2025-26 Offseason

Andy Ibanez in a game for the Detroit Tigers. The Athletics claimed Ibanez off waivers Friday and designated Max Schuemann for assignment to make room on the roster.
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Athletics Claim Andy Ibanez, Designate Max Schuemann for Assignment

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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Kade Strowd of the Baltimore Orioles in the stretch while pitching against the Chicago Cubs
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Reliever Roundup and Bullpen Bonanza: What the Diamondbacks Get in Kade Strowd

What the Diamondbacks Get in Kade Strowd The Arizona Diamondbacks traded Blaze Alexander to the Baltimore Orioles Thursday in a 3-for-1 deal. One piece of the return haul is right-handed middle reliever Kade Strowd. Here is what the Diamondbacks are getting in the hurler — who, despite debuting in 2025 still holds his rookie status. […]

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Jacob Wilson of the Athletics turning a double play
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Athletics Extend ROY Runner-up Jacob Wilson

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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Kenley Jansen celebrating a win
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Kenley Jansen Agrees to Terms with Tigers, Pending Physical: Reports

Kenley Jansen Agrees to Terms with Tigers: Reports Free agent closer and likely future Hall of Famer Kenley Jansen, has agreed to terms with the Detroit Tigers pending a physical, according to reports. According to multiple reports, Jansen will sign a one-year contract with a club option for 2027. The club has not confirmed the […]

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Athletics manager Mark Kotsay speaking to the press
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Mark Kotsay: Athletics Are “Right There” to Make Noise in AL West

Mark Kotsay: Athletics Are “Right There” ORLANDO, Fla. (Dec. 9) — Athletics manager Mark Kotsay sat with members of the media for his Winter Meetings press conference Tuesday afternoon. He addressed the strengths and needs of the team and feels they are right on the cusp in the AL West. Main Need: Pitching Improvements Though […]

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Rangers Trade Marcus Semien to Mets

The Texas Rangers have sent Marcus Semien to the New York Mets in exchange for Brandon Nimmo. News of the trade was first reported by Jeff Passan of ESPN. Both teams have yet to confirm the deal. Nimmo’s No-Trade Clause Nimmo has agreed to waive his no-trade clause, according to a report from The Athletic. […]

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JJ Bleday of the Athletics batting against the Marlins. The Athletics non-tendered JJ Bleday and signed pitchers Luis Medina and Ken Waldichuk to one-year contracts for 2026, the team announced Friday.

Athletics Agree to Terms with Luis Medina, Ken Waldichuk; Non-tender JJ Bleday

Athletics Agree to Terms with Medina, Waldichuk; Non-tender JJ Bleday The Athletics have agreed to terms with right-hander Luis Medina and left-hander Ken Waldichuk, the team announced Friday. Both agreed to one-year contracts for 2026, avoiding arbitration. Additionally, the Athletics did not tender a contract to outfielder JJ Bleday for 2026. Bleday is now a […]

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