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Austin Wells’ Impact On The Yankees’ Offseason

The Yankees were connected to pretty much every vaguely available catcher last season. The rumblings stemmed from a need to improve an Aaron Judge-less lineup, along with the struggles of the in-house options.

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Optics vs. Infrastructure: Taylor Smith’s First Dilemma

It is widely believed that one of the reasons Taylor Smith was the A’s choice for President of Baseball Operations is his strong resume around analytics and development, areas where the A’s have fallen woefully behind the curve.

Athletics News / EssentiallySports / October 24

'RIP': Prayers Pour In as Warriors Honor 59-Year-Old Longtime Reporter During Grizzlies Game

The Bay Area sports media landscape is celebrating the memory of someone who gave life to the fanbase. The Warriors, Giants, and A’s community was left with a big void after the passing of veteran sportswriter Michael “Wags” Wagaman.

Athletics News / Athletics on SI / October 24

The Athletics Pitching Prospect Who Could Transform 2027 Season

The A's are hopefully in for an exciting season in 2027, where the team will look to stay healthy and make a push for the postseason. Because the AL West is one of the worst divisions in baseball, it is a great opportunity to make a run.

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Athletics News / Viral Sports News / October 24

Former Kansas City Royals First Baseman Has Died

Todd Benzinger, the switch-hitting first baseman who provided a midseason spark for the 1991 Kansas City Royals and later helped shape one of the franchise’s best hitters, died Wednesday at age 63.

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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 23

Offseason Outlook: New York Yankees

After another postseason letdown, the Yankees will focus on rebuilding the bullpen and figuring out how to remake a one-dimensional offense. Guaranteed

Athletics News / Athletics on SI / October 23

2 Free-Agent Relievers Who Could Instantly Help Athletics

One of the biggest issues for the A's last season was their bullpen. They finished with the worst bullpen ERA in baseball, and one of their main struggles was the inconsistency in the late innings.

Athletics News / Viral Sports News / October 23

Former San Francisco Giants First Baseman Has Died

Todd Benzinger, a nine-year Major League Baseball veteran who played first base for the San Francisco Giants from 1993 to 1995, died on October 21 at the age of 63.

Hideki Matsui News / MLB on ClutchPoints / October 23

Hideki Matsui receives message from Yankees after landing managing job with Japanese team

On Friday, New York Yankees legend Hideki Matsui was named manager of the Yomiuri Giants in Japan. He played for the same team for 10 seasons before heading to New York in 2003.

Athletics News / Just Baseball / October 23

The 10 Greatest World Series of All Time

When people hear the words “World Series,” different thoughts and emotions come to the forefront. For Boston Red Sox fans, it might be the anguish of watching Bill Buckner allow the groundball to go between his legs in Game 7 of the 1986 series against the New York Mets.

Stephen Vogt News / Field Level Media / October 22

Guardians' Stephen Vogt shuts down Mariners rumors: 'I'm coming back'

Manager Stephen Vogt dismissed speculation Thursday that he would leave the Guardians for the Seattle Mariners, saying in Cleveland, "I'm here. I'm coming

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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 / Viral Sports News / October 22

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.

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Athletics News / Field Level Media / October 22

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.

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.

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.

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 / 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.

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.

MLB News / Yardbarker / October 19