Oakland Athletics
The Athletics on Monday traded their 2024 Opening Day shortstop to the Atlanta Braves for a pitching prospect. Nick Allen is headed to the Peach State for right-hander Jared Johnson. Allen, a known defensive specialist, was selected No. 81 overall by the A's in the 2017 MLB Draft. After climbing his way up the A's minor-league ladder, Allen debuted with the big-league club in April 2022, where he struggled to stick because of hitting woes.
Posted: November 12, 2024, 3:17 am
The Baltimore Orioles have signed infielder Vimael Machín to a minor league contract, ESPN's Jorge Castillo reported Monday afternoon. Machín, 31, spent this past season with the Charros de Jalisco in the Mexican League. Last year, he suited up for the Philadelphia Phillies' Triple-A affiliate in Lehigh Valley, but left for Mexico midseason. The utility man got his start with the Chicago Cubs, who drafted him in the 10th round of the 2015 MLB Draft out of Virginia Commonwealth University.
Posted: November 11, 2024, 9:15 pm
Oakland A's and New York Yankees legend Reggie Jackson has stepped down from his role with the Houston Astros as a special advisor in the Astros front office after four seasons. Jackson, 78, reportedly wants to spend more time with his family in California. Is it a coincidence that the man they call "Mr. October" stepped down from his role with Houston after the Astros failed to advance to the American League Championship Series for the first time since 2017?
Posted: November 11, 2024, 6:00 pm
McFarland can earn an additional $250,000 in performance bonuses for games: $50,000 for 50, and $100,000 each for 60 and 70.
Posted: November 8, 2024, 4:48 pm
All eyes are on the Athletics as they head into their first season in Sacramento before an eventual move to Las Vegas. While many wondered whether free agents would want to play for the A's, they just made their first splash. The A's are re-singing veteran reliever T.J. McFarland, who spend the 2024 season with the A's, to a one-year deal according to MLB.com insider Mark Feinsand. McFarland will now be a part of what could be one of the most underrated bullpens in baseball led by flame-throwing closer Mason Miller.
Posted: November 7, 2024, 8:07 pm
Don't let the record fool you, there was a lot to be proud of in the Athletics' final season in Oakland. Despite finishing 69-93, the A's showed a lot of promise, with plenty of players stepping up and proving their value to a rebuilding franchise. Expected to struggle, which they did in the middle months of the season, the A's also went on some runs where they looked like one of the best teams in baseball.
Posted: November 6, 2024, 2:00 pm
Tony La Russa still is emotional about the Athletics leaving Oakland. “My reaction at this moment is sadness and anger,” La Russa told NBC Sports California last week. La Russa managed the A's to their last World Series championship in 1989, the pinnacle of three consecutive appearances in the Fall Classic.
Posted: November 6, 2024, 1:35 am
The Athletics are officially just that. After playing the previous 57 seasons in Oakland, the Athletics are now spending at least the next three years in Sacramento before their move to Las Vegas. The move was teased when the Major League Baseball schedule was released over the summer, and the team was abbreviated to just ATH.
Posted: November 5, 2024, 10:30 pm
In an offseason of change for the Athletics, at least one part of the organization will be staying the same. A's general manager David Forst has made the decision to keep one of his best players and one of the most underrated players in all of baseball. Forst will not be trading designated hitter/outfielder Brent Rooker according to MLB insider Jon Heyman of the New York Post. “We're going to keep [Rooker],” Forst said.
Posted: November 5, 2024, 10:26 pm
The Atlanta Braves annouced they have claimed right-handed pitcher Royber Salinas from the Oakland Athletics. Long time fans familiar with the Braves farm system might recognize his name. At the time, he was ranked at the Braves No. 18 prospect. Ahead of the regular season, he made two appearances with the Athletics during Spring Training.
Posted: November 1, 2024, 6:58 pm
As the Oakland Athletics prepare to move to Las Vegas, team owner John Fisher will make a hefty investment into the construction of a new stadium. Club executive Sandy Dean announced on Thursday that Fisher and his family will invest $1 billion into the construction of a stadium in Las Vegas while U.S. Bank and Goldman Sachs will offer a $300 million loan, according to ESPN's Alden Gonzalez and the Associated Press.
Posted: November 1, 2024, 4:02 am
The calendar hadn't changed from the month of October before the Baltimore Orioles were already making changes to their organization following another early exit in the playoffs. General manager Mike Elias was busy altering different departments of this team, including making some changes on the offensive coaching staff, but with the World Series officially ending on Oct. 30, he could turn his attention to roster decisions. The Orioles wasted no time in making their first notable move of the offseason. According to their own social media account, they announced the acquisition of Oakland Athletics outfielder Daz Cameron in exchange for cash considerations.
Posted: October 31, 2024, 8:52 pm
The injured first baseman hit the first game-ending grand slam in World Series history as the Dodgers topped the Yankees 6-3 in the opener.
Posted: October 26, 2024, 4:06 am
MLB X was quick to push the Tampa Bay Rays-to-Oakland talk after Hurricane Melton destroyed Tropicana Field's roof.
Posted: October 16, 2024, 2:27 am
Here’s a roundup of our A’s coverage as the team prepares for its Sacramento move.
Posted: October 15, 2024, 11:19 pm