MESA, Ariz. -- Over the first week of Spring Training games, Leo De Vries managed to fly somewhat under the radar, at least as much as a player universally regarded as one of the best prospects in baseball can. That’s about to change.

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SURPRISE, Ariz. -- Friday’s Cactus League matchup against the Royals carried a bit more weight than the average Spring Training game for the Athletics. Making the road trip to Surprise Stadium was Jamie Arnold, the A’s top pitching prospect and MLB’s No. 41 overall prospect per MLB Pipeline, who was

MESA, Ariz. -- Like most people back home in Memphis preparing for a frigid winter storm over the offseason, Brent Rooker engaged in a little amateur meteorology by following the weather, sharing shared his findings on social media. Little did he know that he was about to stir up his

MESA, Ariz. -- As soon as Nick Kurtz stepped onto the practice field with the Athletics last year for his first big league Spring Training, he was so advanced as a hitter that the sense around camp was that it would not be long until he debuted in the Majors.

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SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. -- In search of finding a better rhythm on the mound, J.T. Ginn dedicated most of his offseason work to pitching out of the windup, and he is utilizing Spring Training as a trial run for the new delivery before deciding if he’ll use it during the regular

MESA, Ariz. -- Cactus League action is underway for the Athletics, but fans shouldn’t expect to see outfielder Lawrence Butler in the lineup any time soon. Butler, who has been absent from the A’s first three games this spring, including Monday’s 6-2 loss to the Giants at Scottsdale Stadium, is

MESA, Ariz. – In his previous experiences attending the World Baseball Classic as a fan, Luis Severino has been blown away by the game atmosphere. He found himself wondering what that energy might feel like for the players on the field. Severino is about to experience that energy firsthand in

MESA, Ariz. -- As he did for most of the final stretch of a historic American League Rookie of the Year campaign last season, Nick Kurtz found himself batting leadoff for the Athletics in his Cactus League debut. Could this be a signal that Kurtz will be stepping into the

GLENDALE, Ariz. -- Asked what has stood out about Jack Perkins so far in Spring Training, Athletics manager Mark Kotsay did not bring up any new pitch or mechanical adjustment. What’s caught the skipper’s eye the most about the 26-year-old right-hander is his appearance. “He’s lighter, yet stronger,” Kotsay said

MESA, Ariz. -- After a couple of weeks to prepare in camp, the Athletics will play their first Cactus League game on Saturday at 12:05 p.m. PT against the White Sox at Camelback Ranch. The game will stream live on the iHeartRadio app.

There’s nothing quite like the emotions and nerves that come with a Major League debut. The day is forever remembered, regardless of the results, but it’s even more special when a player makes a good first impression or generates a big moment on day one. We’ve put together a list

MESA, Ariz. -- Bob Melvin’s love for the Athletics runs deep. It began as a kid when he frequented the Coliseum to cheer on his hero, Sal Bando, with the Swingin’ A’s of the 1970s and only grew over a 10-year run from 2011-21 that saw him leave a legacy

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MESA, Ariz. -- Near the entrance to the Athletics' clubhouse at Hohokam Stadium, Darell Hernaiz and Max Muncy share close quarters as locker mates. Brett Harris, meanwhile, is situated with his locker only a few stalls down. These three have been teammates throughout the A’s organization since 2023, growing alongside

MESA, Ariz. -- When the Athletics traded for second baseman Jeff McNeil this offseason, the move could have been viewed as an indictment on Zack Gelof, who has struggled to regain the form he showed in a breakout 2023 campaign, with a down year in ‘24 and an injury-riddled ‘25.

MESA, Ariz. -- Aaron Civale will enter his eighth Major League season playing for his sixth different team after signing a one-year deal with the Athletics.

MESA, Ariz. -- The Athletics entered Spring Training without a set closer, and by the time Opening Day comes around next month they don’t expect that situation to be any different. “The next question is probably, ‘Who’s going to close?’ manager Mark Kotsay said on Wednesday as camp opened up.

MESA, Ariz. -- The buzz surrounding Gage Jump is palpable. Upon taking the mound on the second day of Athletics Spring Training for his first bullpen of camp, the energy on the backfields of Hohokam Stadium was different. Suddenly, all eyes were locked in on Jump. Among the spectators: A’s

MESA, Ariz. -- Darell Hernaiz visualized this opportunity three years ago. Fresh off getting traded to the Athletics in 2023 just a couple of months prior, Hernaiz sat inside his hotel room during Spring Training and watched his native Puerto Rico represent the island in the World Baseball Classic, envisioning

MESA, Ariz. – High atop the offseason wish list for the Athletics was adding an experienced starting pitcher. It took until the final day before Spring Training, but they finally accomplished that goal by signing right-hander Aaron Civale to a one-year deal on Tuesday. In Civale, the A’s get a

MESA, Ariz. -- What was shaping up to be an open competition for the final spot in the Athletics’ rotation this spring might now be settled before camp even begins with the signing of right-hander Aaron Civale. On the eve of pitchers and catchers reporting to Hohokam Stadium for the

The Athletics added another veteran to their bullpen mix by signing right-hander Scott Barlow to a one-year deal, the club announced Tuesday. Barlow, 33, posted a 4.21 ERA with 75 strikeouts and 45 walks in 68 1/3 innings with the Reds last season. His 75 appearances were a career high

Spring Training is on the horizon for the Athletics, and there are still a few question marks on the roster with answers that likely will be determined by performance over the next two months. Before they open up camp in Mesa, Ariz., this week, here’s an early projection for the