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While much of the conversation surrounding the now-formerly Oakland Athletics in 2024 had to do with what was unfolding off the field, the A’s found some clarity in both their lineup and bullpen at the big league level over the past 365 days.

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Athletics 2024 Season In Review: Alex Wood

A tough year for the veteran lefty all-around Today we take a look back on a buy-low candidate that the A’s struck out on, veteran left-hander Alex Wood and his lone year donning the Green & Gold.

J.T. Ginn News / Oakland Athletics on SI / November 24

Why J.T. Ginn could have an inside track at a rotation spot in 2025

The Athletics are a team on the rise, and there are a number of roster spots that have been accounted for, particularly in the lineup and the bullpen. The starting rotation has a number of candidates that many fans would be comfortable with, but not too many players set in stone, leaving the starting five fluid.

Brandon Bielak News / Athletics Nation / November 23

Athletics 2024 Season In Review: Brandon Bielak

Where were you for Bielak’s six appearances as an Oakland Athletic? Good morning A’s fans and happy Saturday! Brandon Bielak’s career with the A’s consisted of six appearances and two designations for assignment (three total for 2024).

MLB News / MLB Trade Rumors / November 22

A’s have shown interest in Walker Buehler

The A’s apparently have indeed been out there in the market.

Athletics avoid arbitration with veteran OF

Which MLB pitchers have thrown more than one no-hitter?

The 'Final World Series hitters and pitchers' quiz

Oakland Athletics News / Oakland Athletics on SI / November 22

What will Seth Brown's role on the A's be in 2025?

After signing a one-year deal with The Athletics earlier this week to avoid arbitration, one question has persisted: What is Seth Brown's role on the A's in 2025?

Oakland Athletics News / MLB on ClutchPoints / November 21

Athletics’ trade plan runs into major obstacle

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.

Rob Manfred News / MLB on ClutchPoints / November 21

Rob Manfred strongly addresses doubts on Athletics’ Las Vegas move

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.

Oakland Athletics News / Oakland Athletics on SI / November 21

Report: A's finding it hard to make trades, add on

When David Forst held his year-end meeting with the media, he said that the A's would likely have to be a little more active on the trade market because he just wasn't sure what kind reception the team would get from free agents with the Athletics slated to play at least the next three seasons in a minor-league facility.

Oakland Athletics News / Fastball on SI / November 20

Athletics Agree to Contract With Outfielder Seth Brown, Avoiding Arbitration

The Athletics have signed outfielder Seth Brown to a one-year contract, the team announced Wednesday afternoon. In doing so, the two sides avoided going to arbitration.

Oakland Athletics News / Oakland Athletics on SI / November 20

Athletics agree to one-year deal with Seth Brown for 2025, avoiding arbitration

He’s ba-ack! After what was a solid season for Seth Brown, where he hit .231 with 14 home runs and 44 RBI, the Athletics announced that they have agreed to terms on a one-year deal with Brown for the 2025 season, avoiding arbitration.

Seth Brown News / MLB Trade Rumors / November 20

Athletics avoid arbitration with veteran OF

The 32-year-old looked as though he was no longer in the A’s plans midseason when he was passed through waivers unclaimed.

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The '1989 Oakland Athletics' quiz

Oakland Athletics News / Oakland Athletics on SI / November 20

What to know about the A's and the Rule 5 Draft

With the Rule 5 deadline having passed yesterday and the Athletics protecting three players--outfielder Denzel Clarke and righties Ryan Cusick and Gunnar Hoglund--we can now shift our focus to what happens next with the A's and the Rule 5 Draft next month.

Matt Krook News / MLB Trade Rumors / November 19

Athletics Sign Matt Krook To Minor League Deal

The Athletics signed left-handed pitcher Matt Krook to a minor league contract late last week, according to his transaction log on MLB.com. The 30-year-old elected free agency earlier this month.

Mark Kotsay News / Oakland Athletics on SI / November 19

A's manager Mark Kotsay finished sixth in AL Manager of the Year voting

Athletics manager Mark Kotsay received one vote in the American League Manager of the Year voting, a second place vote, which earned him a sixth place finish for the award.

Oakland Athletics News / MLB Trade Rumors / November 19

A’s To Select Gunnar Hoglund, Ryan Cusick

1:15pm: The A’s are also adding outfielder Denzel Clarke to the 40-man, per McDaniel. A fourth-round pick of the A’s in 2021, he has since gone on to hit .261/.359/.467 over multiple levels while stealing 78 bases in 93 tries.

Jason Alexander News / MLB Trade Rumors / November 19

A’s Sign Jason Alexander To Minor League Contract

The Athletics have signed right-hander Jason Alexander to a minors deal, according to Alexander’s MLB.com profile page. The contract presumably includes

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Movies and shows you can stream on Amazon Prime right now

If you’re paying for Amazon Prime for shopping purposes, you should really check out the movies and TV shows that are available as well. Now, in terms of original television series, and particularly original films, Prime is behind the pack when it comes to the big streaming services.

Brent Rooker News / MLB on ClutchPoints / November 12

How Brent Rooker made history with AL Silver Slugger Award win

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.

Mason Miller News / Fastball on SI / November 8

Athletics' Mason Miller Unlikely to Move to Rotation After Breakout Rookie Season

The Athletics are lacking starting pitchers, but they apparently won't be poaching the best of their own bullpen arms to fill the void. Mason Miller was a starter all through college and the minors, as well as his first taste of big league action in 2023.

T.J. McFarland News / Field Level Media / November 7

A's re-sign LHP T.J. McFarland to one-year deal

The Athletics re-signed left-handed reliever T.J. McFarland to a one-year contract ahead of their move next season to Sacramento. McFarland, 35, was 2-4 with a 3.81 ERA in a major league-leading 79 appearances.