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Another rough debut for another rookie Athletic Today we shift back to the position player side of things as we continue our Season In Review series. Up next is yet another player that made his major league debut this past season, filling in at the hot corner and providing some fun moments during his rookie year.

Tyler Ferguson News / Athletics Nation / December 30

Athletics 2024 Season In Review: Tyler Ferguson

An overall successful season for the rookie right-hander We stick around the bullpen for today’s second part of our Season In Review series. After taking a look at since-departed Easton Lucas, we now take a look at a relief arm that brought a lot more excitement to the team in 2024 and promises to be a big part of the ‘pen next year.

Darell Hernaiz News / Athletics Nation / December 29

Athletics 2024 Season In Review: Darell Hernaiz

Not a lot went right for the rookie in his first taste of the big leagues Our Season In Review series continues this morning with a look back at one of the many young infielders that the A’s tried out during the lost 2023 season.

Dave Kaval News / Oakland Athletics on SI / December 28

Dave Kaval's Exit From A's Signals...Something

On Friday afternoon, the Athletics sent out a press release stating that team president Dave Kaval has resigned from his role and that Sandy Dean, who had been handling the meetings in Las Vegas anyway, would be the team's interim president while the club searches for a new option next year.

Oakland Athletics News / MLB on ClutchPoints / December 27

Athletics president resigns with Las Vegas move in motion

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.

Dave Kaval News / Field Level Media / December 27

Athletics president Dave Kaval to resign on Dec. 31

Oakland Athletics president Dave Kaval will resign at the end of the calendar year, the team announced Friday. Kaval has served as president for eight years.

Dave Kaval News / Larry Brown Sports / December 27

Athletics team president 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

Oakland Athletics News / Athletics Nation / December 27

Athletics 2024 Season in Review: Michel Otañez

A’s reliever primed for a big season Michel Otañez broke in with the New York Mets in 2016. In 2021 he was converted from a starter to a reliever and was ranked as the Mets No.

Joey Estes News / Athletics Nation / December 26

Athletics 2024 Season in Review: Joey Estes

One of the A’s best storylines of 2024 Good morning AN and a Merry late Christmas to all! Wishing everyone had a safe and happy holiday. As we put a bow on Christmas 2024 heading to the New Year we continue on with our daily player review series.

Oakland Athletics News / Oakland Athletics on SI / December 23

A's Shuffle Uniform Numbers

During the 2024 campaign, Mitch Spence donned the number 40 for the Oakland Athletics, but as you may have heard, the A's made a big signing this winter, bringing aboard Luis Severino for a franchise record three years and $67 million.

J.T. Ginn News / Athletics Nation / December 23

Athletics 2024 Season in Review: JT Ginn

2025 may be the year he breaks into the rotation Athletics 2024 Season in Review: JT Ginn John Thomas (J.T.) Ginn was drafted by the New York Mets in 2020 out of Mississippi State University.

Austin Adams News / MLB Trade Rumors / December 22

Red Sox sign former Athletics reliever to minors contract

The Red Sox have signed right-hander Austin Adams to a minor league deal.

White Sox to acquire veteran reliever from Red Sox

Diamondbacks agree to minors deal with one-time World Series champ

Blue Jays sign catcher Ali Sánchez to a minor-league deal

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Rickey Henderson News / Oakland Athletics on SI / December 21

Statements on the Passing of Oakland A's Legend Rickey Henderson

The A's have compiled statements from numerous parties in the organization, as well as one from the family of Rickey Henderson following his passing at the age of 65.

Rickey Henderson News / Larry Brown Sports / December 21

MLB legend Rickey Henderson dies at 65

Henderson is widely considered the greatest leadoff hitter of all time, and is remembered for both his outspoken nature and his on-field accomplishments.

Oakland Athletics News / Yardbarker / December 20

What exactly is going on with the Athletics after leaving Oakland?

These aren't your father's Oakland A's. In fact, they aren't anyone's Oakland A's as the team will begin the next chapter of its vagabond journey in Sacramento in 2025.

Three most surprising teams of MLB's offseason so far

MLB stadiums of yesteryear we wish were still around

The '1989 Oakland Athletics' quiz

MLB News / Yardbarker / December 18

Three most surprising teams of MLB's offseason so far

Which MLB teams have already raised some eyebrows this winter? Let's take a look at three that have shocked the system (and maybe even their own fans).

Scout makes odd Juan Soto claim while saying Mets need Pete Alonso

Yankees showing why losing Juan Soto may have been a blessing in disguise

Athletics looking to make additional moves even after high-profile deals

Who are the best MLB switch-hitters of all time?

The 'Active playoff home run leaders' quiz

Oakland Athletics News / Fastball on SI / December 15

Breaking Down Athletics' Rotation in Wake of Luis Severino, Jeffrey Springs Additions

The Athletics have left Oakland behind, and as they prepare for a three-year stay in Sacramento, the front office has apparently decided that their pitching staff was due for a makeover.

Oakland Athletics News / MLB Trade Rumors / December 14

Athletics looking to make additional moves even after high-profile deals

The A's are making an effort to put a more competitive product on the field.

15 cities that should get an MLB expansion team

The '1989 Oakland Athletics' quiz

Oakland Athletics News / Total Apex Sports / December 14

Athletics Acquire Starting Pitcher Jeffrey Springs

The Athletics acquired Starting Pitcher Jeffrey Springs and Relief Pitcher Jacob Lopez from the Tampa Bay Rays earlier today. In exchange for Springs and Lopez, the Athletics shipped out Pitchers Joe Boyle, Jacob Watters, Outfielder Will Simpson, and a compensation A round draft pick.

Oakland Athletics News / Just Baseball / December 12

Why the Athletics Have to Spend More in Free Agency This Year

Well, you can officially stop adding Athletics players to your trade ideas. Although this team has been mostly a joke over the past couple of years, things are different this offseason.

Luis Severino News / MLB on ClutchPoints / December 10

Athletics not done adding pitching after $67 million Luis Severino contract

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.

Luis Severino News / Larry Brown Sports / December 9