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In 1974, the A's offered Catfish Hunter a $50,000 lump sum instead of his annuity; he refused, and weeks later the Yankees paid him $3.2 million plus a $1 million bonus

Jim “Catfish” Hunter was coming off the best season of his career when a contract dispute with Oakland Athletics owner Charles O. Finley changed his future in baseball.

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Top Landing Spots for Free Agent Tyler Mahle

NLDS Game 4: Braves down 2-1 to the Dodgers and facing elimination. Walt Weiss hands the ball to Tyler Mahle, a guy who had a 5.13 ERA in 94.2 innings for the Giants just two months earlier.

Ben Bowden News / Athletics on SI / November 15

How Ben Bowden Can Make Athletics Impact at Big-League Level

The A's are getting at it early this offseason as they look to add depth to their bullpen, whether for the big leagues or their Triple-A squad. A few days ago, the club brought in 6'8 left-hander Luke Little on a minor league deal.

Athletics News / New Baseball Media / November 15

2026 Transactions: Bowden, Hartlieb Among Minor League Signings

More MiLB free agents came off the board this past week. Ben Bowden and Geoff Hartlieb, two pitchers who worked for the Athletics in 2026, were among those free agents who signed deals before the weekend started.

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How many of the National League MVPs in the Integration era (since 1947) can you name in six minutes?

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The offseason needs for every MLB team

Another MLB season is in the books. The pending lockout is hanging over the heads of players and ownership, but there could be a mad rush of moves prior to December.

Jacob Wilson News / MLB Trade Rumors / November 14

A’s Receiving Trade Interest In Jacob Wilson

Jacob Wilson’s All-Star rookie season was followed up by an injury-plagued 2026 campaign, as the Athletics’ shortstop hit only .266/.298/.388 over 337

Athletics News / Athletics Nation / November 14

“The Miracle Worker” May Have Set Unrealistic Expectations

Anne Sullivan then moved Helen Keller’s hand to feel the running water from the stream. “Waa—ter!!!” Helen exclaimed intensely. “Also the ghost runner is stooopid!!!!” “That’s enough for today,” Anne replied.

Geoff Hartlieb News / Viral Sports News / November 14

Philadelphia Phillies Sign Former Yankees Pitcher in Free Agency

The Philadelphia Phillies have quietly added another arm to their minor-league pitching inventory, signing right-hander Geoff Hartlieb and assigning him to Triple-A Lehigh Valley, via the MiLB transaction log.

Luke Little News / Athletics on SI / November 14

Athletics Add Luke Little to Minor League Deal: What It Means

With the clear lack of pitching on the A's big-league staff, the club is making it a priority to land some experienced arms this offseason. Because experienced arms come with a price, the A's will also look at landing some underrated arms that could possibly make an impact on the 2027 team.

Brandon Woodruff News / Athletics on SI / November 13

Why A's Are Perfect Fit for World Series Champ Brandon Woodruff

As the A's continue to search for ways to bolster their pitching staff this winter, they will have to explore all options on the trade market and in free agency.

Athletics News / F1 Oversteer / November 13

Red Bull bosses had completely off-the-track reason for wanting Nikola Tsolov to replace Liam Lawson

Liam Lawson will continue to drive for Racing Bulls in the 2027 F1 season after surviving the threat of Red Bull replacing him with Nikola Tsolov, who was in line for the seat for reasons that extended off the track.

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25 MLB prospects who will make an impact in 2027

The 2026 MLB season was driven by top performances from young players, and the crop of young talent in the minors has never been greater. These 25 prospects could emerge as top MLB players in 2027.

Athletics News / MLB Trade Rumors / November 12

Padres Have Received Interest In Freddy Fermin, Luis Campusano

The Padres have gotten calls from other teams on catchers Freddy Fermin and Luis Campusano, writes Kevin Acee of The San Diego Union-Tribune. Acee reports that San Diego is likely to trade one of those players this offseason.

Athletics News / The Lead / November 12

Which Trade Candidates Should the Yankees Target?

The New York Yankees don’t seem very interested in this year’s free-agent class and will instead look to the trade market for upgrades. With the GM Meetings beginning this week in Las Vegas, the hot stove should heat up before the looming lockout.

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Luis Severino News / Athletics on SI / November 12

Why Luis Severino Opt-In Could Become Problematic for Athletics

Coming off a disappointing season, the A's are prepared to make changes to better the team before the 2027 season kicks off. With the MLB lockout potentially coming up in just a few weeks, it could change how the entire offseason looks.

Athletics News / EssentiallySports / November 12

Mets Refuse to Hand 36-Year-Old a Free Pass With Blunt Playing-Time Verdict

Marcus Semien, the 36-year-old second baseman for the New York Mets, hit .215 with a .620 OPS and finished in the fifth percentile in Outs Above Average.

Athletics News / Athletics Nation / November 11

Invoke Your 10 & 5 Rights — It’s Veterans Day!

Today is Veteran’s Day but when is Rookies Day? In any event on this holiday we honor our fallen comrades, such as Zack Gelof, who lost a valiant battle

Athletics News / Larry Brown Sports / November 11

Report: Astros have decided on a new manager

The Houston Astros were the last MLB team remaining without a manager. However, that has changed. On Wednesday, it was revealed that Brad Ausmus is flying into Houston “in anticipation he will be named” the new manager for the Astros, with Brian McTaggart of MLB.com first reporting the news.

Athletics News / New Baseball Media / November 10

2026 MLB Season Recap: Texas Rangers

The Texas Rangers failed to make it back to the playoffs in 2026, the third straight time since the World Series win in 2023. At 80-82, Texas had a shot thanks to the weak AL West.

Athletics News / Athlon Sports / November 10

In 1976, the Yankees signed Reggie Jackson to a $3.5 million contract; New York won back-to-back World Series titles in 1977 and 1978

The New York Yankees wanted to return to championship contention after several years without a World Series title, and Reggie Jackson became a major part of that plan.

Casey Mize News / Just Baseball / November 9

Top Landing Spots for Free Agent Casey Mize

Casey Mize is an interesting name entering free agency this offseason. The former No. 1 overall pick has had an up-and-down major league career, dealing with injuries while trying to establish himself as a consistent starting pitcher.

Kirk Gibson News / Athlon Sports / November 9

In 1988, Kirk Gibson hit a pinch-hit walk-off home run in World Series Game 1; the bat he used later sold for $575,912 at auction

Few postseason moments have remained as vivid as the night Kirk Gibson limped to the plate and changed the 1988 World Series. More than three decades later, the bat he carried during that at-bat has become a prized piece of baseball history.

Athletics News / Just Baseball / November 7

Navigating the Weak Catcher Market

Determining what positions your favorite team needs to target this offseason is the easy part. Navigating who is actually available and the pending CBA changes is the hard part.

Athletics News / EssentiallySports / November 8

Phillies See Another Veteran Walk Away as 7-Year MLB Pitcher Hits Free Agency

7 major league and 21 minor league Philadelphia Phillies players hit free agency at the end of this season. Among them was 7-year MLB veteran Lou Trivino.

Athletics News / EssentiallySports / November 5

Athletics Stun the World Series Champions as They Hire New GM Ahead of 2027

The Athletics finished 2026 with a 5.43 ERA, the worst in MLB— now they just hired the architect behind the Milwaukee Brewers’ success. While all 29 MLB teams are looking up to the Brewers, the Athletics went a step further and snagged a key member from the World Series champions.

Athletics News / Field Level Media / November 4

Report: Athletics hiring Cam Castro as general manager

The Athletics are hiring Cam Castro as their new general manager, The Athletic reported on Wednesday. Castro served as the senior vice president of player development and performance with the 2026 World Series champion Milwaukee Brewers.