Athletics Rumors

Jun 5, 2022; Oakland, California, USA; Oakland Athletics second baseman Tony Kemp (5) hits an RBI single against Boston Red Sox relief pitcher Ryan Brasier (70) during the ninth inning at RingCentral Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Robert Edwards-USA TODAY Sports

Tony Kemp may be trade chip for Oakland A’s

Paul Blackburn – underrated trade candidate?

Frankie Montas could be nearing end of Oakland A’s tenure

Chad Pinder could be interesting trade candidate for Oakland A’s

May 14, 2022; Oakland, California, USA; Oakland Athletics catcher Sean Murphy (12) catches a throw to record a force out against the Los Angeles Angels during the second inning at RingCentral Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Darren Yamashita-USA TODAY Sports

Sean Murphy may have surprisingly high trade value

May 14, 2022; Oakland, California, USA; Oakland Athletics starting pitcher Paul Blackburn (58) walks to the dugout during the first inning against the Los Angeles Angels at RingCentral Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Darren Yamashita-USA TODAY Sports

What to do with Paul Blackburn

May 10, 2022; Detroit, Michigan, USA; Oakland Athletics relief pitcher Lou Trivino (62) pitches during the ninth inning against the Detroit Tigers at Comerica Park. Mandatory Credit: Raj Mehta-USA TODAY Sports

How much longer for Lou Trivino with Oakland A’s?

SUPRISE, AZ - March 1: Mickey McDonald of the Oakland Athletics hits a home run during the game against the Kansas City Royals at Surprise Stadium on March 1, 2020 in Suprise, Arizona. (Photo by Michael Zagaris/Oakland Athletics/Getty Images)

3 players possibly on chopping block for Oakland A’s

Mar 28, 2022; Tempe, Arizona, USA; Oakland Athletics right fielder Stephen Piscotty (25) fields the ball against the Los Angeles Angels during a spring training game at Tempe Diablo Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Rick Scuteri-USA TODAY Sports

Stephen Piscotty trade should involve the NL East

Mar 25, 2022; Peoria, Arizona, USA; Chicago White Sox designated hitter Andrew Vaughn (25) bites his batting glove after striking out against the Seattle Mariners during the third inning of a spring training game at Peoria Sports Complex. Mandatory Credit: Joe Camporeale-USA TODAY Sports

Oakland A’s reportedly after Andrew Vaughn in White Sox talks

Jul 28, 2021; San Diego, California, USA; Oakland Athletics starting pitcher Sean Manaea (55) throws a pitch against the San Diego Padres during the first inning at Petco Park. Mandatory Credit: Orlando Ramirez-USA TODAY Sports

Oakland A’s focused on trading Sean Manaea

Oct 1, 2021; Houston, Texas, USA; Oakland Athletics starting pitcher Sean Manaea (55) pitches against the Houston Astros in the third inning at Minute Maid Park. Mandatory Credit: Thomas Shea-USA TODAY Sports

Oakland A’s provide potential trade partners with cost certainty

Sep 8, 2021; Oakland, California, USA; Oakland Athletics starting pitcher Frankie Montas (47) throws against the Chicago White Sox during the first inning at RingCentral Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Stan Szeto-USA TODAY Sports

Kansas City Royals showing interest in Frankie Montas

Aug 10, 2021; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Oakland Athletics third baseman Matt Chapman (26) dives for a ball in the second inning against the Cleveland Indians at Progressive Field. Mandatory Credit: David Richard-USA TODAY Sports

Tampa Bay Rays emerging as Matt Chapman suitors

Sep 20, 2021; Oakland, California, USA; Oakland Athletics third baseman Matt Chapman (26) during the fourth inning against the Seattle Mariners at RingCentral Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Stan Szeto-USA TODAY Sports

Matt Chapman likely not heading to Philadelphia Phillies

Sep 2, 2021; Detroit, Michigan, USA; Oakland Athletics first baseman Matt Olson (28) hits a single in the fourth inning against the Detroit Tigers at Comerica Park. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-USA TODAY Sports

Atlanta Braves looking at Matt Olson backup plan

Aug 31, 2021; New York City, New York, USA; New York Mets third baseman J.D. Davis (28) hits a single against the Miami Marlins during the third inning at Citi Field. Mandatory Credit: Gregory Fisher-USA TODAY Sports

Oakland A’s eyeing J.D. Davis prior to lockout

Jul 4, 2021; Oakland, California, USA; Oakland Athletics first baseman Matt Olson (28) walks to the plate during the sixth inning against the Boston Red Sox at RingCentral Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Darren Yamashita-USA TODAY Sports

Yankees, Rangers restart Matt Olson chase

Sep 4, 2021; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Oakland Athletics third baseman Matt Chapman (26) celebrates after hitting a home run against the Toronto Blue Jays during the fifth inning at Rogers Centre. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Sousa-USA TODAY Sports

How Matt Chapman could work on the Los Angeles Dodgers

Sep 14, 2021; Baltimore, Maryland, USA; New York Yankees designated hitter Luke Voit (59) watches his home run against the Baltimore Orioles during the third inning at Oriole Park at Camden Yards. Mandatory Credit: Scott Taetsch-USA TODAY Sports

A potential lottery ticket in Luke Voit

Apr 27, 2021; St. Petersburg, Florida, USA; Oakland Athletics first baseman Matt Olson (28) doubles during the sixth inning against the Tampa Bay Rays at Tropicana Field. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports

Keeping up with the teams in the Matt Olson chase

Jul 28, 2021; San Diego, California, USA; Oakland Athletics shortstop Elvis Andrus (17) forces out San Diego Padres first baseman Eric Hosmer (30) at second base before throwing to first base late during the sixth inning at Petco Park. Mandatory Credit: Orlando Ramirez-USA TODAY Sports

How Eric Hosmer could fit the Oakland A’s

Jul 17, 2021; Oakland, California, USA; Oakland Athletics first baseman Matt Olson (28) stands at second base after hitting a double during the first inning against the Cleveland Indians at RingCentral Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Stan Szeto-USA TODAY Sports

Hypothetical Matt Olson trade to Texas Rangers not enough

Jun 13, 2021; Oakland, California, USA; Oakland Athletics first baseman Matt Olson (28) during the sixth inning against the Kansas City Royals at RingCentral Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Stan Szeto-USA TODAY Sports

San Diego Padres newest entrant in Matt Olson Sweepstakes

Jul 18, 2021; Oakland, California, USA; Oakland Athletics first baseman Matt Olson (28) stands in the dugout during the eighth inning against the Cleveland Indians at RingCentral Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Darren Yamashita-USA TODAY Sports

Silly season factoring into Matt Olson trade ideas

Jul 8, 2021; San Diego, California, USA; San Diego Padres left fielder Tommy Pham (28) hits an RBI double against the Washington Nationals during the sixth inning at Petco Park. Mandatory Credit: Orlando Ramirez-USA TODAY Sports

Tommy Pham a perfect buy low option for Oakland A’s

Jun 14, 2021; Oakland, California, USA; Oakland Athletics catcher Sean Murphy (12) catches a foul bowl against the Los Angeles Angels during the third inning at RingCentral Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Kelley L Cox-USA TODAY Sports

Oakland A’s could look for more help behind the plate

Sep 12, 2021; Oakland, California, USA; Oakland Athletics second baseman Tony Kemp (5) walks to the dugout during the eighth inning against the Texas Rangers at RingCentral Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Darren Yamashita-USA TODAY Sports

This is the time for the Oakland A’s to trade Tony Kemp