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MLB News / MLB Trade Rumors / May 27
Athletics reunite with veteran left-hander in deal with Red Sox
He spent parts of the 2023 and 2024 seasons in Oakland, though knee problems limited his workload.
Athletics News / Yardbarker / April 24
Youth movement helping to usher in new era of Athletics baseball
After being one of the worst teams in the league for the past three seasons, the Athletics are ready to embrace their young guns and turn the franchise around.
MLB News / Yardbarker / March 24
Three MLB teams that may be surprise contenders in 2025
While all eyes are on World Series-or-bust teams, some sleeper contenders might fly under the radar to begin the 2025 MLB season.
The 'Second-most career home runs for each MLB franchise' quiz
How many of the players in second place on each franchise's all-time home runs leaders list can you name in five minutes?
Athletics News / Oakland Athletics on SI / March 14
Lawrence Butler Says Atlanta Braves Outfielder, Friend, is 'Fat Now'
Athletics right fielder Lawrence Butler was recently interviewed for the Baseball is Dead Podcast, and in a clip shared on social media, he was asked about the rumors flying around about a race between Butler, and Atlanta Braves centerfielder Michael Harris II.
Athletics News / Sport Relay / March 10
Athletics Extend Lawrence Butler; 7 Yrs, $65.5 Million 
MESA, Ariz. (Mar. 10) — The Athletics cemented another pillar of their future, signing 24-year-old outfielder Lawrence Butler to a seven-year, $65.5 million contract extension.
Athletics News / Last Word On Sports / March 10
Lawrence Butler, Athletics Finalize Seven-Year, $65.5 Million Extension
The Athletics have had a busy offseason, locking in key players for the future. Their best hitter, Brent Rooker, signed an extension that keeps him with the team through at least 2029.
Athletics News / Oakland Athletics on SI / March 10
A's Attendance Figures from Big League Weekend in Las Vegas
The Athletics completed two games for Big League Weekend in Las Vegas on Saturday and Sunday, facing the Arizona Diamondbacks each day. The series ended up being split, one game apiece.
Athletics News / Oakland Athletics on SI / March 8
How will the A's Navigate their Outfield Depth?
The Athletics just locked up their future superstar, Lawrence Butler, signing him to a 7-year, $65.5 million contract extension with a club option for 2032.
Athletics News / Oakland Athletics on SI / March 7
Breakdown of Lawrence Butler's Extension with the Athletics
Last night, word started circulating that the Athletics and right fielder Lawrence Butler had agreed to an extension for seven years and $65.5 million.
Athletics News / New Baseball Media / March 8
Looking at Lawrence Butler’s Contract Extension
The Athletics locked up a key piece to their future, as outfielder Lawrence Butler reportedly received a seven-year extension. It’s a deal that doesn’t have many parallels compared to his peers.
Athletics News / Athlon Sports / March 7
Athletics Sign Breakout Star to Lucrative Contract Extension
It is nice to see the Athletics – formerly of Oakland – spending money. It is good for the game as well as fans of the team. The A’s made a splash in free agency this offseason, signing veteran righty Luis Severino to the largest deal in franchise history at three years for $67 million.
Athletics News / Field Level Media / March 7
Reports: Lawrence Butler, Athletics agree on 7-year extension
The Athletics are signing right fielder Lawrence Butler to a seven-year, $65.5 million contract extension, multiple outlets reported. MLB.com reported the deal, which is pending a physical, includes a team option for 2032.
Athletics News / Larry Brown Sports / March 7
Athletics surprisingly give 7-year extension to core player
One Athletics player can now feel comfortable about scoping out some property in Las Vegas.
Athletics News / Yardbarker / March 6
A's make another big investment in core player
He was one of the bright spots on the A's during the 2024 season thanks to a breakout rookie season.
Athletics News / MLB Trade Rumors / March 7
Athletics News / Oakland Athletics on SI / February 25
Will 2025 Be the Year Of Lawrence Butler?
Last season in the green and gold, right fielder Lawrence Butler broke out after the All-Star break. After a rough start to his 2024 campaign, Butler was optioned to Triple-A Las Vegas.
Athletics News / Last Word On Sports / February 21
Athletics Enter Extension Talks with Breakout Outfielder
Lawrence Butler won’t hit free agency until after the 2029 season and isn’t arbitration-eligible until 2026. Still, the Athletics are wasting no time entering extension talks with the outfielder after his breakout 2024 campaign.
Athletics News / MLB on ClutchPoints / February 20
Lawrence Butler in contract talks with Athletics after breakout season
The Athletics are preparing to start their short run in Sacramento this season. While they fell woefully short of the playoffs last season, they have some players giving the fans hope.
Athletics News / MLB Trade Rumors / February 19
Report reveals where A's, Lawrence Butler are on extension negotiations
The A’s have opened extension discussions with outfielder Lawrence Butler, reports Evan Drellich of The Athletic.
Athletics News / Yardbarker / January 5
Is Lawrence Butler the next big thing for the A's?
In a season when A’s fans watched their team slip further into uncertainty, Lawrence Butler emerged as a reason to believe better days are coming.
Athletics News / Just Baseball / September 30
Lawrence Butler’s Swing Changes Have Him on the Brink of Stardom
There were few hitters in Major League Baseball who were more productive than the Oakland Athletics’ Lawrence Butler in the second half of the season. His 155 wRC+ from the All-Star Break onward was the 11th best mark in all of baseball, trailing nine All-Stars and Minnesota’s Matt Wallner, who enjoyed his own breakout for the Twins.
Athletics News / Last Word On Sports / September 19
Athletics Breakout Player Makes Case for Future Stardom
Lawrence Butler‘s remarkable 2024 campaign has catapulted him to breakout status, solidifying his position as one of the season’s most pleasant surprises.
Athletics News / Fastball on SI / September 12
Lawrence Butler Extends Hitting Streak, Moves Up Oakland Athletics' All-Time Leaderboards
Nobody in the big leagues has an active hitting streak longer than Lawrence Butler's, and the Oakland Athletics slugger tacked another game onto his total on Thursday.
Athletics News / Fastball on SI / September 9
Oakland Athletics' Lawrence Butler Supplements Hitting Streak With Historic Power
Lawrence Butler has been one of baseball's hottest hitters for more than two months, but he has taken things to a whole new level over the past few weeks.
Athletics News / Just Baseball / September 9
Do the Athletics Have a Breakout Star in Lawrence Butler?
The 2024 Oakland Athletics have outperformed projections. Though they won’t come close to making the playoffs, the A’s have a good chance to finish higher than last place in the AL West for the first time since 2021.
Athletics News / Fastball on SI / September 5
Oakland Athletics' Lawrence Butler Breaks Franchise Record With Latest Extra-Base Hit
While his record-breaking efforts at the plate were immediately followed by a blowout loss, Oakland Athletics right fielder Lawrence Butler stayed red-hot at the plate nonetheless.
Athletics News / Yardbarker / August 29
Watch: A's Lawrence Butler has second three-HR game of season
The Oakland A's are not going to win a lot of games this season and their future remains a mess due to the ownership situation and relocation to Las Vegas. But they do have some talented young players who are starting to make names for themselves in the major leagues.
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