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Former Rockies GM joining Athletics front office

The Athletics continue to reshape their internal structure by strengthening the front office, reinforcing a long-standing organizational reliance on scouting and player evaluation.

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2025 MLB Farm Review: Athletics

The 2025 season for the Athletics was proof that the rebuild, started after the 2021 campaign, had begun to work. Homegrown stars like Jacob Wilson, Tyler Soderstrom, and Nick Kurtz took center stage.

Athletics News / Oakland Athletics on SI / January 14

A's Land First Two Players on Top 100 Right Now List

This week, MLB Network is unveiling their list of the top 100 players right now as we get ready for the 2026 season. Heading into the 2025 campaign, the A's had three players ranked in the top-100, and this year they figure to have at least that many after a quick start.

Elvis Alvarado News / Athletics Nation / January 14

2025 Athletics Season In Review: Elvis Alvarado

We’ve finally made it, folks. The end of our Season In Review series. 57 players, down just one to go. Who else to wrap up our review series than a potential closer?

MLB News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The 'MLB active RBI leaders' quiz

Can you name the active hitters with the most runs-batted-in in their career?

The 'MLB teammates to hit 30 HRs in 2017' quiz

The 'World Series walk-off home runs' quiz

The 'Active MLB doubles leaders' quiz

Athletics News / Oakland Athletics on SI / January 14

A's Missing a Big Opportunity This Offseason

The Athletics have taken care of a number of items on their offseason to-do list in adding second baseman Jeff McNeil in a trade with the New York Mets, and a veteran reliever in Mark Leiter Jr.

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The 25 most memorable sports plays of 2025

When it comes to unforgettable plays within the 2025 sports calendar, this was truly a special year. Here's our rankings of the 25 best.

Athletics News / Just Baseball / January 14

Playing GM: 4 Moves to Complete White Sox Roster in 2026

Not far removed from being a historically bad team, the framework is there for the Chicago White Sox to ascend. Even in a year everyone knew wouldn’t spark a parade, there was a lot of excitement brewing in the Windy City in 2025.

Athletics News / Last Word On Sports / January 12

Dave Giusti, 1970s Pirates Relief Ace, Passes Away

Dave Giusti, ace relief pitcher during the Pittsburgh Pirates’ early 1970s dominance over the National League East Division, has died. He was 86 years of age.

Athletics News / Field Level Media / January 12

Pirates All-Star, World Series winner Dave Giusti dies

Pirates All-Star and World Series champion reliever Dave Giusti died on Sunday in Pittsburgh. He was 86. In 1971, the right-hander led the National League with 30 saves and helped the Pirates beat the Baltimore Orioles in the World Series.

Athletics News / Oakland Athletics on SI / January 12

A's 2029 Lineup Projection Provides Glimpse at Future Potential

In the coming months, the A's could have an interesting decision on their hands, and perhaps the answer was laid out for us when the club acquired Jeff McNeil from the New York Mets.

Athletics News / Oakland Athletics on SI / January 12

San Diego Padres Could Look to Sacramento For Another Deal with A's

The San Diego Padres and nomad Athletics came together on arguably the biggest trade of the deadline last summer, when the A's sent All Star closer Mason Miller (and JP Sears) to San Diego in exchange for the No.

Athletics News / Oakland Athletics on SI / January 11

One Worrisome Projection for the A's in 2026

The A's have had a fairly quiet offseason overall, but that's not to say that they haven't made some decent moves. Jeff McNeil is the flashiest addition to the roster thus far, while Mark Leiter Jr.

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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 / January 11

Chicago Cubs Just Showed Why a Free Agent Deadline Wouldn't Work

Earlier in the week, there was plenty of discussion from MLB Commissioner, Rob Manfred, about his desire for a signing deadline during free agency. Other leagues have a deadline, and that day is always a big deal for those sports.

Athletics News / Oakland Athletics on SI / January 10

Why the San Francisco Giants Latest Signing is Quietly Good News for the A's

The San Francisco Giants are having a fairly .500 offseason, much to the dismay of their fans, while signing players that may help them incrementally, but not push them over the edge into real contention in a tough NL West.

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The 'Active 1K-receiving-yard seasons' quiz

The 'NFL Playoff rushing-TD leaders' quiz

Athletics News / Stadium Rant / January 10

MLB Free Agency Deadline Is Another Stupid Idea By Rob Manfred

Major League Baseball commissioner Rob Manfred said he is in favor of an MLB Free Agency deadline, especially with how slow things seem to be moving this offseason.

Athletics News / Stadium Rant / January 10

MLB 2026 Power Rankings: Toronto’s Torrid Offseason Looming Large Early

The MLB is nearly a month away from the first pitchers and catchers reporting to spring training, unofficially kicking off the 2026 season. As of Jan. 9, the first of many power rankings appeared online, showing who might have the upper edge at the start of the season.

Athletics News / New Baseball Media / January 9

2026 Transactions: Braves Claim Waldichuk, White Sox Claim Romo

Most of the news on January 8 revolved around the arbitration exchange deadline and who did and didn’t re-up with the team. However, there was additional action on the day.

Athletics News / MLB Trade Rumors / January 8

Braves Claim Ken Waldichuk, Designate Vidal Brujan

The Braves have claimed left-hander Ken Waldichuk off the Athletics’ waiver wire, as announced by both teams. Infielder Vidal Brujan was designated for assignment to clear space on Atlanta’s 40-man roster.

Zack Littell News / Just Baseball / January 8

Top Landing Spots for Free Agent Zack Littell

The trend of signing a bullpen arm and transitioning them into a starter is not new. Maybe amplified recently, but not new. Zack Littell was a product of this strategy in 2024 when the Tampa Bay Rays once again worked their pitching magic, turning him from a middle-of-the-road relief pitcher to a 3.63 ERA, 3.88 FIP starter.

Athletics News / Just Baseball / January 8

Playing GM: 3 Moves To Complete the Athletics Roster for 2026

The 2025 Athletics had, at least arguably, a top-10 offense in Major League Baseball. They only finished 12th in runs per game, but their 219 home runs ranked seventh, their .749 OPS ranked eighth, and their 105 wRC+ ranked 10th, as did their 32.3 offensive runs above average (per FanGraphs).

Athletics News / MLB Trade Rumors / January 8

White Sox Among Teams Interested In Griffin Canning

The White Sox have added some depth to the rotation already this winter, signing lefties Anthony Kay and Sean Newcomb to respective two-year and one-year contracts ($12MM for Kay; $4.5MM for Newcomb).

Athletics News / MLB on ClutchPoints / January 6

Athletics denied Vegas trademark due to being ‘too generic’

The Athletics’ planned move to Las Vegas encountered an unexpected obstacle Tuesday, as a key branding effort tied to the relocation hit a legal roadblock.

Athletics News / Field Level Media / January 6

Report: Trademark application denied for 'Las Vegas Athletics'

The Athletics have been playing Major League Baseball for more than 100 years and yet the longevity was not enough to secure a new trademark in advance of the franchise's future move to Las Vegas.

Athletics News / Yardbarker / January 7

Athletics run into unexpected roadblock in Las Vegas move

Trademarking the name of a professional sports team is usually a formality. That is not the case with the Athletics.

Yankees have Cody Bellinger problem

Blue Jays reportedly targeting top free agent Kyle Tucker amid Bo Bichette saga

Kyle Schwarber brutally rejected one team in free agency

Phillies prove their desire to move on from Nick Castellanos with latest target

Tigers trade Justyn-Henry Malloy to Tampa Bay Rays

Red Sox sign Kutter Crawford to new deal to avoid arbitration

Cade Marlowe News / Fastball on SI / January 5

Mariners Lose 28-Year-Old Free Agent To Rival Athletics

Cade Marlowe might have tricked some Seattle Mariners fans in 2023 into thinking he could be the team's everyday left fielder. Now, he's hoping to catch on with one of Seattle's rivals.