A’s Day

Jeff McNeil Trade, Soderstrom Extension, Hopes for Higher Payroll & GM Extension, RIP Will Schock

We are back A’s Day fans, hope you had a wonderful holiday week! Today, we get all caught up to speed with the happenings in A’s universe over the past week. The second base position upgrade was addressed as Jeff McNeil was acquired from the Mets via trade in exchange for RHP Yordan Rodriguez and we will discuss what that means for the 2026 outlook. On Christmas, we were given a present from management as it was announced the team and LF Tyler Soderstrom are in agreement on a 7 year/$86 million historic extension that has once of the franchise pillars locked up through 2031. With the increase in spending, is there an acceptance of a higher payroll? Finally, we pay our respects as we learned this past Sunday long time scout for the A’s Will Schock passed away and we tell his story as our paying tribute. Holy Toledo, let’s go A’s!

Michael Stefanic Interview

Hey there A’s Day happy holiday week! Today, join us for an A’s Day exclusive as we had the opportunity to sit down and talk with newly signed INF Michael Stefanic. Holy Toledo, let’s go A’s!

Kim Rejected 4 Year Offer, Changes Coming to Sutter Health Park, This Player in A’s History: Blue Moon Odom, Upcoming Player Interview Announcement

Happy Friday A’s Day Fans! Today, we discuss a report that Free Agent SS/2B Ha-Seong Kim rejected the A’s 4 year/$48 million offer before re-signing with the Atlanta Braves on a 1 year/$20 million dollar contract and what it potentially means for the outlook of the team’s offseason plans moving forward. On Wednesday, the A’s announced upgrades are coming to the playing facility at Sutter Health Park as we discuss what exactly those will be. For this week’s edition of This Player in A’s History, we kick it back to the 1960’s and discuss the journey of RHP Blue Moon Odom. Stay tuned through the conclusion of the episode as we reveal a surprise interview that will be made available to you on Monday and what our holiday schedule will look like as Christmas approaches. Holy Toledo, let’s go A’s!

A’s Make Marte’s No Trade List, Navigating Remainder of Offseason, Art of Plate Discipline

Today, we discuss Ketel Marte naming the Athletics as one of the teams on his No Trade List. Later, with flurries of moves being completed league wide, we discuss what free agent and trade options may be available at their position areas of need. Finally, we dive into the world of the Art of Hitting Discipline and how this area of improvement can already make a top 10 offense even more dangerous in 2026. Holy Toledo, let’s go A’s!

Mark Leiter Jr. Signed, Pick 8 in 2026 MLB Draft, A’s Rule 5 Draft Review, Winter Meeting Wrap-Up, This Player in A’s History: Eric Chavez

Today, we discuss the first major move of the offseason as the A’s are in agreement on a one year contract with RHP Mark Leiter, Jr. The MLB heads its Draft Lottery to determine the draft order for the 2026 Draft and the A’s ended up securing the number 8 as we discuss which prospect experts project they will select. The Rule 5 Draft has come and gone we discuss who was selected and our thoughts on a confusing trade with the Red Sox. Finally, we wrap up with our continued series of This Player in A’s History talking about former Gold Glove 3B Eric Chavez. Holy Toledo, let’s go A’s!

Michael Stefanic Signed to Minors Deal, Winter Meetings Rumors, Two Prime Bounce Back Candidates

Today, we discuss the latest signing as the A’s agree to a 1 year deal with INF Michael Stefanic which includes an invite to Spring Training. Later, we discuss any rumblings from Winter Meetings involving the Athletics before highlighting two A’s players we believe are set for a bounce back season in 2026. Holy Toledo, let’s go A’s!

Ketel Marte to the A’s?, Winter Meeting Expectations, Look Into Vegas Ballpark Experience, A’s Sign JJ Goss to Minors Deal, This Player in A’s History: Liam Hendricks

Today, we explore a trade rumor where an ESPN article written by Jeff Passan mentions Ketel Marte as a potential trade candidate from the Diamondbacks for the A’s were listed as a potential trade partner. Later, we provide what expectations we have and what the team should do with MLB Winter Meetings kicking off in Orlando on Monday. Then, we discuss the new Las Vegas Ballpark Exhibit Experience opened by the A’s to unveil the plans for 2028 and what we think it actually means. Finally, we continue on with this week’s edition of This Player in A’s History keeping it in the 2020’s talking about RHP Liam Hendricks. Holy Toledo, let’s go A’s!

Bullpen Reinforcements May Cost More, Vision Into 2028 Vegas Roster

Today, with the news of two high leverage relievers being signed above market value, we discuss what this means for the A’s offseason plans and what steps they need to take to upgrade their areas of need in the bullpen. Then, we take a look into the future and envision what the 2028 roster could look like once the team is set to call Las Vegas home. Holy Toledo, let’s go A’s!

Wander Suero Signed, Three Hypothetical Trades, This Player in A’s History: Bobby Shantz

We hope you all had a wonderful Thanksgiving yesterday! Today, we discuss the A’s signing RHP Wander Suero to a MiLB contract. Later, we get creative discussing three trades that would have a major impact on the league outlook of the A’s and their aligned trade partner. Finally, we wrap with the newest edition of This Player in A’s History talking about Bobby Shantz. Holy Toledo, let’s go A’s!

Road Map to Being The 2025 Blue Jays, Best Lineup Options, Two More Minor League Contracts

Hey there A’s Day fans! Today, we discuss the blueprint for the Athletics to follow along in the footsteps of the Toronto Blue Jays going from one of the worst in the American League to Game 7 of the World Series. Later, we discuss lineup construction for the 2026 team along with three minor league contracts the A’s signed last week. Holy Toledo, let’s go A’s!