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Nick Kurtz smiles

A’s announcers given warning about new player’s name

The announcers for the Athletics were given a warning ahead of the debut of top prospect Nick Kurtz. The A’s called up Kurtz, who is set to join the team’s lineup on Wednesday. Kurtz was the No. 4 overall pick by the A’s out of Wake …

Brewers stealing bases

Brewers embarrassed Athletics with historic feat

The Milwaukee Brewers left the Athletics embarrassed Sunday with a historic feat in the first inning of their game. The Brewers stole six bases on the Athletics in the first frame of Sunday’s game at American Family Field in Milwaukee, Wi. Four …

Athletics broken cart

Athletics had embarrassing problem with their injury cart

The Athletics’ move to a minor league ballpark continues to lead to issues that would typically befall a minor league team. The team had a big problem with its injury cart during Saturday’s game against the New York Mets at Sutter Health …

A Dodgers hat in the dugout

Dodgers acquire one of the fastest players in MLB via trade

What do you get for the team that has nearly everything? How about a speedster. The Los Angeles Dodgers have acquired outfielder Esteury Ruiz in a trade with the A’s. The A’s had designated Ruiz for assignment on Sunday, and a few days …

Oakland As hat

Fans had jokes about the A’s press conference setup in Sacramento

The A’s will be playing their home games at Sutter Health Park in Sacramento, Calif., this season as they wait for their new stadium in Las Vegas, Nev., to be built. Sutter Health Park is a minor-league park and does not have the amenities of …

Seth Brown at the plate

Athletics player bizarrely takes 5 called balls in single at-bat

Just a couple of days into the 2025 MLB season, we may have already gotten the weirdest moment of the year. On Saturday night, Jomboy Media shared an interesting (and bizarre) revelation from a game the night before between the Seattle Mariners and …

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Rival broadcaster takes shot at Athletics’ move

The Athletics’ decision to leave Oakland was an unpopular one among their Bay Area fans. It also did not go down well with at least one rival broadcaster. San Francisco Giants broadcaster Duane Kuiper made sure to get a shot in at the A’s …

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Athletics reveal controversial new uniform design

The Athletics riled up some fans on Friday with a controversial decision regarding their 2025 uniforms. Despite playing their home games in Sacramento, the A’s revealed that they will wear a Las Vegas patch on their uniform sleeves throughout …

New renderings of A’s Las Vegas stadium released

Curious to see what the upcoming Athletics’ stadium in Las Vegas, Nev., will look like? We have a much better idea now. MLB on Thursday unveiled new renderings of the planned Las Vegas MLB stadium during a Las Vegas Stadium Authority meeting at …

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Athletics surprisingly give 7-year extension to core player

One Athletics player can now feel comfortable about scoping out some property in Las Vegas. Jeff Passan of ESPN reported on Thursday that the A’s have agreed to a contract extension with outfielder Lawrence Butler. The 24-year-old Butler will …

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Athletics sign former World Series-winning reliever

The Oakland A’s continue to spend money this offseason, this time adding some reinforcements for their bullpen. The Athletics agreed to a one-year, $10 million contract with reliever Jose Leclerc on Friday, according to Jeff Passan of ESPN. It …

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A’s executive abruptly resigns from organization

Longtime Oakland Athletics president Dave Kaval resigned unexpectedly from the organization on Friday after eight years. In a statement, the Athletics organization announced that Kaval will step down at the end of December to “pursue new …

Oakland As hat

A’s add another ex-Yankees standout in free agency

While the exact goal remains unclear, the Athletics continue to make moves. Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic reported on Thursday that the A’s have agreed to a deal with free agent infielder Gio Urshela. They are now set to become Urshela’s …

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Real reason A’s signed Luis Severino to big deal emerges

The Oakland A’s decision to sign Luis Severino to a record-breaking deal was about more than just his baseball abilities. Last week, the A’s agreed to sign Severino to a three-year, $67 million contract. While the agreement looks modest …

Luis Severino in a Yankees hat

Luis Severino signs with stunning AL team

Luis Severino has landed a multi-year deal in free agency, and many were stunned to hear which team decided to pay the former All-Star. Severino has agreed to a 3-year, $67 million contract with the Oakland A’s, according to multiple reports. …

Walker Buehler smiles

Surprising team has shown interest in Walker Buehler

A surprising team has shown preliminary interest in signing Walker Buehler in free agency. Oakland Athletics manager Mark Kotsay admitted Wednesday that the team had been in contact with Buehler about potentially signing. Kotsay did not suggest …

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