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On YouTubeOakland Athletics News / FanNation Inside The A's / 4 hours ago
A's Not Pursuing a Ramón Laureano Trade
In an article talking about the Minnesota Twins potentially looking to make an upgrade, Dan Hayes writes "The Twins previously looked into A's outfielder Ramón Laureano, but didn't get the sense Oakland was open to a trade." Trading Laureano right now has always been a tricky proposition.
Oakland Athletics News / MLB Trade Rumors / January 18
A’s reportedly not pursuing Ramon Laureano trade
Over the past 18 months, the A’s have traded away most of the core players on the roster as a means of stripping down payroll. While much of that teardown was orchestrated either last offseason or at the summer deadline, it continued with the three-team deal that sent Sean Murphy to Atlanta last month.
Oakland Athletics News / FanNation Inside The A's / January 18
Takeaways From Shintaro Fujinami Press Conference
It's not too often that the Oakland Athletics hold a press conference to introduce a big signing. It's also pretty rare for Scott Boras to be involved with anything the A's are up to.
Domingo Tapia News / Swingin' A's / January 17
Former Oakland A’s reliever Domingo Tapia heading to Padres 
Another former Oakland A’s player has found a new home. This time, it is Domingo Tapia who will be heading elsewhere for the 2023 season. According to his MLB.com player page, he has signed a minor league contract with the Padres.
Tyler Cyr News / Swingin' A's / January 17
Tyler Cyr could still have role for Oakland A’s in 2023
Tyler Cyr was a victim of a numbers game for the Oakland A’s. Someone needed to be removed from the 40 man roster to make room for Shintaro Fujinami. That ended up being Cyr’s fate as he was designated for assignment over the weekend to make room for the A’s latest signing.
Austin Pruitt News / MLB Trade Rumors / January 16
Athletics Sign Austin Pruitt To Minor League Deal
The Athletics have signed right-hander Austin Pruitt to a minor league deal, according to his transactions tracker at MLB.com. He will presumably receive an invitation to major league Spring Training with the club.
Oakland Athletics News / Swingin' A's / January 16
Reviewing the Oakland A’s on International Signing Day
The Oakland A’s have been one of the most active teams in the international prospect market over the years. Despite a general refusal to spend money on their major league roster, the A’s have consistently landed some of the top players on the international market as they look to build up their future core.
Austin Pruitt News / FanNation Inside The A's / January 16
A's Bring Back Austin Pruitt on Minor League Deal
After declaring for free agency earlier this off-season, Austin Pruitt is back with the A's on a minor-league deal, which is familiar territory for the 33-year-old, after he signed with the A's as a minor league free agent last off-season as well. Pruitt holds a career 4.70 ERA across 262.1 innings, most of those coming with the Tampa Bay Rays.
A.J. Puk News / Swingin' A's / January 15
A.J. Puk appears ticketed for Oakland A’s bullpen again
The Oakland A’s had been planning to stretch A.J. Puk out as a starter. Those plans may have changed. At this point, the A’s rotation appears to be set.
Oakland Athletics News / Swingin' A's / January 14
Oakland A’s reportedly down to one Las Vegas stadium site
If the Oakland A’s are going to move to Las Vegas, there is only one place left to go. The A’s had reportedly been looking at the current site of the Tropicana Resort and Casino and the Las Vegas Festival Grounds as their final two spots for a potential ballpark.
Tyler Cyr News / FanNation Inside The A's / January 14
A's DFA Tyler Cyr
With the A's making the signing of Shintaro Fujinami official on Friday, Tyler Cyr was the odd-man out, as the A's DFA'd him to make room on the 40-man roster. Cyr was claimed off waivers from the Phillies in late August last season, then brought up to Oakland on September 6.
Josh Lindblom News / Swingin' A's / January 13
Former Oakland A’s pitcher Josh Lindblom announces retirement
Josh Lindblom had a professional baseball career that took him around the world. That journey came to an end on Thursday. The former Oakland A’s pitcher announced on his Twitter account that he is retiring as a player.
Oakland Athletics News / FanNation Inside The A's / January 13
A's Agree to Terms with Laureano, Kemp, Blackburn
The A's entered the off-season with six arbitration eligible players, but only three of those players remained with the A's entering the weekend. Susan
Vimael Machin News / Swingin' A's / January 13
Vimael Machin finds opportunity with Philadelphia Phillies
It has been a difficult few months for Vimael Machin. He had been the Oakland A’s primary third baseman last season, finally getting an extended look in the lineup.
Oakland Athletics News / Swingin' A's / January 12
Losing DOT finding not death knell for Oakland A’s staying in town
The Oakland A’s have seemingly been looking for any excuse to bid their long time home farewell and head to greener pastures. It would appear as though the Department of Transportation handed them an out.
Stephen Vogt News / Swingin' A's / January 12
Stephen Vogt lands long anticipated coaching role
Stephen Vogt had been expected to move into a coaching role when his playing days came to an end. That expectation became reality on Tuesday. The Seattle Mariners announced their 2023 major league coaching staff.
Vimael Machin News / MLB Trade Rumors / January 12
Phillies, Vimael Machin Agree To Minor League Deal
The Phillies and infielder Vimael Machin have agreed to a minor league contract, reports Melissa Lockard of The Athletic (Twitter link). Machin himself all but confirmed as much, thanking the Phils for a new opportunity in a tweet of his own.
Ryan Dull News / FanNation Fastball / January 11
Former Oakland A's Pitcher Eyes MLB Comeback
In 2016, Oakland Athletics relief pitcher Ryan Dull set a Major League Baseball record for the longest streak of stranding inherited runners, leaving 36 straight men on base.
Oakland Athletics News / The Cold Wire / January 11
The A’s Have An Agreement With Key Pitcher
The Oakland Athletics have made a key signing to bolster their pitching staff. Top Japanese right-hander Shintaro Fujinami had been posted by the Hanshin Tigers.
MLB News / Field Level Media / January 11
Report: A's reach 1-year deal with Shintaro Fujinami
Right-hander Shintaro Fujinami will make his Major League Baseball debut with the Oakland Athletics in 2023, ESPN reported Wednesday, following an up-and-down playing career in Japan for the Hanshin Tigers.
Oakland Athletics News / Swingin' A's / January 11
Oakland A’s reportedly sign Shintaro Fujinami to one year deal
There were reports on Tuesday that the Oakland A’s were interested in Hanshin Tigers pitcher Shintaro Fujinami. That interest has manifested into a contract.
Oakland Athletics News / FanNation Inside The A's / January 11
A's in Agreement with Shintaro Fujinami
According to Jeff Passan, the Oakland A's are in agreement with 28-year-old right-hander Shintaro Fujinami on a one-year deal. He does note that this
Oakland Athletics News / Athletics Nation / January 11
A’s sign Shintaro Fujinami
Another starting option coming from overseas The Athletics have added another starting pitching option for the 2023 season, signing Japanese right-hander Shintaro Fujinami to a one-year deal.
Oakland Athletics News / MLB Trade Rumors / January 11
A's agree to one-year deal with intriguing NPB pitcher
As a 6-foot-6 righty with an upper-90s heater that has reached triple digits and a slider that’s been a plus pitch in the past, Shintaro Fujinami offers tantalizing potential.
Oakland Athletics News / Front Office Sports / January 11
Oakland Strikes Out on $182M for A’s Stadium Project
Oakland whiffed on what may have been a key source of funding to help the city keep the A’s. The city will not receive any funding.
Oakland Athletics News / The Cold Wire / December 13
MLB Analyst Roasts A’s Ownership For Its Direction
The Oakland Athletics have become the laughingstocks of Major League Baseball. Here, we have a team that plays in a big-market city but operates as a small-market organization.
MLB News / Larry Brown Sports / December 12
Braves make upgrade at catcher in trade with AL team
With Dansby Swanson’s future still up in the air, the Atlanta Braves are addressing another key area of their roster.
Sean Murphy News / Sportsnaut / November 30
What a Guardians trade for catcher Sean Murphy might look like
Despite a surprising 92-win season in 2022, the Cleveland Guardians didn’t get much out of the catcher position. Enter into the equation Oakland Athletics Gold Glove winner Sean Murphy, who could reportedly be had at the right price this offseason.
Oakland Athletics News / The Cold Wire / November 18
2 Moves The Athletics Should Make This Offseason
The Oakland Athletics are a team notorious for not spending money on free agents. They rarely even pay their own players big contracts. We saw last season as they traded away first baseman Matt Olson before having to give him a big contract.
MLB News / Larry Brown Sports / November 14
Rays have interest in trading for A's catcher Sean Murphy
Tampa Bay is taking a dual buyer-and-seller approach to the offseason trade market.
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