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The Athletics’ impending move to Las Vegas appears to have cost them their top baseball executive. The Athletics announced Friday that they and longtime general David Forst have “mutually agreed” to part ways. Forst’s contract …
The Athletics could potentially be looking to trade away their leading man. Athletics catcher Shea Langeliers is a trade candidate ahead of the Aug. 3 deadline, Jon Heyman of the New York Post reports this week. Heyman notes that the Athletics are …
The baseball gods decided to have some fun with the Athletics in their first game as a Las Vegas home team. The A’s took on the Milwaukee Brewers to open this week’s “Las Vegas Series” at Las Vegas Ballpark in Summerlin South, …
The Athletics are within striking distance of a playoff spot this season, and they could be trying to make the most of it. The third-place Athletics are showing interest in Kansas City Royals left-hander Kris Bubic on the trade market, Bob …
The Athletics fell victim to a bizarre glitch in the challenge system Saturday night against the New York Yankees. Athletics catcher Tyler Soderstrom was at the plate in the fourth inning of Saturday’s game at Sutter Health Park in Sacramento, …
The Athletics are taking a chance on an old friend. The team officially announced on Monday that they are trading for veteran catcher Jonah Heim, formerly of the Atlanta Braves. Bob Nightengale of USA Today reports that the Athletics will be sending …
The Athletics are leaving a key under the mat for Kyler Murray just in case. Athletics general manager David Forst was interviewed this week by Martin Gallegos of MLB.com. During the interview, Forst spoke on the possibility of a reunion with the …
Fans are pushing for Kyler Murray to trade in his shoulder pads for a Rawlings glove. Several reports emerged Tuesday on the Arizona Cardinals’ plan to release Murray on the first day of the new league year on March 11. Murray unofficially …
The Athletics are set to begin their Las Vegas tenure for the 2028 MLB season. For now, they will continue to play in Sacramento after moving from Oakland. On Thursday, the Athletics announced that they have hired former manager Bob Melvin in a new …
Big Mac is officially headed back up north. Retired 12-time All-Star slugger Mark McGwire is reuniting with the Athletics, John Shea of the San Francisco Standard reports this week. The Athletics are hiring McGwire as a special assistant to player …
The Athletics have secured their young cornerstone, signing All-Star shortstop Jacob Wilson to a 7-year, $70 million contract extension that includes a club option for an eighth season, reports ESPN. The 23-year-old Wilson, drafted sixth overall by …
The Athletics have stunningly decided to back up the Brinks truck. Outfielder Tyler Soderstrom has agreed to a seven-year, $86 million contract extension with the Athletics, Jeff Passan of ESPN reported on Thursday. That marks the largest guarantee …
Trades in sports can happen anytime. And, for players who are involved in those trades, it can be an unexpected experience. On Monday, New York Mets infielder Jeff McNeil was traded to the Athletics, and he even revealed that he was playing golf at …
One MLB free agent was apparently willing to turn down longer-term financial security in favor of not having to play for the Athletics. Veteran infielder Ha-Seong Kim signed a new deal with the Atlanta Braves this earlier this week (after already …
The Athletics had to set the record straight this week after an unfortunate assumption made the rounds online. With the new NFL season set to kick off in a matter of days, the Athletics decided to highlight some of the jerseys that their players were …
An A’s fan grabbed more than just a foul ball during the broadcast of Saturday’s Texas Rangers-Athletics game. The NBC Sports California broadcast panned over to a man and a woman enjoying their It’s-It-branded ice cream sandwiches …
