Athletics Rumors

CLEVELAND, OHIO - SEPTEMBER 30: Closing pitcher Brad Hand #33 of the Cleveland Indians pitches during the ninth inning of Game Two of the American League Wild Card Series against the New York Yankees at Progressive Field on September 30, 2020 in Cleveland, Ohio. The Yankees defeated the Indians 10-9. (Photo by Jason Miller/Getty Images)

Brad Hand could be a veteran closer for Oakland A’s

Any Oakland A’s sell-off will likely happen quickly

3 possible landing spots for Sean Manaea

Elvis Andrus could be trade option for New York Yankees

Sep 27, 2021; Seattle, Washington, USA; Oakland Athletics first baseman Matt Olson (28) throws the ball around before a game against the Seattle Mariners at T-Mobile Park. The Mariners won 13-4. Mandatory Credit: Stephen Brashear-USA TODAY Sports

Oakland A’s rightly asking for huge return for Matt Olson

Jun 28, 2021; Bronx, New York, USA; New York Yankees left fielder Clint Frazier (77) reacts after striking out during the seventh inning against the Los Angeles Angels at Yankee Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-USA TODAY Sports

Clint Frazier could be intriguing fit for Oakland A’s outfield

Sep 5, 2021; St. Petersburg, Florida, USA; Minnesota Twins relief pitcher Alex Colome (48) throws a pitch in the ninth inning against the Tampa Bay Rays at Tropicana Field. Mandatory Credit: Nathan Ray Seebeck-USA TODAY Sports

Alex Colome could be a fit in Oakland A’s bullpen

Sep 28, 2021; Seattle, Washington, USA; Oakland Athletics starting pitcher Chris Bassitt (40) throws against the Seattle Mariners during the third inning at T-Mobile Park. Mandatory Credit: Joe Nicholson-USA TODAY Sports

Seattle Mariners eyeing several Oakland A’s players

OAKLAND, CA - April 16: General Manager David Forst of the Oakland Athletics on the field before the game against the Detroit Tigers at RingCentral Coliseum on April 16, 2021 in Oakland, California. The Athletics defeated the Tigers 3-0. (Photo by Michael Zagaris/Oakland Athletics/Getty Images)

Oakland A’s face tough decision before CBA expires

Sep 5, 2021; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Oakland Athletics third baseman Matt Chapman (26) reacts after striking out against the Toronto Blue Jays during the first inning at Rogers Centre. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Sousa-USA TODAY Sports

The risks of trading Matt Chapman this offseason

Sep 25, 2021; Oakland, California, USA; Oakland Athletics starting pitcher Sean Manaea (55) delivers against the Houston Astros during the first inning at RingCentral Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: D. Ross Cameron-USA TODAY Sports

3 moves for the Oakland A’s this offseason

Sep 20, 2021; Oakland, California, USA; Oakland Athletics left fielder Mark Canha (20) during the eighth inning against the Seattle Mariners at RingCentral Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Stan Szeto-USA TODAY Sports

Mark Canha may not have to travel far for next team

Sep 26, 2021; Oakland, California, USA; Oakland Athletics left fielder Mark Canha (20) sits on the dugout bench after getting the game-winning hit against the Houston Astros in the ninth inning at RingCentral Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: D. Ross Cameron-USA TODAY Sports

Mark Canha ready to say goodbye to Oakland A’s

OAKLAND, CA - JULY 18: Ramón Laureano #22 of the Oakland Athletics in the on-deck circle during the game against the Cleveland Indians at RingCentral Coliseum on July 18, 2021 in Oakland, California. The Indians defeated the Athletics 4-2. (Photo by Michael Zagaris/Oakland Athletics/Getty Images)

Ramon Laureano should get more buzz as a trade option

Aug 28, 2021; Oakland, California, USA; Oakland Athletics third baseman Matt Chapman (26) fields a ground ball during the fifth inning against the New York Yankees at RingCentral Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Darren Yamashita-USA TODAY Sports

3 potential landing spots for Matt Chapman

Oct 2, 2021; Houston, Texas, USA; Oakland Athletics first baseman Matt Olson (28) runs to first base after hitting a a single against the Houston Astros during the seventh inning at Minute Maid Park. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-USA TODAY Sports

Matt Olson expected to be traded from Oakland A’s this offseason

Oct 1, 2021; Houston, Texas, USA; Oakland Athletics center fielder Starling Marte (2) celebrates first baseman Matt Olson (28) (not pictured) hitting a two run home run against the Houston Astros in the sixth inning at Minute Maid Park. Mandatory Credit: Thomas Shea-USA TODAY Sports

Starling Marte projected to end up in Cleveland

Sep 19, 2021; Anaheim, California, USA; Oakland Athletics shortstop Elvis Andrus (17) fields a hit by Los Angeles Angels third baseman Jack Mayfield (9) and throws to first for the out during the fifth inning at Angel Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports

Shortstop openings could be chance to move Elvis Andrus

Sep 20, 2021; Oakland, California, USA; Oakland Athletics starting pitcher Sean Manaea (55) during the fifth inning against the Seattle Mariners at RingCentral Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Stan Szeto-USA TODAY Sports

3 Oakland A’s most likely to be traded this offseason

Sep 19, 2021; San Francisco, California, USA; Atlanta Braves bench coach Walt Weiss (4) stands in the dugout before the game against the San Francisco Giants at Oracle Park. Mandatory Credit: Darren Yamashita-USA TODAY Sports

Should Walt Weiss be on Oakland A’s managerial radar?

Sep 8, 2021; Oakland, California, USA; Oakland Athletics relief pitcher Andrew Chafin (39) signals to his catcher during the ninth inning against the Chicago White Sox at RingCentral Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Stan Szeto-USA TODAY Sports

Oakland A’s: Say goodbye to Andrew Chafin

Aug 11, 2021; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Oakland Athletics catcher Yan Gomes (23) stands on the field in the first inning against the Cleveland Indians at Progressive Field. Mandatory Credit: David Richard-USA TODAY Sports

Oakland A’s should find way to bring back Yan Gomes

Sep 27, 2021; Seattle, Washington, USA; Oakland Athletics leftfielder Mark Canha (20) jogs to first base after earning a walks during a game against the Seattle Mariner at T-Mobile Park. The Mariners won 13-4. Mandatory Credit: Stephen Brashear-USA TODAY Sports

San Francisco Giants may target Mark Canha

Oct 12, 2021; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Chicago White Sox relief pitcher Craig Kimbrel (46) prepares to pitch against the Houston Astros during the eighth inning in game four of the 2021 ALDS at Guaranteed Rate Field. Mandatory Credit: Matt Marton-USA TODAY Sports

Craig Kimbrel could be litmus test for Oakland A’s

Oct 3, 2021; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Toronto Blue Jays shortstop Marcus Semien (10) cannot field a ball hit for a single by Baltimore Orioles center fielder Cedric Mullins (not shown) in the fifth inning at Rogers Centre. Mandatory Credit: Dan Hamilton-USA TODAY Sports

Marcus Semien could haunt Oakland A’s up close and personal

Sep 28, 2021; Seattle, Washington, USA; Oakland Athletics left fielder Mark Canha (20) scores a run against the Seattle Mariners during the seventh inning at T-Mobile Park. Mandatory Credit: Joe Nicholson-USA TODAY Sports

Mark Canha deserves Qualifying Offer

Sep 24, 2021; Oakland, California, USA; Oakland Athletics center fielder Starling Marte (2) celebrates after hitting a two run RBI double during the seventh inning at RingCentral Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Neville E. Guard-USA TODAY Sports

Three free agents Oakland A’s should sign but won’t spend money on

Aug 10, 2021; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Oakland Athletics second baseman Josh Harrison (1) scores in the second inning against the Cleveland Indians at Progressive Field. Mandatory Credit: David Richard-USA TODAY Sports

Oakland A’s: Three realistic free agents to keep