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Nick Kurtz Crowned AL Rookie of the Year After Historic Season

Nick Kurtz was unanimously named American League Rookie of the Year by the BBWAA after what was a historic season in the green and gold. Kurtz becomes the ninth A’s player ever to win the award and the first Athletic since Andrew Bailey in 2009.

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MLB Rookie of the Year awards: Athletics' Nick Kurtz takes home AL honors, Braves' Drake Baldwin wins in NL

Kurtz beat out Jacob Wilson and Roman Anthony, while Baldwin bested Caleb Durbin and Cade Horton

Athletics News / CBSSports.com / November 10

2026 MLB Rookie of the Year candidates: Trey Yesavage, Kevin McGonigle, Nolan McLean and more top prospects

Who will follow Athletics first baseman Nick Kurtz and Braves catcher Drake Baldwin?

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The 'World Series MVPs' quiz

MLB has awarded the World Series MVP since 1955. How many of these players can you name in six minutes?

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Nick Kurtz News / MLB Trade Rumors / November 10

Athletics' Nick Kurtz wins AL Rookie of the Year award

Athletics first baseman Nick Kurtz has been named the 2025 American League Rookie of the Year, the Baseball Writers Association of America announced. His teammate Jacob Wilson finished second and Roman Anthony of the Boston Red Sox finished third in the voting.

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25 notable MLB Hall of Famers who never won a World Series

Among the countless Hall of Famers who never experienced the joy of winning a World Series, there are several notable legends who stand out. Here's our list of the 25 greatest.

Athletics News / Larry Brown Sports / November 10

Rival executive has brutal quote about Kyler Murray

Kyler Murray’s days with the Arizona Cardinals are likely numbered, but it is not clear where his next landing spot may be. The former No. 1 overall pick has effectively been benched by Arizona, with backup Jacoby Brissett outperforming him while Murray has been sidelined by injury.

Athletics News / Oakland Athletics on SI / November 10

The A's Could Target This Former Mets First-Rounder After a Great Year in Japan

The A's will be looking to add some pitching this offseason, and they could be looking to add another big contract to the books like they did last offseason when they added Luis Severino and Jeffrey Springs.

Athletics News / FCS Football on SI / November 10

Samford Fires Head Coach Chris Hatcher After 11 Seasons

The FCS football coaching carousel continued on Sunday night. After 11 seasons, Chris Hatcher is out as the head coach at Samford. The program announced the change in leadership on Sunday, less than 24 hours after Samford's 38-14 loss to ETSU.

Daniel Susac News / Oakland Athletics on SI / November 10

Could The A’s Top Catching Prospect Reach the Majors in 2026?

Daniel Susac could be in line to make his debut in the big leagues next season after the A’s have made a couple of moves behind home plate. After the A’s lost Willie MacIver to the Texas Rangers off the waiver wire and signed veteran catcher Austin Wynns, there just might be an opportunity for the 24-year-old Roseville native.

Matt Krook News / Athletics Nation / November 10

2025 Athletics Season In Review: Matt Krook

We continue our Season in Review series today with a quick look at a pitcher that we barely got to know. It feels like we barely got to know you, Matt Krook.

Athletics News / Oakland Athletics on SI / November 10

Are the A's Getting What They Want By Letting Fans Yell in Comments?

For the first time in over 650 days, the Athletics left the replies on across their social media pages on purpose. Fans quickly let them know that they hadn't forgotten what transpired in Oakland, with hundreds of "sell the team!" comments flooding the space.

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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.

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The 20 greatest MLB managers who never won a World Series

Success in Major League Baseball can be measured in many ways; namely, winning a World Series. As a player, it is truly special. Meanwhile, doing so in the capacity of manager is a significant accomplishment, considering the pressure to succeed.

Athletics News / Oakland Athletics on SI / November 8

A's Flip the Switch, Turn on Comments

For the first time in nearly two years (on purpose at least), the Athletics have turned on replies to their social media posts. Back in 2023 when the team announced they'd be leaving Oakland for Las Vegas, they also stopped letting fans reply to their posts on social media, which pretty much defeats the purpose of social media.

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Athletics News / Oakland Athletics on SI / November 8

A's Could Target Former San Francisco Giants Fan Favorite to Fill Key Offseason Need

The Athletics are after upgrades at a couple positions this offseason, and have said they're open to internal options, trades, or free agents to find the right fix for what they're after.

Athletics News / Just Baseball / November 8

Ranking the Top 10 Rookies of the 2025 MLB Season

Over the past few seasons, Major League Baseball has been tremendously blessed by the influx of talented young players making their way into the sport.

Tarik Skubal News / Last Word On Sports / November 7

Should the Mets Really Trade For Tarik Skubal?

When was the last time the Mets truly had an “ace” pitcher? It’s been three years, ever since Jacob deGrom left for Texas in free agency. deGrom was a legendary Met, one of the very best pitchers on the planet, giving the Mets hope even when the roster around him offered little insurance or support.

Athletics News / Last Word On Sports / November 7

Rockies Hire Veteran Exec as New Head of Baseball Operations

The Colorado Rockies have decided to hire Paul DePodesta as their next President of Baseball Operations. The team announced the hire on Friday afternoon.

Athletics News / Field Level Media / November 7

Aaron Judge, Cal Raleigh headline AL Silver Slugger winners

Aaron Judge and Cal Raleigh headlined the American League's 2025 Silver Slugger Award winners on Friday, with Judge adding a fifth honor to his resume and Raleigh earning his first.

George Springer News / Athlon Sports / November 7

Blue Jays' George Springer News Emerges Amid MLB Offseason

George Springer’s fifth season with the Toronto Blue Jays was a massive success. The 35-year-old veteran turned back the clock, posting a .309 batting average, .399 on-base percentage, .959 OPS, 32 home runs and 84 RBIs across 140 games.

Cal Raleigh News / Athlon Sports / November 7

Mariners Announce Cal Raleigh News After 5th Season

The Seattle Mariners made their deepest run in franchise history in 2025. Unfortunately, the season ended in heartbreak after a Game 7 loss in the ALCS to the Toronto Blue Jays.

Athletics News / Milwaukee Brewers on SI / November 7

Brewers Lose 8-Year Veteran To Free Agency After Brief Reunion

Sometimes, when a veteran Major League Baseball player signs with a former team, it can spark a resurgence. But the Milwaukee Brewers never really got the chance to find that out this year.

Athletics News / Field Level Media / November 7

Rockies tab Paul DePodesta as president of baseball ops

The Colorado Rockies hired Paul DePodesta as their new head of baseball operations on Friday. DePodesta, 52, is a longtime baseball executive and a former chief strategy officer for the NFL's Cleveland Browns.

Athletics News / Just Baseball / November 7

Four Takeaways From the Athletics’ 2025 Season

The “Oaklamento” A’s 2025 season was one of the more interesting we’ve seen across Major League Baseball in the last few years. For one, they moved to a new city, Sacramento, and played all their home games in Sutter Health Park, the stadium of the San Francisco Giants’ Triple-A affiliate.