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Athletics News / Athletics on SI / September 6
These Two Infielders Deserve a Spot on the A's Next Season
The A's have had a disappointing season, to say the least. Injuries and underperformance killed what should have been a contending season in a weak American League West division.
Athletics News / Athletics on SI / August 12
Athletics Add Southpaw Who Could Make Quick Impact
The A's have been free-falling out of the American League for over a month now, and it seems like the season is over. Now the team will have to pivot to getting ready to build a contending squad, in hopes of becoming a playoff team before they play their inaugural season in Las Vegas in 2028.
Athletics News / Seattle Mariners on SI / August 9
David Forst’s Athletics Firing Puts Jerry Dipoto’s Mariners Tenure in Focus
Baseball executives are rarely publicly fired. They either “step away,” “transition into a new role” or “mutually agree to part ways.” Everyone exchanges compliments right?
The 'MLB Playoff hits leaders' quiz
How many of the 30 MLB players with at least 70 hits in their postseason career can you name in five minutes?
Athletics News / Athletics Nation / August 9
Why The New GM Needs To “Clean House” 
The A’s have won an amazing two in a whole row so spirits are high and hopes higher with the team looking like an actual team for 18 consecutive innings.
Every first-overall MLB draft pick from the 21st century
The MLB Draft doesn’t get the same attention as the NFL Draft…or the NBA Draft…or even the NHL Draft. There’s the element of a stay in a farm system, the general lack of immediate impact for MLB draft picks, and the fact that it’s tougher for one MLB player to turn a franchise’s fortunes around.
Athletics News / Athletics on SI / August 8
Inside the Athletics Mutually Parting Ways With GM David Forst
A move that felt inevitable finally came to fruition on Friday. The Athletics, on August 7, would mutually part ways with General Manager David Forst, after spending the last 27 years with the team, and the last 11 as the GM.
Athletics News / Field Level Media / August 7
Athletics, GM David Forst mutually agree to part ways
The Athletics and general manager David Forst have mutually agreed to part ways, ending his 27-year tenure with the organization, the team announced Friday.
Athletics News / Athletics Nation / August 7
Losing Streak Hits Nine in Athletics Loss to Red Sox
Things are not going well for the Athletics. Hours after firing their long-time General Manager David Forst, the A’s dropped their ninth straight game on Friday night in Boston, getting blown out by the Red Sox 13-1 which also extended Boston’s winning streak to nine games.
Athletics News / Yardbarker / August 7
A's part ways with longtime GM David Forst ahead of Las Vegas move
The Athletics and general manager David Forst mutually agreed to part ways on Friday, ending what has been a nearly 30-year relationship between him and the team.
Athletics News / Athletics Nation / August 7
A’s Shake Up Front Office
Today, the Athletics announced a mutual agreement to part ways with General Manager David Forst, who spent the past 27 years with the organization, serving as its general manager for the last 11 years.
The 20 greatest MLB teams to never win the World Series
Even the most successful regular-season teams in Major League Baseball have failed to win it all. Here's our list of 20 such clubs that fall into that category.
Athletics News / Larry Brown Sports / August 7
Athletics GM is leaving organization over their Las Vegas move
The Athletics’ impending move to Las Vegas appears to have cost them their top baseball executive.
Athletics News / MLB on ClutchPoints / August 7
Athletics fire general manager David Forst amid dreadful season
The Athletics had playoff aspirations coming into the season, but are 45-70 with just a few weeks to go. After a quiet trade deadline, the Sacramento-based club made a significant move.
Athletics News / MLB Trade Rumors / August 7
Athletics, David Forst Part Ways
The Athletics have fired general manager David Forst, per Ken Rosenthal and Charlotte Varnes of The Athletic. The club announced it as a mutually parting of ways.
Athletics News / Athletics on SI / July 17
Grading Athletics Outfielders From First Half of Season
The A's have been struggling recently, and most of the blame has been pointed at the pitching staff. The team elected to fire their pitching coach , Scott Emerson, before the second half of the season kicks off.
Athletics News / Athletics on SI / April 6
A's Biggest Camp Question is Already Becoming a Strength in 2026
When last season ended, A's GM David Forst said that the team would be looking for an upgrade at second or third base. They traded for Jeff McNeil, adding a good chunk of salary to their payroll in the process, and even made a play for Nolan Arenado at third before he invoked his no-trade clause.
Athletics News / MLB on ClutchPoints / March 12
Athletics’ David Forst explains logic behind long-term extensions to core players
The Athletics are currently gearing up for a 2026 season in which they will look to end their five-year playoff drought. The team will be playing in Sacramento as they gear up for an eventual move to Las Vegas, and the Athletics have been hard at work this offseason, locking down several members of their young core.
Athletics News / Athletics on SI / January 1
Three Starting Pitchers for the A's to Target in Free Agency
At Tuesday's press conference to celebrate Tyler Soderstrom's extension in Las Vegas, A's GM David Forst revealed that the club hasn't been in talks with players in free agency that would have their contract extend into the club's time in Las Vegas, which is expected to be 2028.
Athletics News / MLB Trade Rumors / December 11
Athletics GM: “We’ve Made Offers” In Extension Talks With Young Core
It’s been a relatively quiet offseason for the A’s so far, today’s one-year deal with non-tendered right-hander Mark Leiter Jr. notwithstanding. While
MLB News / Yardbarker / November 10
Five most interesting leaders to watch at MLB GM Meetings
Who are the five general managers/presidents of baseball operations who will generate perhaps the most interest outside of last season's powerhouses?
Athletics News / MLB Trade Rumors / September 30
Athletics make decision on if GM David Forst will return in 2026
This is a big decision for the future of the franchise.
Athletics News / Larry Brown Sports / November 5, 2024
MLB All-Star trade candidate off the market
An All-Star in 2023, he is the best hitter on the team's roster.
Athletics News / MLB Trade Rumors / November 2, 2024
A's GM focused on trades, upgrading MLB roster
While the Athletics’ rebuild isn’t over, it does appear that the club has moved out of purely a selling phase as the 2024-25 offseason begins.
Athletics News / Athletics on SI / October 7, 2024
A's GM David Forst on adjusting to Sacramento's park factors in 2025
With the A's slated to move up north to Sacramento for the next three of four seasons beginning with the 2025 season, one question has been on my mind of late, and that has been how the team will adjust to playing in a different ballpark after calling the Oakland Coliseum home for 57 seasons.
Athletics News / Athletics on SI / October 5, 2024
A's David Forst says payroll expected to increase for 2025 in Sacramento
While A's GM David Forst mentioned that payroll is expected to go up heading into next season previously, he said it again at Friday's end-of-season media call.
Seattle Mariners News / Seattle Mariners on SI / October 4, 2024
Seattle Mariners Division Rival Reveals Serious Injury Issue as Season Ends
Speaking at the end-of-season press conference, Athletics' general manager David Forst made a major injury revelation about star outfielder Brent Rooker.
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