Carlos Cortes Takes Puerto Rico Pride into World Baseball Classic MESA, Ariz. — When Carlos Cortes learned he’d been selected for Team Puerto Rico in the World Baseball Classic, his first emotion wasn’t about his career. It was about what it meant for his family. “I was very proud, very excited for my family,” Cortes […]
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Denzel Clarke Eyes Breakthrough in World Baseball Classic with Canada MESA, Ariz. — Growing up, Athletics center fielder Denzel Clarke watched Team Canada with the same awe most kids reserve for superheroes. Whether it was the men’s Olympic hockey team or the national baseball team on the world stage, Clarke felt that. Those images shaped […]
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Jack Perkins Strengthens Case for Athletics Roster Spot MESA, Ariz. — Athletics right-hander Jack Perkins took another step forward in his bid for a role on the pitching staff with a sharp Cactus League outing Thursday afternoon against the Texas Rangers. He turned in exactly the kind of efficient, under-control performance the club is hoping […]
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J.T. Ginn Leans into Windup SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. (Feb. 23) — Right-hander J.T. Ginn’s first spring outing of 2026 with the Athletics wasn’t another run-of-the-mill early spring tune-up. It was the first real look at a delivery and pitch mix he’s been building toward all offseason. Ginn went back to working from a full windup in […]
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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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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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