SI / December 17

Athletics Viewed As Potential Landing Spot For Mariners 2-Time All-Star

The Seattle Mariners are coming off a tough week in free agency. On Saturday, they lost playoff hero Jorge Polanco, who signed a two-year contract with the New York Mets.

J.T. Ginn News / Oakland Athletics on SI / December 17

After Struggling at Home, is J.T. Ginn a Trade or a Bounceback Candidate?

The Athletics have an interesting decision on their hands when it comes to the starting rotation. They have a number of intriguing young arms, but they're also hoping to add another veteran to the rotation this winter.

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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 17

Does the A's Contract Offer Signal Bigger Changes Coming?

On Tuesday, it was reported by Ken Rosenthal of "The Athletic" that the A's offered shortstop Ha-Seong Kim a multi-year deal in free agency. However, Kim elected to decline the offer and instead return to the Atlanta Braves on a one-year deal.

Athletics News / Oakland Athletics on SI / December 16

A's Reportedly Made an Offer to Free Agent Before They Signed with Atlanta Braves

The latest report featuring the A's pursuit for a second baseman has raised some interesting questions for the franchise moving forward. Earlier this offseason,

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Athletics News / Larry Brown Sports / December 16

Report: Athletics got stiffed by ex-Gold Glove winner in free agency

One MLB free agent was apparently willing to turn down longer-term financial security in favor of not having to play for the Athletics. Veteran infielder Ha-Seong Kim signed a new deal with the Atlanta Braves this earlier this week (after already finishing out the last month of the 2025 season with Atlanta).

Drew Pomeranz News / MLB Trade Rumors / December 16

Angels Sign Drew Pomeranz

The Angels announced the signing of lefty reliever Drew Pomeranz to a one-year deal. It’s reportedly a $4MM guarantee for the CAA client. The Angels had five openings on the 40-man roster and are now up to 37 between this and their signing of right-hander Jordan Romano.

Athletics News / MLB on ClutchPoints / December 16

Athletics rumors: A’s have had contract extension discussions with their ‘younger players’

The Athletics are generating offseason buzz as emerging contract extension discussions signal a clear shift in organizational philosophy. Conversations surrounding the club’s young core, long-term roster outlook, and rebuild strategy point toward a commitment to continuity rather than the short-term turnover that has defined past eras.

Athletics News / Athlon Sports / December 16

MLB's Highest-Paid Designated Hitters for 2026 season

The Pittsburgh Pirates made an offer. The Baltimore Orioles, Cincinnati Reds and several other teams were interested in Kyle Schwarber's services. But it was the Philadelphia Phillies who won the bidding war for the fan favorite to return to the City of Brotherly Love.

Athletics News / Athlon Sports / December 16

Cincinnati Reds Make Historic Announcement Amid MLB Offseason

Aaron Harang, Brandon Phillips, Lou Piniella, and Reggie Sanders have all been selected to the Cincinnati Reds Hall of Fame, the team announced on Tuesday.

Stephen Vogt News / Field Level Media / December 12

Report: Guardians manager Stephen Vogt already has extension

So much for the idea that Cleveland Guardians manager Stephen Vogt was possibly headed into a lame duck season, with ESPN reporting Friday that the two-time American League Manager of the Year already signed an extension that never was announced.

Athletics News / The Forkball / December 12

Athletics Add Veteran Arm Mark Leiter Jr. on One-Year Deal

The Oakland Athletics moved quickly to reinforce their bullpen, securing veteran right-hander Mark Leiter Jr. on a one-year contract worth roughly $3 million.

Athletics News / Just Baseball / December 12

Which Unwanted Contracts Could Be Moved This Winter?

In an offseason that has already seen its fair share of fascinating trades, the Texas Rangers and New York Mets’ swap of their high-priced stars stands

Athletics News / New Baseball Media / December 11

What We Learned at the 2025 Winter Meetings

The 2025 Winter Meetings are officially in the books, one that saw the signings of several notable free agents. However, the offseason is far from done, and what happened over the last few days should set the tone for the winter.

Athletics News / Just Baseball / December 11

The Three Best Picks From the Rule 5 Draft

The Rule 5 draft is one of the most unique events in sports; It’s an opportunity to free career minor leaguers and grant them a fresh start with a new team.

Athletics News / Last Word On Sports / December 10

The A’s Offseason: Who They Could Add in Free Agency

As the offseason heats up, the Athletics continue their long-term rebuild, striking a balance between a young, promising core and the need for select veteran additions.

Athletics News / Field Level Media / December 10

Rockies select Tigers RHP RJ Petit in Rule 5 Draft

Coming off a 119-loss season, the Colorado Rockies selected Detroit Tigers right-hander RJ Petit with the first pick of the Rule 5 Draft on Wednesday. A total of 13 players were selected in the major league phase of the draft, including four players currently ranked among their organization's top-30 prospects by MLB.