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A's Spring Breakout Roster

The Athletics are set to play their Spring Breakout contest today, taking on the top prospects in the San Diego Padres system. First pitch is scheduled for 2:40 p.m.

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The Storied History of the New England Patriots

In terms of achievement and fanbase size, the New England Patriots are one of the big guns in the NFL. Commonly known as “The Pats,” the team has journeyed through years of triumph, heartbreaks, and everything in between.

Athletics News / Field Level Media / March 13

Spring training roundup: Phillies crush 4 HRs in win over Braves

Kyle Schwarber and Trea Turner each hit home runs as the Philadelphia Phillies won a 16-9 slugfest over the visiting Atlanta Braves in spring training action Thursday at Clearwater, Fla.

Athletics News / Oakland Athletics on SI / March 13

Jhonny Perada Turning Heads In Spring Training

This past off-season, the A's elected to designate their 2024 backup catcher, Kyle McCann, for assignment. That decision would remove McCann off the club's 26-man roster, and also off their 40-man roster.

Athletics News / Oakland Athletics on SI / March 13

A's Option Pitcher Acquired From Tampa Bay Rays This Offseason

The Athletics and Tampa Bay Rays linked up on a fairly big trade for both clubs this offseason, with the A's acquiring Jeffrey Springs as the centerpiece of the deal, while the Rays received right-handed flame-thrower Joe Boyle, first baseman Will Simpson, righty Jacob Watters, and the somewhat rare inclusion of a draft pick.

Athletics News / Oakland Athletics on SI / March 13

Cincinnati Reds Send Rule 5 Pick Back to Athletics

The Rule 5 Draft is one of the most fascinating pieces of the offseason schedule, because the nuance involved is quite interesting. This past December, the Cincinnati Reds took a flier on Cooper Bowman, a versatile defender that mashed 12 homers and swiped 43 bases last season, primarily in Double-A.

Athletics News / Just Baseball / March 13

Which Team in the AL West Has the Best Closer for 2025?

The American League West should be one of the more fascinating divisions in all of baseball in 2025. The Houston Astros won the division for the fourth consecutive year in 2024, securing their seventh AL West title in the last eight seasons.

Athletics News / Field Level Media / March 12

Spring training roundup: Braves' Michael Harris II homers twice in same inning

Michael Harris II led off the fifth with a home run and added a three-run shot later in the frame to highlight a nine-run inning as the Atlanta Braves battered the host Baltimore Orioles 13-5 Wednesday in Sarasota, Fla.

Athletics News / Larry Brown Sports / March 12

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.

Cooper Bowman News / MLB Trade Rumors / March 12

Reds return Rule 5 selection Cooper Bowman to Athletics

The Reds have returned Rule 5 draft selection Cooper Bowman to the Athletics, per announcements from both clubs. Cincinnati’s 40-man roster count drops to 39.

Athletics News / Oakland Athletics on SI / March 12

Former A's Infielder Likely to Make Atlanta Braves' Opening Day Roster

The Atlanta Braves and the Athletics, to nobody's surprise, made a trade this offseason. Though this time, it was a minor one with the A's sending 26-year-old infielder Nick Allen to Atlanta in exchange for right-hander Jared Johnson.

Grant Knipp News / Minor League Baseball on SI / March 11

Grant Knipp, Seattle Mariners Two-Way Prospect Who Throws 98 MPH, Details His Rise

The Seattle Mariners boast some of the best prospects in baseball, with seven players currently listed in the MLB Top 100 from MLB Pipeline. However, they also boast some of the most unique prospects in baseball as well.

Athletics News / Minor League Baseball on SI / March 11

Boston Red Sox MiLB Signing Approaching Rare Team History of Last 20 Years

Boston Red Sox outfielder Trayce Thompson, in camp on a minor-league contract, is doing all he can to make the Red Sox roster. And according to Sarah Langs of MLB.com, he's putting up a historic effort rarely seen in the last 20 years.

Athletics News / MLB on ClutchPoints / March 11

Texas Rangers forced to pull inappropriate hats from shops after going viral

Amid widespread backlash, Major League Baseball and the Texas Rangers have pulled the Rangers’ New Era overlap hat from its stores after fans pointed out the design appears to spell out a Spanish vulgarity.

Athletics News / Yardbarker

One storyline to follow for every MLB team in 2025

The MLB regular season is only weeks away, but each team has questions and storylines entering the year. Here's a look at each team's biggest storyline entering 2025.

Insider provides significant injury update on Royals' Bobby Witt Jr.

Diamondbacks suddenly have a question mark in their bullpen

Yankees scouring free-agent scraps for a right-handed bat

Why the Yankees should make a deal for Luis Robert Jr.

Reports reveal what Vladimir Guerrero Jr. could want in free agency

Can this young Phillies outfielder turn a corner offensively?

Athletics News / Athlon Sports / March 11

Red Sox Picked as Surprise Team in Player Vote

The Boston Red Sox head into 2025 with some admiration from their league mates. A recent MLB.com survey revealed over 100 players' thoughts on various topics, including surprise teams.

Nick Kurtz News / New Baseball Media / March 11

2025 Spring Demotions: Nick Kurtz, George Lombard Jr. Head to Minor League Camp

With a little over three weeks left in Spring Training for most of the league, cuts have begun en masse. Multiple teams demoted notable prospects on March, including the Athletics and Yankees.

Athletics News / Fastball on SI / March 10

Pair of Former Chicago White Sox Catchers Could Be Options For New York Mets

We learned on Sunday that the New York Mets are going to be without young catcher Francisco Alvarez for at least the next eights after he broke the hamate bone in his left hand over the weekend.

Lawrence Butler News / Last Word On Sports / March 10

Lawrence Butler, Athletics Finalize Seven-Year, $65.5 Million Extension

The Athletics have had a busy offseason, locking in key players for the future. Their best hitter, Brent Rooker, signed an extension that keeps him with the team through at least 2029.

Athletics News / Fastball on SI / March 10

MLB Players Want Cleveland Guardians' Emmanuel Clase Closing Out a Game 7

Opening Day is still a few weeks away, but it's never too early to start talking October baseball. MLB.com's Brian Murphy published an article Sunday sorting through the responses from over 100 players when they were asked which pitcher they would want on the mound to get the final out of a Game 7.

MLB News / Just Baseball / March 10

Top Five Hitters To Avoid Drafting in Fantasy for 2025

Everyone is trying to find the most value when it comes to sleepers. Paying cheap prices for large production is always a recipe for success in fantasy baseball.

Athletics News / Larry Brown Sports / March 8