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Athletics Trade for Nate Eaton: How He Fits in Lineup

The A's are hoping to make some changes this offseason in hopes of erasing their struggles from the 2026 season. The team sat in first place for a little over a month, and injuries slowly moved them down the rankings.

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Former Cincinnati Reds Infielder Has Reportedly Died

Former Cincinnati Reds first baseman Todd Benzinger, the local player who caught the final out of the team’s 1990 World Series championship, died Wednesday, October 21 at age 63.

Athletics News / Sport Relay / October 29

William Contreras Acheives More Than Second World Series Title

When William Contreras won World Series MVP on Wednesday night, he didn’t add another piece of hardware to his trophy case. Rather, the 28-year-old cemented his family’s legacy.

Athletics News / MLB Trade Rumors / October 29

Athletics Outright Six Players

The Athletics announced that six players have been sent outright to Triple-A Las Vegas, indicating that they recently cleared waivers. They are right-handers Henry Baez, Joey Estes and Geoff Hartlieb, catcher Brian Serven, infielder Michael Stefanic and outfielder Johnathan Rodríguez.

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MLB has awarded the World Series MVP since 1955. How many of these players can you name in six minutes?

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Michael King News / New Baseball Media / October 29

2026 Transactions: A’s Trade for Eaton, Boyd, King Among New Free Agents

The 2026 MLB season ended on October 28, meaning offseason business — at least for one month — can proceed. Several teams made their first moves on the 29th, as the Athletics acquired Nate Eaton.

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25 things we learned from the 2026 MLB season

The 2026 MLB season was full of great performances, breakout stars, and incredible feats. These are the 25 things we learned along the way.

Athletics News / Field Level Media / October 29

Report: Red Sox trade OF Nate Eaton to Athletics

The Boston Red Sox are trading outfielder Nate Eaton to the Athletics, USA Today reported on Thursday. In the first trade of the offseason, the Red Sox will receive minor league right-hander Jareth Rayo in exchange.

Athletics News / Viral Sports News / October 29

Boston Red Sox Pull Off First Trade to Begin MLB Offseason

The Boston Red Sox traded outfielder Nate Eaton to the Athletics on Thursday, completing the first deal of the Major League Baseball offseason. USA Today’s Bob Nightengale first reported the transaction one day after the Milwaukee Brewers defeated the Tampa Bay Rays to win the World Series.

Athletics News / MLB on ClutchPoints / October 29

Red Sox deal Nate Eaton to Athletics in 1st trade of offseason

The Boston Red Sox have made the first reported trade of the MLB offseason, sending outfielder Nate Eaton to the Athletics, according to MLB insider Bob Nightengale.

Athletics News / Milwaukee Brewers on SI / October 29

5 Trades That Shaped the Brewers' 2026 World Series Championship Squad

The Milwaukee Brewers won their first World Series championship, taking down the Tampa Bay Rays in five games. That completed one of the most dominant seasons by any team since the start of the Wild Card era in 1995.

Athletics News / MLB Trade Rumors / October 29

Athletics Acquire Nate Eaton From Red Sox

The offseason trading has begun. The Athletics have acquired outfielder Nate Eaton from the Red Sox in exchange for minor league right-hander Jareth Rayo.

Athletics News / MLB Trade Rumors / October 29

Top 40 Trade Candidates Of The 2026-27 MLB Offseason

The celebration is on in Milwaukee and the offseason has arrived! Free agency won’t officially open for five days, as teams have until then to resolve any option decisions and have an exclusive negotiating window with their own free agents.

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25 records that were broken during the 2026 MLB season

The 2026 MLB season was historic in many ways. These 25 records were broken during the season.

Athletics News / Athletics on SI / October 29

The Athletics Should Reunite With This Southpaw This Winter

The A's will look to add several players to their roster this winter before the start of the 2027 season. They are coming off a rough 2026 season, and adding to their pitching staff will be the first priority for the organization.

Athletics News / Just Baseball / October 29

Free Agency Preview By Team: Contract Options, QO Decisions

The Milwaukee Brewers claimed their rightful place atop the mountain of Major League Baseball last night, winning their first World Series in franchise history.

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Athletics News / Athletics on SI / October 28

This World Series Pitcher Could Shine in New Role With A’s

The A's organization has always been known for its "moneyball" approach, in which they find cheap players that can still provide elite production for the team.

Athletics News / The Lead / October 27

Hal Steinbrenner Should Blame Himself for Yankees’ Collapse

“Championship or bust.” It’s a Yankee mentality ingrained in fans from birth. The problem is that this belief has been forgotten and replaced by a new, satisfaction-based philosophy.

Athletics News / Athletics on SI / October 27

Two Outfielders Athletics Need More From in 2027

Despite the rough record this season, we saw the A's get some elite production from players we might not have expected. Henry Bolte came up from the minors early in the season and instantly became one of the best players on the team.

Athletics News / MLB Trade Rumors / October 27

A’s Max Muncy Undergoes Knee Debridement

The Athletics announced that infielder Max Muncy underwent a debridement surgery to address cartilage damage in his left knee. He also received a platelet-rich plasma injection.

Athletics News / Just Baseball / October 26

Cincinnati Reds Rule 5 and 40-Man Roster Outlook

The Cincinnati Reds are coming off a disappointing 75-win season that failed to build on any momentum from their 2025 playoff berth. While Elly De La Cruz and Sal Stewart made headlines throughout the season, the Reds proved they weren’t deep enough in either the lineup or the rotation.

Athletics News / Just Baseball / October 26

How Should the Yankees Build Their 2027 Roster?

The New York Yankees won 93 games, thrashed their hated rivals in Boston in the Wild Card Series, and sported one of the best rotations in their franchise’s history.

Athletics News / EssentiallySports / October 26

Yankees Veteran Announces Retirement After a Decade in the MLB

The New York Yankees are searching for fresh arms to revive a bullpen that desperately needs reinforcements. But just when the Bronx Bombers could use a familiar, reliable hand, one of their former trusted relievers is making sure that reunion will never happen.