MLB teams increasingly locking up young players with long-term contracts
by Jack Gross, Cronkite News March 19, 2026 Cronkite News offers an audio version of this story using…
What MLB executives and agents are saying about PCA, Konnor Griffin and more extensions
At various points during the MLB offseason, and especially during free agency, extension talks are often held between…
Slugging 1B Nick Kurtz looks to build on AL Rookie of the Year award in second season with Athletics
MESA, Ariz. (AP) — Aside from towering over most of his Athletics teammates at 6-foot-5, Nick Kurtz blends…
MLB analyst questions Jacob Wilson’s ability to avoid major regression in 2026
MLB analyst questions Jacob Wilson’s ability to avoid major regression in 2026 originally appeared on The Sporting News.…
A’s Sign Tyler Soderstrom To Seven-Year Extension
The Athletics aren’t taking the holiday off. They’re in agreement with outfielder Tyler Soderstrom on a seven-year, $86MM…
MLB rumors: A’s sign breakout outfielder to $86 million contract extension
Getty Images The Athletics and outfielder Tyler Soderstrom are in agreement on a seven-year contract extension worth $86…
Athletics bash 4 HRs, 21 hits in blowout of Angels
Nick Kurtz, Colby Thomas, Carlos Cortes and JJ Bleday each homered and Tyler Soderstrom went 2-for-4 with a…
Ranking the top 10 MLB slugging duos in 2025: Cal Raleigh-Eugenio Suárez, Kyle Schwarber-Bryce Harper, more
Baseball has long revered power-hitting teammates. It goes all the way back to Babe Ruth and Lou Gehrig,…
Free MLB home run picks, lines, odds for Aug. 8: Fernando Tatis Jr. among best bets for Friday HR player props
Padres star Fernando Tatis had the day off on Wednesday after going 2-for-21 through the first five games…
A’s 1B Nick Kurtz becomes first rookie in MLB history to post 4-homer game
Last July, Nick Kurtz was selected fourth overall by the Athletics in the 2024 MLB Draft. On Friday,…