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Spring training roundup: Mike Yastrzemski, Braves blitz Red Sox

Mike Yastrzemski homered twice and Ronald Acuna Jr. hit a grand slam to power the Atlanta Braves to a 15-8 spring-training smashing of the Boston Red Sox on Friday in North Port, Fla.

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Hope Springs Eternal: A Reason for Optimism … AL West Edition

With spring training here, there is optimism abounding in 30 Major League cities. Now, legit or not, every fanbase needs reasons to be excited at the start of the baseball season.

Athletics News / Athlon Sports / February 27

What Anonymous Scouts Have to Say About the AL West

The American League West appears to be entering a new era. The Seattle Mariners rode Cal Raleigh's 60-homer season to the division title last year, toppling the Houston Astros, who had won the previous four.

Athletics News / Oakland Athletics on SI / February 27

A's to Unleash Top Pitching Prospect Against Kansas City Royals

The past two seasons the A's first rounder from the previous year has climbed their way up to the big leagues and made an immediate impact. In 2024, it was Jacob Wilson, followed by American League Rookie of the Year Nick Kurtz in 2025.

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The 'A.L. wins leaders since 2000' quiz

How many of the starting pitchers to lead the American League in wins since the 2000 season can you name in five minutes?

The 'Live-Ball Era strikeout leaders' quiz

The 'American League Cy Young winners' quiz

The 'MLB All-Star Game starting pitchers' quiz

Athletics News / Athletics Nation / February 26

A’s Net Their First Win Of The Spring, Beat Rangers 7-3

Vibes were high at Hohokam Stadium today. After four straight losses and an off day, the A’s came out of the gate hot, scoring six of their seven runs in the just the first two innings!

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25 MLB players that could be traded during the 2026 season

The 2026 MLB season is right around the corner, and it is never too early to start thinking about how it might unfold. Seemingly, every year, we have a decent handle on who should contend and who is likely to struggle, which makes looking ahead to the trade deadline inevitable.

Nick Kurtz News / Field Level Media / February 26

Report: A's make long-term offer to ROY Nick Kurtz

The Athletics have made a long-term extension offer to slugging first baseman Nick Kurtz, the New York Post reported on Thursday. No financial details were available, and there is "no word on the likelihood of getting it to the finish line," according to the report.

Matt Holliday News / 5 GOATs / February 26

Matt Holliday to sell his Oklahoma home for $12 million

Former MLB star and World Series champion Matt Holliday has listed his Oklahoma home for $12 million. The estate includes 136 acres, a 7,500 square foot home, a two-level pool, which is $2 million, a baseball field, and a barn with a batting cage and pickleball court.

Nick Kurtz News / MLB Trade Rumors / February 26

Athletics Have Made Extension Offer To Nick Kurtz

The Athletics have made an extension offer to first baseman Nick Kurtz, reports Joel Sherman of The New York Post. No specifics of the offer have been reported and it’s unclear how likely it is for the two sides to reach an agreement.

Athletics News / Oakland Athletics on SI / February 26

A's, Rangers Starters on Thursday Looking to Bounce Back in Second Outings

The A's aren't off to the best start in spring training, holding an 0-4 record in the early going. They've also been outscored, 33-4 in that span. On the bright side, it's not even March yet, and there are still weeks until games actually mean anything for the green and gold.

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25 MLB players who have the most to prove in 2026

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.

Should Red Sox trade for former All-Star infielder?

Mariners getting needed bat in All-Star Brendon Donovan via three-team deal with Cardinals, Rays

Giants CEO calls Dodgers a 'dragon to slay'

Yankees' latest endeavor points to a Jasson Dominguez mistake waiting to happen

Top of Phillies' rotation is elite, but also comes with questions

Athletics News / New Baseball Media / February 26

2025-26 MLB Offseason Recap: Athletics

The Athletics’ success during the 2025 season can be largely tied to the young rising stars on the team. Aside from extending some of those players to pre-arbitration extensions, much of the focus this winter for the A’s was to add complementary veteran talent.

Buddy Kennedy News / Sport Relay / February 25

Buddy Kennedy and His Wild Two-Year Journey: DFAs, New Teams, Big-League Moments, and a Fresh Start with the Giants

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. (Feb. 25) — A week after getting married, infielder Buddy Kennedy and his wife packed up and flew to Arizona so he could report to spring training with the San Francisco Giants.

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The 'A.L. wins leaders since 2000' quiz

The 'Most multi-three NBA games' quiz

The 'Cy Young winners of the 2000s' quiz

The 'Last 1K-rushing-yard season by team' quiz

Athletics News / Oakland Athletics on SI / February 25

The Pros and Cons of Batting Nick Kurtz Leadoff

During the second half of the 2025 season, both first baseman Nick Kurtz and catcher Shea Langeliers split time between batting first and second in the lineup, with each player producing huge numbers after the All Star break.

Lawrence Butler News / Total Pro Sports / February 25

Lawrence Butler Drops Surprising ABS Claim – 'I Played A Big Part'

Despite posting a losing record, the Athletics enjoyed an encouraging 2025 campaign in their maiden season after relocating to Sacramento. But Lawrence Butler did not match the level of performance that he had produced the previous year.

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One storyline to follow for every MLB team in 2026

As Spring Training opens for 2026, all 30 teams have high hopes and big questions. These are the storylines to follow for each team heading into Opening Day.

Athletics News / Athlon Sports / February 24

2026 Fantasy Baseball Draft Strategies: Mid-Round Picks (6-7) in 12-Team Leagues

As a society, we value consistency. We appreciate the co-worker whose demeanor never changes despite workplace chaos and politics. We cling to the familiarity of daily or weekly routines because they bring us comfort and calm.

Athletics News / Athlon Sports / February 24

5 Greatest Chicago Cubs Hitters of All Time

The Chicago Cubs have been in Major League Baseball since 1876, tied with the Atlanta Braves as the oldest members in MLB. And while some teams - the Cincinnati Reds, for example - have been playing organized baseball even longer, the Cubs are considered one of the originals.