The 2025 MLB trade deadline exploded with blockbuster trades and last-minute deals, closing at 6 p.m. ET on July 31. Consequently, fans and insiders buzzed with excitement. Ken Rosenthal called it “a wild, wild day,” highlighting the fast-paced transactions reshaping rosters. Similarly, Jeff Passan noted “a deadline defined by surprises,” emphasizing the unexpected high-profile … [Read more...] about MLB Trade Deadline Report Card: Grading All 30 Teams’ Deadline Deals
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The A’s Offseason: Who They Could Add in Free Agency
As the offseason heats up, the Athletics continue their long-term rebuild, striking a balance between a young, promising core and the need for select veteran additions. The Athletics are unlikely to chase mega-contracts, but strategic signings in free agency could provide production, leadership, and stability without compromising payroll flexibility. Among the top targets from … [Read more...] about The A’s Offseason: Who They Could Add in Free Agency
Five Potential First-Time MLB All-Stars in 2026
Every MLB season brings surprises — breakout stars, late bloomers, and young players who finally put all the pieces together. While established names usually dominate All-Star voting, each year a handful of players force themselves into the national spotlight through performance alone. Looking ahead to the 2026 season, several emerging talents appear poised to make that leap. … [Read more...] about Five Potential First-Time MLB All-Stars in 2026
Following the Blueprint: How the Athletics Are Building Something Real
When the Athletics committed seven years and a franchise record $86 million extension to Tyler Soderstrom, they were not just rewarding a breakout season. They were announcing, in a sport that listens closely to where money goes, that they intend to matter again. Not later. Not someday. Now. This is how serious teams start acting before anyone believes them. Jul 8, 2023; … [Read more...] about Following the Blueprint: How the Athletics Are Building Something Real
Report: Mets Deal Jeff McNeil to the Athletics
The writing was on the wall. The New York Mets continued the teardown of their 2025 roster on Monday by trading 2B/OF Jeff McNeil and cash to the Athletics. The Athletics will be sending minor league reliever Yordan Rodriguez to the Mets. The deal was first reported by Jeff Passan of ESPN. Aug 27, 2024; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; New York Mets infielder Jeff McNeil drives in a run … [Read more...] about Report: Mets Deal Jeff McNeil to the Athletics