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A's Path Forward Begins at the Winter Meetings — Here's What They Need to Do

The Athletics are on the lookout for a couple of upgrades, and they should find at least one during the Winter Meetings this week. Following the Atlanta Braves claiming of right-hander Osvaldo Bido, the A's 40-man roster now sits at 39, leaving them a free spot to add one player in the Rule 5 Draft.

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Five Bold Predictions for the 2025 MLB Winter Meetings

Today, the baseball world converges on Orlando, Florida, where players, agents, managers, media, and most importantly, front office executives, all come together for the marquee event of the offseason.

Athletics News / Oakland Athletics on SI / December 7

What if Arizona Cardinals QB Kyler Murray Didn't Sign with the A's?

The A's front office has made some decisions that they would likely want to take back over the course of the past two decades, but that can be true of most people in charge for so long.

Athletics News / HITC / December 6

Racing Bulls tell Red Bull whether they’ll help Max Verstappen at Abu Dhabi Grand Prix

Max Verstappen only needs to finish 12 points ahead of Lando Norris to secure the 2025 F1 title, sparking debate over whether Racing Bulls will step in to assist him at the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix.

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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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Luis Morales News / Athletics Nation / December 6

2025 Athletics Season in Review: Luis Morales

The next player to be featured in our 2025 Athletics Season in Review is 23-year-old righty Luis Morales. Morales made his big-league debut this year with the A’s and looks like a future standout for the team.

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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.

Luis Severino News / Oakland Athletics on SI / December 6

The A's Luis Severino Conundrum

Since signing with the A's and being handed the largest contract in franchise history, Luis Severino has been a hot topic for the club. He was vocal about his issues with the minor-league ballpark in Sacramento at times last season, and some reported that the A's brass were not happy about that.

Athletics News / Just Baseball / December 6

MLB’s New Age of Catchers Is Worth Being Excited About

2025 was a special season for catchers across Major League Baseball. It’s not just Cal Raleigh’s historic 60 home run season or Will Smith’s epic 11th inning home run to win Game 7 of the World Series for the Dodgers — the league is seeing a renaissance of young backstops like never seen in the 21st century.

Luis Severino News / MLB Trade Rumors / December 6

A’s not inclined to move Luis Severino solely for salary relief

The Athletics made Luis Severino the highest-paid player in franchise history last winter. The first season of his three-year, $67M free agent contract was mixed at best.

Athletics News / New Baseball Media / December 6

2025 Transactions: Bido, Criswell, Luciano, & Romo Claimed Off Waivers

With the Winter Meetings & 2025 Rule 5 Draft on the horizon, MLB teams are re-shuffling their 40-man rosters. On December 5, several teams placed successful waiver claims.

Athletics News / MLB on ClutchPoints / December 5

Braves bolster roster with 2 new additions

How many times have fans or media members used the words “if only they stayed healthy” to describe the Atlanta Braves over the last couple of years? It is time to stop banking on good fortune.

MLB News / MLB Trade Rumors / December 5

What do waiver claims Osvaldo Bido, Anthony Molina bring to the Braves?

The Atlanta Braves announced that they have claimed right-hander Osvaldo Bido off waivers from the Athletics and fellow righty Anthony Molina off waivers from the Rockies.

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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 / Just Baseball / December 5

A Salary Cap Won’t Fix Baseball

“If you want to speak about that, you can get the f— out of our clubhouse.” The words reverberated throughout a tense July meeting between MLB commissioner Rob Manfred and the Philadelphia Phillies.

Jazz Chisholm News / Athlon Sports / December 4

Yankees Insider Provides Jazz Chisholm Contract News Before Winter Meetings

Longtime New York Yankees insider Bryan Hoch says the team appears “lukewarm” about extending All-Star second baseman Jazz Chisholm ahead of the 2026 season.

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Jose Altuve News / MLB on ClutchPoints / December 4

Ex-player says Jose Altuve was among 3 Astros who ‘did not use’ sign-stealing system

The Houston Astros have moved on since 2020, but there are still people bringing up the sign-stealing scandal that happened during the 2017 season. Josh Reddick, one of the players on that team, recently came out and gave three names on who did not use the system.

Athletics News / Athlon Sports / December 4

Phillies' Jesus Luzardo Announces Off-Field News on Thursday

The Philadelphia Phillies are in the midst of a busy offseason, facing several critical decisions that will shape their future and determine how long they can keep their championship window open.

Ron Washington News / Field Level Media / December 4

Report: Ron Washington joining Giants' coaching staff

Veteran manager Ron Washington is finalizing a deal to join the San Francisco Giants as their infield coach, USA Today reported Thursday. Washington, 73, was the skipper for the Los Angeles Angels last season before stepping away on June 20 because of health issues.

Athletics News / Athlon Sports / December 4

Mets Linked to Potential Pitching Trade Following Devin Williams Signing

Only days after signing veteran closer Devin Williams, the New York Mets might not be done adding All-Stars to their pitching staff. MLB insider Jon Heyman reported Thursday, Dec.

Jacob Wilson News / Athletics Nation / December 4

2025 Athletics Season in Review: Jacob Wilson

The next player up in our “Season in Review” series is rookie shortstop Jacob Wilson. The runner-up Rookie of the Year made a name for himself quickly in 2025.

Athletics News / Oakland Athletics on SI / December 4

A's Owner John Fisher Talks About Las Vegas Progress, Talent on Field in 2026

With the opening of the A's Baseball Experience in Las Vegas, team owner John Fisher was on hand to speak with the local media, and also did an interview with Chris Townsend of A's Cast on yesterday's show.

Athletics News / MLB on ClutchPoints / December 3

Athletics’ John Fisher provides big update on Las Vegas stadium timeline

The athletics/athletics-news-athletics-rep-sacramento-uniforms-2026">Athletics spent the 2025 season playing their home games at Sutter Health Park in Sacramento, California.

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.

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.

Sonny Gray 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.

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.