Jason Burke
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Managing Editor of A’s on SI and Stanford on SI
Who will be on the A's Opening Day roster and how will that lineup shake out?
A's Opening Day Roster Projection, Starting Lineup and Pitchers Prediction
We have projections for the A's Opening Day roster, the starting rotation, how the bullpen will shake out with new additions, and the Opening Day lineup against
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February 10, 2026 at 5:09 PM
Who will be on the A's Opening Day roster and how will that lineup shake out?
How Stanford’s Sam Roush grades out against the other top tight ends available in the NFL Draft
How Stanford's Sam Roush Compares to Other Tight Ends in NFL Draft
Where Stanford's Sam Roush ranks on the tight end draft board, what scouts are saying, and how he stacks up against the competing come draft day
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February 9, 2026 at 6:14 PM
How Stanford’s Sam Roush grades out against the other top tight ends available in the NFL Draft
The A’s have DFA’d the guy that provided one final memory to the fans in Oakland www.si.com/mlb/athletic...
A's DFA Player That Provided One Last Memory to Fans in Oakland
The A's made a big addition to the roster on Friday with Andy Ibáñez, but had to DFA their utility-man in the process
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February 6, 2026 at 8:35 PM
The A’s have DFA’d the guy that provided one final memory to the fans in Oakland www.si.com/mlb/athletic...
With Jacob Wilson’s extension now official, how is the A’s payroll looking when they land in Las Vegas
How Jacob Wilson's Extension Impacts A's Payroll Moving Forward into Las Vegas
The A's are locking up their young core, and with Jacob Wilson on board, they'll have a sizable payroll for years to come
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February 4, 2026 at 10:36 PM
With Jacob Wilson’s extension now official, how is the A’s payroll looking when they land in Las Vegas
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I missed this bit of hilarious baseball news
USPTO Denies 'Las Vegas Athletics' Trademark as Geographically Descriptive
The USPTO denied the ‘Las Vegas Athletics’ trademarks as geographically descriptive. This post breaks down the refusal and why timing is the real problem.
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January 6, 2026 at 4:08 AM
I missed this bit of hilarious baseball news
At yesterday's press conference, A's GM David Forst appeared to provide some insight into the A's free agent targets this offseason
A's Make Interesting Admission on Offseason Plans
While the A's were introducing Tyler Soderstrom at the press conference for his signing on Tuesday, the team's GM, David Forst, fielded a question about the tea
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December 31, 2025 at 7:28 PM
At yesterday's press conference, A's GM David Forst appeared to provide some insight into the A's free agent targets this offseason
After a tremendous first pro season, Gage Jump is seen as the A's best candidate to win AL Rookie of the Year in 2026
Lefty Prospect Seen as A's Best Rookie of the Year Candidate
Could the A's go back-to-back on American League Rookie of the Year winners?
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November 16, 2025 at 9:11 PM
After a tremendous first pro season, Gage Jump is seen as the A's best candidate to win AL Rookie of the Year in 2026
Stanford's head coach announcement appears to be looming
Stanford Football Head Coach Announcement Could be Looming
We now have some insight into when Stanford will be announcing the program's next head coach
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November 16, 2025 at 9:10 PM
Stanford's head coach announcement appears to be looming
5 ranked A’s prospects that need to be protected ahead of 40-man deadline
A's Ranked Prospects That Need to be Protected Ahead of 40-Man Deadline
Two prospects that were acquired at the Trade Deadline, and another that has been handed a J-Rod comp headline the A's decisions for next week
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November 13, 2025 at 7:48 PM
5 ranked A’s prospects that need to be protected ahead of 40-man deadline
The A’s lost 24 minor leaguers to free agency
A's Lose 24 Minor Leaguers to Free Agency
The Athletics are losing a number of depth pieces in the high minors to begin this winter.
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November 11, 2025 at 11:43 PM
The A’s lost 24 minor leaguers to free agency
Ranked five A’s extension candidates, and came up with what those extensions could look like.
Ranking A's Extension Candidates From Kurtz to Clarke
The Athletics have a number of extension candidates, but which are the most likely to sign?
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October 29, 2025 at 7:43 PM
Ranked five A’s extension candidates, and came up with what those extensions could look like.
Once a trade pickup of the A’s, now Will Klein is a World Series legend.
Former A's Trade Piece Just Became a Legend for the Los Angeles Dodgers
The A's thought they had something special when they acquired him. Turns out they were right, and he just showed why with the Los Angeles Dodgers
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October 28, 2025 at 5:01 PM
Once a trade pickup of the A’s, now Will Klein is a World Series legend.
One pitcher that could fit a couple of different roles for the A's (and wouldn't cost too much!)
Insider Hints Yankees Pitcher Could Be on A’s Radar This Offseason
The move would make sense for the A's for a couple of reasons
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October 27, 2025 at 5:22 AM
One pitcher that could fit a couple of different roles for the A's (and wouldn't cost too much!)
The A’s could solve a lot of their offseason shopping needs with one move.
Why the A’s Should Put Their Top Prospect on the Table for Reds' Hunter Greene
Landing Hunter Greene would solve a lot of the A's problems, while providing the Cincinnati Reds with a couple of key bats
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October 24, 2025 at 7:39 PM
The A’s could solve a lot of their offseason shopping needs with one move.
One underrated trade has become the A's best since 2020
How One Underrated Deal Became the A’s Best Trade Since 2020
There are a number of contenders for the A's best recent trade, but only one is the right answer
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October 24, 2025 at 7:13 AM
One underrated trade has become the A's best since 2020
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Lourdes Gurriel Jr. tied the game with a two-run home run against a 103.9 mph fastball from Mason Miller.
That is the fastest pitch any player has homered against in the pitch-tracking era (since 2008).
That is the fastest pitch any player has homered against in the pitch-tracking era (since 2008).
August 6, 2025 at 4:37 AM
Lourdes Gurriel Jr. tied the game with a two-run home run against a 103.9 mph fastball from Mason Miller.
That is the fastest pitch any player has homered against in the pitch-tracking era (since 2008).
That is the fastest pitch any player has homered against in the pitch-tracking era (since 2008).
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Yesterday, A’s fans were saying they thought things were supposed to be different when the team left Oakland. A’s GM David Forst on why moving Mason Miller is not like old times.
A's GM Assures Fans the Mason Miller Trade is Not Like Old Times
The Athletics made a very familiar trade to their fans during Thursday's trade deadline, but David Forst wanted to assure fans that trading Mason Miller is not
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August 1, 2025 at 11:45 PM
Yesterday, A’s fans were saying they thought things were supposed to be different when the team left Oakland. A’s GM David Forst on why moving Mason Miller is not like old times.
Talked to Mason Miller about the trade rumors swirling around him today, a return to starting (?), and the communication with the front office during this whole process.
A's Closer Mason Miller on Trade Rumors Swirling Around Him
The A's closer has been mentioned in numerous rumors the past two MLB Trade Deadlines.
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July 31, 2025 at 12:59 AM
Talked to Mason Miller about the trade rumors swirling around him today, a return to starting (?), and the communication with the front office during this whole process.
A’s top pick gets Top-100 ranking.
A's Top Pick Ranked Among MLB's Top-100 Prospects
A's draftee Jamie Arnold out of FSU has been ranked among MLB's Top-100 prospects
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July 29, 2025 at 12:15 AM
A’s top pick gets Top-100 ranking.
Nick Kurtz had an all-timer last night.
Nick Kurtz May Have Just Had the Best Offensive Game in MLB History
Nick Kurtz had quietly been one of the most exciting players in baseball since his arrival. On Friday night against the Houston Astros, he turned up the volume
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July 26, 2025 at 4:33 PM
Nick Kurtz had an all-timer last night.
Nick Kurtz is well on his way to being the best offensive first baseman in baseball.
Nick Kurtz is Charging His Way to Being Baseball's Best First Baseman
A's first baseman Nick Kurtz is already one of the best offensive first basemen in MLB
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July 22, 2025 at 12:10 AM
Nick Kurtz is well on his way to being the best offensive first baseman in baseball.
It wouldn’t be surprising to see the A’s clear up some spots on the 40-man at the deadline. Here are three “sweeteners” that could be on the move.
A's May Clear Up 40-Man Roster This Trade Deadline
The Athletics are going to be sellers at the trade deadline, though if they had to choose a more indirect path, they'd go with 'buying and selling' at the same
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July 17, 2025 at 4:50 PM
It wouldn’t be surprising to see the A’s clear up some spots on the 40-man at the deadline. Here are three “sweeteners” that could be on the move.
I wonder why baseball doesn’t resonate with a younger fanbase. Instead of doing a fun thing like a swing off, they’re like “well this guy it it the same distance but like an inch further.”
FIRST ROUND TIEBREAKER (Longest HR):
Cal Raleigh: 470.6171452141 feet
Brent Rooker: 470.5351740593 feet
How can you not be romantic about baseball?
Cal Raleigh: 470.6171452141 feet
Brent Rooker: 470.5351740593 feet
How can you not be romantic about baseball?
July 15, 2025 at 2:00 AM
I wonder why baseball doesn’t resonate with a younger fanbase. Instead of doing a fun thing like a swing off, they’re like “well this guy it it the same distance but like an inch further.”
A's picks on day two thus far:
4 - Gavin Turley, OF
5 - Zane Taylor, RHP
6 - Grant Richardson, LHP
Richardson had been teammates with Jacob Wilson at Grand Canyon in 2023. Missed 2025 due to Tommy John surgery.
4 - Gavin Turley, OF
5 - Zane Taylor, RHP
6 - Grant Richardson, LHP
Richardson had been teammates with Jacob Wilson at Grand Canyon in 2023. Missed 2025 due to Tommy John surgery.
July 14, 2025 at 4:51 PM
A's picks on day two thus far:
4 - Gavin Turley, OF
5 - Zane Taylor, RHP
6 - Grant Richardson, LHP
Richardson had been teammates with Jacob Wilson at Grand Canyon in 2023. Missed 2025 due to Tommy John surgery.
4 - Gavin Turley, OF
5 - Zane Taylor, RHP
6 - Grant Richardson, LHP
Richardson had been teammates with Jacob Wilson at Grand Canyon in 2023. Missed 2025 due to Tommy John surgery.