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SB Nation team blog- Fuld Rejection Offers Possible Clues To GM Search
Sam Fuld, former A’s outfielder and current Phillies President of Business Operations, became the first candidate offered the role of General Manager for the A’s — and then became the first candidate to say “No.” The search continues.
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The final spot in the best-of-seven League Championship Series will be decided tonight as the Cleveland Guardians face the Chicago White Sox in Game 5 of their Division Series. The winner will advance to face the Tampa Bay Rays for the American League pennant.
Read at Athletics Nation → - Sam Fuld Turns Down Offer To Become Athletics’ President; Taylor Smith Viewed as “Top” Candidate
Well the list of potential new GM’s for the A’s got a little smaller on Saturday morning. Jeff Passan reports that Phillies General Manager Sam Fuld has turned down an offer by the A’s to take over the front office, opting to instead remain in Philadelphia where he’ll be second…
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Read at Athletics Nation → - Division Series Day Six Game Thread
Well, we now know three of the four teams that will be in the Championship series. We’re just waiting for the battle between two AL Central rivals to wrap up.
Read at Athletics Nation → - Elephant Rumblings: GM List Grows With Four New Candidates
Good morning everyone! The A’s are still on the search for their new GM 10 days into the offseason.
Read at Athletics Nation → - Division Series Day Five Game Thread
After several days in which the American and National Leagues alternated, all eight remaining teams will be in action today, with two Game 4s in the NL and two Game 3s in the AL. Cleveland Guardians at Chicago White Sox (4:00 PM EDT) This afternoon, the White Sox will look to…
Read at Athletics Nation → - Elephant Rumblings: Division Series and AFL Updates
Happy Wednesday everyone. Last night, the National League (NL) Division Series continued with two Game 3s.
Read at Athletics Nation → - Division Series Day Four Game Thread
We’re back in the National League today after spending yesterday watching the two AL matchups. The White Sox are one win away from the ALCS one year after losing 100 games.
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Athletics feed- White Sox Set Embarrassing Playoff Record, Guardians Repeatedly Troll Rivals & More as Cleveland Eliminate Chicago in Division Series
After last week’s Thursday Night Football game, sports podcaster Ariel Epstein had plenty to say about the ALDS matchup between the Chicago White Sox and the Cleveland Guardians.
Read at Yardbarker → - Phillies’ Sam Fuld Makes His Decision Clear After A’s Come Calling
The A’s search for leadership continues after another high-profile rejection. The Athletics reached out to the Philadelphia Phillies’ president of business operations, Sam Fuld, with an exciting offer: the president of baseball operations.
Read at Yardbarker → - Report: Sam Fuld declines offer to head Athletics' front office
The Athletics will continue their search for a president of baseball operations after Sam Fuld declined an offer for the position, ESPN reported Saturday.
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- Sonny Gray Makes Major Announcement Amid Red Sox Uncertainty
Sonny Gray has put retirement rumors to rest. The 36-year-old right-hander, who just completed a standout season with the Boston Red Sox, intends to pitch again in 2027 and remains open to returning to Boston as a free agent.
Read at Yardbarker → - Reviewing The Athletics’ Young Hitters
The 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.
Read at Yardbarker → - Yankees Need To Make This Move With Anthony Volpe
With Jazz Chisholm Jr. hitting free agency, the Yankees will have a spot for Anthony Volpe in their infield, assuming the Yankees let Chisholm walk. Volpe looked like a different hitter after coming back from his demotion.
Read at Yardbarker → - Los Angeles Dodgers Add 28-Year-Old Pitcher Before NLCS
The Los Angeles Dodgers recalled right-hander Kyle Hurt from Triple-A Oklahoma City on Thursday, according to the MiLB transaction log. The entry, dated October 8, lists a straightforward promotion: the Dodgers recalled Hurt from the Oklahoma City Comets.
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Oregon State freshman wide receiver Jesse Legree was not a five-star recruit (or a four-star recruit, for that matter). Legree was a three-star prospect, rated by ESPN as the 89th-best receiver in his recruiting class.
Read at Yardbarker → - Previewing The Lefty Relief Class
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Athletics Farm
Team blog- A’s Final 2026 Minor League Hitting & Pitching Leaders
With the regular season now complete for all the A’s affiliates, it’s time to take a quick look at the A’s minor league statistical leaders this season. All full-season affiliates are included: Las Vegas Aviators (AAA), Midland RockHounds (AA), Lansing Lugnuts (A+), Stockton…
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Local beat coverage- Phillies exec turns downs A’s offer to run baseball operations: Report
Sam Fuld has reportedly turned down the Athletics’ offer to become the club’s president of baseball operations, according to multiple media reports.
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The A’s Las Vegas ballpark is being designed for year-round concerts and events, with upgraded technology, luxury clubs and general seating options.
Read at Las Vegas Review-Journal Athletics → - Athletics interview 4 more candidates in search for next GM
The A’s recently interviewed four more candidates for the vacant general manager job — all from playoff teams — The Athletic reported Wednesday.
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- A’s Las Vegas ballpark hits new heights with completion of 3rd roof truss arch
Construction on the Athletics’ Las Vegas ballpark hit new heights on Wednesday morning, with completion of the third steel truss arch, marking the tallest point of the $2.1 billion stadium.
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The A’s sold out roughly 300 Athletic Club season tickets for their future Las Vegas ballpark, with more than three-fourths of buyers from Southern Nevada.
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The 5-foot-11, 190-pound athlete known for going all-out on the field spent more than two weeks in the hospital before being flown home to New Jersey.
Read at Las Vegas Review-Journal Athletics → - A’s OF sues Tigers for damages after right knee slammed into stadium fence
Zack Gelof was hurt in the third inning of a 4-1 loss to the Tigers on July 9 while making a sliding catch in foul territory and colliding with a metal fence.
Read at Las Vegas Review-Journal Athletics → - A’s season derailed by injuries; Kotsay calls it unlike anything he’s seen
Mark Kotsay said Monday it was unlike anything he has seen in his five seasons as manager.
Read at Las Vegas Review-Journal Athletics → - When will the A’s tap into public funding for now $2.1B Las Vegas stadium construction?
Crews have been constructing the A’s Las Vegas Strip ballpark since June 2025, with the team paying for the nearly $700 million worth of work completed thus far on the project.
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From league outlets- Sources: Phillies' Fuld declines offer to become A's president
Sam 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.
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