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Top 40 Trade Candidates Of The 2026-27 MLB Offseason

The celebration is on in Milwaukee and the offseason has arrived! Free agency won’t officially open for five days, as teams have until then to resolve any option decisions and have an exclusive negotiating window with their own free agents.

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The Athletics Should Reunite With This Southpaw This Winter

The A's will look to add several players to their roster this winter before the start of the 2027 season. They are coming off a rough 2026 season, and adding to their pitching staff will be the first priority for the organization.

Athletics News / Just Baseball / October 29

Free Agency Preview By Team: Contract Options, QO Decisions

The Milwaukee Brewers claimed their rightful place atop the mountain of Major League Baseball last night, winning their first World Series in franchise history.

Athletics News / Viral Sports News / October 28

Detroit Tigers Sign Veteran Catcher During World Series

The Detroit Tigers re-signed catcher Carlos Pérez to a minor-league contract, adding organizational depth behind the plate as the World Series continues.

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The 'Youngest 45-HR MLB seasons' quiz

How many of the MLB players to hit at least 45 homers in a single season before turning 25 years old can you name in five minutes?

The '2nd-most HRs in one season by team' quiz

The 'ALCS MVPs' quiz

The 'World Series Game 1 starters' quiz

Athletics News / Athletics on SI / October 28

This World Series Pitcher Could Shine in New Role With A’s

The A's organization has always been known for its "moneyball" approach, in which they find cheap players that can still provide elite production for the team.

Athletics News / Yardbarker

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 / Athletics on SI / October 27

Two Outfielders Athletics Need More From in 2027

Despite the rough record this season, we saw the A's get some elite production from players we might not have expected. Henry Bolte came up from the minors early in the season and instantly became one of the best players on the team.

Max Muncy News / MLB Trade Rumors / October 27

A’s Max Muncy Undergoes Knee Debridement

The Athletics announced that infielder Max Muncy underwent a debridement surgery to address cartilage damage in his left knee. He also received a platelet-rich plasma injection.

Athletics News / Just Baseball / October 26

Cincinnati Reds Rule 5 and 40-Man Roster Outlook

The Cincinnati Reds are coming off a disappointing 75-win season that failed to build on any momentum from their 2025 playoff berth. While Elly De La Cruz and Sal Stewart made headlines throughout the season, the Reds proved they weren’t deep enough in either the lineup or the rotation.

Athletics News / Just Baseball / October 26

How Should the Yankees Build Their 2027 Roster?

The New York Yankees won 93 games, thrashed their hated rivals in Boston in the Wild Card Series, and sported one of the best rotations in their franchise’s history.

Shea Langeliers News / Athletics on SI / October 26

The Interesting Dilemma Athletics Face With Shea Langeliers

As the A's head into the offseason coming off a disappointing 2026 season, changes will have to be made, and some have actually already been made. Since the organization mutually parted ways with David Forst, they elected to bring in Taylor Smith to serve as their President of Baseball Operations.

Athletics News / EssentiallySports / October 26

Yankees Veteran Announces Retirement After a Decade in the MLB

The New York Yankees are searching for fresh arms to revive a bullpen that desperately needs reinforcements. But just when the Bronx Bombers could use a familiar, reliable hand, one of their former trusted relievers is making sure that reunion will never happen.

Athletics News / Yardbarker

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.

Luis Severino News / Athletics on SI / October 25

How Luis Severino Decision Shapes Athletics' Offseason

Because the A's had a disappointing 2026 season, there are lots of moves that need to be made so that the team can have a successful season in 2027. The team has already brought in a new President of Baseball Operations , Taylor Smith.

Renato Nunez News / EssentiallySports / October 25

32YO Pro Smashes & Breaks Bat in Frustration During Tense Scenes in Baseball Game

A replay review and a denied hit-by-pitch ruling later, 32-year-old Renato Nunez was already at the end of his patience on Friday night in the Venezuelan Professional Baseball League (LVBP).