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Remaining free agents
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Predicting Landing Spots for Remaining Free Agents

Since free agency started two months ago, many players have found new homes. So it’s worth taking a look at the remaining free agents. In late November, Dylan Cease signed a seven-year deal with the Toronto Blue Jays. Three weeks later, Pete Alonso left the New York Mets for the Baltimore Orioles. However, several major […]

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Mets Trade Jeff McNeil to Athletics

The New York Mets have traded veteran infielder Jeff McNeil to the Athletics for pitching prospect Yordan Rodriguez. The Mets will also send $5.75 million to the Athletics to cover McNeil’s $15.75 million salary. Jeff Passan of ESPN was first to report this development Monday afternoon. McNeil, 33, is in the final year of a […]

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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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Nick Kurtz smiling as he trots off the field. The Athletics first baseman unanimously became the 2025 AL Rookie of the Year, he learned Monday night.
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Athletics First Baseman Nick Kurtz Is Unanimous AL Rookie of the Year

Nick Kurtz Unanimously Wins AL Rookie of the Year Athletics first baseman Nick Kurtz added another trophy to his quickly growing case Monday night: AL Rookie of the Year. Of surprise to few, if anyone, the Baseball Writers Association of America (BBWAA) announced Kurtz as the unanimous 2025 winner. He is the second player from […]

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Nick Kurtz of the Athletics hitting a homer. Kurtz is a 2025 Silver Slugger.
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Athletics Rookie Nick Kurtz Wins AL Silver Slugger

Athletics Rookie Nick Kurtz Wins Silver Slugger A dream rookie season for Athletics first baseman Nick Kurtz gained another jewel Friday night, as he became the only rookie to win a 2025 Silver Slugger Award. This marks the fourth time an Athletics first baseman won the Silver Slugger Award, which was established in 1980. Kurtz […]

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2025 Hank Aaron Award Finalists Announced

Major League Baseball announced the 20 finalists for the prestigious Hank Aaron Award on Monday afternoon. The distinction is given to the best offensive player in each league. First given out in 1999, the award is meant to preserve the legacy of the late Hank Aaron. In 23 major league seasons, Aaron hit 715 home […]

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Costly Story Errors Help Athletics Take Series Finale Against Red Sox

Athletics 5, Red Sox 3 The Boston Red Sox fell victim to the Athletics, 5–3, Thursday. This was, in no small part, due to two costly throwing errors from Trevor Story allowing two runs to score. Red Sox Vs. Athletics Game Summary Red Sox starter Brayan Bello started the game off poorly, allowing four straight […]

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Aroldis Chapman's streak of 50 straight batters retired got broken today, as the Red Sox fail the sweep attempt.
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Chapman Loses Retired Batters Streak, Red Sox Lose to Athletics

Red Sox 4, Athletics 5 The Boston Red Sox fail on the sweep attempt and lose to the Athletics Wednesday. Red Sox – Athletics Game Summary Boston failed to capitalize after a leadoff double from Jarren Duran, while the Athletics immediately got to starting pitcher Payton Tolle. With one out, Shea Langeliers hit a ball […]

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