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It's been a while since the A's last had to search for a new General Manager. David Forst served as the team's GM for the last 11 years and spent a total of 27 years with the organization.

Athletics News / MLB Trade Rumors / August 30

Athletics Considering James Click For GM Vacancy

There hasn’t been much buzz about the Athletics’ GM search since the team parted ways with David Forst earlier this month, but a former rival executive from the AL West appears to be on the radar. USA Today’s Bob Nightengale writes that James Click “has emerged as a serious candidate” to become the Athletics’ new front office boss.

Athletics News / Crawfish Boxes / July 26

A look back at James Click’s 2021 trade deadline

James Click awoke on July 27, 2021, with a serious problem on his hands. The Astros were 61-40, one game behind the Red Sox for the American League’s best record.

Tampa Bay Rays News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The '2026 MLB Opening Day starters' quiz

How many of the pitchers given the honor of starting the first game of the MLB season for each team in 2026 can you name in five minutes?

The '2025 MLB Opening Day starters' quiz

The 'A.L. & N.L. batting champs' quiz

The 'Last 10-K Playoff game by team' quiz

MLB News / Purple Row / October 18

This Week in Purple: Click Bait

Welcome to SB Nation Reacts, a survey of fans across MLB. Throughout the year, we ask questions of the most plugged-in Colorado Rockies fans and fans across the country.

Athletics News / Yardbarker

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.

MLB News / Houston Astros on SI / October 14, 2025

Former Astros GM James Click Reportedly Interviewed for New Front Office Job

The Houston Astros have a lot to figure out this offseason. After being swept in the Wild Card round last year and then missing the playoffs altogether this season, all things were on the table this winter.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Toronto Blue Jays on SI / October 14, 2025

Blue Jays Executive James Click Reportedly Interviewed for Another Job

The Toronto Blue Jays are facing a 2-0 deficit in the American League Championship Series. After they eliminated the New York Yankees in dominating fashion the round prior, not a lot of people expected this red-hot team to drop two games in a row, especially at home where they have performed so well this year.

MLB News / Purple Row / October 14, 2025

According to reporting, Rockies interview at least three external GM candidates

This afternoon, Brittany Ghiroli of The Athletic reported that the Colorado Rockies have interviewed at least three external candidates for their President of Baseball Operations/General Manager position.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Crawfish Boxes / May 20, 2024

An ode to James Click: we miss you

James Click was Houston’s GM for only three seasons, but his contributions to the team are still being felt. In many ways, Click was the ideal GM: smart, data-driven, and not afraid to buck conventional wisdom.

MLB News / Battery Power / January 26, 2024

This Day in Braves History: Astros hire Dana Brown as GM

1931 - The Boston Braves release veteran pitcher Johnny Cooney. Cooney would later return to the majors as an outfielder and finish second in the batting race in 1940.

Athletics News / Yardbarker

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.

The Dallas Cowboys make me thankful to be an Astros fan

I have been critical of Jim Crane’s leadership since he fired James Click after the 2022 World Series, and my criticisms were legitimate and warranted.

MLB News / Yardbarker / November 29, 2022

Jeff Bagwell offers criticism of former Astros GM

Jeff Bagwell offers bizarre criticism of former Astros GM

Former general James Click may have helped build a World Series champion with the Houston Astros, but it still wasn't enough to secure his job or avoid criticism from a Hall of Famer.

Astros add to loaded roster with addition of former MVP Jose Abreu

Mariners, Astros among teams with interest in Michael Conforto

Report: Justin Verlander to meet with notable NL team

The greatest postseason moment for every MLB team

The '2005 Houston Astros' quiz

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

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

The 'QB season rushing-TD leaders' quiz

The 'Rushing TDs by active NFL WRs' quiz

Houston Astros News / Yardbarker / November 11, 2022

Astros, GM James Click part ways after rejecting one-year offer

The Houston Astros are still celebrating their second World Series title, but now they need to replace the guy that helped build the roster.

Click publicly aired 'grievances' with Astros after one-year offer?

Astros fire asst. GM Scott Powers

Astros announce manager Dusty Baker's contract for 2023

Justin Verlander triggers opt-out

AL West: Grading each team's season

Houston Astros News / Yardbarker / November 10, 2021

Astros GM: 'It would be tremendous' if Verlander returns

Astros GM: 'It would be tremendous' if Justin Verlander returns to Houston

Justin Verlander reportedly looked healthy in his showcase for scouts on Monday as the free-agent starting pitcher hopes for a bounce-back season in 2022.

Verlander showcase draws scouts from 15 to 20 teams

Astros 3B Alex Bregman has wrist surgery, expected back in time for spring training

Top 50 2021-22 MLB free agents (and where they'll land)

The 35 pitchers who have thrown multiple no-hitters

The 'League leaders in strikeouts' quiz