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As Luis Severino signed with the Athletics on a $67 million contract, which is the highest deal for a free agent in the team’s history, the pitcher looks to prove he’s worth every penny. While Severino has addressed the Athletics playoff expectations, he would give insight into why he signed with the team in the […]

The Athletics released new renderings on Thursday, offering an updated look at their proposed $1.75 billion ballpark in Las Vegas. The latest renderings highlight new features, including tiered bullpens and a lounge with views of the outfield. Frankie Sharpe, director of sports at architecture and design firm Bjarke Ingels Group (BIG), emphasized that the design […]

As the Athletics look to kick off their first season away from Oakland with a bang, the club continued to lock in pieces for the future. Following a strong rookie campaign in which he solidified a spot in their starting lineup, outfielder Lawrence Butler will look to stay awhile with the team. News broke Thursday […]

The Athletics are out of Oakland and playing their first season in Sacramento. They celebrated by making a big offseason splash with new ace pitcher Luis Severino. After playing an important role in the New York Mets’ run to the NLCS, Severino is joining an Athletics team looking to make the playoffs for the first […]

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. One is Brent Rooker, who inked a $60 million extension this offseason. The Athletics are also working on a contract extension with outfielder Lawrence […]

The Athletics are still waiting to reach the city of Las Vegas. Major League Baseball Commissioner Rob Manfred says the team should be in Sin City in 2028, per USA Today. The team is playing the next three seasons in Sacramento, California. Manfred says the franchise’s temporary home in Sacramento is charming. That may not […]

The Athletics are preparing for their first season in West Sacramento. After a five-decade run in Oakland, the team left the Bay for a temporary stay in Sacramento before their permanent home opens in Las Vegas. Through all of that turmoil, Mark Kotsay has been the Athletics manager, steadying the ship through uncertain times. Kotsay […]

The Athletics will play in Sacramento this season with the hope of getting better. We are talking green and yellow as we continue our MLB odds series with an Athletics over/under win total prediction and pick. The Athletics have moved to Sacramento and will be playing there until their new stadium in Las Vegas is ready. […]

It will be three years until the Athletics’ stadium in Las Vegas will be ready for them to move in. Until then, they will play their home games not in Oakland, but in Sacramento. They will share their home stadium with the Sacramento River Cats, the Triple-A affiliate of the San Francisco Giants. As they […]

With their pitchers and catchers already in camp, the 2025 spring training period has begun for the Chicago Cubs. Speculation has already begun whether Japanese ace Shota Imanaga will pitch during the Tokyo Series next month. Spoiler alert, he will, according to Cubs manager Craig Counsell. Entering their skipper’s second season at the helm, Chicago […]

Fans lay witness to so many stirring comeback stories, when athletes push far beyond preconceived limitations and seize unforeseen glory. But what about the tales that meet a sad and unceremonious end? You know, the ones that everyone skims past before redirecting their attention to the more recognizable sports figures. Life goes on for these […]

Athletics left fielder Brent Rooker got into a hilarious exchange on Twitter with Cleveland Guardians pitcher Tanner Bibee. The franchise scored a big win this offseason when it extended Rooker this offseason. The 30-year-old has been a breakout star for the organization. However, it would be best if the Germantown, Tennessee native did not disclose […]

There may never be another Shohei Ohtani, but don’t tell that to the Oakland A’s, as they just signed an 18-year-old Japanese star who plays both ways in Shotaro Morii. When Ohtani broke into the majors in 2018, there hadn’t been a full-time two-way player in the bigs for more than 50 years. The closest […]

The Athletics continue their aggressive offseason spending, adding former Texas Rangers reliever José Leclerc on a one-year, $10 million deal for the 2025 season. Leclerc, 31, brings a wealth of experience to the A’s bullpen. “Right-handed reliever José Leclerc and the Athletics are in agreement on a one-year, $10 million contract, sources tell ESPN.” via […]

Many Athletics fans are still struggling to accept the franchise’s move out of Oakland, as they continue to lash out at ownership. If one looks beyond the heartbreak, though, they will see a glimmer of hope. A 19-win increase in 2024 sneakily positions the embattled ballclub for a potentially interesting 2025 MLB season. Brent Rooker […]

The Athletics have sought to spend some money this offseason. The Athletics splashed some cash on Luis Severino earlier in the offseason. But the ballclub are under pressure to shell out bigger bucks ahead of their impending move to Las Vegas. Early Tuesday morning saw the franchise do just that, rewarding star slugger Brent Rooker. […]

The Athletics are already bracing themselves for substantial change entering 2025, with Oakland now stripped from their current form of existence and a new, temporary home awaiting them in Sacramento. There will also be a shakeup in management, one that might be welcomed by a large chunk of the fan base. Dave Kaval, one of […]

The baseball world is mourning the loss of Hall of Famer Rickey Henderson, one of the greatest players in MLB history and a legend of the Oakland A’s. Henderson passed away at 65, leaving behind a legacy as baseball’s all-time stolen base king and a player who embodied the spirit of Oakland both on and […]

The baseball world is mourning the passing of legendary outfielder and masterful showman Rickey Henderson, who died at the age of 65 after battling pneumonia. His electric playing style, which is best characterized by an MLB-best 1,406 career stolen bases, captivated generations of fans and athletes. And his undeniable passion for the game will hopefully […]

There is much uncertainty regarding the future of the Athletics franchise, but to their credit, they have been making moves in free agency to at least give the team some air of respectability after coming off a 69-win season in 2024. They have broken precedent by spending $67 million on a three-year deal for Luis […]

The Athletics have been much more aggressive than many expected early in the offseason. However, they had to draw the line somewhere when the Philadelphia Phillies came calling. The A’s are still searching for a third baseman. While the Phillies entertained the idea of trading Alec Bohm, they asked for star reliever Mason Miller in […]

The Athletics do not just have a new home. They have a completely new mindset. The notoriously frugal organization is finalizing a trade with fellow small-market MLB franchise, the Tampa Bay Rays, that will net them left-handed pitcher Jeffrey Springs and a player to be named later, according to ESPN’s Jeff Passan. Rays president of […]

Wishing a significant other a happy birthday online has become a staple of our daily social media feeds, but rarely has it been done in as intimate a way as Josie Canseco did for Johnny Manziel recently. Josie Canseco — daughter of the legendary MLB bash brother Jose Canseco — wished her boyfriend Johnny Manziel […]

The Athletics have been aggressive early in the offseason, with some indication that they were involved in the Max Fried free agency pursuit. However, those rumors seemed to be a bit premature. General Manager David Forst flat out denied the A’s aggressively pursuing Fried, via Martin Gallegos of MLB.com. So even if the Athletics sniffed […]

The Athletics made an early splash in MLB free agency, signing Luis Severino to a $67 million contract. However, that didn’t stop the Athletics from keeping their eye on some of the best pitchers available. Before he signed with the New York Yankees, the A’s were one of the most aggressive teams pursuing Max Fried, […]

Fresh off of signing pitcher Luis Severino to a $67 million contract, the Athletics are looking to add more pitching. According to a report from The Athletic, the team is looking for one more starting pitcher, though not one of the same caliber as Severino. Sources told Ken Rosenthal and Will Sammon that the team […]

The Athletics signed right-handed pitcher Luis Severino, formerly of the New York Mets, to a $67 million deal with a $10 million signing bonus, the largest guaranteed contract in the franchise’s history, according to MLB.com. The Athletics held their first press conference in Sacramento on Friday since the team temporarily relocated to Sutter Health Park. […]

The Athletics made a shocking splash when they signed Luis Severino to a three-year, $67 million contract. But before Severino signed on the dotted line, the A’s had another pitcher they wanted to add in mind. The Athletics made a, “big offer,” to Sean Manaea in hopes of a reunion, via Jon Heyman of the […]

The Athletics and starting pitcher Luis Severino reportedly agreed to a $67 million contract on Thursday. The move was surprising, as the A’s are not known for spending lucrative amounts of money in MLB free agency. In fact, the Severino contract instantly became the franchise’s most expensive contract ever, per FOX Sports: MLB. Athletics legend […]

Despite their Triple-A ballpark in Sacramento and their uncertain future, the Athletics are trying to compete. They made it clear that they are not trading designated hitter/outfielder Brent Rooker, and now, they just made a huge splash in free agency. Luis Severino is signing a three-year, $67 million contract with the A’s according to ESPN’s […]

Walker Buehler hits free agency after spectacular playoff performances for the World Series champion Los Angeles Dodgers. The veteran was brutal in the regular season but showed growth for the first time after his UCL injury in October. In Northern California, the Athletics are in turmoil and need to field a competent team to get […]

With the Athletics moving to a minor league ballpark in Sacramento, and with the overall state of the franchise, it’s unlikely the team will sign many high-profile free agents. The A’s plan to add through trades may not be very fruitful either. In terms of major league talent, the Athletics’ best trade candidates are Brent […]

The Athletics will play at Sutter Health Park in West Sacramento for multiple seasons. After their run in Oakland came to an end, they needed a place to play while their stadium in Vegas is constructed. Many fans do not trust owner John Fisher to complete the move. MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred sternly said the […]

There wasn’t much for the Oakland Athletics to celebrate this season. The A’s went 69-93 and finished fourth in the American League West in their final season in Oakland. Brent Rooker got a consolation prize on Tuesday, earning the American League Silver Slugger as the best designated hitter in the league. In doing so, he […]

All eyes are on the Athletics as they head into their first season in Sacramento before an eventual move to Las Vegas. While many wondered whether free agents would want to play for the A’s, they just made their first splash. The A’s are re-singing veteran reliever T.J. McFarland, who spend the 2024 season with […]

In an offseason of change for the Athletics, at least one part of the organization will be staying the same. A’s general manager David Forst has made the decision to keep one of his best players and one of the most underrated players in all of baseball. Forst will not be trading designated hitter/outfielder Brent […]

The Oakland Athletics are officially no more. They played their final game at the Oakland Coliseum in September and will move to Sacramento in 2025. California’s capital will be a temporary home while they wait for their move to Las Vegas. On Monday, the Athletics officially announced their brand change, with guidelines on their city […]

The 2024-25 MLB offseason is officially here. The offseason will be highlighted by big free agent signings, a highly anticipated draft lottery, and some sneaky Rule 5 acquisitions, but one of the biggest parts of MLB’s offseason is the game-changing trades. There are a lot of teams still looking to sell, and others that want […]

The Baltimore Orioles acquired Daz Cameron, the son of three-time Gold Glover Mike Cameron, in a trade with the Oakland Athletics. Following their wild-card playoff exit, the Orioles made wholesale changes to their coaching staff. Baltimore wasted no time changing its roster, adding Cameron less than 24 hours after the Los Angeles Dodgers were crowned […]