Athletics Rumors

OAKLAND, CALIFORNIA - SEPTEMBER 20: Luis Basabe #61 of the San Francisco Giants takes off to steal second base against the Oakland Athletics in the top of the third inning at RingCentral Coliseum on September 20, 2020 in Oakland, California. (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images)

Oakland A’s should give Luis Alexander Basabe a look

Oakland A’s: Amed Rosario could be worth a gamble

Oakland A’s missed opportunity with Hanser Alberto

Mike Fiers wants to return to the Oakland A’s

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - OCTOBER 05: Yusmeiro Petit #36 of the Oakland Athletics celebrates after retiring the side against the Houston Astros during the fifth inning in Game One of the American League Division Series at Dodger Stadium on October 05, 2020 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Kevork Djansezian/Getty Images)

It is time for the Oakland A’s to bring Yusmeiro Petit back

WASHINGTON, DC - SEPTEMBER 27: Yasiel Puig #66 of the Cleveland Indians takes the field against the Washington Nationals during the eighth inning at Nationals Park on September 27, 2019 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Scott Taetsch/Getty Images)

Oakland A’s: Yasiel Puig could be an intriguing fit

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - OCTOBER 06: Marcus Semien #10 of the Oakland Athletics fields ground ball to out Alex Bregman #2 of the Houston Astros at first during the fourth inning in Game Two of the American League Division Series at Dodger Stadium on October 06, 2020 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Kevork Djansezian/Getty Images)

Marcus Semien hurt by similar players in free agency

OAKLAND, CA - SEPTEMBER 5: Joakim Soria #48 of the Oakland Athletics pitches during the game against the San Diego Padres at RingCentral Coliseum on September 5, 2020 in Oakland, California. The Athletics defeated the Padres 8-4. (Photo by Michael Zagaris/Oakland Athletics/Getty Images)

Joakim Soria generating plenty of interest in free agency

OAKLAND, CALIFORNIA - OCTOBER 01: Marcus Semien #10 of the Oakland Athletics looks to throw to first base against the Chicago White Sox during the seventh inning of Game Three of the American League Wild Card Round at RingCentral Coliseum on October 01, 2020 in Oakland, California. (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images)

Marcus Semien reportedly being considered by Dodgers

OAKLAND, CA - SEPTEMBER 5: Matt Chapman #26 of the Oakland Athletics fields during the game against the San Diego Padres at RingCentral Coliseum on September 5, 2020 in Oakland, California. The Athletics defeated the Padres 8-4. (Photo by Michael Zagaris/Oakland Athletics/Getty Images)

Matt Chapman’s future with A’s may be determined by 2021

BOSTON, MA - AUGUST 11: Andrew Benintendi #16 of the Boston Red Sox catches a fly ball during the first inning of a game against the Tampa Bay Rays on August 11, 2020 at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Billie Weiss/Boston Red Sox/Getty Images)

Oakland A’s reportedly interested in Andrew Benintendi

GOODYEAR, AZ - February 28: Dustin Fowler #11 of the Oakland Athletics stands in the on-deck circle prior to the game against the Cincinnati Reds at Goodyear Ballpark on February 28, 2020 in Goodyear, Arizona. (Photo by Michael Zagaris/Oakland Athletics/Getty Images)

Oakland A’s: Three options for the outfield

OAKLAND, CA - SEPTEMBER 29: Joakim Soria #48 of the Oakland Athletics pitches during Game One of the Wild Card Round against the Chicago White Sox at RingCentral Coliseum on September 29, 2020 in Oakland, California. The White Sox defeated the Athletics 4-1. (Photo by Michael Zagaris/Oakland Athletics/Getty Images)

Oakland A’s: Bringing Joakim Soria back could make sense

OAKLAND, CALIFORNIA - OCTOBER 01: Lou Trivino #62 of the Oakland Athletics pitches against the Chicago White Sox during the seventh inning of Game Three of the American League Wild Card Round at RingCentral Coliseum on October 01, 2020 in Oakland, California. (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images)

Oakland A’s: Three options to be the next closer

OAKLAND, CA - SEPTEMBER 29: A view of RingCentral Coliseum during Game One of the Wild Card Round between the Oakland Athletics the Chicago White Sox on September 29, 2020 in Oakland, California. The White Sox defeated the Athletics 4-1. (Photo by Michael Zagaris/Oakland Athletics/Getty Images)

A New Year’s Wish for Every Oakland A’s Fan

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - OCTOBER 07: Manager Bob Melvin #6 of the Oakland Athletics looks on during the sixth inning in Game Three of the American League Division Series against the Houston Astros at Dodger Stadium on October 07, 2020 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)

Oakland A’s: It is time to extend Bob Melvin

ANAHEIM, CA - SEPTEMBER 15: Andrelton Simmons #2 of the Los Angeles Angels makes a throw to first base while playing the Arizona Diamondbacks at Angel Stadium of Anaheim on September 15, 2020 in Anaheim, California. (Photo by John McCoy/Getty Images)

Oakland A’s: Andrelton Simmons worth consideration

OAKLAND, CALIFORNIA - SEPTEMBER 30: Marcus Semien #10 of the Oakland Athletics is congratulated by Tommy La Stella #3 after he hit a two-run home run against the Chicago White Sox in the second inning of Game Two of the American League wild card series at RingCentral Coliseum on September 30, 2020 in Oakland, California. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)

Oakland A’s may not be able to bring back their own free agents

OAKLAND, CA - SEPTEMBER 30: Tommy La Stella #3 of the Oakland Athletics fields during the game against the Chicago White Sox at RingCentral Coliseum on September 30, 2020 in Oakland, California. The Athletics defeated the White Sox 5-3. (Photo by Michael Zagaris/Oakland Athletics/Getty Images)

Oakland A’s making effort to keep Tommy La Stella

SEOUL, SOUTH KOREA - AUGUST 23: Outfielder Kim Ha-Seong #7 of Kiwoom Heroes throws to the first base in the top of the fifth inning during the KBO League game between KIA Tigers and Kiwoom Heroes at the Gocheok Skydome on August 23, 2020 in Seoul, South Korea. (Photo by Han Myung-Gu/Getty Images)

Oakland A’s: Three international players to consider

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - OCTOBER 07: Liam Hendriks #16 of the Oakland Athletics reacts to striking out Josh Reddick #22 of the Houston Astros to end the eighth inning in Game Three of the American League Division Series at Dodger Stadium on October 07, 2020 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Kevork Djansezian/Getty Images)

Oakland A’s: Liam Hendriks rumors starting to circulate

OAKLAND, CALIFORNIA - OCTOBER 01: Mike Fiers #50 of the Oakland Athletics pitches against the Chicago White Sox during the first inning of Game Three of the American League Wild Card Round at RingCentral Coliseum on October 01, 2020 in Oakland, California. (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images)

Oakland A’s: Toronto showing interest in Mike Fiers

OAKLAND, CA - SEPTEMBER 30: Jake Lamb #4 of the Oakland Athletics bats during the game against the Chicago White Sox at RingCentral Coliseum on September 30, 2020 in Oakland, California. The Athletics defeated the White Sox 5-3. (Photo by Michael Zagaris/Oakland Athletics/Getty Images)

Oakland A’s: Jake Lamb considered undervalued free agent

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - AUGUST 30: (NEW YORK DAILIES OUT) Sheldon Neuse #64 of the Oakland Athletics in action against the New York Yankees at Yankee Stadium on August 30, 2019 in New York City. The A's defeated the Yankees 8-2. (Photo by Jim McIsaac/Getty Images)

Oakland A’s: Sheldon Neuse expected to be on trade block

CHICAGO, ILLINOIS - OCTOBER 02: Kyle Schwarber #12 of the Chicago Cubs bats against the Miami Marlins during Game Two of the National League Wild Card Series at Wrigley Field on October 02, 2020 in Chicago, Illinois. The Marlins defeated the Cubs 2-0. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images)

Oakland A’s should aggressively pursue Kyle Schwarber

ARLINGTON, TEXAS - AUGUST 29: Lance Lynn #42 of the Texas Rangers pitches against the Los Angeles Dodgers in the top of the first inning at Globe Life Field on August 29, 2020 in Arlington, Texas. All players are wearing #42 in honor of Jackie Robinson Day. The day honoring Jackie Robinson, traditionally held on April 15, was rescheduled due to the COVID-19 pandemic.” (Photo by Tom Pennington/Getty Images)

Oakland A’s: Three potential trade targets for the pitching staff

SEOUL, SOUTH KOREA - AUGUST 16: Outfielder Rojas Jr. Mel #24 of KT Wiz bats in the top of seventh inning during the KBO League game between KT Wiz and Doosan Bears at the Jamsil Stadium on August 16, 2020 in Seoul, South Korea. (Photo by Chung Sung-Jun/Getty Images)

Oakland A’s: Mel Rojas Jr. could be intriguing lottery ticket

SEOUL, SOUTH KOREA - JUNE 12: Pitcher Straily Dan #58 of Lotte Giants throws the bottom of the first inning during the KBO League game between Lotte Giants and LG Twins at the Jamsil Staidum on June 12, 2020 in Seoul, South Korea. (Photo by Han Myung-Gu/Getty Images)

Oakland A’s: Dan Straily nearing a return to the majors