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1990 World Series champ Todd Benzinger dies at 63

Todd Benzinger, the first baseman for the Cincinnati Reds' 1990 World Series championship team, died Wednesday at age 63. He caught the final out of the World Series as Cincinnati completed a four-game sweep of the Oakland Athletics.

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Former Los Angeles Dodgers Outfielder Has Died

Former Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder and first baseman Todd Benzinger died Wednesday at age 63. Benzinger, a Greater Cincinnati native, is best remembered as the player who secured the final out of the Reds’ 1990 World Series sweep of the Oakland Athletics.

Athletics News / Viral Sports News / October 22

Former Cincinnati Reds World Series Champion Has Died

Todd Benzinger, the Cincinnati Reds first baseman who secured the final out of the team’s 1990 World Series sweep, has died at 63. The organization announced his passing on Thursday, offering condolences and noting the affection with which he will be remembered for his place in one of the franchise’s most celebrated seasons.

Athletics News / EssentiallySports / October 22

'Could be Spending More': MLB Analyst Drops a Spending Reality Check on Baseball’s Richest Owners

Christian Yelich, outfielder for the Milwaukee Brewers, makes $24 million, whereas Tampa Bay Rays first baseman Yandy Díaz leads his team with $12 million.

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Athletics News / Athletics on SI / October 22

How Athletics' Taylor Smith Can Rebuild Team's Bullpen

The A's seemed poised to be a highly competitive team in 2026, but things didn't go quite as expected for the Green and Gold. Injuries and underperformance killed the team's playoff chances.

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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 / MLB Trade Rumors / October 21

A’s Considering Hiring GM Under Taylor Smith

The Athletics finalized the hiring of their new president of baseball operations, Taylor Smith, on Monday. At Smith’s introductory press conference, owner John Fisher suggested they could also hire a general manager to work as the #2 front office executive (link via Martín Gallegos of MLB.com).

Athletics News / Fastball on SI / October 21

6 Starters With Opt-Outs or Options Who Could Reshape MLB's Pitching Market

While there are still a few playoff games left this fall, it's never too early to start looking at some of the names that could be on the move in the offseason.

Athletics News / F1 Oversteer / October 21

Christian Horner says Helmut Marko was ‘very uncomfortable’ with why he hired Laurent Mekies

Christian Horner and Helmut Marko’s relationship rapidly deteriorated towards the end of their time at Red Bull, especially when it came to power within the team.

Athletics News / Athletics on SI / October 20

A's Hire Taylor Smith as President of Baseball Operations: What It Means

For the last few weeks, A's fans have been anticipating the arrival of their new President of Baseball Operations, and finally, on Monday, the club announced Taylor Smith to serve in the role.

Athletics News / Viral Sports News / October 20

Yankees Urged to Make Franchise-Altering Trade for Superstar Pitcher

The New York Yankees must address their bullpen after another early postseason exit, and ClutchPoints writer Jordan Llanes has identified a clear path forward.

Athletics News / EssentiallySports / October 20

'Do Some Big Things': MLB Insider Picks the Immediate Fix for A’s as They Hire New GM

A new face in the front office can signal a fresh beginning, but for the A’s, the real challenge is turning that promise into wins. After failing to reach a .500 winning percentage since 2022, the franchise endured another disappointing campaign with a 64–98 record in 2026.

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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 / Field Level Media / October 19

Athletics hire Taylor Smith as president of baseball operations

The Athletics hired Taylor Smith as their new president of baseball operations on Monday. Smith, 31, spent the past two seasons as senior vice president and assistant general manager for the Boston Red Sox after seven years with the Tampa Bay Rays.

Athletics News / MLB on ClutchPoints / October 19

Athletics hire new president of baseball operations poached from Red Sox

Coming off a second straight season in Sacramento, the Athletics are poised to make their long-awaited move to Las Vegas after the 2027 campaign. GM David Forst, who served in various capacities with the A’s since 2000, was fired in August.

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MLB News / Yardbarker / October 19

Athletics, O's hired their future and here's what each new boss must do first

Athletics, Orioles hired their future and here's what each new boss must do first

Both announcements landed on the same day, yet both men are walking into jobs that could not be more different … or more urgent.

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Athletics News / Athletics Nation / October 19

Athletics Hire Taylor Smith As Next President of Baseball Operations

The wait for the next leader of the A’s is over. We have our guy. The organization has named Red Sox assistant General Manager Taylor Smith as the newest President of Baseball Operations, per a team announcement: The A’s had been connected to Smith for the past few weeks, with the team first interviewing Smith almost exactly a month ago.

Athletics News / MLB Trade Rumors / October 19

Athletics Hire Taylor Smith As President Of Baseball Ops

The Athletics have a new lead executive. Taylor Smith is taking over as president of baseball operations, per a team announcement. Smith most recently served as an assistant general manager with the Red Sox.

Athletics News / Just Baseball / October 19

Elly De La Cruz’s Arbitration Applies Pressure to the Reds

Following an 83-win 2025 season that saw the Cincinnati Reds return to the playoffs for the first time since the COVID-shortened 2020 campaign, there was a good amount of anticipation surrounding the club this spring.

Athletics News / Athletics on SI / October 19

2 Dark-Horse Pitching Candidates To Make 2027 Athletics' Roster

The A's are looking to make changes next season after an underwhelming 2026 campaign. Fortunately, players returning from injury have made a big impact on the team in previous seasons.

Shea Langeliers News / MLB Trade Rumors / October 18

Trade Candidate: Shea Langeliers

It’s a little difficult to gauge what the Athletics will do this winter since the team has yet to hire a full-time president of baseball operations or

Athletics News / EssentiallySports / October 17

'This is It': 37YO Dodgers Pro Announces Retirement After Team’s Terrible Loss to Brewers

Rojas dreamed of one final season with the Dodgers: a three-peat championship. Baseball had other plans. After watching Clayton Kershaw bid farewell on a high note in 2025, Rojas hoped to script his own memorable ending by helping the Dodgers capture their third consecutive World Series title.

Shohei Ohtani News / MLB on ClutchPoints / October 16

Should Dodgers’ Shohei Ohtani still pitch? Ex-reliever gives his take

The Los Angeles Dodgers were swept out of the 2026 MLB Playoffs by the Milwaukee Brewers on October 15, causing three burning questions to surface on manager Dave Roberts’ team.

Chris Bassitt News / Athlon Sports / October 15

Chris Bassitt Opens Up on Potential MLB Retirement Decision

Chris Bassitt wants to pitch in 2027, giving the veteran right-hander another opportunity to prove himself after an injury-interrupted first season with the Baltimore Orioles.

Athletics News / Baseball Now / October 12

Braves Biggest Offseason Need Is Clear

The Atlanta Braves had a great regular season, but the holes in their lineup were too much to overcome in the postseason. The Braves' lack of depth in the starting rotation was also an issue, but their bullpen covered two games against the Dodgers and the Braves came back to Atlanta with the series tied 1-1.

Athletics News / New Baseball Media / October 12

Recapping Week 1 of the 2026 Arizona Fall League Season

Big names are doing big things in the 2026 Arizona Fall League. The first full week of the season is in the books, and many high-end prospects had strong weeks.

Sam Fuld News / Field Level Media / October 10

Report: Sam Fuld declines offer to head Athletics' front office

The Athletics will continue their search for a president of baseball operations after Sam Fuld declined an offer for the position, ESPN reported Saturday.