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On YouTubeAthletics News / Larry Brown Sports / December 23
MLB player found out he was traded while playing golf
Trades in sports can happen anytime. And, for players who are involved in those trades, it can be an unexpected experience. On Monday, New York Mets infielder Jeff McNeil was traded to the Athletics, and he even revealed that he was playing golf at TPC Monterey when he got numerous phone calls and text messages from GM David Stearns.
Sean Newcomb News / ESPN / December 23
White Sox reach $4.5M deal with lefty Newcomb 
Left-hander Sean Newcomb, who was 2-5 with a 2.73 ERA for the Red Sox and A's last season, has reached a $4.5 million deal with the White Sox.
Ketel Marte News / Last Word On Sports / December 23
Ketel Marte, Mets Rumors Heat Up After Latest Trade
The New York Mets are searching for a right-handed hitter, and Arizona Diamondbacks second baseman Ketel Marte has emerged as a strong option. After the
The 'Active MLB home run leaders' quiz
How many of the most prolific power hitters in baseball today can you name in 5 minutes?
Sean Newcomb News / Oakland Athletics on SI / December 23
Chicago White Sox Add Key Lefty From A's Bullpen
The Chicago White Sox keep on spending money this winter Just days after they surprisingly signed power hitting Japanese corner infielder Munetaka Murakami, the Sox are at it again.
25 MLB players on the brink of stardom in 2026
The stars were out in full force during the 2025 World Series. From Max Scherzer in Toronto to Freddie Freeman, Mookie Betts, and of course, Shohei Ohtani, in Los Angeles, there was no shortage of the game's best under the brightest lights.
Brent Rooker News / Athletics Nation / December 23
2025 Season in Review: Brent Rooker
Next up in our look back at the A’s players in 2025, we turn back to the position player side of things by remembering the season with Brent Rooker. How did the former All-Star and Silver Slugger fare in 2025?
Sean Newcomb News / Field Level Media / December 23
White Sox reach 1-year deal with LHP Sean Newcomb
The Chicago White Sox agreed to terms Tuesday with left-hander Sean Newcomb on a one-year, $4.5 million contract. Newcomb, 32, posted a 2-5 record with two saves and a 2.73 ERA in 48 games (five starts) last season split between the Boston Red Sox and Athletics.
Athletics News / MLB on ClutchPoints / December 23
White Sox add ‘arguably best left-handed reliever left on market’
Fresh off signing Japanese superstar Munetaka Murakami to a two-year deal just a couple of days ago, the Chicago White Sox aren’t done spending. As GM Chris Getz and manager Will Venable look to continue progress on the team’s rebuild, another piece of the puzzle was added on Tuesday.
Sean Newcomb News / MLB Trade Rumors / December 23
Veteran lefty Sean Newcomb to sign with White Sox, 'will at least get the chance to start'
The White Sox announced that they’re in agreement with left-hander Sean Newcomb on a one-year deal that guarantees the southpaw $4.5MM.
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 / December 23
The A's Lineup Just Got More Dangerous
The Athletics have been searching all offseason for an infield upgrade at either second or third base, and they finally found one with Jeff McNeil. The A's acquired the veteran from the New York Mets on Monday afternoon, along with nearly $6 million in cash for a rookie ball pitcher.
Pete Alonso News / FirstSportz / December 23
Pete Alonso Admits He Is Not 'Salty' About Mets Letting Him Go
Earlier this month, Pete Alonso stunned the MLB world when he joined the Baltimore Orioles on a $155 million deal. On Monday, the 5-time All-Star opened up about his move and admitted that he was not “salty” about the New York Mets letting him go.
Athletics News / New Baseball Media / December 23
2025 Transactions: Nationals Sign Foster Griffin, Refsnyder to Mariners
Another NPB standout is coming back to North America, as left-hander Foster Griffin is joining the Nationals for the 2026 season. That move was one of several to get done on December 22, a day that also saw the Mariners bring in former Red Sox Rob Refsnyder.
Athletics News / Oakland Athletics on SI / December 22
A’s DFA Former Top Yankees Prospect
On Monday, the A's made a big addition to their roster in the form of second baseman Jeff McNeil in a deal with the New York Mets. When the team made the transaction official they also announced they they had designated former New York Yankees prospect Ken Waldichuk for assignment.
Jeff McNeil News / Last Word On Sports / December 22
Report: Mets Deal Jeff McNeil to the Athletics
The writing was on the wall. The New York Mets continued the teardown of their 2025 roster on Monday by trading 2B/OF Jeff McNeil and cash to the Athletics.
Jeff McNeil News / Oakland Athletics on SI / December 22
The Hidden Benefit of the A's Adding Jeff McNeil
The Athletics have made clear that they were open to upgrades at second base this winter, and hammered home that point when they made a four-year, $48 million offer to free agent Ha-Seong Kim, before he chose the Atlanta Braves.
Athletics News / Total Apex Sports / December 22
The New York Mets Have Been Completely Remade This Offseason
It is officially a brand new era in Queens, and frankly, it’s starting to feel a little bit like a stranger’s house. On Monday, the New York Mets sent two-time All-Star Jeff McNeil to the Athletics.
Carlos Cortes News / Athletics Nation / December 22
2025 Athletics Season In Review: Carlos Cortes
Carlos Cortes was a quiet under-the-radar signing to a minor league deal. He put up pretty gaudy numbers in his late season stint with the A’s. The question is, will he go the “fleeting success” way of another MiLB free agent with initials CC, Conor Capel?
MLB News / Yardbarker / December 23
Athletics add another piece to impressive lineup with Jeff McNeil acquisition
The Athletics have quietly built an impressive lineup in Sacramento. They added another interesting piece to the puzzle on Monday.
Athletics News / The Hockey Writers / December 22
Brandon Pridham May Be the Maple Leafs’ Untapped Advantage
Every organization has people who do the talking and people who do the work. With the Toronto Maple Leafs, Brandon Pridham has always done the work. While general managers come and go, and philosophies shift, Pridham has remained a constant presence behind the scenes.
Paul Blackburn News / Last Word On Sports / December 21
Yankees Re-Sign Blackburn, But Still Need More Pieces in the Bullpen
According to Jon Heyman of the New York Post, the New York Yankees have re-signed right-handed reliever Paul Blackburn to a one-year deal worth $2 million.
Athletics News / Just Baseball / December 21
Top 10 Under-the-Radar Relievers Left in Free Agency
As this offseason has progressed, teams have been steadily upgrading their rosters every single day. Through all of these moves, the goal has been to refine the on-field product, slowly building towards competing in the near future.
Athletics News / Just Baseball / December 20
Playing GM: 5 Moves To Complete the Baltimore Orioles Roster for 2026
The Baltimore Orioles told us they were going to sign an impact bat this winter, and they meant it. After whiffing on Kyle Schwarber, president of baseball
Athletics News / Athlon Sports / December 19
MLB's Highest-Paid Third Basemen in 2026
Anthony Rendon's contract may be one of the worst in modern baseball history. Coming off a World Series title with the Washington Nationals in 2019, Rendon tested free agency and signed a monster contract with the Los Angeles Angels that December.
Ha-seong Kim News / Larry Brown Sports / December 16
Report: Athletics got stiffed by ex-Gold Glove winner in free agency
One MLB free agent was apparently willing to turn down longer-term financial security in favor of not having to play for the Athletics. Veteran infielder Ha-Seong Kim signed a new deal with the Atlanta Braves this earlier this week (after already finishing out the last month of the 2025 season with Atlanta).
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