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A’s Max Muncy Undergoes Knee Debridement

The Athletics announced that infielder Max Muncy underwent a debridement surgery to address cartilage damage in his left knee. He also received a platelet-rich plasma injection. Muncy is expected to be fully ready for the start of camp. Muncy finished the season on the injured list, missing the final week with the cartilage issue. It evidently […]

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Chicago Cubs history unpacked — October 26Free of charge for the discerning reader. Happy birthday to Steve Ontiveros, and a mighty host of others. Today in baseball history, in 1971 – Vida Blue of the Oakland Athletics wins the American League Cy Young Award by a 98-85 margin over Mickey Lolich of the Detroit Tigers. Blue was 24-8 for Oakland, posting […]Bleed Cubbie Blue1d ago
A’s Considering Hiring GM Under Taylor SmithThe Athletics finalized the hiring of their new president of baseball operations, Taylor Smith, on Monday. At Smith’s introductory press conference, owner John Fisher suggested they could also hire a general manager to work as the #2 front office executive (link via Martín Gallegos of MLB.com). That’s an increasingly common front office structure around MLB. […]MLB Trade Rumors5d ago+2 outlets
What Athletics' John Fisher takes away from low-payroll World Series matchupAthletics owner John Fisher and new president of baseball operations Taylor Smith reacted to the success of the Milwaukee Brewers and Tampa Bay Rays.Yahoo Sports — MLB6d ago
Athletics hire Taylor Smith to run baseball operations after 64-98 seasonThe Red Sox assistant GM takes over as president of baseball operations, replacing longtime general manager David Forst, for a club with a 238-run deficit and a move to Las Vegas ahead.BenchScout8d ago+5 outlets
Trade Candidate: Shea LangeliersIt’s a little difficult to gauge what the Athletics will do this winter since the team has yet to hire a full-time president of baseball operations or general manager since David Forst was let go back on August 7. Beyond this front office uncertainty, the expectation that the A’s will continue to trade players as […]MLB Trade Rumors9d ago
The Opener: ALCS, Game 5, AthleticsHappy birthday to former All-Star and three-time Gold Glover Bobby Knoop, who turns 88 years old today. Knoop spent six of his nine MLB seasons (from 1964-72) with the Angels, and his lengthy post-playing career as a coach included 18 more seasons on the Angels’ coaching staff. Prior to an Angels/Blue Jays game in Toronto […]MLB Trade Rumors9d ago
Yankees Birthday of the Day: Red Rolfe“They talk about all the other fellas on that team, but I notice the man who hurts us when it counts is that third baseman. There is a real ballplayer.” The Athletics entered the 1930s as the class of the American League, winning their second straight World Series title in ‘30 and taking the pennant […]Pinstripe Alley10d ago+1 outlet
Taylor Smith In Lead For A’s GM Job?The Athletics have been in the market for a new front office leader since they parted with longtime general manager David Forst on Aug. 7. The A’s have since identified several candidates to succeed Forst, but if they had their way, Phillies president of business operations Sam Fuld would have taken the reins. Fuld, a […]MLB Trade Rumors10d ago
2026 Phillies report cards: Grant HolmanAfter pitching in a combined 40 games with the Athletics the past two seasons, Grant Holman spent the spring getting passed from team to team. The A’s placed him on waivers in February, and he was claimed by the Diamondbacks. After failing to make their major league roster to start the season, he was placed […]The Good Phight16d ago+1 outlet
Sources: Phillies' Fuld declines offer to become A's presidentSam Fuld declined an offer to be the A's president of baseball operations, sources told ESPN, with Red Sox assistant GM Taylor Smith remaining a top candidate.ESPN17d ago+1 outlet
The Opener: ALDS Game 5, Dodgers, AthleticsOn this day 100 years ago, the Cardinals won their first championship by defeating the Yankees in Game 7 of the 1926 World Series. In the only time a caught-stealing play has ever ended a Series, Babe Ruth (who stole 123 bases throughout his career) was thrown out by Cardinals catcher Bob O’Farrell when the […]MLB Trade Rumors17d ago
Reviewing The Athletics’ Young HittersThe Athletics were hampered by several major injuries to an up-and-coming lineup this season. Nick Kurtz, Brent Rooker, Shea Langeliers, and Tyler Soderstrom all missed significant time. An offense that ranked 12th in scoring in 2025 slipped to 20th in 2026. The absences in the middle of the order opened up playing time for a […]MLB Trade Rumors18d ago
Alex Rodriguez completely misunderstands ‘Moneyball’ while praising Milwaukee BrewersIn 2003, “Moneyball” took MLB by storm. The book, which chronicles how the 2002 Oakland Athletics won 103 games using a data-driven approach, became the template for how baseball would be played for decades to come. Many of that Athletics team’s core “sabermetrics” tenets still drive strategy in MLB today: prioritizing on-base percentage over batting…Awful Announcing19d ago
Thursday Rockpile: Lessons for the Rockies from the Athletics failure to launchHow do the Rockies avoid falling down during the climb?Yahoo Sports — MLB19d ago
Matt Kleine, Rob Cerfolio Candidates In Athletics’ GM SearchThe Athletics are looking for a new front office leader. According to reporting from Patrick Mooney and Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic, Brewers assistant general manager Matt Kleine is on the list of candidates, though it’s not specified if he has interviewed for the gig. The report mentions that Cardinals assistant general manager Rob Cerfolio […]MLB Trade Rumors20d ago
Athletics Pursuing Sam Fuld, Jared Banner For GM RoleThe list of known candidates for the Athletics’ general manager opening added two more names this morning. Phillies executive Sam Fuld and Cubs assistant GM Jared Banner are in the mix for the job, per Patrick Mooney and Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic. The reporters add that the vacancy is expected to be filled this […]MLB Trade Rumors20d ago
Seth Johnson Undergoes Knee SurgeryAthletics right-hander Seth Johnson has undergone left knee surgery, reports Martín Gallegos of MLB.com. The righty is expected to be recovered in time to be healthy for next year’s spring training. Johnson, 28, was just acquired a few months ago. At the trade deadline in early August, the A’s sent outfielder Colby Thomas to the […]MLB Trade Rumors22d ago
There were 10 successful ABS challenges in the Padres Brewers game. One away from the all-time recordPlayers were 10 for 12 on challenges. The record for a single game this year was 11 overturns in Brewers vs Athletics on June 8th. The brewers won that game 15-14 in 12 innings. An absolute disaster of a game from Lance Barrett in one of the biggest games of the year. ABS working as intended!   submitted by   /u/Specialist-Exit-1403 [link]   [comments]r/baseball22d ago
Robot umpires flip 54% of challenged calls as Reds lead wayRobot umpires overturned 54% of challenged calls in the first season of the automated ball-strike system as catchers were far more successful than batters.ESPN25d ago+1 outlet
Important Dates For The Athletics This OffseasonCircle these dates on your calendarsYahoo Sports — MLB25d ago
Athletics To Dismiss Two CoachesThe Athletics are moving on from hitting coach Chris Cron and quality control coach Marcus Jensen, reports Martin Gallegos of MLB.com. The club is pursuing replacements for both positions. Cron has been with the organization since 2022. He spent two seasons as an assistant hitting coach. The “assistant” tag was dropped from his title in […]MLB Trade Rumors26d ago+1 outlet
A’s outfielder Zack Gelof sues Tigers for damages after right knee slammed into Comerica Park fence in 2025Athletics outfielder Zack Gelof has filed a lawsuit against the Detroit Tigers, Ilitch Holdings and the Detroit-Wayne County Stadium Authority for damages after his right knee slammed into a Comerica Park fence during a game last summer.Yahoo Sports — MLB28d ago+2 outlets
Athletics' Zack Gelof sues Tigers, others over injury at Comerica ParkAthletics 3B Zack Gelof sued the Tigers and others, claiming a serious knee injury from colliding with an exposed metal fence at Comerica Park.Yahoo Sports — MLB28d ago
Athletics third baseman Zack Gelof has sued the Detroit Tigers, Ilitch Holdings Inc., and the Detroit-Wayne County Stadium Authority, alleging he suffered a serious knee injury after striking exposed metal fencing at Comerica Park during a July game.  submitted by   /u/LunchThreatener [link]   [comments]r/baseball28d ago