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2025 Athletics Season In Review: Seth Brown

Well, baseball season is over and the long boring offseason has begun. Now we get a moment to breath, relax, and reflect on the year that the Athletics just had.

Athletics News / Oakland Athletics on SI / November 9

Chicago Cubs Free Agent Could be Perfect For the A's, But is the Price Worth It?

The Athletics could go in a few different directions this winter, but one way or another, they're going to be after pitching. One option that looks very

Athletics News / Sporting News / November 8

A pair of Athletics youngsters rank among MLB's top five for long-term value

The Athletics are starting to build their foundation.

Yoshinobu Yamamoto News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The 'World Series MVPs' quiz

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

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Athletics News / Oakland Athletics on SI / November 8

A's Flip the Switch, Turn on Comments

For the first time in nearly two years (on purpose at least), the Athletics have turned on replies to their social media posts. Back in 2023 when the team announced they'd be leaving Oakland for Las Vegas, they also stopped letting fans reply to their posts on social media, which pretty much defeats the purpose of social media.

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25 notable MLB Hall of Famers who never won a World Series

Among the countless Hall of Famers who never experienced the joy of winning a World Series, there are several notable legends who stand out. Here's our list of the 25 greatest.

Athletics News / Athletics Nation / November 8

MLBTR Free Agent Predictions Offer A Few Intriguing Options

In general I think the A’s should stay away from the free agent market, the shopping venue where you can pay far too much for past performance and get into a bidding war with teams who have more appeal to players with multiple suitors.

Athletics News / Oakland Athletics on SI / November 8

A's Could Target Former San Francisco Giants Fan Favorite to Fill Key Offseason Need

The Athletics are after upgrades at a couple positions this offseason, and have said they're open to internal options, trades, or free agents to find the right fix for what they're after.

Athletics News / Just Baseball / November 8

Ranking the Top 10 Rookies of the 2025 MLB Season

Over the past few seasons, Major League Baseball has been tremendously blessed by the influx of talented young players making their way into the sport.

Nick Kurtz News / Sport Relay / November 8

Athletics Rookie Nick Kurtz Wins AL Silver Slugger

A dream rookie season for Athletics first baseman Nick Kurtz gained another jewel Friday night, as he became the only rookie to win a 2025 Silver Slugger Award.

Tarik Skubal News / Last Word On Sports / November 7

Should the Mets Really Trade For Tarik Skubal?

When was the last time the Mets truly had an “ace” pitcher? It’s been three years, ever since Jacob deGrom left for Texas in free agency. deGrom was a legendary Met, one of the very best pitchers on the planet, giving the Mets hope even when the roster around him offered little insurance or support.

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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 / Last Word On Sports / November 7

Rockies Hire Veteran Exec as New Head of Baseball Operations

The Colorado Rockies have decided to hire Paul DePodesta as their next President of Baseball Operations. The team announced the hire on Friday afternoon.

Athletics News / Field Level Media / November 7

Aaron Judge, Cal Raleigh headline AL Silver Slugger winners

Aaron Judge and Cal Raleigh headlined the American League's 2025 Silver Slugger Award winners on Friday, with Judge adding a fifth honor to his resume and Raleigh earning his first.

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Nick Kurtz News / Sporting News / November 7

Athletics' Nick Kurtz takes home Silver Slugger Award after impressive rookie season

Nick Kurtz joins elite company by taking home Silver Slugger Award as a rookie.

Athletics News / Athlon Sports / November 7

Win Your Fantasy Baseball League: A Beginner’s Guide to the SMART System and The Rules of Engagement

The SMART System is a disciplined team-building and roster-management strategy developed by Glenn Colton and I, helping us win numerous expert league championships in fantasy baseball over the last 20+ years.

Athletics News / Oakland Athletics on SI / November 7

Departures the A's Will Miss in 2026

The offseason is still young, and the A's have already made a slew of roster moves, which includes them losing a handful of players. Among the guys they've lost, some of them will pan out with other organizations.

Athletics News / Field Level Media / November 7

Rockies tab Paul DePodesta as president of baseball ops

The Colorado Rockies hired Paul DePodesta as their new head of baseball operations on Friday. DePodesta, 52, is a longtime baseball executive and a former chief strategy officer for the NFL's Cleveland Browns.

Max Muncy News / MLB on ClutchPoints / November 7

Max Muncy gets 100% real on Dodgers picking up his contract option

After a team wins a championship, focus tends to shift elsewhere in the league. Local fans obviously savor the moment, but the rest of the sports-watching world moves onto another subject.

Athletics News / Just Baseball / November 7

Four Takeaways From the Athletics’ 2025 Season

The “Oaklamento” A’s 2025 season was one of the more interesting we’ve seen across Major League Baseball in the last few years. For one, they moved to a new city, Sacramento, and played all their home games in Sutter Health Park, the stadium of the San Francisco Giants’ Triple-A affiliate.

Austin Wynns News / MLB Trade Rumors / November 7

Athletics avoid arbitration with catcher Austin Wynns

The Athletics acquired Wynns in June after the Cincinnati Reds designated him for assignment. Wynns hit .222 in 22 games with the team. An abdominal strain in early August cost him the rest of the season.

Athletics News / A to Z Sports / November 6

Cleveland Browns suffer major loss of a top executive to an MLB team who just hired him to be the head of baseball operations

The Cleveland Browns are 2-6 coming out of the bye week, and Sunday’s game against the New York Jets will be a chance for them to pick up a much-needed win.

Ryan Christenson News / MLB Trade Rumors / November 5