2026 Athletics Season

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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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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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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