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Mark McGwire gets hired by a notable MLB team

Big Mac is officially headed back up north. Retired 12-time All-Star slugger Mark McGwire is reuniting with the Athletics, John Shea of the San Francisco Standard reports this week.

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College Baseball’s Role in MLB is Increasing

College baseball’s role in MLB is increasing. While not exactly a “new” role, over the past decade, college baseball has become an increasingly crucial source of MLB-ready players for teams.

Athletics News / Oakland Athletics on SI / February 7

12 A's Will be Representing Their Countries in World Baseball Classic

With spring training right around the corner, that also means that the World Baseball Classic is roughly a month away, with games set to begin on Wednesday March 4 with Chinese Taipei taking on Australia in Tokyo, Japan.

Athletics News / Oakland Athletics on SI / February 7

A’s Announce Player Development Staff for 2026, Including Fan Favorite Returns

The following is the press release sent out by the Athletics, detailing their player development department and their minor league staffs for the 2026 season.

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The 'Home run leaders by MLB team' quiz

How many of the career leaders in home runs for every MLB franchise can you name in five minutes?

The 'First Baseball Hall of Fame induction ceremony' quiz

The 'MLB active home run leaders' quiz

The 'MLB 30/30 seasons' quiz

Athletics News / Stadium Rant / February 7

What MLB Teams Could Rise From The Dead In 2026?

For all the successful teams in Major League Baseball, there are several others that either die out of the gate or lose steam midway through the season.

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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 6

2026 Transactions: Dodgers Bring Back Rortvedt, Angels Sign Suter

The last true week of the 2025-26 MLB offseason is nearly in the books. Los Angeles teams were in the headlines on February 6, as both the Angels and Dodgers made moves.

Athletics News / Oakland Athletics on SI / February 6

Former Cincinnati Reds Bullpen Piece Lands with A's

The Athletics bullpen is slowly starting to come together. After trading Mason MIller at last year's trade deadline, the club ended up posting a 2.99 bullpen ERA in August and September, ranking them second in baseball behind the Cleveland Guardians.

Athletics News / MLB on ClutchPoints / February 6

Athletics claim Dodgers infielder off waivers with latest roster move

The Athletics claimed infielder Andy Ibanez off waivers from the Los Angeles Dodgers on Friday, the team announced. The A’s also designated infielder Max Schuemann for assignment to make room on the 40-man roster.

Scott Barlow News / MLB Trade Rumors / February 6

Athletics To Sign Scott Barlow

The Athletics and right-hander Scott Barlow have agreed to a deal, reports Robert Murray of FanSided. It’s a one-year pact with a $2MM guarantee for the Warner Sports Management client and performance bonuses worth $1.3MM.

Athletics News / Oakland Athletics on SI / February 6

A's DFA Player That Provided One Last Memory to Fans in Oakland

With the A's addition of Andy Ibáñez off the waiver wire from the Los Angeles Dodgers, a corresponding move had to be made by the Athletics to make room on the 40-man roster.

Max Schuemann News / MLB Trade Rumors / February 6

Athletics Designate Max Schuemann For Assignment

The Athletics announced that infielder/outfielder Max Schuemann has been designated for assignment. That’s the corresponding move to open a spot for their claim of Andy Ibáñez, a move that was previously reported.

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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 / February 6

A's Capitalize on LA Dodgers Mistake, Land Bat

The A's have made an interesting move with spring training right around the corner, and they may have also capitalized on a mistake by the Los Angeles Dodgers.

Athletics News / MLB Trade Rumors / February 6

Athletics Claim Andy Ibañez

The A’s have claimed infielder/outfielder Andy Ibañez off waivers from the Dodgers, Francys Romero of BeisbolFR reports. Los Angeles signed Ibañez to a one-year, $1.2MM deal last month and then tried to pass him through waivers in order to stash him in Triple-A as a depth option.

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The 'Super Bowl halftime show artists' quiz

The 'NFL active TD-pass leaders' quiz

The 'NFL playoff receptions leaders' quiz

The 'Super Bowl XLIX starters' quiz

Athletics News / MLB Trade Rumors / February 6

Austin Hays addresses signing with White Sox in free agency

The White Sox introduced free agent signee Austin Hays this afternoon. The outfielder signed a $6MM contract with the rebuilding club, in large part because they’re well positioned to give him regular playing time in the outfield.

Athletics News / Oakland Athletics on SI / February 5

Former A's Pitcher a Great Fit with the Washington Nationals

The Washington Nationals may be the perfect place for former A's left-hander Ken Waldichuk to land. The 28-year-old left hander was claimed by the Nationals off the waiver wire on Thursday morning, marking his fourth club since late December, when the Athletics designated him for assignment just before the holidays.

Isiah Kiner-Falefa News / Fastball on SI / February 5

How Red Sox's Isiah Kiner-Falefa Signing Further Dwindles Infield Market

The infield market has been buzzing over the last week, both via trade and free agent signings. And one more name reportedly can be crossed off that list with spring training almost here.

Athletics News / Last Word On Sports / February 4

1968 World Series MVP Mickey Lolich Passes Away at 85

Mickey Lolich, the portly left-hander who tossed three complete-game victories in the 1968 World Series, passed away on Wednesday. He was 85. The Associated Press was the first to break the story.

Athletics News / Field Level Media / February 4

Tigers P Mickey Lolich, '68 World Series MVP, dies at 85

Pitcher Mickey Lolich, the MVP and Game 7 star of the Detroit Tigers' 1968 World Series triumph, died Wednesday at the age of 85, the team announced. Lolich won all three of his starts against the St.

Athletics News / Last Word On Sports / February 3

Table for Two: Fred Lynn and Ichiro Suzuki

Mr. Lynn and Mr. Suzuki, your table for two is ready. What could this middle-aged baseball writer be referencing? In Major League Baseball history, only two players have won the Rookie of the Year and Most Valuable Player in the same season.

Athletics News / Just Baseball / February 3

The Top 10 Shortstops in Major League Baseball for 2026

There might not be any position more loaded than shortstop. It wouldn’t be crazy to apply the superstar label to any of the top eight names on this list, and even our honorable mentions are all coming off three-win seasons.

Athletics News / Just Baseball / February 3

2026 Fantasy Baseball Sleepers: Catcher

There are a few different approaches to consider when drafting the catcher position in fantasy baseball this year. One could invest a great deal of draft capital into drafting Cal Raleigh, ranked 17th overall in our top 200, and not have to think about the position again.