Here are the big storylines and predictions for the 2025 Athletics
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Five standout performers for Athletics this Spring Training
GLENDALE, Ariz. -- The Athletics wrapped up Spring Training with Monday¡¯s Cactus League finale against the White Sox at Camelback Ranch. They will now return to their new temporary home of West Sacramento for a couple of days to settle in before heading to Seattle for Opening Day against the
Gelof to miss Opening Day, undergo surgery to repair hamate bone fracture
MESA, Ariz. -- Zack Gelof, the expected everyday second baseman for the Athletics in 2025, will miss the start of the regular season. The A¡¯s held out hope over the past week that there would be enough time for Gelof¡¯s right hand to heal before Opening Day on March 27.
These prospects are just a phone call away from contributing in the bigs
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Muncy earns Opening Day roster spot delivering 'impression' A's wanted
MESA, Ariz. -- Following the second round of roster cuts about halfway through Spring Training, Athletics manager Mark Kotsay pulled Max Muncy into his office. Such a meeting is typically a signal that a player is about to be cut from big league camp. This one, however, was different.
Comparing the industry's 2025 Top 100 Prospects lists
One of the joys of the offseason is poring over prospect rankings. Of course, there is no One True Prospects List handed down from the baseball heavens -- each list has its own set of preferences and biases. Some people prefer upside while others put a premium on proximity to
A's bringing major upgrades to Sutter Health Park ballpark experience
The 2025 inaugural season for the Athletics in West Sacramento will bring some major upgrades to Sutter Health Park, their temporary home for at least the next three seasons. With the A¡¯s sharing Sutter Health Park with its current tenant the Sacramento River Cats -- Triple-A affiliate of the Giants
Latest Athletics injuries and transactions
This page will be updated throughout the year with all the latest Athletics injury news and transactions.
1 important thing we learned about each team this spring
If you're reading this, congratulations -- you've just about made it through another offseason. In a matter of days, the 2025 season will exist outside of predictions and projections, and every team will be playing baseball that matters again. But before Opening Day festivities kick off on Thursday, we still
Spence able to drop retail job, focus solely on MLB career?
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1 stat per MLB team to show you know baseball
It¡¯s almost Opening Day, with the excitement and promise of a new season radiating throughout the sport and beyond. It¡¯s time to consume baseball in every form possible, including, of course, talking baseball. Whether it¡¯s water-cooler talks, Slacks from the home office, family dinners or group chats, you¡¯re going to
Rooker dialing in home run swing ahead of Opening Day
MESA, Ariz. -- Neither Brent Rooker nor the Athletics would have cared much if the slugger had gone this entire Spring Training without hitting a home run, and for a good while, that possibility seemed entirely plausible after he went homerless through his first 12 Cactus League games. Two games
For Myles, playing against the brothers Naylor a 'surreal moment'
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. -- For A¡¯s No. 25 prospect Myles Naylor, the past week of Spring Training has doubled as a family reunion of sorts.
Estes nabs final spot in A's rotation; Spence takes extra velo to 'pen
MESA, Ariz. -- With Opening Day on the horizon, the Athletics have decided on which five starting pitchers will begin the season in the rotation. While the order outside of Opening Day starter Luis Severino could still be adjusted, manager Mark Kotsay confirmed Wednesday morning before the A¡¯s took on
Which ranked prospects are still vying for Opening Day spots?
With Spring Training reaching the home stretch, teams are beginning the process of finalizing their Opening Day rosters. A number of the game's up-and-coming prospects remain in the mix for big league jobs at this critical juncture, vying for final roster spots that have yet to be decided upon. Here¡¯s
MLB, NBC Sports team to stream A's games direct to consumers
Major League Baseball and NBC Sports Regional Networks announced a new partnership today to stream games direct-to-consumers for three MLB Clubs: Athletics (NBC Sports California), Giants (NBC Sports Bay Area), and Phillies (NBC Sports Philadelphia) šC through MLB.TV during the 2025 season. Fans in the Clubs¡¯ home territories can now
A's-Mariners Opening Day starting pitchers: Severino vs. Gilbert
The Mariners and Athletics pick up right where they left off last season when they square off at T-Mobile Park for the March 27 regular-season opener to 2025. These teams finished last season facing each other in the same venue, with the A¡¯s seemingly on the rise and as a
With Opening Day nearing, A's roster battles gain clarity
This story was excerpted from Martšªn Gallegos¡¯ Athletics Beat newsletter. To read the full newsletter, click here. And subscribe to get it regularly in your inbox. MESA, Ariz. -- With less than a week of Spring Training left, the Athletics appear to have the finishing touches on their Opening Day
'Very appreciative' Severino earns Opening Day nod for A's
MESA, Ariz. -- The Athletics¡¯ selection for their Opening Day starter was the worst-kept secret in baseball. In December, when the A¡¯s held a press conference in Sacramento to officially introduce Luis Severino after signing him to a three-year, $67 million contract, general manager David Forst let the cat out
As they begin new era, A's have exciting prospects on the cusp
MESA, Ariz. -- The Athletics spent more money this offseason than they have in years. They paid the largest guaranteed contract ($67 million) in franchise history to Luis Severino, gave $125.5 million in extensions to Lawrence Butler and Brent Rooker and assumed $21.75 million in obligations to Jeffrey Springs after
Wilson looks like another power threat for A's with two-homer game
MESA, Ariz. -- Between Brent Rooker, Lawrence Butler, JJ Bleday and Shea Langeliers šC a foursome that combined for 110 home runs in 2024 ¡ª the Athletics are projected to have one of the more potent offenses in baseball this season. Could it be time to start mentioning Jacob Wilson
Hoglund, Muncy receive All-Spring Breakout honors
Fifteen games, several jersey swaps and countless highlights later, the second edition of Spring Breakout has officially concluded šC and it lived up to its billing. Of the 16 contests sprinkled across four days, only one game (Dodgers vs. Cubs) was rained out. Coincidentally, the Cubs were one of two
Rooker playing the outfield increases A's options
MESA, Ariz. -- Brent Rooker surprised everyone inside Hohokam Stadium -- perhaps himself included -- on Friday when he broke in from his spot in deep left field and laid out for a diving catch to rob Angels catcher Logan O¡¯Hoppe of a hit. ¡°It probably was not as hard
Ota?ez setback opens a spot in A's bullpen
MESA, Ariz. -- With just over a week of games left this spring, the Athletics might have an unexpected opening in their bullpen that needs to be filled. Michel Ota?ez, a projected member of the A¡¯s bullpen, is expected to miss the start of the season after he was diagnosed