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The Athletics are grabbing all sorts of headlines these days, from Nick Kurtz and Jacob Wilson finishing first and second in the AL Rookie of the Year voting, to Denzel Clarke winning Catch of the Year, and the team saying they're on schedule to finish their Las Vegas ballpark in time for the beginning of the 2028 season.

Athletics News / Oakland Athletics on SI / December 8

Everything to Know For the A's Ahead of the Draft Lottery

Despite coming off a 76-86 season in 2025, the Athletics will actually have a pretty decent shot at selecting near the top of the first round yet again thanks to some quirks of the CBA.

Athletics News / Athletics Nation / December 4

2025 Athletics Season in Review: Jacob Wilson

The next player up in our “Season in Review” series is rookie shortstop Jacob Wilson. The runner-up Rookie of the Year made a name for himself quickly in 2025.

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Athletics News / Dice City Sports / November 11

Kurtz, Wilson make history as A’s rookies go 1–2 in AL Rookie of the Year voting

The A’s will not move to Las Vegas until 2028. When they take the field that season, their Rookie of the Year could already be an MLB All-Star. First baseman Nick Kurtz, a former Las Vegas Aviator, was named the 2025 American League Rookie of the Year on Monday after a breakout season.

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25 MLB players on the brink of stardom in 2026

The stars were out in full force during the 2025 World Series. From Max Scherzer in Toronto to Freddie Freeman, Mookie Betts, and of course, Shohei Ohtani, in Los Angeles, there was no shortage of the game's best under the brightest lights.

Athletics News / Yardbarker / November 10

Promising young Athletics core recognized in AL ROY vote

After a couple of years at rock bottom, the Athletics are finally trending up.

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Athletics News / Oakland Athletics on SI / October 4

San Diego Padres Free Agent Could Impact A's Offseason Plans

The San Diego Padres offseason has arrived after a brutal loss to the Chicago Cubs in Game 3 of the Wild Card round. Let's just say ABS can't come soon enough.

Athletics News / Oakland Athletics on SI / September 30

A's Odds of Landing the Top Pick in 2026 MLB Draft Are Better Than You'd Think

Coming off a 76-86 season, the Athletics have their sights firmly set on making the postseason in 2026 following the emergence of rookies Nick Kurtz, the frontrunner for American League Rookie of the Year, and Jacob Wilson, who's first full season was comparable to some legendary players of the past 50 years.

Athletics News / Field Level Media / September 24

Red-hot A's keep Astros from making up ground in wild-card race

Jacob Wilson and Tyler Soderstrom each had two hits and one RBI to help the Athletics hand the Houston Astros a damaging 5-1 loss Tuesday night in West Sacramento, Calif.

Athletics News / Oakland Athletics on SI / September 3

Jacob Wilson Added an Oakland A's Fan Favorite to His Autograph Collection

Following a recent game at home, the media huddled around A's All Star shortstop Jacob Wilson to discuss the month that was, the heat in Sacramento, and some other topics.

Athletics News / Yardbarker / August 27

Las Vegas-bound A’s could return to relevance sooner than expected

Following an improved, if unspectacular, final season in Oakland, not much was expected of the Athletics in 2025. While the results in the standings this season will be similar to those of 2024, the 2025 version of the team has produced a lot to be excited about.

A's to place starting pitcher on IL with flexor strain

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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.

Athletics News / Field Level Media / August 23

Jacob Wilson, Athletics look to even series with Mariners

Jacob Wilson has pretty much conceded the American League's Rookie of the Year race to Athletics teammate Nick Kurtz. "At this point, it's just a race for second place," Wilson told reporters Friday in Seattle, after the All-Star shortstop was activated from the 10-day injured list.

Athletics News / Oakland Athletics on SI / August 22

Jacob Wilson Returns to A's Lineup in Time to Face Seattle Mariners

The Athletics made a slew of roster moves on Friday before the opening game of their series with the Seattle Mariners. The two clubs have split the ten games they've played this season, and this will be their final matchup of 2025.

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Athletics News / Field Level Media / July 29

$A's place All-Star SS Jacob Wilson (fractured forearm) on IL$

A's place All-Star SS Jacob Wilson (fractured forearm) on IL

Athletics All-Star shortstop Jacob Wilson was placed on the 10-day injured list Tuesday due to a fractured left forearm. Wilson was been hindered since being drilled on the arm with a pitch in the first inning of a game against the Atlanta Braves on July 8.

Athletics News / MLB Trade Rumors / July 29

$Athletics place star rookie on 10-day IL with fractured forearm$

Athletics place star rookie on 10-day IL with fractured forearm

He had been nursing what the team initially described as a left hand contusion since he was hit by a pitch before the All-Star break.

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Athletics News / Dice City Sports / July 11

All-Star Jacob Wilson Makes History

It’s a historic moment for Jacob Wilson, as the 23-year old rookie shortstop has been named a starter for the All-Star Game, marking his first career All-Star selection and it’s a milestone filled with significance for both Wilson and the Oakland Athletics.

Athletics News / Fastball on SI / July 3

Athletics Rookie Jacob Wilson Joins Exclusive Company With All-Star Appearance

Jacob Wilson may have faced high expectations entering 2025, but the Athletics' former top prospect has met them and then some. MLB announced Wednesday that Wilson has been voted in as the American League's starting shortstop in the upcoming All-Star Game.

Athletics News / Yardbarker / July 2

Athletics' Jacob Wilson makes history with All-Star Game selection

Jacob Wilson's star continued to rise on Wednesday night.

Lawrence Butler's ninth inning triple lifts Athletics over Rays

Athletics C Shea Langeliers (oblique) homers in return from IL

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Athletics News / Athlon Sports / June 3

MLB Makes Jacob Wilson Announcement Amid Rookie Season

By all accounts, the Athletics have endured a challenging stretch over the past few years. After finishing the 2024 season with a 69-93 record, good for