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Chris Bassitt Opens Up on Potential MLB Retirement Decision

Chris Bassitt wants to pitch in 2027, giving the veteran right-hander another opportunity to prove himself after an injury-interrupted first season with the Baltimore Orioles.

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Two Athletics Who Were Snubbed as Gold Glove Finalists

Since the regular season has come to a close and we are nearing the World Series, Rawlings has announced their Gold Glove candidates for the 2026 season, and unfortunately, the A's were not represented this year.

Athletics News / EssentiallySports / October 15

34-Year-Old Angels Pro Announces Immediate Retirement From the Sport After 14 Long Seasons

In MLB, where every season is another opportunity to chase the ultimate dream, walking away from the game is never an easy decision. But sometimes, even a career built on years of perseverance reaches its natural conclusion.

Athletics News / MLB Trade Rumors / October 13

Will The Cardinals Trade A Catcher This Offseason?

The Cardinals’ catching depth has intrigued other teams for over a calendar year. Although St. Louis has yet to trade from that area of organizational strength, that’ll again surely be a point of discussion for the front office.

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The 'MLB K-leaders by league' quiz

How many of the league leaders in Ks for both the American and National League since the year 2000 can you name in five minutes?

The 'Single-season rookie K-leaders' quiz

The 'All-time K-leaders by MLB club' quiz

The '2026 MLB Opening Day starters' quiz

Athletics News / MLB Trade Rumors / October 13

Cardinals Open To Short-Term Addition At Third Base

The Cardinals enter the offseason with set names at several spots around the diamond. Masyn Winn and JJ Wetherholt have the middle infield covered. Alec Burleson is locked in at first base.

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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 / Athletics on SI / October 13

2 Plausible MVP Candidates for Athletics in 2027

The Athletics have multiple MVP-level talents. No, this is not hyperbole. A player can be good and not instantly earn the label of a future MVP. However, the Athletics actually have a list of players who could make this happen.

Athletics News / Athletics on SI / October 13

This Hidden Gem Will Dictate Athletics 2027 Finish

The Athletics are in need of one more player stepping up big time. Throughout the 2026 season, the Athletics faced a multitude of problems, but the one that stood out most was injuries.

Athletics News / Athletics on SI / October 13

Way-Too-Early Athletics' 2027 Opening Day Lineup Projection

In the last month of the 2026 season, we saw the A's run a very similar lineup every day. However, that lineup was without many crucial star hitters the club lost to injury.

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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 / Baseball Now / October 12

Braves Biggest Offseason Need Is Clear

The Atlanta Braves had a great regular season, but the holes in their lineup were too much to overcome in the postseason. The Braves' lack of depth in the starting rotation was also an issue, but their bullpen covered two games against the Dodgers and the Braves came back to Atlanta with the series tied 1-1.

Athletics News / New Baseball Media / October 12

Recapping Week 1 of the 2026 Arizona Fall League Season

Big names are doing big things in the 2026 Arizona Fall League. The first full week of the season is in the books, and many high-end prospects had strong weeks.

Athletics News / Athletics on SI / October 12

Why Athletics Key Duos Poised To Dominate Next Season

The Athletics have a very solid team entering 2027. Looking at the team as a whole, it is clear these two duos will play a massive part in any success next season.

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The '35-TD, 10-INT NFL seasons' quiz

The '100-yard, 1-rushing TD games' quiz

The 'Most 100-rushing-yard NFL games' quiz

The 'QB season rushing-TD leaders' quiz

Athletics News / Athletics on SI / October 12

Ranking Athletics' 3 Best Players Ahead of 2027 Season

The Athletics could be in for a massive 2027 season. In 2026, we saw several household names on the bench dealing with injuries. While there is always a non-zero chance this could repeat next year, there is still a very good chance we will see a fully healthy Athletics squad competing for a playoff spot next September.

Jonah Heim News / Athletics on SI / October 12

Why Athletics Need To Bring Back Jonah Heim

The Athletics need changes after a disappointing 2026 season. Injuries and pitching staff issues led to the team's rough finish. Offensively, the club played pretty well for the most part.

Athletics News / EssentiallySports / October 11

White Sox Set Embarrassing Playoff Record, Guardians Repeatedly Troll Rivals & More as Cleveland Eliminate Chicago in Division Series

After last week’s Thursday Night Football game, sports podcaster Ariel Epstein had plenty to say about the ALDS matchup between the Chicago White Sox and the Cleveland Guardians.

Mark Kotsay News / Athletics on SI / October 11

Why Athletics May Need To Part Ways With Mark Kotsay

With a GM search still ongoing, it might be time to evaluate if Mark Kotsay has a job next season. With a new general manager, there could also be a new manager.

Sam Fuld News / Field Level Media / October 10

Report: Sam Fuld declines offer to head Athletics' front office

The Athletics will continue their search for a president of baseball operations after Sam Fuld declined an offer for the position, ESPN reported Saturday.

Athletics News / MLB on ClutchPoints / October 10

Red Sox could lose assistant GM to Athletics

The Boston Red Sox could lose assistant general manager Taylor Smith to the Athletics as their search for a new baseball operations leader continues. Smith oversees research and development under chief baseball officer Craig Breslow, making his potential departure significant for the Red Sox’s analytics operation.

Sonny Gray News / Viral Sports News / October 9

Sonny Gray Makes Major Announcement Amid Red Sox Uncertainty

Sonny Gray has put retirement rumors to rest. The 36-year-old right-hander, who just completed a standout season with the Boston Red Sox, intends to pitch again in 2027 and remains open to returning to Boston as a free agent.

Athletics News / MLB Trade Rumors / October 9

Reviewing The Athletics’ Young Hitters

The Athletics were hampered by several major injuries to an up-and-coming lineup this season. Nick Kurtz, Brent Rooker, Shea Langeliers, and Tyler Soderstrom all missed significant time.

Athletics News / Just Baseball / October 7

Athletics Arbitration Projections and Tender Decisions

Once a team comes up with its projected salary for all of its arbitration-eligible players, it will begin a tender analysis to simply determine: “Are we comfortable guaranteeing Player X this much money?” If the answer is yes, the player will be tendered a contract prior to the mid-November Tender Deadline.