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Happy Monday A’s fans! Our Season In Review series continues this morning, and today’s player is outfielder JJ Bleday. It looked like the onetime top prospect

Athletics News / Sport Relay / November 23

Athletics Agree to Terms with Luis Medina, Ken Waldichuk; Non-tender JJ Bleday

The Athletics have agreed to terms with right-hander Luis Medina and left-hander Ken Waldichuk, the team announced Friday. Both agreed to one-year contracts for 2026, avoiding arbitration.

Athletics News / Oakland Athletics on SI / November 23

Two Reasons the A's May Avoid the Rule 5 Draft This Year

The 40-man deadline passed last week and the A's added three prospects to the roster while designating JJ Bleday for assignment. With those moves, their 40-man roster is now filled, which is the first reason that the club may stay out of the upcoming Rule 5 Draft.

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Athletics News / Oakland Athletics on SI / November 19

From Breakout in 2024 to DFA'd in 2025, JJ Bleday Still Trying to Establish Himself

On Tuesday, the Athletics announced in a slew of roster moves that they would be designating outfielder JJ Bleday for assignment. Prior to the move, the 40-man roster sat at 38, and the team added Braden Nett, Junior Perez, and Chen Zhong-Ao Zhuang, which meant the team needed to free up one more spot to get back to 40.

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Athletics News / MLB Trade Rumors / November 18

Athletics designate JJ Bleday for assignment

The Athletics are designating outfielder JJ Bleday for assignment, reports Martín Gallegos of MLB.com. The A’s are adding prospects Braden Nett, Junior Perez and Chen Zhong-Ao Zhuang to their 40-man roster to keep them out of the Rule 5 draft.

Athletics News / Oakland Athletics on SI / October 5

The A's Have What the Los Angeles Angels Are After This Offseason

After the Los Angeles Angels held their end-of-season media availability on Saturday, it has become clear that the club will be targeting left-handed bats to add to their lineup, and an upgrade in center field.

Athletics News / Oakland Athletics on SI / September 7

The Overlooked Piece of A's Blowout Win over LA Angels

The Athletics have outscored the Los Angeles Angels 27-8 through the first two games of their weekend series in Anaheim, including a 17-4 romp on Saturday night.

Athletics News / Angels Nation / September 8

A’s Explode for Seven Runs in Third to Defeat Angels 10-4

JJ Bleday crushed a three-run homer to highlight a seven-run third inning, and Mason Barnett settled down after a rough start as the Oakland Athletics beat the Los Angeles Angels 10-4 on Friday night.

Athletics News / Field Level Media / September 6

Seven-run inning propels A's past Angels

JJ Bleday hit a three-run homer to highlight a seven-run third inning and Lawrence Butler went 3-for-5 with a home run, two runs scored and two RBIs to lead the Athletics to a 10-4 victory over the Los Angeles Angels in the opener of a three-game series on Friday night in Anaheim, Calif.

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Athletics News / Field Level Media / September 1

JJ Bleday leads hit parade as A's snap slide vs. Cardinals

JJ Bleday hit two homers, drove in three runs and scored three times to power the visiting Athletics past the St. Louis Cardinals 11-3 Monday afternoon.

Athletics News / Oakland Athletics on SI / June 10

JJ Bleday a Bright Spot in A's Loss

In a game where the offense lacked much energy. there were a few positive moments in the opener vs. the Angels to look at. Denzel Clarke made another incredible catch, this time scaling the wall at Angel Stadium to rob a home run from Nolan Schanuel in the first inning.

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Athletics News / MLB Trade Rumors / June 2

A's make several roster moves before game vs. Twins

The Athletics announced a handful of moves before Monday's series opener against the Twins.

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Athletics News / Oakland Athletics on SI / June 2

Reinforcements on the Way for A's

The Athletics made a few moves Monday, following Miguel Andujar's oblique injury on the road trip. It looks like it will be a multi-week absence, and he will be sorely missed during that time as he was batting .296 prior to his injury.

Athletics News / MLB Trade Rumors / May 23

Athletics designate Seth Brown for assignment, option JJ Bleday

The Athletics announced a huge batch of roster moves today.

Athletics to promote former first-round pick amid losing streak

Athletics INF Gio Urshela (hamstring) headed to IL

Athletics News / Field Level Media / April 16

JJ Bleday collects three hits as A's down White Sox

JJ Bleday went 3-for-4 with an RBI, Gio Urshela knocked in two with a sixth-inning triple as the visiting Athletics earned a 3-1 victory over the Chicago White Sox on Wednesday.

Athletics News / Fastball on SI / September 13, 2024

Oakland Athletics Outfielder Makes Recent History with Major Accomplishment

The Oakland Athletics lost on Thursday to the Houston Astros, but that didn't stop outfielder JJ Bleday from making some recent team history in the defeat.

MLB News / Just Baseball / September 13, 2024

Late-Season Waiver Wire Pickups: Norby, Herz, Horwitz

Much of the Orioles fanbase seemed to be upset that the Marlins poached one of their better infield prospects at the trade deadline. But with how stacked Baltimore was in terms of prospect capital, it was a move that Mike Elias and company were comfortable in making.

Athletics News / Fastball on SI / September 6, 2024

Oakland Athletics' JJ Bleday on Pace to Make Franchise History With Wild Stat Line

JJ Bleday has impressed all throughout his breakout 2024 campaign, the Oakland Athletics just haven't been able to fully capitalize on his production. The 26-year-old center fielder went 1-for-5 against the Seattle Mariners on Thursday, bringing his batting average on the season to .247, his OPS to .787 and his WAR to 3.0.

Athletics News / Fastball on SI / June 8, 2024

JJ Bleday Joins Rare Oakland Athletics History with Walk-off Winner on Friday

The Oakland Athletics beat the Toronto Blue Jays 2-1 on Friday night to open up the series on a solid note. With the win, the A's are 26-39 while the Blue Jays fell to 30-33 with the loss.

Athletics News / LWOSports.com / May 7, 2024

How the Athletics have significantly improved in 2024

No need to beat around the bush on this one, the situation in Oakland is a disaster. The team was dreadful on the field last year and the situation off the field has never been more bleak.

MLB News / Pittsburgh Baseball Now / May 1, 2024

More Offensive Struggles, 2 JJ Bleday Homers Doom Pirates in 2nd Straight Loss to A’s

OAKLAND — The Pittsburgh Pirates had more than double the hits and exactly double the runs Tuesday night compared to the night before. They still lost, 5-2, guaranteeing a series loss to the A’s in Oakland. The Pirates drew first blood right away, taking a 1-0 lead on a Connor Joe home run in the first inning.