PEORIA, Ariz. -- For an idea of what version of J.T. Ginn the Athletics want to see this spring, all you have to do is look back to his final outing of the 2024 season. In just his sixth Major League start, Ginn drew the start for the A’s in

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MESA, Ariz. -- Mitch Spence knew he would have very little leverage to negotiate for his jersey No. 40 when the Athletics signed Luis Severino this offseason. That’s just how it goes when one player is fresh off his rookie season while the other is a nine-year Major League veteran.

MESA, Ariz. – During a press conference to announce his own contract extension earlier this week, Athletics manager Mark Kotsay subtly hinted at another deal the club might be working on, when pressed by a familiar source on the matter. That would be Lawrence Butler. Seated in the first row

MESA, Ariz. -- The new era of Athletics baseball in West Sacramento will bring a throwback to the A’s of yesteryear.

MESA, Ariz. -- Carrying the best hit tool of any player on MLB Pipeline’s Top 100 Prospects list, Jacob Wilson’s biggest obstacle standing in the way of reaching his immense potential might just be proving he can stay healthy. Wilson fast-tracked his way through the system last season to reach

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As the sounds of bats cracking and gloves popping echo across the diamonds of Florida and Arizona, baseball's top prospects will be digging in to push for spots on Major League Opening Day rosters. Although most of these prospects will begin the season in the Minors, there are a handful

MESA, Ariz. -- Third baseman Gio Urshela knows how to make a strong first impression. His first full seasons with both the Yankees and the Twins were the best two of his Major League career. So he starts anew with the Athletics, with history on his side.

Spring may not have arrived quite yet, but Spring Training has! Players have reported to camp and exhibition games kick off Thursday with the Cubs visiting the Dodgers in Glendale, Ariz.

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Umpires first began calling both balls and strikes way back in 1864, and baseballers have been arguing about those calls ever since. Strike-zone judgment has been the subject of some untold number of verbal (and, yes, sometimes even physical) tussles. It has led to outbursts, interruptions, ejections. The greatest managerial

MESA, Ariz. -- Since taking over as manager of the Athletics amid a roster overhaul that took place just before the start of the 2022 season, Mark Kotsay has made it clear that he desires to guide this team fully through a challenging rebuilding process and back into contention. Entering

MESA, Ariz. – The Athletics added some versatility to their infield on Monday by signing Luis Urías to a one-year deal. Right-hander Luis Medina, who is recovering from Tommy John surgery, was moved to the 60-day injured list to clear a spot on the 40-man roster.

Spring Training is on the horizon for the Athletics, and there are still a few question marks on the roster with answers that likely will be determined by performance over the next two months.

MESA, Ariz. – Jeffrey Springs is not oblivious to the business side of baseball. Already traded once early in his career, Springs knew the rotation surplus he was part of with the Rays combined with his contract status – due $21 million over the next two seasons with a $15

When Spring Training arrives each year, there are certain players who have more on the line than others. These are players who were perhaps injured the previous season or didn't live up to expectations. This year is no exception, with many such individuals looking to make a big impact during

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The 2024 rookie class might have spoiled us. It was incredibly good -- especially in the National League -- but we shouldn't expect to see so many young players make an immediate impact in the Majors every year. ... Right? Then again, maybe this year's crop will be just as

The full list of MLB Network's Top 100 Players Right Now for 2025 was unveiled this week. This year's edition featured many players who vaulted up the list from last year and 33 others who were outside of the top 100 in 2024. Let's take a moment to recognize those

MESA, Ariz. -- All this talk of positive momentum coming from the Athletics as they enter Spring Training stems from their 39-37 record to end last season, and a key part of that second-half surge was Shea Langeliers.

MESA, Ariz. -- There is no shortage of highlights for Mason Miller to bask in from what was a massively successful All-Star rookie campaign. Yet when the Athletics closer looks back on his 2024 season, his mind immediately recalls the moments of failure. Times like the walk-off homer he surrendered

MESA, Ariz. -- There was a different energy as Athletics pitchers and catchers took the field at Hohokam Stadium on Wednesday for the first day of Spring Training, one that has not been felt around these parts in quite some time. Since the roster teardown of their previous playoff-contending team