Honest • Unbiased • Apolitical
Your Connection to the Diamond!
Honest • Unbiased • Apolitical
Your Connection to the Diamond!
Mark Leiter Jr. on Pressure, Opportunity, and Joining the Athletics MESA, Ariz. (Feb. 12) — It would be easy to tell the story of Mark Leiter Jr. story through the name on the back of his jersey. His father spent 11 seasons in the majors. His Uncle Al became a two‑time All‑Star and two-time World […]
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New Athletics Reliever Scott Barlow Brings Much-needed Experience MESA, Ariz. (Feb. 12, 15) — When new Athletics reliever Scott Barlow reported to the team Tuesday, he saw first baseman and 2025 AL Rookie of the Year Nick Kurtz sitting across the clubhouse from him. Barlow immediately flashed back to September 13, when — as a […]
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The Texas Rangers reunited with a familiar face when they agreed to terms on a contract with righty Jordan Montgomery. News of the signing was first reported Wednesday by Evan Grant of The Dallas Morning News. The new deal covers the 2026 season and is worth $1.25 million. Performance bonuses are also included in the […]
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Athletics Claim Andy Ibanez, DFA Max Schuemann The Athletics claimed infielder Andy Ibanez off waivers from the Los Angeles Dodgers Friday, according to a team press release. To make room on the 40-man roster, they designated infielder Max Schuemann for assignment. Andy Ibanez Andy Ibanez played in 91 games for the Detroit Tigers in 2025, […]
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Athletics Extend Jacob Wilson The Athletics added another long-term piece to their position-player core Friday, extending shortstop Jacob Wilson. Wilson, the runner-up for 2025 AL Rookie of the Year to teammate Nick Kurtz, has signed a seven-year, $70 million extension, the team announced Friday. The deal includes a team option for an eighth year. Great […]
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The Texas Rangers have agreed to terms on a minor league contract with left-hander Austin Gomber. The new deal includes an invite to major league spring training next month. Drafted by the Cardinals Austin Gomber was a fourth-round pick by the St. Louis Cardinals in 2014. He made his big league debut with the team in […]
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The Texas Rangers agreed to a blockbuster trade with the Washington Nationals for MacKenzie Gore Thursday afternoon. A source confirmed news of the trade to Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic. Both teams have yet to confirm the deal. A Handful of Prospects Heading to D.C The Nationals’ return package is headlined by shortstop Gavin Fien. […]
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2025 was an interesting year for the American League West. The Houston Astros failed to win the division for the first time in a full season since 2016. The Athletics moved to Sacramento and played all their home games at a minor league ballpark. The Seattle Mariners, who had made two postseason appearances between 2000 […]
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