Ex-Indians utility infielder signs with Oakland A's
Former Cleveland Indians utility infielder Gio Urshela has signed with the Oakland Athletics, according to reports. Urshela, 33, joins the A's on a major league contract, pending a physical, according to The Athletic's Ken Rosenthal. Urshela, an above-average third baseman by trade, has played every infield position over the past two seasons.
Athletics acquire LHP Jeffrey Springs in multiplayer deal with the Rays
The Athletics are building a new-look rotation for their big move to Sacramento. The A's added to their pitching depth on Saturday, acquiring Jeffrey Springs in a multiplayer trade with the Tampa Bay Rays. The A's also received fellow left-hander Jacob Lopez from Tampa Bay in exchange for right-handers Joe Boyle and Jacob Watters, infielder Will Simpson and a competitive balance pick in the 2025 amateur draft.
MLB rumors: Lance Lynn dishes on being a target of Athletics surprise free agency spending
Free agency is regularly dominated by teams like the New York Mets, Los Angeles Dodgers and New York Yankees. The Boston Red Sox and Texas Rangers also can be key players, and teams like the San Diego Padres and Seattle Mariners would not be surprises if they get involved in bidding for key players.
#467 Tom Reynolds
Tommie D. Reynolds Oakland Athletics Outfield Bats: Right Throws: Right Height: 6'2" Weight: 190 Born: August 15, 1941, Arizona, LA Signed: Signed by the Kansas City Athletics as an amateur free agent before 1963 season Major League Teams: Kansas City Athletics 1963-65; New York Mets 1967; Oakland Athletics 1969; California Angels 1970-71; Milwaukee Brewers 1972 Tommie Reynolds appeared in parts of eight seasons in the majors, seeing the most activity with the Mets in 1967 and the Athletics in 1969. Reynolds was a September call-up in 1963, and he'd first get a shot at regular playing time in 1965 when he appeared in 90 games and made 79 starts, mostly in left field. Reynolds spent all of 1966
A’s season tickets for 2025 season in Sacramento now on sale
(FOX40.COM) — Season tickets officially became available to the general public on Monday to see Major League Baseball’s Athletics in West Sacramento. As of Monday, baseball fans and spectators who live within 180 miles of Sutter Health Park can purchase tickets for the 2025 season. The park will play host to 81 home games for […]
The A's rotation with Luis Severino
With the Athletics adding right-handed pitcher Luis Severino to the mix, the A's starting rotation is looking a lot better already, with plenty of offseason left for further improvements. As things stand right now, we know that Severino will be starting on Opening Day, but who will be slotted in behind him? Let's take a look at the projected starting five. After signing with the A's on a three-year, $67 million deal that includes an opt-out after two years, Severino will be the official ace of the staff heading into 2025.
Former A's Dave Parker, Dick Allen elected to Hall of Fame
Former Oakland A's Dave Parker and Dick Allen were elected to baseball's Hall of Fame on Sunday by the classic era committee. Parker, who played two years for the A's in the 1980s, received 14 of 16 votes and Allen got 13. Tommy John was third with seven votes on a committee that considered candidates whose primary impact was before 1980. Ken Boyer, John Donaldson, Steve Garvey, Vic Harris and Luis Tiant each received less than five votes.
A's GM David Forst says the team wanted to make a statement with Luis Severino's contract
Right-hander Luis Severino, left, talks to reporters during a news conference in Sacramento, Calif., Friday, Dec. 6, 2024, about his decision to sign a contract with the Oakland Athletics as his agent Nelson Montes De Oca, right, looks on. (AP Photo/Rich Pedroncelli)Source: post SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — Athletics general manager David Forst said the team wanted to make a statement going into its new home. That was one the factors that led to its deal with Luis Severino. The 30-year-old Severino was formally introduced by his new club on Friday after finalizing a $67 million, three-year contract. The veteran right-hander was a free agent for the second straight offseason after going 11-7 with
Mets' Newest Starter Hopes to Reunite With Former Teammate
The righty has spent most of his career with the (formerly) Oakland Athletics, having pitched for them over five-and-a-half seasons. Montas also enjoyed his best season as a pro with the A's; in 2021, he finished sixth in AL Cy Young voting after pitching 187 innings with a 13-9 record, 3.37 ERA, 3.37 FIP, and 207 strikeouts against just 57 walks. Notably, Montas was in the same rotation as left-hander Sean Manaea from 2017 to 2021; Manaea himself was traded away from Oakland in 2022, and went on to pitch for the Mets in 2024.
This MN Business Is Playing A Small Part In This MLB Team Moving
Growing up a Minnesota Twins fan I couldn't get enough baseball whether it was catching a game on the radio, TV, or in person at the Metrodome during my time in high school, I couldn't get enough baseball in my life. While I might not be as big of a fan as I had been, I still follow the game and a sentence in a recent ESPN article caught my attention. The article referenced a Minnesota-based company playing a small part in MLB's move to Las Vegas. The article in question discussed how the A's are closer to calling Las Vegas home, as the team wrapped up playing in the Oakland Coliseum this past season.
This MN Business Is Playing A Small Part In This MLB Team Moving
Growing up a Minnesota Twins fan I couldn't get enough baseball whether it was catching a game on the radio, TV, or in person at the Metrodome during my time in high school, I couldn't get enough baseball in my life. While I might not be as big of a fan as I had been, I still follow the game and a sentence in a recent ESPN article caught my attention. The article referenced a Minnesota-based company playing a small part in MLB's move to Las Vegas. The article in question discussed how the A's are closer to calling Las Vegas home, as the team wrapped up playing in the Oakland Coliseum this past season.