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New York Mets president of baseball operations David Stearns was incredibly active during his first two years on the job, but he is seemingly implementing his own vision for the franchise this offseason. That vision has included a number of tough goodbyes. Fans will shed most of their tears for Pete Alonso, Brandon Nimmo and […]

With rumors that the Athletics had contract extension talks with its young players to get done this winter and offseason, Christmas Day marked one for left fielder Tyler Soderstrom. As the rumors will continue around the Athletics, Soderstrom is locked with the ball club for the foreseeable future, in what turned out to be an […]

Ha-Seong Kim signed a 1-year contract with the Atlanta Braves on Monday to return to the team after ending the 2025 campaign in Atlanta. Kim began his career with the San Diego Padres, playing four seasons and establishing himself as a fan favorite. After his contract expired, he signed with the Tampa Bay Rays ahead […]

The Athletics are generating offseason buzz as emerging contract extension discussions signal a clear shift in organizational philosophy. Conversations surrounding the club’s young core, long-term roster outlook, and rebuild strategy point toward a commitment to continuity rather than the short-term turnover that has defined past eras. The A’s recently completed their first season in West […]

The Athletics made MLB offseason news after signing veteran reliever Mark Leiter Jr. to a one-year deal Thursday. The 34-year-old reliever joins the A’s bullpen after pitching for the New York Yankees, bringing experience and stability to A’s bullpen depth during a major roster transition in West Sacramento. He began his MLB career with the […]

The Boston Red Sox and Oakland Athletics made one of the first notable MLB offseason trades, finalizing a deal that reflects both teams’ evolving roster strategies. As part of the Rule 5 Draft, the Red Sox landed right-handed reliever Ryan Watson, while the Athletics added versatile infielder-outfielder Justin Riemer. The trade came to fruition quickly […]

Things are moving quickly toward the Athletics’ plan to relocate to Las Vegas by 2028, and anticipation is even higher now after a presentation. Recently, the 3D concept of the Athletics’ Las Vegas stadium was on full display, according to Vegas sports reporter Nick Walters. A 3D look at the #Athletics’ Vegas ballpark as the […]

The Athletics spent the 2025 season playing their home games at Sutter Health Park in Sacramento, California. For the next two seasons, the A’s will remain in Sacramento while their new home ballpark on the Las Vegas strip is being built. On Tuesday evening, Vegas sports reporter Nick Walters shared Athletics owner John Fisher’s update […]

The Athletics have made a veteran addition to their offseason roster plan. MLB.com’s Martín Gallegos reported Saturday that the club reached a deal with Joey Meneses, a 33-year-old first baseman and outfielder formerly with the Washington Nationals. Gallegos shared the news on X (formerly known as Twitter), confirming the structure of the contract and summarizing […]

The Athletics have reached an agreement with veteran reliever Nick Anderson on a minor league contract that includes an invitation to Major League spring training, MLB Network’s Jon Morosi reports. If Anderson earns a spot on the A’s 40-man roster, he would receive a $1 million salary. The 35-year-old brings a wealth of professional experience, […]

Congratulations continue to pour in for Athletics first baseman Nick Kurtz after it was announced on Monday night that he won the 2025 American League Rookie of the Year Award. Kurtz won the award via a landslide, as he became the latest to win it unanimously. “The 28th unanimous Rookie of the Year,” shared Sarah […]

The Athletics failed to reach the playoffs for the fifth straight year, finishing their debut season in Sacramento with a 76-86 record. However, the A’s boast a collection of talented young players that could form the core of a postseason contender in the near future. Tyler Soderstrom is one of the players giving Athletics fans […]

The Athletics wrapped up the franchise’s 125th season on Sunday. And while the team boasts an exciting core of young players, the A’s first season away from Oakland since 1968 ended in disappointment. The team finished 76-86, missing the playoffs for the fifth-straight year. The Athletics completed the first of at least three seasons at […]

Both the Athletics and the Kansas City Royals have been eliminated from playoff contention. But the A’s are finishing the season strong, winning 10 of their last 14 games. On Thursday, AL Rookie of the Year frontrunner Nick Kurtz mashed two more home runs, bringing his season total to 35. But in the series opener […]

The Athletics kicked off a weekend series against the Pittsburgh Pirates with a heartwarming moment. Jacob Wilson and Nick Kurtz are two of the favorites for the American League Rookie of the Year award. The former got to share an amazing memory with his father, Jack Wilson, before the game. The father and son took […]

The Boston Red Sox entered Wednesday’s matchup against the Athletics having lost four of their last five games. With the Wild Card race tightening, Boston badly needed a win. And the resilient Red Sox battled back after trailing by two runs in the fifth inning. Boston forced the game into extra innings before delivering its […]

The Athletics routed the Cincinnati Reds 11-5 on Saturday night at Sutter Health Park in West Sacramento, heralded by Nick Kurtz’s 493-foot grand slam in the eighth inning, the longest home run in MLB this season. The game was the second of a weekend series between the teams, with the Athletics taking both contests. Luis […]

The Athletics have found an unexpected spark late in their tough 2025 campaign through the standout performance of rookie outfielder Carlos Cortes. In Friday night’s 3-0 victory over the Cincinnati Reds, the 28-year-old launched two solo home runs, doubling his career total in a single game. In a year where victories have been rare, Cortes’ […]

The Athletics are witnessing a breakout star in Nick Kurtz. He continues to prove why he belongs among baseball’s most exciting young sluggers. On Thursday, Nick Kurtz became the first rookie this season to reach 30 home runs. Remarkably, he accomplished the feat in just 102 games, which puts him in elite company. As a […]

The Athletics’ season will end with the team near the bottom of the American League West. Despite finishing with another sub-.500 record, Mark Kotsay’s team can walk away feeling good. The team’s young talent has stood out, including AL Rookie of the Year candidates Jacob Wilson and Nick Kurtz. The latter hit a major milestone […]

For Romy Gonzalez, Tuesday night in Sacramento was shaping up to be another showcase of his breakout season. Batting leadoff for just the seventh time all year, the 29-year-old first baseman homered in his first at-bat and doubled in his second, extending his MLB-best hitting streak to 12 games. Then, just as quickly, his night […]

With less than 20 games left to go in their regular season, it is time for the Athletics to reflect. Mark Kotsay’s team went from a dark horse in the American League back to a familiar spot. However, Nick Kurtz and Jacob Wilson have had standout seasons as Major League Baseball rookies. They, along with […]

At 66-79, the Athletics still have a ways to go before making their way into the playoffs. However, the 2025 season has cast a bright light on the A’s future. Numerous top prospects have now become staples in the lineup. Chiefly amongst the bunch is first baseman Nick Kurtz. He has taken the league by […]

It wasn’t long ago that the Athletics were looked at as having the potential to be one of the worst teams in MLB history. They are far from being a playoff contender, but they’ve actually played better than expected over the past season or two. Their offense, in particular, has shown flashes of brilliance. The […]

The Athletics suffered a 9-3 loss to the Texas Rangers on Saturday at Sutter Health Park in West Sacramento, but the game’s most memorable moment came from Athletics left fielder Carlos Cortes’ amazing catch. In the sixth inning, Cortes robbed Kyle Higashioka of a potential home run on a ball hit with an exit velocity […]

The Athletics have had a disappointing first season in West Sacramento, entering Friday’s action 63-72. They have solid young talent on their roster with Nick Kurtz and Jacob Wilson, paired with power bats Brent Rooker and Lawrence Butler. But the pitching staff has let them down tremendously this year. The Athletics need to shake up […]

The Athletics made a rotation move this week following a string of rough outings from left-hander Jacob Lopez. After surrendering four home runs over just six innings in his last two starts, the club placed Lopez on the 15-day injured list with a flexor strain in his left elbow. The move comes as the club […]

Major League Baseball announced its 2026 schedule on Tuesday, and with it comes some exciting news for Las Vegas baseball fans itching to see the Athletics come to town. The A’s will play six games in their future home of Las Vegas in 2026, visiting Las Vegas Ballpark, current home of the Las Vegas Aviators. […]

Detroit Tigers ace Tarik Skubal has been masterful this season. The reigning AL Cy Young Award winner is following up his Triple Crown performance from 2024 with another dominant campaign. And Skubal was feeling feisty when he took the mound for the Tigers in the series opener against the Athletics Monday. With two outs in […]

The Seattle Mariners needed a spark, and Josh Naylor delivered it in milestone fashion. On Friday night at T-Mobile Park, the first baseman crushed a seventh-inning solo home run off A’s reliever Elvis Alvarado — not only putting Seattle ahead 2-1, but also marking the 100th home run of his career. The moment sent the […]

The Athletics reinstated All-Star shortstop Jacob Wilson from the 10-day injured list Friday, giving them a major boost ahead of their weekend series against the Seattle Mariners at T-Mobile Park, according to Martin Gallegos of MLB.com. Wilson had been sidelined since late July with a left forearm fracture. Initially, the 23-year-old attempted to play through […]

The Athletics rolled to a 10-3 victory over the Los Angeles Angels on Friday at Sutter Health Park, but the game featured a milestone for Angels shortstop Zach Neto. The 24-year-old joined franchise legends Shohei Ohtani and Mike Trout as one of the few players in team history with multiple 20-homer, 20-steal seasons when he […]

Opening Day starter Luis Severino was absent, yet the Athletics still delivered something truly remarkable in their recent win over the Baltimore Orioles. Adding to the night’s drama, Athletics newcomer Carlos Cortes, known as a switch-thrower, made history Sunday. He seamlessly shifted from the outfield to third base, despite never having played the position professionally. […]

The Oaklamento Athletics will be without their Opening Day starter for at least the next two weeks, as the club announced Saturday that right-hander Luis Severino has been placed on the 15-day injured list with a left oblique strain. The move is retroactive to Wednesday. To fill the roster spot, the A’s recalled left-hander Hogan […]

In a high-pressure moment that could define his early tenure in San Diego, flamethrower Mason Miller slammed the door on the Diamondbacks Wednesday night with an electrifying ninth inning, notching his first save as a Padre in a 3-2 win at Chase Field. Just 24 hours after surrendering a game-tying homer on a 103.9 mph […]

The A’s are coming off a big offensive performance in their series opener against the Washington Nationals. The 16-7 win was fueled by a record-setting three-homer day from Shea Langeliers. On Wednesday, the Athletics’ starting pitcher stole the spotlight as Jeffrey Springs opened the game with five flawless frames Springs took a perfect game into […]

The Athletics have been one of Major League Baseball’s more interesting teams this season. They are not one of the league’s best teams, but Mark Kotsay’s squad has made their fair share of headlines. At the trade deadline, the Athletics sent former All-Star Mason Miller to the San Diego Padres. Unfortunately, a successful surgery for […]

Shea Langeliers put together one of the most dominant offensive performances of the season on Tuesday night, launching three home runs and collecting five hits in the Athletics’ 16-7 blowout win over the Nationals. Batting leadoff for the first time in his professional career, Langeliers became the only catcher in MLB history to record five […]

Shea Langeliers popped off on Tuesday night, hitting three home runs and joining an exclusive two-person catching club in the process of powering the Athletics to a 16-7 victory over the Washington Nationals. Langeliers continues to be better, and in all areas of the ball as well, and he’s now slashing .272/.323/.545 on the year […]