Lawrence Butler: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

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Three MLB teams that may be surprise contenders in 2025

While all eyes are on World Series-or-bust teams, some sleeper contenders might fly under the radar to begin the 2025 MLB season.

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Athletics News / Oakland Athletics on SI / March 14

Lawrence Butler Says Atlanta Braves Outfielder, Friend, is 'Fat Now'

Athletics right fielder Lawrence Butler was recently interviewed for the Baseball is Dead Podcast, and in a clip shared on social media, he was asked about the rumors flying around about a race between Butler, and Atlanta Braves centerfielder Michael Harris II.

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Athletics News / Sport Relay / March 10

Athletics Extend Lawrence Butler; 7 Yrs, $65.5 Million

MESA, Ariz. (Mar. 10) — The Athletics cemented another pillar of their future, signing 24-year-old outfielder Lawrence Butler to a seven-year, $65.5 million contract extension.

Athletics 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 / Oakland Athletics on SI / March 10

A's Attendance Figures from Big League Weekend in Las Vegas

The Athletics completed two games for Big League Weekend in Las Vegas on Saturday and Sunday, facing the Arizona Diamondbacks each day. The series ended up being split, one game apiece.

Athletics News / Oakland Athletics on SI / March 8

How will the A's Navigate their Outfield Depth?

The Athletics just locked up their future superstar, Lawrence Butler, signing him to a 7-year, $65.5 million contract extension with a club option for 2032.

Athletics News / Oakland Athletics on SI / March 7

Breakdown of Lawrence Butler's Extension with the Athletics

Last night, word started circulating that the Athletics and right fielder Lawrence Butler had agreed to an extension for seven years and $65.5 million.

Athletics News / New Baseball Media / March 8

Looking at Lawrence Butler’s Contract Extension

The Athletics locked up a key piece to their future, as outfielder Lawrence Butler reportedly received a seven-year extension. It’s a deal that doesn’t have many parallels compared to his peers.

Athletics News / Athlon Sports / March 7

Athletics Sign Breakout Star to Lucrative Contract Extension

It is nice to see the Athletics – formerly of Oakland – spending money. It is good for the game as well as fans of the team. The A’s made a splash in free agency this offseason, signing veteran righty Luis Severino to the largest deal in franchise history at three years for $67 million.

Athletics News / Field Level Media / March 7

Reports: Lawrence Butler, Athletics agree on 7-year extension

The Athletics are signing right fielder Lawrence Butler to a seven-year, $65.5 million contract extension, multiple outlets reported. MLB.com reported the deal, which is pending a physical, includes a team option for 2032.

Athletics News / Larry Brown Sports / March 7

Athletics surprisingly give 7-year extension to core player

One Athletics player can now feel comfortable about scoping out some property in Las Vegas.

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Athletics News / Yardbarker / March 6

A's make another big investment in core player

He was one of the bright spots on the A's during the 2024 season thanks to a breakout rookie season.

Manager Dave Roberts close to historic extension from Dodgers

Former Rookie of the Year finalist making MLB comeback as a pitcher

Former Mariners star sounds off on team: 'I don't know what they're doing'

Yankees three-time All-Star dealing with yet another injury

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Athletics News / MLB Trade Rumors / March 7

A's agree to seven-year extension with effective RF

There’s a club option for an eighth season.

Athletics announce Marc Badain as new president

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Athletics News / Oakland Athletics on SI / February 25

Will 2025 Be the Year Of Lawrence Butler?

Last season in the green and gold, right fielder Lawrence Butler broke out after the All-Star break. After a rough start to his 2024 campaign, Butler was optioned to Triple-A Las Vegas.

Athletics News / Last Word On Sports / February 21

Athletics Enter Extension Talks with Breakout Outfielder

Lawrence Butler won’t hit free agency until after the 2029 season and isn’t arbitration-eligible until 2026. Still, the Athletics are wasting no time entering extension talks with the outfielder after his breakout 2024 campaign.

Athletics News / MLB on ClutchPoints / February 20

Lawrence Butler in contract talks with Athletics after breakout season

The Athletics are preparing to start their short run in Sacramento this season. While they fell woefully short of the playoffs last season, they have some players giving the fans hope.

Athletics News / MLB Trade Rumors / February 19

Report reveals where A's, Lawrence Butler are on extension negotiations

The A’s have opened extension discussions with outfielder Lawrence Butler, reports Evan Drellich of The Athletic.

Athletics sign veteran INF Luis Urias

A's reward manager Mark Kotsay with extension through 2028

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Athletics News / Last Word On Sports / January 28

Analysts Expect Emerging Star to Blossom in Sacramento This Year

After an impressive 2024, Lawrence Butler hopes to shine in Sacramento’s searing heat. How will the 24-year-old be able to do so? A team that dominated the news for all the wrong reasons last year, the Athletics had some big positives on the diamond.

Athletics News / Yardbarker / January 5

Is Lawrence Butler the next big thing for the A's?

In a season when A’s fans watched their team slip further into uncertainty, Lawrence Butler emerged as a reason to believe better days are coming.

Insider reveals teams 'in the mix' for top unsigned pitcher

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Athletics News / Just Baseball / September 30

Lawrence Butler’s Swing Changes Have Him on the Brink of Stardom

There were few hitters in Major League Baseball who were more productive than the Oakland Athletics’ Lawrence Butler in the second half of the season. His 155 wRC+ from the All-Star Break onward was the 11th best mark in all of baseball, trailing nine All-Stars and Minnesota’s Matt Wallner, who enjoyed his own breakout for the Twins.

Athletics News / Last Word On Sports / September 19

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